Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteers are an essential part of Ancaster Community Services. They are the foundation on which our agency is built. We have a team of approximately 100 volunteers who dedicate their time, talents and resources to deliver our vital programs and services to the community.
National Volunteer Week 2025
Get Involved
We are currently looking for volunteers for our Assisted Volunteer Driving Program. Through this program, volunteers drive seniors to medical appointments in the Hamilton area. We are also looking for a few more volunteers for our Meals on Wheels and Frozen Meals programs, which deliver meals to seniors here in Ancaster. You can find more information about the roles, as well as our application form below.
All other programs at Ancaster Community Services have enough volunteers at this time.
Volunteer Positions
If you would like to get involved with a dynamic community-based organization, please contact us here or call 905-648-6675.
Word (.doc) Application Form
FAQs
Most of our programs require you to be 18+ and have a valid drivers license. However, there may be opportunities available at our Youth Engagement Program, The Net. For more information, please email Grace at thenet@hpl.ca or click here to visit their Instagram page @thenetacs.
It can vary depending on the time of year and the agency’s need for volunteers. However, it can take several weeks depending on the position you are looking for and our openings.
Yes. We track all mileage driven by volunteers and pay $0.45 per kilometer driven.
It is recommended that volunteers are vaccinated. However, this request will be discussed with the Volunteer Coordinator at the time of application. ACS does not retain any copies of vaccination status. COVID vaccination is greatly appreciated by our staff, clients, and the community.