“Volunteers across the Archdiocese of Toronto have a long-standing tradition of giving generously of their time and talents to strengthen our community. We must never underestimate the tremendous contribution of these individuals and the critical role they play in providing care, compassion, and ongoing support to our family of faith.” Archbishop Francis Leo

Are you interested in volunteering for a parish ministry?

Do you have a heart for service? Do you have a desire to minister, evangelize, or help nurture youth, the sick, or the elderly?

Volunteering is a rewarding way to serve your community, share your faith, and socialize. It's also a great way to share your gifts of your time and talents with your Church family.

There are many diverse ministries across the Archdiocese of Toronto that volunteers can serve in including:

• Child & Youth Ministries
• Counselling Ministries
• Parish Communities
• Social Ministries

How to get involved

We encourage you to contact your local parish to find out what volunteer opportunities are available and which might best suit your interests, talents, and gifts..

Before you volunteer

At the Archdiocese of Toronto, our priority is protecting and caring for our community and all who participate and engage in our parishes, programs, and ministries. All volunteers are required to comply with our Strengthening Our Caring Community Program, which includes mandatory screening, training, and evaluation.

All applicants must successfully complete and commit to the Volunteer Screening Process before becoming an active volunteer for the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Mandatory Screening Tips

Ministry positions are categorized as "high” or “general” risk based on responsibility, government laws and regulations, participant vulnerability, and volunteer exposure.

General Risk:

• Application Form
• Ministry Position Description Review
• Orientation & Training (includes Code of Conduct, AODA, OHRD, Parish and Ministry training)
• Volunteer Acknowledgement and Agreement Form
• Ongoing Supervision and Evaluation

High Risk

• All the requirements of the General Risk positions
• Intervew
• Reference Checks (3 required for adults & 2 for minors)
• Enhanced Police Information Check

Want more information?

Please contact your local parish and speak with a screening coordinator to find out about volunteer opportunities available.

Please note that volunteers are accepted into ministry service at the discretion of the Pastor and parish ministry in accordance with our screening requirements and government regulations. Therefore, some persons may be prohibited from volunteering due to: safety, age, criminal record, induction into Catholic faith, performance, experience, education and/or theology experience. We thank all those interested in offering their time and talents.