Tuition-Free Bible Courses will begin Monday, September 12 at 1245 Martin Grove Rd. Registration is Sunday, September 4 at 6:30 or September 6 and 7, 7 to 8 p.m. For info, call 416-523-7602.
The North South/West, a concert of contemporary Indian and classical dance, will be held Friday, Sept. 16 and Sept. 17, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m. at the Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St. Tickets $22, $18 (students/seniors/CADA). For info call 416-504-7529.
Ballet Creole School of Performing Arts Open House will be held Sunday, September 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Ballet Creole Studios, 375 Dovercourt Rd. Free dance and drumming classes. For info call 416-960-0350 or visit www.balletcreole.org.
The Open House for the Chimo Toronto Amateur Radio Clubwill be held Tuesday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. at 1085 Bellamy Rd. N., Unit 10. Admission is free. Basic or advanced classes are held Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for info call 416-286-0104.
Just For Kicks Soccer holds free adult soccer games every Saturday. Games begin at 10 a.m. at David & Mary Thomas CI School, 2740 Lawrence Ave., E. For info visit www.iamsoccer.ca or call 416-285-5425.
The Sickle Cell Association of Ontario is seeking volunteers to assist with their fundraising initiatives and plans for Sickle Cell month in September. For info call 416-497-2341.
The North York Women's Centre is looking for volunteer board members, with skills and savvy. For info visit www.nywc.org or call 416-781-0479.
The Sickle Cell Association of Ontario is seeking volunteers to assist with their fundraising initiatives and plans for Sickle Cell month in September. For info call 416-497-2341.
St. Clair West Services for Seniors is seeking volunteers for a transportation program that helps seniors. A reliable vehicle and a good driving record are necessary. Mileage allowance available. Four hour shifts. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. One year commitment. To help, call 416-787-2114 ext. 207.
Canadian Blood Services needs volunteers, weekdays at Toronto area blood donor clinics. Service groups are also welcome to apply. For info call 416-313-4614.
Catholic Community Services of York Region is looking for volunteers to spend two hours a week talking to landed immigrants. For more info, call 905-770-7040, ext. 232
The Sickle Cell Association of Ontario is seeking volunteers to assist with their fundraising initiatives and plans for Sickle Cell month in September. For more info call 416-497-2341.
The North York Women's Centre is looking for volunteer board members, with skills and savvy. For more info visit www.nywc.org or call 416-781-0479.
The Sickle Cell Association of Ontario is seeking volunteers to assist with their fundraising initiatives and plans for Sickle Cell month in September. For more info call 416-497-2341.
HOST Program is looking for volunteers to spend two hours per week helping new immigrants. Call 905-770-7040, ext. 226.
St. Clair West Services for Seniors is seeking volunteers for a transportation program that helps seniors. A reliable vehicle and a good driving record are necessary. Mileage allowance available. Four hour shifts. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. One year commitment. To help, call 416-787-2114 ext. 207.
Canadian Blood Services needs volunteers, weekdays at Toronto area blood donor clinics. Service groups are also welcome to apply. Call 416-313-4614 for details.
Crisis Line Volunteers Needed! Female crisis line volunteers age 18+, needed for sexual assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel's 24-hour Crisis Line. Training provided. Call 905-273-3337 ext. 31 or volprog@on.aibn.com. English proficiency is required.
The North York Women's Centre is looking for volunteer board members, with skills and savvy. For more info visit www.nywc.org or call 416-781-0479.
Be a volunteer driver for seniors at St. Christopher House. Must have own vehicle. Training provided. For info call Jennifer Woodill at 416-532-4828 ext. 105 or e-mail jenniferwo@stchishouse.org.
T.Y.T.P. is needs volunteers for the following positions: tutors, administrative staff, and assistant coordinator; for all grades in math, English, French and science. If interested call 1-866-428-8987.
Sexual Assault/ Rape Crisis Centre of Peel's 24-hour Crisis Line requires female volunteers; age 18 and over. Training is provided. Contact Jacqueline at 905-273-3337 ext 31 or volprog@aibn.com.
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. Join the hospice palliative care volunteer team. Next training session in June. Call 416-626-0116 for info.
India Rainbow Community Services of Peel is looking for "friendly visitors" for adult clients who have long-term illness/disabilities and volunteer drivers to drive clients to its day program. If interested, call 905-507-6099.
The Canadian Cancer Society-Scarborough Unit is in urgent need of volunteer drivers to take cancer patients to and from treatment. For more info call 416-431-1800, ext. 36.
Rising Stars Tutoring Program is looking for volunteers to tutor students seven to 14 years old in math, writing and other subjects. For more info call 416-906-3345.
The Toronto Youth Tutorial Program is currently looking for dedicated volunteers to tutor students from Jr. K to Grade 12 in Math, English, French or Science, Saturdays from October to June. For info call 1-866-428-8987.
Reachout Youth Organization needs volunteers to assist with its youth program. For more info, call Angela Thorpe at 905-457-7939 or e-mail reachout@sympatico.ca.
Etobicoke Services for Seniors needs volunteers to serve meals and to assist in the Adult Day Program. To learn more, call 416-243-0127 ext. 234.
It takes a Village Family Resource Centre is seeking volunteer tutors to help children with Math, English and reading skills and community members to serve on its board of directors. For more info call 905-427-7511.
Covenant House is seeking mentors for young persons with limited life and employment skills. Must be willing to commit to mentor relationship for at least one year. For more info, call 416-204-7090.
Toronto Distress Centre needs good listeners who can think on their feet to provide support and crisis intervention for distressed callers. For info call 416-486-3180 Uptown or 416-598-0166 Downtown.
Crisis Line volunteers are needed for the Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel's 24-Hour Crisis Line. Training provided. For more info, call Jackie or Becky at 905-273-3337.
Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers need people to visit housebound seniors and persons with disabilities in downtown Toronto or provide medical or shopping escort services. For info call 416-413-0380.
Meals on Wheels North York need volunteer runners (no car required) and drivers for meal delivery Monday to Friday. Community Dining and Office Assistants are also needed. Flexible schedules can be arranged. For more info call 416-225-6041.
St Christopher House needs volunteers to drive frail senior citizens to appointments. A reliable vehicle and a good driving record are necessary. To help, call 416-532-4828 ext.105 or e-mail-jenniferwo@stchritopherhouse.org.
St. Christopher House is looking for volunteers who can ride a bicycle to deliver meals for seniors and people with disabilities. If you are available at least once a week or month during the week or weekend between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., call 416-532-4828.
St. Christopher House, multi-service neighbourhood agency, is looking for volunteer tutors to work one-to-one with adult learners. Must live within the St. Clair to the Lake, Ossington to Sherbourne area. For more info call 416-532-4828 ext. 105.
Adult Literacy For Action is currently seeking volunteers to help adults with reading, writing and math. Minimum of two hours a week commitment is required, training provided. For more info call Esther or Sarah, 416-652-3652.
Preparatory Training Programs of Toronto, a non-profit program offering literacy and employment for the hard to employ is looking for volunteer Board members for approximately eight meetings per year. Call John MacLaughlin, executive director at 416-239-4153 or e-mail johnm@ptp.ca.
The Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC) is running a recycling program for used household items. Proceeds go to support their Computer/Internet training program for at risk youth and disadvantaged women. For more info call 416-345-1613 or go to www.hsdconline.org.
Volunteers are needed to teach literacy skills on Saturdays at the Agincourt Church of God, 95 Nugget Ave. Training will be provided. For info call 416-321-3028.
Toronto Intergenerational Partnerships needs older adults to share their love of reading, storytelling, gardening and crafts with preschoolers and students one morning or afternoon a week. Volunteers must be available during school hours. To learn how you can join, call Sue at 416-531-8447.
A Time for Friends needs volunteers to share experiences with new immigrants for two hours a week. For more info call 905-770-7040, ext. 226.
Covenant House of Toronto needs volunteer mentors to help street kids with its job-readiness program. For more info call 416-204-7058.
Wellwood Cancer Resource Centre in Hamilton needs volunteers. For more info call 905-389-5884.
Rubena Willis Counselling Centre for Assaulted Women and Children is looking for volunteers to help at the Centre. For more info call Nancy Simms at 905-428-6635 or e-mail rwcc1@hotmail.com.
People in Distress Health Community Centre is looking for volunteers to assist in its fundraising campaign. For more info call 416-656-3525.
African Canadian Youth Substance Abuse Program needs volunteers with legal and accounting skills. For more info call 416-873-6211.
Distress Centre of Toronto is looking for volunteers. To learn more, call 416-598-0166, 416-486-3180 or 416-439-0744.
West Scarborough Community Legal Services is looking for volunteers for their board of directors. If you can give approximately four hours per month, call 416-285-0502.
The Meals on Wheels program of Toronto is looking for volunteers to serve seniors across the city. For more info on how to volunteer, call 416-787-2114.
The Lesbian Gay Bi Youth Line is looking for volunteers who can commit to training in January and February. For more info call 416-962-2232.
Catholic Community Services of York Region invites you to give new immigrants a gift of friendship. It takes only two hours of your time weekly. If interested in the Host Program, call 905-770-7040, ext. 226.
The Jane Finch Community and Family Centre is looking for volunteers. To learn more, call 416-631-6117.
Peel-Halton Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Partnerships offers home study classes in English-levels 1 through 5, no charge. For more info call Mississauga, 905-270-6000, Brampton, 905-791-6700, Malton, 905-677-0007, Oakville, Burlington, Halton Hills and Milton, 905-875-3851.
Peel Multicultural Council offers free full-time LINC English classes in the Meadowvale area. For info call 905-608-0075, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Citizenship Classes are being offered at St. Philip Neri School, 20 Beverly Hills Rd., Tuesday and Thursday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Computer training in MS Word, Excel, Access and ACCPAC is being offered weekends and weekdays by Muslim Community Services, 3190 Ridgeway Dr., Ste. 35. Also complete courses in Web Design using MS Frontpage. For info call 905-828-1328.
Learn and Share Program for immigrants to Canada meets Thursday evenings, 6 to 8 p.m. Confidential service and assistance available CCSYR Vaughn office, 7368 Yonge St., Ste 312. For info call 905-709-1818.
Work towards your Canadian Amateur Radio License, basic or advanced, at the CHIMO Toronto Amateur Radio Club, 1085 Bellamy Rd. N. Unit 201. Women encouraged to attend. Classes Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 416-286-0104 or 416-919-2674.
African Drumming lessons for beginners are now offered at Burke's Bookstore, 873 St. Clair Ave. W. Saturdays, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For info call 416-375-2557 or 416-656-5366.
Citizenship classes are being offered at Dundas Linc Education Centre, 5555 Dundas St. W. # 13, Etobicoke. For info call 416-397-6196.
Lakeshore Adult Learning Centre, 175 Birmingham St., Etobicoke, is now holding ESL courses with computers Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more info call 416-397-6175.
Bickford Centre, 777 Bloor St. W. (near Christie subway) offers free classes in math, writing, reading, keyboarding and intro to computers. Classes run Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register go to Room 214 in the Centre or call 416-393-1995.
Subsidized Computer Classes in keyboarding, MS Office, Microsoft Access for beginners and data entry will be offered by India Rainbow Community Services of Peel, 3038 Hurontario St. To register, call Lalita at 905-275-2369.
The Hindu Institute of Learning offers classes for adults and children in Hindi, Sanskrit, music, yoga, classical dancing. Courses held at two GTA locations. For info call 416-531-1322 or 416-739-8004.
India Rainbow Community Services of Peel offers computer training for a nominal fee. For more info call 905-275-2369.
Free Job Search Workshops takes place Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Employment Resource Centre, 605 Rogers Rd., for newcomers to Canada. For info call 416-656-8025 ext. 227.
Tuition Free Bible College, Mondays and Wednesdays at 777B The Queensway. Pay for books and a $75 registration fee. For info call Life Impact Bible College, 416-916-5433.
The Toronto Youth Tutorial Program offers free tutorials for all grades in Math, English, French and Science. Volunteer tutors and administrators welcome. For more info call 905-428-3884.
Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1321 Neilson Rd., runs a Community Kitchen Mondays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Make new friends and share new ideas. Childcare available. Call 416-293-4664.
The Dynamic Internet Series Urban Xchanges Community Program offers Internet Workshops every Saturday at the Scarborough and Toronto locations. For more info call 647-282-0710.
Brampton Multicultural Community Centre offers computer programs such as Microsoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Basic Accounting, ACCPAC and Windows. Classes available mornings, evenings and weekends. For more info call 905-790-8482.
Canadian Multilingual Literacy Centre runs free English classes for landed immigrants and refugees at 1139 College St. #201. For more info call 416-538-4232.
The Youth Business Centre offers free workshops and orientation to entrepreneurs between ages 16 and 35 years old. For info call 416-504-5303.
Canadian Multilingual Literacy Centre offers free English classes to landed immigrants and Convention refugees. For info call 416-538-4232.
WoodGreen Community Centre of Toronto Immigrant Servicesoffers free English classes for newcomers, bilingual Cantonese/Mandarin and English on Saturdays, at Queen Alexandra Public School, 181 Broadview Ave. For more info call 416-469-5211, ext. 2122.
Harriet Tubman Community Organization Inc. offers free employment, educational, training, housing, health care and child care services to the African and Caribbean community. For more info call 416-496-2044, fax 416-496-0881, or e-mail Lherbert@htco.org.
Toronto Public Health has free prenatal classes for women and their partners. To register, call Toronto Public Health, North Region, 416-338-8644.
Canadian Multilingual Literacy Centre, 1139 College St., Unit 201, offers free English Classes for landed immigrants and conventional refugees. For more info call 416-538-4232.
Malvern Saturday Night Prayer Group meets Saturday 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For info call 416-297-0141.
Bridging the Gap presents LOVE YOUR HEART, a Caribbean group for women, meeting every first and third Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at York Community Services, 1651 Keele St. For info, call 416-653-5400 ext. 288.
Women of Substance Ministry offers counseling training and support programs for victims of oppression, violence, crime, discrimination or unemployment Mondays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at C.W. Jeffery Collegiate, 340 Sentinel Rd. For info call 416-785-1355.
Sahaja Yoga Free Meditation Classes are held Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Galbraith Building, 35 St. George St., Rm. 120. For info call 416-609-0182.
Join The Sista Connection, a social club for women between the ages of 23-30 for friendship, support and fun activities. E-mail femmes101@yahoo.ca.
FreeStyle Fridays is presented by the Reachout Youth Organization every Friday, 8 p.m., at 5193 Parkplace Cir., for youths ages 14 to 21. Refreshment provided. For more info call 905-712-3939.
CAST-Utech Alumni Association meets on the second Saturday of each month. For info call 905-846-8974 or 905-427-6493 or go to www.cast-utech.ca.
The Driftwood Community Centre holds life-changing discussions Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Driftwood Community Centre, 4401 Jane St., Rm. 2. For info 416-636-5352.
Syme-Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre has relocated to 2468 Eglinton Ave. W. For more info call 416-766-4634 ext. 221.
St. Christopher House offers Newcomer and Immigrant Services in ESL at High Intermediate, Intermediate and Beginner levels, Monday to Friday. Also offers settlement counseling. Two locations, 248 Ossington Ave. and 1033 King St. W. For more info call 416-532-4828.
Travel the world in two hours! Volunteer with the HOST program at Catholic Community Services of York. Be a friend to a new immigrant for only two hours a week. For more info call 905-770-7040 ext. 226 or 232.
Malvern Saturday Night Prayer Group meets Saturday 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more info call 416-297-0141.
Bridging the Gap presents LOVE YOUR HEART, a Caribbean group for women, meeting every first and third Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at York Community Services, 1651 Keele St. For info call 416-653-5400 ext. 288.
Women of Substance Ministry offers counseling training and support programs for victims of oppression, violence, crime, discrimination or unemployment Mondays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at C.W. Jeffery Collegiate, 340 Sentinel Rd. For info call 416-785-1355.
Over 45? Unemployed? Looking for Work? Opportunity Plus+ can help you. Join the three-week job search program designed specifically to meet the needs of those over 45. Call 416-746-5772 ext. 234 and register for the next session or visit the website at www.opportunityplus45.com.
Brampton Multicultural Community Centre is now offering settlement services for new immigrants, including orientation, information on the new country, education, employment and many more. For more info call 905-790-8482.
Albion Boys and Girls runs the Girl's Own, a club for young women on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to deal with issues of Healthy Relationships. For more info call 416-338-7226.
24-Hour Crisis Line The Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel has a 24-hour crisis line that offers free crisis intervention, practical assistance, information and referrals for survivors of sexual assault and persons in their support system. All calls are confidential and anonymous. Call 905-273-9442 or toll free for Caledon residents at 1-800-810-0180.
24-Hour Confidential Help-line to break the cycle of violence, 905-275-1969.
Fresh Start is a self-development employment program that helps set women on the right track to starting their own businesses. For info call Brampton Multicultural Community Centre at 905-790-8482.
Newcomers: Free Job Search. Groups and individuals get help with résumés, networking, interviews and calling employers. Day and evening sessions available. For info call 416-661-3010 ext. 309.
Former students of Shortwood College are invited to become members of the Shortwood Alumni Association, Toronto Chapter. For more info call 416-767-8674.
Friends Circle is a social network of women 25 to 35 who wish to meet new friends and engage in fun activities. For more info e-mail friendscircle2005@yahoo.com.
Soulful Expressions Book Club is looking for new members to meet, discuss and support books written by Black authors. Meetings are held monthly. Membership is free. For more info e-mail rlen24@hotmail.com.
Sable Pages, a new book club, is looking for members to discuss works of fiction by authors of African descent. The club is for those people 20+ and older, in the Toronto area. Free membership. For info e-mail sable_pages2004@hotmail.com.
Looking for work? Call the YMCA Information Warehouse phone line at 416-661-3111.
The Lawrence Heights Community Health Centre offers a well baby clinic for babies 0-6 years from families with no family doctor, new immigrant parents, refugee parents and non-insured parents. The clinics are held every 2nd Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and each 4th Monday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. For info call 416-787-1661.
Free culturally sensitive workshops for parents and caregivers will be given courtesy of Tropicana Community Services concerning children 0 and 6 years old at several Scarborough Early Years Centres. For information call 416-439-9009 ext. 37.
The Inner City Conflict Mediation Services of Toronto is a program designed to assist African-Canadian youths in resolving conflict between themselves, their parents and others. Centre located at 944A St. Clair Ave. West. For info call 416-658-0000.
The Ontario Early Years Centre offers free parenting programs evenings and weekends to parents and caregivers. The Centre is at 2041 McCowan Rd. Call 416-291 7745 or visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca for more info.
Break Free Counselling Services, 557 Dixon Rd., Ste. 102, offers help in the following areas: marriage and family therapy, grief therapy, career counseling, addictions and more. For more info, call 647-439-5649.
India Rainbow Community Services of Peel, 415 Matheson Blvd. E., has a Newcomer Settlement Program for newcomers to Canada to help them integrate into Canadian society. Services include networking groups, translation and interpretation, settlement counseling, guidance for education and more. For more info, call 905-507-6099.
North York Women's Centre offers free support groups for women. "Culturetalk" is an ongoing women-only online support group discussing friends, family, intimate relationships, school racism, cultural issues, jobs and stress. To join, e-mail moderator@nywc.org.
Shiloh House of Prayer Youth Ministry takes place Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 15 San Romanoway. Bible teaching, life skills, talent shows and praise and worship. For info call 416-850-6913 or 416-785-9106.
Tropicana Community Services provides free settlement services for newcomers to Canada. For help with job searches, education, filling out forms, career planning and résumé writing, call 416-439-9009 ext. 31.
Youth Clinical Services Inc. offers free help with résumés, cover letters and job leads. Free TTC tickets and interview clothing. For info call Broader Horizons, 416-651-4858.
Landlords with rooms or apartments for rent, call One Stop Housing at 416-462-1010. If interested in renting to youths 16 and over contact Elizabeth Fast at PARC, 416-462-1010 ext. 23.
Job Search Programs for new immigrants are running at Microskills, 1 Vulcan St., and Syme-Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre, 761 Jane St. For info call Yacoub at 416-247-7181 ext. 225 or 416-766-4634 ext. 224.
Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, 150 Central Pk. Dr., Ste. 107, helps immigrants with their initial settlement process. For info call 905-790-8482.
The Israelite Nation is now offering services Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings at 51 St. Regis Cres. For info call 416-636-5352 or visit www.israelitenation.com
Muslim Community Services of Brampton provides crisis intervention, individual counseling, referrals, court accompaniment, workshops and seminars. For more info call 905-790-1910.
Youth Employment Services, 555 Richmond St. W., is holding info sessions for youth ages 16-24 looking for work or to start a business. For more info call 416-504-5516.
East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club is looking for members of the community to serve on their board. Mail résumé to 100 Galloway Rd., Scarborough, ON M1E 1W7 or e-mail info@esbgc.org.
Free Citizenship classes held by the Dundas LINC Education Centre, 5555 Dundas St. W. Unit 3, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.