Volunteer - CAS of Algoma

Volunteers are valued members of our team! Each day, volunteers give their time to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families.

You can volunteer with us by working with children, behind the scenes, or out in the community. We strive to match your skills and availability with a meaningful volunteer opportunity within the Algoma District

Volunteering is work of the heart

Many people are often surprised by the wide range of volunteer skill sets that we can put to fantastic use at Algoma CAS. From cuddling newborns to driving families to medical appointments, helping out with math homework, or serving on our Board of Directors, if you’ve got the urge to give back, chances are we can help you find an opportunity that’s a great match.

Interested in learning more about volunteering with Algoma CAS? Contact us at 705-949-0162

Let’s address some of the questions and concerns you may have about volunteering with us.

Is there a specific age or stage of life that is preferred for volunteers?

We have a wide array of volunteer opportunities for individuals of all stages in life, including:

Post-secondary students looking for volunteer placement hours and work experience
Individuals seeking employment in need of current work experience
Working adults wanting to give back to their community
Active retirees who enjoy spending time with children

Current Opportunities

Board of Directors

We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community.

2023 Board Recruitment

Tutors

Tutors are matched with a child or youth to support their academic abilities and assist in areas where help is needed.

Knitting and Sewing Volunteer

Volunteers are needed throughout the year to knit various items for infants and children, including baby layettes, mittens, scarves, and slipper socks. These items are distributed through our Project Noah program as and directly to our families and foster homes as required.

Holiday Heroes

For the past several years, CAS Algoma has run an Annual Christmas Program to assist families and help make Christmas special for their children. If you would like to become a Holiday Hero, please reach out and let us know how many children you would like to sponsor? Preference on Boy/Girl or Age?

From there, we can provide more details about the program and match you up with a child or family in need of some holiday cheer!

Client Stories

We were not sure what to expect going into the process; however, we quickly learned that there was a knowledgeable team ready to help us through every twist and turn of this journey. Our worker was able to answer our questions and guide us down the proper path. We learned so much about ourselves through the preparation process and had clear expectations about what to expect moving forward. We will never forget the day we finally got the call and how our lives were going to change forever. To say that our children fit perfectly into our family is an understatement.

— Local Adoptive Parent

I don’t think I would be where I am today without the support of my foster parent. Growing up with a parent who suffers from mental illness is far from easy, from days where my mother couldn’t even get herself out of bed to her being on top of the world. Going into care made not only my surroundings more stable but instead of constantly worrying about how my mom was feeling I was able to focus on my own emotions. I am now a licensed pilot, working my way into the commercial industry and couldn’t’ be more proud of myself. Thank you to the Children’s Aid Society of Algoma and my foster mom for helping me find this path.

— Former Youth in Care