Become a Volunteer

We are excited to announce that our volunteer program has been relaunched! If you are interested in volunteering with Friends of Ruby, you can fill out the Volunteer with Friends of Ruby general application, this way you will receive an email notification when new volunteer
opportunities are posted.

You can also continue to check our website, here. All volunteer positions will be shared as they open.

You can also continue to check our website, here. All volunteer positions will be shared as they open.

FAQ 

• Will training/orientation be offered? 
  Training and orientation will be offered for all volunteer opportunities that require it. If you have training and/or orientation and what it looks like varies by volunteer position. We offer hybrid-model training, which can include a combination of self-led training videos, in-person or virtual orientation, and on-the-job training/shadowing.

• Do you have to be part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to volunteer? 
  Any direct-service roles (i.e.: roles that put volunteers directly in contact with youth participants), require volunteers to be a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Other roles, those which are not direct service, are open to members of the community as well as allies.  

• Do you need to get a background check to volunteer? 
  It depends on the volunteer position. We work with a vulnerable population and want to ensure their safety, so many volunteers will require a Vulnerable Sector Check. 

• I work a 9-5 job – will I still be able to volunteer?  
  Yes! Our Drop-In is open from 11:00AM-7:00PM, and we have opportunities to support the Drop-In centre in the evenings. We are not open on weekends.  

• Do I need any certifications to volunteer? 
  Depending on the role, we may need specific certifications. For the most part, we will provide all the necessary training for the volunteer position. Please refer to the role descriptions for any specific requirements.