Volunteer Opportunities

Investing in Children relies on volunteers to make the work we do in our community possible. We have volunteer opportunities throughout London and the surrounding area that include weekly programs, special events and administrative tasks.

Volunteering with Investing in Children can help you develop job skills, make contacts in the community and gain valuable experience. Reference letters are available upon request. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.

For more information, please complete the Volunteer Application Form below or contact tbolzon@investinginchildren.on.ca

Do you want to help inspire kids?
The Kids Power Conference brings together 100 students from grades 6 and 7 who have been identified as leaders or potential leaders by their teachers and school. Through a series of workshops, the students will develop their leadership skills and learn techniques to bring back positive initiatives to their own schools and communities.This year’s theme is Inspiring Ideas Our presenters will show the students that all of us have the power within us to create change.  We can choose to be a leader, or a change-maker in our communities, schools or even the world through the choices we make and the goals we set and strive to achieve. The Kids Power Conference will be held at the Central Branch of the London Public Library from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Wednesday November 12th, 2025. The conference accepts 120 students who are divided into four groups with 25-30 students in each. We are looking for volunteers who will be group leaders. The leaders will go with the students to each workshop and will be in charge of making sure the students are respectful of the presenters and other students as well as making sure all are accounted for as you move from session to session. We would require volunteers to arrive at 8:30 and commit to staying until 3:30. We would also ask volunteers to provide a current vulnerable sectors check and to please bring a nut-free lunch.
Check out the fun we had at last year’s Kids Power Conference by visiting the Kids Power Conference page of this site.
If interested, please email tbolzon@investinginchildren.on.ca with the subject KIDS POWER CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER.
Thank you for considering this opportunity!

HARK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Volunteers mentors/leaders needed Investing in Children runs a FREE after-school program for students in grade 6-8 called HARK (Healthy, Active, Resilient Kids). This program will start mid-late September and runs until mid June. The students cook healthy snacks, do an active game or activity and learn about resiliency, friendship and confidence building.  They also go on fun field trips like skating with the London Knights, go bowling, our take in a production at Grand Theatre and more!
If you think you would be a good mentor for these kids, please reach out and we can provide more information.  You would choose the day/location that works for you.  You will need a Vulnerable Sector Check to participate. We do ask that volunteers for HARK are 18+.

HARK will take place at Family Centre Huron Heights - 1370 Huron Street on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 3:30-5:30
Family Centre Carling-Thames- 335 Belfield Street- Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30
Family Centre Fanshawe - 1800 Cedarhollow Boulevard- Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30
Family Centre Argyle- 1990 Royal Crescent- Thursdays from 3:30-5:30
Visit our HARK page or our Facebook page to see all the fun these kids have together!
If interested, please email tbolzon@investinginchildren.on.ca with the subject HARK VOLUNTEER.
Thank you for considering this opportunity!

FAMILY LITERACY AND MATH Volunteers are needed to help run fun hands-on activity stations at our Family Literacy and Math Events for JK-Grade 3 children and their families! It is a 2.5-hour commitment. You can pick just one event to volunteer at or join us for multiple events. Please let Tracey know what works best for you!

*Please note that transportation from our office (1625 Dundas St, London) may be available for locations outside of London. Mileage will only be provided to anyone who is able to drive to out of London locations.

We will require 12 – 14 volunteers to attend each of these events to assist with setup, facilitate an activity station and assist with cleanup. 
Visit the Family Literacy and Math Events page for more information and photos of past events. 

Community Partners are welcome to facilitate one of our activity stations, provide signage and hand out information about your organization or you can request a table (limited capacity)

Contact tbolzon@investinginchildren.on.ca or phone 519-433-8996 ext 2 for more information. Please fill out the volunteer application form above to register to become a volunteer.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

Student Placements / Internships

Investing in Children supports education through our Student Field Placement Programs. Our organization has an excellent relationship with many programs through Western, Kings University College and Fanshawe College. Approximately 2000 hours of mentorship opportunity have been provided to students in the Faculties of Education, Schools of Social Work, Nutrition, Family and Media Studies, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Leadership, Public Relations and Corporate Communications programs and Recreation and Leisure studies. We value the level of collaboration that these students bring to our organization. For more information on a placement at Investing in Children, please contact tbolzon@investinginchildren.on.ca.