TORONTO
This May and June, we’re calling on every member of the Flutter family in Toronto to get involved and Do More Together!
Below you will find lots of opportunities organized by some dedicated Do More champions and by our global volunteer partner, OnHand.
Click the relevant links below to either sign up to opportunities directly or sign up via the OnHand app where you can collect points, help to plant trees and easily track your time!
Bike for Brain Health Fundraiser
Date: Sunday 1 June
Time: TBC
Where: Toronto, Canada
Charity: Baycrest
Join Team Flutter by taking part in this year's Bike for Brain Health. On Sunday 1 June, thousands of cyclists of all abilities will gather on the DVP and Gardiner Expressway, celebrating their achievements and support charity Baycrest and their goal to defeat dementia.
Find out more here.
Virtual/Remote Opportunity
The Million Step Tour
Date: 28 June - 20 July
Where: Wherever you are in the world!
Charity: Cure Leukaemia
Show your support for the riders of The Tour 21 by joining this year’s virtual challenge – The Million Step Tour.
Create your team (max. 5 people from anywhere in the world) and commit to walk as a team, 1,000,000 steps over three weeks. You don’t have to just walk, running and cycling is also allowed. You will be able to see your team progress across the Tour de France route and track yourself against other teams from across Flutter. And no challenge is the same without prizes, so sign up today and take on The Million Step Tour!
Donate to a Oasis Clothing Bank
Where: Toronto
Charity: Oasis Clothing
Oasis Addiction Recovery Society is non-profit organization providing post-treatment programs for people in recovery from drugs and alcohol. You can take clothing, shoes, bags and other textiles to a donation bin near you.
Mentor with Covenant House
Where: Toronto
Charity: Covenant House Toronto
Convent House's Mentor Program matches their youth with adult role models who provide positive life and career advice or just a listening ear. They are looking for mentors who are established in their career, who have lived experience, share similar goals and interests with youths, have flexibility, are open-minded, non-judgmental and have volunteer experience in a similar type of setting is an asset. Mentors are asked to commit one year to the program to ensure consistency and stability. When matched with a youth, you'll meet twice a month at a time and place that works for you both.
Pet Parent Support Network Volunteer for Toronto Human Society
Where: Toronto
Charity: Toronto Humane Society
Toronto Humane Society goes beyond just being an animal shelter. They provide shelter, care, training, Veterinary support and a second chance to animals in need. The Pet Parent Support Network is fully supported by a group of dedicated volunteers. Tasks may include speaking with community members on the phone, responding to email inquiries and pulling reports.
Prepping Volunteer at Daily Bread Food Bank
Where: Toronto
Charity: Daily Bread Food Bank
The Daily Bread Food Bank is on a mission to eliminate food insecurity and advocate for solutions to end poverty. Help prepare soups and casseroles for meal programs across the city, as well as their on-site daily lunch service.
Volunteer with Supporting Our Seniors
Where: Toronto
Charity: The Society of Sharing
The Society of Sharing provides free services to isolated, lonely and frail seniors. They are currently recruiting volunteers who are willing to spend time with isolated seniors and to provide companionship through a weekly visit in their homes, accompany them to their medical appointments, take them grocery shopping or call them once a week to provide reassurance.
Shelter Volunteer for Scott Mission
Where: Toronto
Charity: Scott Mission
Since 1941, Scott Mission has been responding to the needs of individuals and families who face hunger and homelessness. Help provide the men in their care with toiletries and towels for a shower, assist residents in the laundry room, help with drinks and snacks, and help residents with gym equipment and exercise.
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Lead: Jeremy Roach
Contact: roachjer@pokerstarsint.com