Move what matters. Volunteer to help survivors leave abuse with safety and dignity.

Create a lasting, positive change in your community.

Join our incredible community of volunteers and start having an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of people living in your city. Since 2016, we have expanded to support survivors and their children in your community. Give back, make friends, learn new skills, and help shape the future of Shelter Movers in your own community.

Shelter Movers is pleased and committed to providing an accessible recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We strive to ensure that all candidates are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.

Accommodations are available upon request and may include, but are not limited to, adjustments to the interview format, accessible meeting locations, assistive technology, or additional time. To request an accommodation, please contact our Volunteer Services team at volunteer@sheltermovers.com. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential and will be used only for the purpose of providing appropriate accommodations.

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Meet our volunteers

“Domestic abuse is a reality in Canada for too many women and their children. [...] I was so deeply touched to meet the team at Shelter Movers, which helps women transition to shelters - but also into new homes, new lives and newly found freedom.”

Ben
Shelter Movers Toronto

“Beyond all the amazing work we do, the next best thing I think with Shelter Movers is the people you volunteer with. Every move I’ve been on has people coming from all over the city. From people you’ve worked with before, to new volunteers, they are all amazing individuals.”

Kira
Shelter Movers Vancouver

"In a world where we can easily become judgemental, helping someone out of a challenging situation gives me insights into how to understand what others are going through in their lives. I learn something new on every move."

Lisa
Shelter Movers Ottawa

"I've volunteered with other organizations in my community, but the impact is so clear and immediate with Shelter Movers. You are truly side by side with survivors as they take those first crucial steps towards safety."

Alex
Shelter Movers Nova Scotia
Shelter Movers operates across Turtle Island in communities spanning from Coast Salish territory in the West to Mi'kmaq territory in the East.
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Explore our service areas and find your role today

While many of our Chapters are often recruiting for many of the following roles, not all roles are available at all locations at all times.

All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, complete an interview process, sign a Volunteer Agreement, obtain a Criminal Record Check, and attend a Shelter Movers Orientation session.
Movers and Drivers
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Volunteers are at the heart of Shelter Movers. By sharing your time, skills and compassion, you can play a meaningful role in helping survivors of abuse transition to safer futures.

We take great pride in our volunteer community and hold our work to the highest standards of safety, professionalism and trauma-informed care. To provide the best possible service to survivors, all volunteers complete a careful screening and onboarding process, which includes an: interview with our team, criminal record screening, and required orientation and trauma-informed safety training.

Shelter Movers is committed to an inclusive and accessible volunteer experience. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment, screening, training and volunteer process in accordance with applicable accessibility and human rights legislation. If you require accommodation for your interview or another part of the process, simply indicate in your application that you would like to make a confidential accommodation request.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! A member of our team will respond to your form submission within 3 business days. If you don't hear back from us by then, please send a follow-up message to info@sheltermovers.com and a member of our team will be in touch!
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