Finding Opportunities
Finding an organization or service that you feel comfortable with can seem a bit daunting at first, but Student Services is here to help! Community groups and agencies frequently come to us with opportunities for students, which are posted on the bulletin boards beside the office. Additional opportunities can arrive at any time, so be sure to check back frequently to get the latest information.
There are also a number of school groups that provide opportunities for you to better your school, and collect community hours at the same time: Breakfast Club, START (Library Volunteers), Prefects, SAC, AV Crew, and TAC (Thomson Athletic Council) are some of the groups that run and assist with activities outside the regular school day to enrich and improve the life of the school. Speak to the staff advisors for these groups to find out about opportunities to get involved.
Volunteer Toronto is a great resource for students looking to find opportunities for community involvement. The website provides a meeting place for organizations looking for volunteers, and individuals looking for opportunities to get involved in their community. Be sure to talk to your parent/guardian(s) about any opportunity before making a commitment!
Opportunities that come through Student Services will also be added to this document. It gets updated as new activities and opportunities become available, so check back often to ensure you don't miss out!
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Need a Job?
Well look no further, because we have all the information you need to find a job right here! There is a great job agency here in Scarborough called the Youth Job Action Centre located at the Scarborough Civic Centre. This agency can help you with the following:
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Full time & part time job postings
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Use of computers, internet access, fax and copier for job search
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Information on Government programs, Internships, apprenticeships and employer wage subsidies
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Resume and job search assistance
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Referrals to other youth services
There is also another great place that can help you, before you get a job. The Pre Employment Program (P.E.P.) is a place that assists you with:
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Resumes
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Cover Letters
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Job Application Forms
They also have the following resources available to you:
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Fax Machine
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Telephone
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Computers and Printers
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Internet Access
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Job Board Postings
P.E.P. helps those people, between 15 and 29 that are looking for full-time employment. They are dedicated to helping clients that may experience any of the following:
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Problems keeping or finding jobs
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Vocational
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Lacking in self-confidence
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Lack of education
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Personal or family problems
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Drug or alcohol problems
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Emotional, Physical or learning disabilities
If you would like more information about P.E.P. their address is:
Pre Employment Program
10 Gordonridge Place
Scarborough, Ontario
M1K 4H5
Phone: (416) 261-3337
Fax: (416) 261-9852
Monday - Friday @ 9am-5pm
Emergency
Crimestoppers
416-222-TIPS
Kids Help Line
1-800-668-6868
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
416-597-8808
http://www.sexualassaultsupport.ca/toronto
Children's Aid Society
416-924-4646
www.torontocas.ca
Catholic Children's Aid
416-395-1500
www.torontoccas.org
Assaulted Women's Help Line
416-863-0511
www.awhl.org
Distress Centres (Toronto)
416-598-1121
www.torontodistresscentre.com
Medical Services:
Hospital for Sick Children Teen Clinic
416-813-5804
www.sickkids.com
South Riverdale Health Centre
416-461-2493
www.srchc.ca
Scarborough Hospital
416-438-2911
www.tsh.to
EatRight Ontario Helpline
1-877-510-5102
www.eatrightontario.ca
Telehealth Ontario
Call to speak to a registered nurse for information about health related concerns. Available 24 hours a day. 7 days a week.
1-866-797-0000
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/telehealth/
The Mental Health Helpline
1-866-531-2600
www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca
Addiction Counselling and Groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous
416-487-5591
www.aatoronto.org
East Metro Youth Services
416-438-3697
www.emys.on.ca
YMCA Substance Abuse Treatment Centre
416-515-1917
www.ymcagta.org
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
1-800-463-6273 or 416-595-6111
www.camh.ca
M.A.R.S. Metro Addiction Assessment Referral Services
416-599-1448
www.camh.ca
Parent Support
Youthlink Family Services
416-967-1773
www.youthlink.ca
Parent Help Line
1-888-603-9100
www.theparentingcenter.org
PAD Drug Education and Support Services
416-395-4970
www.parentactionondrugs.org
The Hospital for Sick Children - Outreach Program
416-813-5097
www.sickkids.com
The Self-Help Resource Centre Of Greater Toronto
1-888-283-8806 or 416-487-4355
www.selfhelp.on.ca
Toronto Health Connection
416-338-7600
www.toronto.ca/health
Adult Children of Alcoholics
416-593-5147
www.adultchildren.org
Alateen
416-410-3809
www.alateen.org
Narcotics Anonymous
416-236-8956
www.na.org
Sexuality Clinics:
Aids and Sexuality Hotline
416-392-2437
www.hasslefreeclinic.org
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Youth Line
416-962-9688 or 1-800-268-9688
www.youthline.ca
G.A.T Gay Asians Toronto
416-961-8239
www.clga.clga.ca
Scarborough Queers/Trans Youth Youthline YAAHA!
www.youthlink.ca
Danforth Tech Clinic
416-393-0586
Hassle Free Clinic Men's Clinic
416-922-0603
www.hasslefreeclinic.org
Women's Clinic
416-922-0566
www.womenscareclinic.ca
Someone To Talk To:
East Metro Youth Services
416-438-3697
www.emys.on.ca
Emergency (after 5:00 p.m.)
416-438-3944
www.emys.on.ca
Turning Point Youth Services
416-925-9250
www.turningpoint.ca
Muslim Naseeha - Muslim Youth Helpline
1866-NASEEHA 905-593-1318
www.naseeha.net
Kids Help Phone
1800-668-6868
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Information Services
Finding a Job:
Canada Employment (Specialized Youth Unit)
416-952-5522
www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Turning Point Youth Services
416-925-9250
www.turningpoint.ca
Woodgreen Employment Services
416-469-5211 Ext. 218
www.woodgreen.org
The Salvation Army Gateway
416-368-0324
www.thegateway.ca
Pape Adolescent Resource Centre
416-462-1010
www.parcyouth.com
Touchstone Youth Centres
416-696-6932
www.youthlink.com
Youth Hotline (Job Training)
416-326-5656
Youth Succeeding in Employment
www.ymcagta.org
Legal Services:
Legal Aid
www.legalaid.on.ca
Free Legal Advise
www.legaltree.ca
Teen Legal Helpline
www.teenlegalhelpline.org
Want To Go Back To School?
City Adult Learning Centre
416-396-2300
www.calconline.net
Contact Alternative School
416-393-1455
www.school.tdsb.on.ca/contact/
Independent Learning Centre (Correspondence)
416-325-4388
www.icl.org
Massey Centre (Teen Mothers)
416-425-6348
www.massey.ca
Need A Place To Stay?
City of Toronto Listing of Shelters
www.toronto.ca/housing/guidetoservices/shelters.htm
Eva's Place
416-441-4060
www.evasinitiatives.com
Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services
416-424-2900
www.fnservices.org
Secondbase Youth Shelter
702 Kennedy Road
Scarborough, ON
416-261-2733
www.secondbase.ca
Rent Control Programs
416-326-9800
HEVY (Hearing Every Youth Through Youth)
416-423-4399
www.heyy.net
Touchstone
416-696-6932
www.youthlink.com
Turning Point Youth Services
416-925-9250
www.turningpoint.ca
Massey Centre
416-423-7859
www.massey.ca
Women:
Motherrisk Helpline
1-877-439-2744
www.motherrisk.org
Bethany Home (Maternity, Long-term)
416-461-0217
Covenant House (Emergency & Long-term)
416-593-4849
www.covenanthouse.ca
Massey Centre (Maternity, Long-term)
416-425-6348
www.massey.ca
Rosalie Hall
www.rosalie.hall.com
Street Haven (at the Crossroads)
416-967-6060
www.streethaven.com
Men:
Covenant House (Emergency & Long-term)
416-593-4849
www.covenanthouse.ca
Good Shepherd Centre
416-869-3619
www.goodshepherd.ca
Salvation Army Sherbourne Street Hostel (18+)
416-366-2733
Other Important Community Resources
Birth Certificates Registrar's Office
416-965-1687
www.canadianbirthcertificate.com
Birth Registration City Clerk's Dept.
416-392-1810
East Toronto Legal Services
416-461-8102
www.etcls.ca