Community Volunteer Circles

A group of children and mentors smiling and laughing

A network of weekly volunteering groups for students:

  • Serve with other McMaster students at placements across Hamilton
  • Learn about and help address inner-city issues
  • Discuss your volunteer experiences
  • Make a significant difference where it is needed
  • Gain valuable experience

Each week your group facilitator helps you find your way to the placement and also facilitates discussion of your volunteer experiences for 20-30 min. at the end of your service experience.

See photos and read about the experiences of volunteers (New Window)

How Do I Get Involved?

  1. See the list of Current Volunteer Openings and contact the group facilitators directly.

    OR at our Volunteer Orientation (for all new or interested CVC volunteers)

                     Wednesday, September 17, MUSC 311

                     10:00-11:30am OR 12:30-2:00pm

    To attend, review our Screening Checklist  If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend. See checklist for details, exceptions, and when to wear a mask (masks available)

  2. The group facilitators will send you some additional forms to complete and answer any questions you have about the group, including when and where to meet the group and travel to the placement.

For general questions or for more information, contact cvc@mcmaster.ca.

Join a Volunteer Group

Smiling volunteers with food for a breakfast program