Posted 17 months ago
Volunteer with Friends of Ruby!
@ Friends of Ruby
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Friends of Ruby is recruiting general volunteers to support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through its Youth Drop-In Centre and Transitional Home. Volunteer roles are posted through a general application that works as an email list, and some roles may require a Vulnerable Sector Check. The posting states that Friends of Ruby prioritizes 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants and that applicants who used its services in the past 12 months should not apply.
Responsibilities:
- Support youth at the Youth Drop-In Centre
- Assist with community programming
- Help with transitional home activities as needed
Requirements summary:
- Interest in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth
- No service use at Friends of Ruby in the past 12 months
- Vulnerable Sector Check for some roles
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2025-06-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | No experience needed |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Friends of Ruby
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Dedicated to the progressive well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Toronto.
Full company description
Friends of Ruby is dedicated to the progressive well-being of 2SLGBQTIA+ youth (aged 16-29) through mental health services, social services and housing. Our approach is comprehensive, involving mind, body, and community – wherever you are on your personal journey. Our vision – a world where all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and two-spirit young people feel validated, involved and feel empowered to lead healthier lives. The Friends of Ruby Drop-In Centre at 489 Queen St. East is a welcoming and supportive space in downtown Toronto for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 to create community and access free resources and services. We are open Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 6:30 PM. The Drop-In Center offers meals, supplemental groceries, activities, support groups and community. We offer barrier-free one-on-one counselling, support with gender identity and sexual orientation, and help to access housing, health care, and employment. Our Drop-In Center is Located at 489 Queen St. East, LL01 Friends of Ruby was founded in 2014 by Egale Canada as Egale Youth Services to meet the needs of 2SLGBQTIA+ youth in the Greater Toronto Area. In 2019, Friends of Ruby became an independent charity.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,069
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 55
- Reported office locations
- 489 Queen St E, Lower Level, Toronto, Ontario M5A1V1, CA
- Business categories
- Charity
- Homeless Shelter
- LGBT
- Mental Health
- Non Profit
- Personal Care and Hygiene
- Social Assistance
- Civic, Welfare & Social Services
- Non-profit and NGO
- Other recorded names
- Friends of Ruby
- Specialties
- Mental Health
- Housing
- Queer Health
- Wellness
- and 2SLGBTQIA
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Friends of Ruby is dedicated to the progressive well-being of 2SLGBQTIA+ youth (aged 16-29) through mental health services, social services and housing. Our approach is comprehensive, involving mind, body, and community – wherever you are on your personal journey. Our vision – a world where all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and two-spirit young people feel validated, involved and feel…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civic and Social Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2014 |
| Specialties | Mental HealthHousingQueer HealthWellnessand 2SLGBTQIA |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
| View page |
Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Drop-In Centre, offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming, and a Transitional Home, providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.
If you're passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth, this is your chance to make an impact as a Volunteer!
🌈 Why Volunteer with Us?
- A welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice matters.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
- Flexible scheduling that fits your life.
- Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization.
Please Note
This general volunteer application functions like an email list. By applying, you will be updated every time a new volunteer opportunity becomes available. We will not respond directly to this application, you will already be added to the loop!
Additional Requirements
Some volunteers opportunities may be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check. Additional information (e.g., resume, references, etc.) may be requested depending on the category and availability of different volunteer positions.
Important Note
If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position as there must be a 12-month gap since your last date of service.
This policy helps to ensure objectivity and avoids potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to maintain the integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair volunteer process.
How to Apply
To ensure a fair and efficient volunteering process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiries regarding this position. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview.
Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible volunteering process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our People and Culture team.
Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.
Help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth!
We can’t wait to hear from you! 💖
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