“I have never seen people like CDCD workers in my life, they are very kind and nice.” ~ Elham Mahmoodkhani
“I feel fortunate to be part of this organization. After retirement it was my wish to give back to the community. CDCD has given me the opportunity to stay connected and be of any service to the newcomers. I am there to help but they are also helping me. Wish them all the success!!!” ~ Volunteer
“I'm thankful to CDCD for all their support. I have no idea what I would of done without them. Truly thankful.” ~ Jonathan van Heerden
“Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to be a part of this event and even to be part of CDCD. I feel like I'm visiting my friends and family. You are doing such an amazing work and let me say that by volunteering, I'm not helping CDCD, I'm actually helping myself. I'm making friends here, I'm learning a lot from you, it is so wholesome to serve CDCD in anyway I can.” ~ Hira C
Volunteering and Student Placement Opportunities at Community Development Council Durham (CDCD)
- Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, explore your passion and create a positive change in the world, while meeting people from different walks of life.
- Volunteers participating in our programs are just as diverse as the clients we serve.
The volunteer application process includes orientation, training, reference check, and vulnerable sector screening police clearance.
- Resource Centre Area Assistance
- Reception/Administrative Assistant
- Outreach and Event Planning Assistant
- Welcome Centre Inventory Assistant
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – Ajax Welcome Centre Volunteer
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Contact us today at volunteer@cdcd.org.
Volunteer Application Form (PDF)
For placement students, if you are interested in a placement, please submit contact us.
Thank you for choosing CDCD as the agency to which you would like to contribute your time, energy and expertise!
Volunteer Networking and Social Event
Community Development Council Durham hosted a volunteer networking and social event, highlighting its success, collaboration, and positive change. This event served as a platform for knowledge sharing and capacity building. Participants gained valuable insights and made meaningful connections. CDCD is grateful of the opportunity to collaborate with Durham College photography students to offer all volunteers free LinkedIn images.
Whether seasoned volunteers or newcomers, everyone found a welcoming space to connect, learn, and grow together.
🤝 Event Highlights:
– Networking and team building games
– Build a social network
– Professional LinkedIn photo
– Make a positive difference in our community
