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Volunteer and Employee Recruiting
Support for recruiting employees and volunteers
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
York Region supports organizations in recruiting employees and volunteers through Ontario Works-linked placement programs. The program includes matched candidates, training support, and assistance for volunteer placements.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Social Services, Employment and Training, Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion, Not Elsewhere Classified
- Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities, Community leaders
- Scope
- Regional
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers.
- Community groups.
- Service clubs.
- Public organizations.
- Non-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Training costs supported by a training incentive.
- Advertising and recruitment costs for hiring.
Eligible geographic areas
- York Region, Ontario
Activities funded
- Recruiting paid employees through the Employment Placement with Incentives program.
- Hosting volunteers through the Community Participation program.
How to apply
- Step 1: Learn about the program
- Review the Employment Placement with Incentives and Community Participation options.
- Step 2: Contact York Region
- Call 1-877-464-9675 for more information or to get involved.
Processing and Agreement
- York Region prescreens applicants and refers qualified candidates.
- York Region completes the paperwork and provides ongoing support.
- Organizations are matched with participants through the program.
Additional information
- York Region provides prescreening and refers qualified candidates.
- Paperwork and ongoing employment support are handled through the program.
- Employers may receive human resources support during the first six months of placement.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting Program
What is the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting?
York Region supports organizations in recruiting employees and volunteers through Ontario Works-linked placement programs. The program includes matched candidates, training support, and assistance for volunteer placements.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting program?
To be eligible for the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting program, you must:
Organizations recruiting through Ontario Works programs.
Employers or groups offering placements or volunteer roles.
Positions suitable for program participants.
What expenses are eligible under Volunteer and Employee Recruiting?
Training costs supported by a training incentive.
Advertising and recruitment costs for hiring.
Who can I contact for more information about the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting?
You can contact Regional Municipality of York or by phone at 1-877-464-9675.
Where is the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting available?
The Volunteer and Employee Recruiting program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Volunteer and Employee Recruiting is a Wage Subsidies And Interns