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Volunteer and Employee Recruiting
Support for recruiting employees and volunteers
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recruiting paid employees through the Employment Placement with Incentives program.
- Hosting volunteers through the Community Participation program.
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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.
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?
Recruiting paid employees through the Employment Placement with Incentives program.
Hosting volunteers through the Community Participation program.
Who can I contact for more information about the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting?
You can contact Regional Municipality of York by email at none 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 Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Volunteer and Employee Recruiting?
Volunteer and Employee Recruiting is funded by Regional Municipality of York