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Your time. Real connection. Lasting impact.

Bring your energy, ideas, and kindness. Help support people living with epilepsy through opportunities that bring our community together.

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Find your way to give back.

Make the holidays brighter
Build a one-on-one connection
Support community fundraising

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Holiday volunteer team

Wrap a gift.

Make a difference.
Training registration open

Gift Wrap for Epilepsy

Welcome customers, wrap holiday gifts, and help raise funds for epilepsy programs and services.

Where
Shoppers World Brampton
When
December 11–24, 2026
Your commitment
Shifts of approximately 3–4 hours
Training
November 28 · In person
Register by November 27. Attend one mandatory training session on November 28 before taking part in campaign shifts. Use a personal email address when registering, rather than a school email address.
Community volunteer mentors

Share your time.

Build a friendship.
Volunteer inquiries welcome

Become an EPI Buddy

Share interests, enjoy community activities, and offer companionship to someone living with epilepsy.

Where
Peel Region
Visits
Once or twice per month
Time together
1–2 hours per visit
Commitment
A minimum of six months
You’ll have support along the way. Volunteers are carefully matched and receive ongoing training and program support.
Aloha Vegas 2027

Make connections.

Make an impact.

Silent auction volunteer team

Volunteer applications welcome

Aloha Vegas Silent Auction Team

Help turn community generosity into an exciting silent auction. Work with our Fundraising Lead to source and organize donations for Aloha Vegas 2027, ESCO’s signature fundraising event.

Where
Remote and in-person options
Time commitment
Approximately 3–5 hours per week
Minimum age
18 years
Experience
No fundraising experience necessary

What you’ll do

  • Contact businesses and community members to request auction donations.
  • Help manage the silent auction inbox and follow up with donors.
  • Coordinate donation pickups and deliveries.
  • Record donation forms, item descriptions, photos, and values in Google Drive and Sheets.
  • Prepare clear, appealing auction listings and assist with winning-bidder pickups or deliveries after the event.

What you’ll bring

Strong organization and communication skills, reliability, and confidence reaching out to new contacts. You should be comfortable working independently and willing to learn Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive.

Flexible hours. Support along the way.

Receive orientation, donor outreach templates, training on donation tracking and auction listings, and ongoing guidance from the Fundraising Lead. Some additional availability may be needed closer to the event.

In-person work takes place at ESCO’s office: 250-A Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga. No résumé, police check, or driver’s licence is required.

Charitable gaming volunteers

Welcome guests.

Support your community.

Rama Gaming House · Mississauga

Ongoing volunteer opportunity

Rama Gaming House Volunteers

Represent Epilepsy South Central Ontario at Rama Gaming House. Your welcoming presence helps support the charitable gaming program that benefits ESCO’s community programs and services.

Where
2295 Battleford Road, Mississauga
Opportunity
Ongoing volunteer need
Minimum age
19 years
Training
Two hours online + a shadowing shift

What you’ll do

  • Welcome guests, assist with doors, and thank customers for their support.
  • Provide friendly customer service and act as an ambassador for ESCO.
  • Share information about games, programs, and promotions, and help answer customer questions.
  • Work alongside other volunteers, staff, and Rama Gaming House personnel.

What you’ll need

Reliability, a friendly approach, reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s licence. No police check or résumé is required. Confirmation of volunteer hours is available upon request.

Training and shift preparation

Volunteers must be vetted and approved before beginning the two-hour online training program and a shadowing shift. Training access and the shift schedule are provided after onboarding.

Dress for your shift: Wear the ESCO purple golf shirt we provide, black pants, and comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Denim, athletic wear, shorts, skirts, hats, open-toe shoes, and high heels are not permitted.

Aloha Vegas · April 3, 2027

Bring your energy.

Be part of the evening.

Event volunteer team

Register your interest

Aloha Vegas Event Volunteers

Help create a welcoming, memorable evening at ESCO’s charity luau and casino fundraiser. Join the team supporting the guests and activities that bring Aloha Vegas to life.

When
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Where
Oasis Convention Centre, Mississauga
Commitment
Event-day support; shifts to be confirmed
Good fit for
Friendly, dependable team players

Ways you may help

  • Prepare event materials and help with setup.
  • Welcome guests and help them find their way around the venue.
  • Assist the silent auction team and support event activities.
  • Help keep shared spaces organized and assist with packing up.

What you’ll bring

A positive attitude, clear communication, reliability, and a willingness to follow directions and work with the event team. Tell us about your availability, interests, and any relevant experience when you get in touch.

Find a role that fits.

The duties above describe possible assignments. Specific roles, shift times, eligibility requirements, and preparation instructions will be confirmed with applicants before they commit.

Getting started is straightforward.

1

Find your fit.

Choose an opportunity that matches your interests and availability.

2

Get in touch.

Follow the posting’s instructions or contact us about other ways to help.

3

Get ready.

Complete the application, screening, and training required for your role.

Have a different skill to share?

Tell us about your interests and availability. We can discuss where your help may be a good fit.

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