HOUSE MENTOR APPLICATION: Matthew House Refugee Services.Live-in Volunteer Placement

Hello, thank you for your interest on being part of our Matthew House volunteer family!

House Mentors at Matthew House Toronto are people who choose to live communally with refugee residents in our homes for a placement term. The goal is to foster social connection, nurture a safe and healthy home and provide mentorship.   

House mentors are responsible for maintaining the community atmosphere of the houses. They are also responsible for assisting residents in maintaining the cleanliness of the house, as well as the security of the residents. They should be present in the common spaces of the house as often as possible, recognizing everyone’s schedule varies, and facility regular house meetings.

The House Mentor must be comfortable living in a communal setting where only their bedroom is private. All other spaces such as the kitchen, living rooms, and bathrooms are shared. The House Mentor should be ready and willing to assist refugees and refugee claimants in adjusting to their new life in Canada. 

House mentors do not pay for accommodation at Matthew House: Certain limited staples and house supplies will also be provided for the common benefit of the house mentor and refugee residents. House mentors are not employees.

House mentors sign on for a maximum term of 11 months, which is renewable after a respite period. 

All House mentors undergo annual training and a Vulnerable Person’s Screening Check.

This position is not open to parents with minor children.

Our Ideal Candidate Has: 

  • Experience living communally

  • Experience working with youth 
  • Enjoys co-organizing social gatherings

  • Property maintenance experience/Experience running own household

    *Community networks with local churches, cultural  or linguistic associations or service clubs is very helpful to have, as is second language fluency.

    *For newcomers to Canada, it is helpful to have been in Canada at least five years.

    About Matthew House Toronto: Our vision is A WELCOME HOME FOR REFUGEES ON THE ROAD TO A NEW,PROSPEROUS LIFE.

    OUR MISSION

    Fueled by God’s love, we inspire hope, uphold dignity, champion independence and build resilient communities for refugees.

    Faith Life at Matthew House Toronto: 

    We are a Christian-based charity, and all faiths and no faiths are welcome here. To read more about what our Faith Life at Matthew House entails, or about our Inclusion policies send a request to gama@matthewhouse.ca

To indicate your interest for SUMMER/FALL/WINTER 2025, kindly fill this form.
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Thank you for your interest.  If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you in the next 30 days. 
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