Giving back is part of our Internship Program

Matthew Pollock: Yonge Street Mission

For well over a century, the Yonge Street Mission (YSM) has reached out to help Torontonians living in poverty - families, seniors, socially isolated adults, homeless street youth and children. With a dedicated staff off some 100 professionals and over 3,000 volunteers, YSM offers a wide variety of services and programs. These include food bank and meal programs, employment and computer training, school readiness programs, counseling, daycare, tutoring and a post secondary scholarship fund.

As an Ecclesiastical Business Intern, my task at YSM was to research the various volunteer roles and analyze the potential risks present in these roles. The project allowed me to draw upon the knowledge I gained from the Business Intern Program in order to develop a comprehensive risk management strategy for YSM’s volunteers. During the five weeks I spent at YSM I was also privileged to attend numerous programs and even participate in some. The staff and volunteers at YSM made me feel right at home and an integral part of their team. It is comforting to know that there are organizations like YSM — organizations that make a positive difference in the lives of people in need, every single day. I am proud to be part of a company that considers social responsibility to be a core value.

For more information on how you can volunteer with Yonge Street Mission please visit their website at: www.ysm.ca.