📍 Location: 143 Wellington St., Brantford
🕐 Schedule: Wednesdays, 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM OR Saturdays, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM one day a month
Do you like being on the move and making a real difference in your community? SSVP Brant is looking for volunteer drivers to help transport furniture donations to families who need them most.
🔑What you’ll be doing:
• Driving our 20-foot automatic cube truck to pick up and deliver donated furniture and household items
• Loading and unloading items (this is a physical role — comfort lifting and moving furniture is a must)
• Working alongside a small team to get donations safely from A to B
👀What we’re looking for:
• Valid Class G driver’s license (standard Ontario license — no special certification needed)
• Driving record in good standing, with no history of criminal driving offences (e.g., impaired or dangerous driving)
• 18 years of age or older
• Comfortable driving a larger automatic vehicle
• Able to help with physical lifting and furniture handling
• Reliable and punctual, with a positive, team-oriented attitude
🕐Time commitment:
Choose what works for you — one Saturday a month, or one morning a week.
• Wednesdays, 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM
• Saturdays, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM
💡Why volunteer with us:
Every delivery you make puts a bed, a couch, or a kitchen table into a home that needs it. It’s hands-on, practical, community-based work — and you’ll see the impact firsthand.
📩Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send a brief expression of interest and complete the MS Word application form or PDF application form or PDF Fillable application form. Email the information to president@ssvpbrant.ca.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Warehouse Furniture Movers💪
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) Brant is looking for volunteers to help move furniture between our retail floor, warehouse, and shipping areas. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to support our mission of helping families in need in the community.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Moving furniture and larger items between the retail store, warehouse storage, and shipping/receiving areas using carts, dollies, and other equipment.
Availability Needed:
• Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon)
• Wednesdays: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon)
• Fridays: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
• Saturdays: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Volunteers can choose one or more shifts that fit their schedule — no experience necessary, just a willingness to lend a hand (and some muscle!). Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes required.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send a brief expression of interest and complete the MS Word application form or PDF application form or PDF Fillable application form. Email the information to president@ssvpbrant.ca.
The First Annual Designer Handbag Bingo in Support of Saint Vincent de Paul
Thursday night at Rossini Hall a new tradition began. The designer handbag bingo event was a resounding success. Over 250 people gathered to play Bingo and enjoy charcuterie (complements of Tom Mercante at Mercasa) and canoli (compliments of Maria’s West). And the prizes were outrageous! Designer handbags from Armani, Coach, Tony Burch, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, and Chanel! In all twelve handbags were won by lucky guests. There were draws for lovely prize packages ranging from kitchen appliances, self care packages, catering packages, Blue Jays tickets and everything in between. Giovanni Petitti kept the evening moving and everyone giggling with his signature style.
The evening ran smoothly because of the careful organizational efforts of an incredible group: Susie, Angela, Peter, Jen, Krystina, Liz, Martha, Melissa, Sabrina, and Sandra.
The successful evening will support A Beds for Children program at Saint Vincent de Paul that works to provide comfortable beds for children in need.
Can’t wait for next year!
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 2026 – A Community of Hope
“The world needs messages of hope. You are that message and you must continue to bring hope to all.” Pope Leo XIV
The Saint Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Brant hosted a dinner to recognize and thank volunteers and community partners on the evening of April 24th, 2026 at the parish hall of St. Pius X. Guests were welcomed by Theresa MacDougald, president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Particular Council of Brant, who noted that a society can be measured by its commitment to empathy, social justice and community, and the volunteers gathered at the dinner exemplified these qualities.
After a lovely dinner catered by the CWL of St Pius X, there were two presentations.
Rob Campbell presented a slide show outlining the Rule of The Saint Vincent de Paul organization and the progress and growth of the outreach services at Saint Vincent de Paul, Brant. His presentation also highlighted the many community partners that support the work of Saint Vincent de Paul, through referrals, volunteers, donations and fundraising. Rob recognized representatives of these community partners who were guests at the dinner. Rob’s presentation noted the remarkable growth in services delivered in the past seven years with the support of these partners.
Peter Giordano began his presentation by sharing his experience of witnessing a family with no food in their refrigerator. He shared a beautiful slide show with candid photos of the many volunteers who make up the community of hope of Saint Vincent de Paul daily. Peter ended his presentation with the image of a refrigerator full of groceries and a reminder that the volunteers make this ‘magic’ happen.
At the end of the evening we were left with the powerful message of Matthew 25: 35-40:
35 ‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need your heart.
And your skills.
100% volunteer-powered. 100% for our neighbours in need.
Three roles open now — find yours.
St. Vincent de Paul Brant is looking for three passionate volunteers to help us serve our neighbours with love, respect, justice, and joy.
Volunteer Coordinator:
8–10 hrs/week · Hybrid (store + home)
Recruit, welcome, and celebrate the volunteers who make our mission possible. If you love connecting with people and have a knack for organization, this one’s for you.
Operations Manager:
12–15 hrs/week · Hybrid across 3–4 days
Keep our thrift store and warehouse humming. Lead projects, oversee logistics, and help ensure services flow smoothly to those who need them most.
Scheduler – Pick-up & Delivery:
Tue & Fri 12–3 PM · Part-time & structured
Be the logistical backbone behind getting essential goods to community members. Coordinate drivers, donors, and schedules with care and precision.
All backgrounds welcome — full details can be found using the links below.
Full Descriptions of Volunteer Opportunities:
| Volunteer Coordinator |
| Volunteer Operations Manager |
| Volunteer Scheduler – Delivery and Pick-up |