About us
Toronto Joy is a community where people come together to serve, connect, and make a positive difference.
To stay connected and not miss upcoming volunteer opportunities, gatherings, events, and ways to connect, please register through our website:
We believe that when people come together with good energy, openness, and intention, meaningful things can happen — not only within the wider community, but within ourselves as well.
Through volunteer opportunities, gatherings, conversations, and simple moments of connection, we create space for kindness, teamwork, reflection, and genuine human connection.
Whether we are serving meals, supporting community initiatives, spending time in nature, sharing experiences, or simply connecting with one another, Toronto Joy is about bringing people together in a real and meaningful way.
Many of the photos shared throughout our website and social media come directly from our gatherings, volunteer opportunities, and community events. They reflect real moments, real people, and the spirit of connection, service, and positive energy that continues to grow within the community.
Real moments. Real people. Real connection.
Our intention is to create a welcoming space where people can contribute, grow, connect, and be part of something positive.
Everyone is welcome.
Upcoming events
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Victoria Day Breakfast Service & Meal Prep: Serving Those in Need
Good Shepherd Ministries, 412 Queen St E, Toronto ON M5A 1T3, Toronto, ON, CAAn opportunity to serve the homeless and those at risk as a group.
As Toronto Joy begins moving away from Meetup, please register through our website to stay connected and not miss future volunteer opportunities, gatherings, events, and ways to connect with the community:
During this session, we will be helping with preparing breakfast and serving. We have a great time serving together, lots of good energy and smiles.
Only 4 spots are available. If you sign up, please do so with the intention of attending, as the organization relies on our numbers for planning. We will send a reconfirmation message closer to the date, and if any spots become available, we will reach out to those on the waiting list.
When you arrive at Reception, the staff will guide you to the volunteer room, where you can place your belongings in a locker and meet the group.
Before attending, please review and complete the Toronto Joy waiver form:
https://forms.gle/1fsK9vYz6b6yDdeBABelow are simple guidelines from the Ministry on what to wear, safety, etc.:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharingGood to know:
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
- Tie back long hair; minimal jewelry.
- Please arrive by 8:30 AM at the latest so we can plan who will be doing which roles and begin together.
If you can’t make it due to an emergency, please message me as soon as possible 🙏
Grateful to serve alongside you.
4 attendees
Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd (Toronto)
Good Shepherd Ministries, 412 Queen St E, Toronto ON M5A 1T3, Toronto, ON, CAAn opportunity to come together as a group to serve the homeless and those at risk.
As Toronto Joy continues to grow, we are beginning to move away from Meetup and will now be using our website as the main place to stay connected.
This will help us bring everything together in one place, making it easier to share upcoming volunteer opportunities, gatherings, events, and ways for more people to connect and be part of the community as Toronto Joy grows.
To stay updated and not miss upcoming volunteer opportunities, gatherings, events, and ways to connect, please register through the website:
During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar; however, tasks may vary depending on the need at hand (e.g., sorting food). We had a great time serving together with lots of smiles and good energy.
Only 6 spots are available. If you sign up, please do so with the intention of attending, as the organization relies on our numbers for planning. We will send a reconfirmation message closer to the date, and if any spots become available, we will reach out to those on the waiting list.
When you arrive at Reception, the staff will guide you to the volunteer room, where you can place your belongings in a locker and meet the group.
Before attending, please review and complete the Toronto Joy waiver form:
https://forms.gle/1fsK9vYz6b6yDdeBABelow are simple guidelines from the Ministry on what to wear, safety, etc.:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharingGood to know:
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
- Tie back long hair; minimal jewelry.
- Please arrive by 1:40 PM at the latest so we can plan who will be doing which roles and begin together.
- If you can’t make it due to an emergency, please message me as soon as possible 🙏
Grateful to serve alongside you.
6 attendees
Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd (Toronto)
Good Shepherd Ministries, 412 Queen St E, Toronto ON M5A 1T3, Toronto, ON, CAAn opportunity to come together as a group to serve the homeless and those at risk.
As Toronto Joy continues to grow, we are beginning to move away from Meetup and will now be using our website as the main place to stay connected.
This will help us bring everything together in one place, making it easier to share upcoming volunteer opportunities, gatherings, events, and ways for more people to connect and be part of the community as Toronto Joy grows.
To stay updated and not miss upcoming volunteer opportunities, gatherings, events, and ways to connect, please register through the website:
During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar; however, tasks may vary depending on the need at hand (e.g., sorting food). We had a great time serving together with lots of smiles and good energy.
Only 6 spots are available. If you sign up, please do so with the intention of attending, as the organization relies on our numbers for planning. We will send a reconfirmation message closer to the date, and if any spots become available, we will reach out to those on the waiting list.
When you arrive at Reception, the staff will guide you to the volunteer room, where you can place your belongings in a locker and meet the group.
Before attending, please review and complete the Toronto Joy waiver form:
https://forms.gle/1fsK9vYz6b6yDdeBABelow are simple guidelines from the Ministry on what to wear, safety, etc.:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharingGood to know:
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
- Tie back long hair; minimal jewelry.
- Please arrive by 1:40 PM at the latest so we can plan who will be doing which roles and begin together.
- If you can’t make it due to an emergency, please message me as soon as possible 🙏
Grateful to serve alongside you.
6 attendees
Past events
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