Volunteer
Volunteers are valued members of our team! Each day, volunteers give their time to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families.
Volunteers have an important role in the services The Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County provide. Volunteer contributions provide an important link between the agency and the community that we serve and promote inclusivity and community belonging.
Why Volunteer with The Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County?
Volunteers with us make a difference in the lives of children and youth by:
- Helping them to stay connected with their families and other important supports.
- Supporting learning and the development of academic and life skills.
- Providing safety and security when in our care.
- Building positive experiences and demonstrating the act of caring.
Steps to Becoming a Volunteer with The Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County
If you have questions or are interested in becoming a volunteer with us, please contact us at 519-539-6176 or 1-800-250-7010.
After speaking with our Volunteer Liaison, we will ask you to complete the following:
- Volunteer Application Package,
- Children Protection Information Network Record Check,
- Criminal & Vulnerable Sector’s Police Check,
- 3 non-familial Reference checks (at least 2 professional),
- Signed agreements of understanding pertaining to the volunteer role;
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – online training.
Current Opportunities
Volunteer Drivers drive children and youth to and from school, appointments, or visits with their family. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed for kilometers driven.
Childminding volunteers help ensure that caregivers are able to attend to programs offered by the Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County.
Board of Directors Opportunity
For more information regarding the Board of Directors please email info@casoxford.on.ca
Let’s Get Social
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Have you ever had a concern about the safety of a child or youth, and been unsure of what you should do? You are not alone! Here is your chance to learn about your Duty to Report, and empower yourself to support the safety of children, youth and families in our communities.
Upcoming DUTY… TO REPORT free information sessions:
Jan 26th & Feb 23rd 2026
9:30-10:30am via ZOOM
This 1 hour workshop is for you if any of the following apply:
👉 you work with children and youth
👉 you want to understand your legislative duty under the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act
👉 you want to know what happens when you make a referral to Child Welfare
👉 you would like to know how Children's Aid works with families in the community
For Registration, contact: Raeann at rmoss@casoxford.on.ca
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It takes a Village! Or in this case, a County. 🫶
This week we closed our building for unexpected repairs, to ensure the highest level of safety for our staff and those who receive services. However, a closed building does NOT mean a stop to the important work that we do, so alternate …locations were required.
The willingness of so many community partners to provide space demonstrates our shared commitment here in Oxford County to keeping children, youth and families safe, strong, and connected.❤️
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to those who offered space, and more importantly, for being so dedicated to positive outcomes for families in our community.
Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts,
City of Woodstock,
Oxford County,
United Way Oxford,
Wellkin,
& Oxford YMCA.
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Important Notice!!!
Due to unexpected repairs, our building will be closed until further notice.
Our phone lines will still be operational, and our staff are working in alternate locations, so please reach out by phone.
📞519 539 6176
If you have a concern about a child's …safety, support is always available – 24 hour a day, 7 days a week.
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generous community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
Our thoughtful friends at Turtle Island Elementary School in Woodstock dropped off a large donation for us to provide to …families receiving services and support from our agency. Thanks for helping make sure that there will be gifts under the tree in homes across Oxford County, ensuring the magic of the holidays is something that every child, youth, and family will get to experience this year. We appreciate you!!!
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This holiday season, we're wishing our community joy, peace, and safe moments shared together from all of us at the Children's Aid Society of Oxford County.
Our office will be closed December 24 through to January 1, reopening on Friday January 2.
If you have a …concern about a child's safety, support is always available – 24 hour a day, 7 days a week
T 519.539.6176
TF 1.800.250.7010
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generous community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
K2K Productions stopped by to drop off a large non-perishable food donation. Thank you for helping make sure children and …youth have full bellies this holiday season! We appreciate you!
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generous community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
You may recognize these two from gratitude posts we have shared in the past. Mabel and Gordon have been donating handmade …winter accessories for many years. It warms our hearts as they warm heads and hands around Oxford County through their generous donation. Thanks for another year of caring about kids and youth and doing your part to making the season a little warmer!
We appreciate you!
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generosity community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
They've done it again!!! Our friends at Woodstock Chrysler partnered with Woodstock Fire Department this year to run …another incredible Jam a Ram Toy Drive, and have dropped off a huge donation to help make sure that no child or youth misses out on the magic of the holidays! Thanks for your dedication to supporting families in our community! We appreciate you!
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generous community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
Today we get to thank Sierra Construction Group for the generous donation of gifts for Kin Families they delivered earlier …this week. What a beautiful way to bring joy & magic to so many deserving families in our community this holiday season. We appreciate your ongoing support and steadfast dedication to improving the lives of children and youth here in Oxford County. Thank you!!!
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generous community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
We want to take today to thank the Holy Trinity Catholic Women's League for the recent financial donations and ongoing …support. It truly makes a difference to have caring members of the community who share with us in our commitment to supporting children, youth, and families when they need it most. Thank you!!!
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On December 6, we remember the 14 young women who lost their lives at Polytechnique Montréal to an act of violent misogyny:
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse …Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
As we mourn their loss and remember their lives, we reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred that led to this tragedy, and the misogyny that still exists today. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action.
Today and throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (from November 25 to December 10), add your voice to the conversation and share the ways you are being part of the solution to end gender-based violence.
Learn more about the 16 days of activism against GBV here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/16-days.html
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generous community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to Loads of Laundry in Tillsonburg for your donation of services to benefit programs that …support survivors of gender-based violence. We appreciate you!
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generous community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
Today is the second day of '16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence'. This is a great time to give …thanks to Your Farm Market for generously donating to enhance programs we facilitate to support survivors of domestic violence. Thank you Your Farm Market for your partnership and the positive impact you are having right here in Oxford County!
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
We call on ourselves and our community to raise awareness, challenge harmful attitudes, and call for better policies and support …services.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing violence here in Oxford County, help is available 24/7. Contact Domestic Abuse Services Oxford 24-Hour Crisis, Support & Information Line:
📞 519-539-4811
📞 Toll-free: 1-800-265-1938
💬 Text: 519-788-9993
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generous community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
Recently our friends at Jakeman's Maple Products helped us in showing appreciation for our Foster Families. Thanks …Jakeman's for partnering with us! We appreciate you!
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We are fortunate to be part of such a generous community, with many groups, businesses and individuals helping us support local children, youth and families in may ways!
Recently our friends from Tater's Sandwiches in Woodstock provided delicious sandwiches to support those accessing our …services. Thanks for partnering with us here at Oxford County Children's Aid Society and giving back with such kindness. We appreciate you!!!
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Come join our team!
We are currently recruiting for a several positions within our agency.
Please find full details here:
https://www.casoxford.on.ca/careers/
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Upcoming DUTY TO REPORT free information sessions:
Oct 27th & Nov 24th 2025
9:30-10:30am via ZOOM
This 1 hour workshop is for you if any of the following apply:
👉 you work with children and youth
👉 you want to understand your legislative duty under the Child, …Youth, and Family Services Act
👉 you want to know what happens when you make a referral to Child Welfare
👉 you would like to know how Children's Aid works with families in the community
For Registration, contact: Raeann at rmoss@casoxford.on.ca
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This week is Foster Family Appreciation Week!
Foster families provide safe, nurturing, short-term & long-term care to children and youth right here in Oxford County. They work as a team with our staff, community partners and families of origin to provide support in response to a …range of challenges that a family can face. Our foster families are made of committed, compassionate, caring, creative problem-solving people who are vital to our work in our mission: Safe children and youth, strong families, caring communities.
Thank you to our Foster Families at Children's Aid Society of Oxford County. You are truly making a difference!
If you are curious about what it takes to become a foster care provider, please join us for our next virtual information session being held tomorrow, Wed Oct 22th at 7:30pm.
For more info and to register visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-care-information-session-tickets-1412766335139?aff=oddtdtcreator
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We are grateful to have the ongoing support and collaboration with our important community partners as we work to support the best outcomes for children, youth and families in our communities. Our municipal leaders of Oxford County, through proclaiming today as Dress Purple Day, is a reminder of …our shared commitment. This is a strong message to families that help is available, no one is alone, and that there are resources and services available to help. Thank you Warden Ryan and Oxford County Councillors. #DressPurpleDay2025 #IDressPurpleBecause