Drop-In Community Programming Worker

Fred Victor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Victor is seeking a Drop-In Community Programming Worker to support the 2:30pm–10:30pm shift at 40 Oak St., Toronto. This role emphasizes building inclusive communities through planned programming, meals, and harm-reduction activities for people who are unhoused or at risk.

The position requires coordinating with the Drop-In Supervisor, engaging participants in co-created activities, and maintaining documentation for program reporting.

Qualifications

• Actively participate in drop-in service delivery with meals and basic needs.
• Coordinate programming planning with supervisor and align with the program calendar.
• Engage participants in co-creating programming reflecting community voices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drop-in services with the team, assisting meals and participant flow.
• Plan and coordinate programming aligned with the calendar.
• Engage participants in co-creating activities reflecting community priorities.
• Maintain attendance records and program logs.

Job description

INTERNAL/EXTERNALJob Title: Drop-In Community Programming Worker, Drop-In Extended ProgramNumber of Positions: 1Reason for Posting: Existing VacancyRate: $29.40 per hourVacation: 7% Vacation PayHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2:30pm -10:30pm with some flexibility requireddepending on program-needsPosting Date: October 21, 2026,Application Deadline: October 30, 2026Location: 40 Oak St., Toronto

Why Fred Victor?

For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness, one person at a time.

The Community Services (CS) department at Fred Victor is a multi-service, multi-site structure that encompasses the 40 Oak Community HUB and community programs, Employment and Training Services, Drop-Ins, Keep Cool Programs, and Food Services. Additionally, it operates social purpose enterprise with catering and community ;outreach services and spearheads a significant Peer Training Initiative that prioritizes the involvement of individuals with lived experience.The Drop-in Extended Program will operate during Extreme Cold Weather alerts from November 15, 2026, to April 15, 2027, with extended hours of 2:30pm – 10:30pm. The program will provide respite from cold weather, snacks and beverages, shower and laundry facilities, community referrals and harm reduction services utilizing a low-barrier philosophy.

The Drop-In Community Programming Worker is a position focused on activating the Drop-in space and building safer, more inclusive communities through purposeful programming, celebrations, and shared activities. This role is rooted in the belief that strong social cohesion is foundational to community wellbeing, particularly for people who are unhoused or unsheltered, isolated, or navigating significant barriers to care. Located in 40 Oak St., this position works to strengthen local social cohesion by creating a drop-in environment where people feel genuinely welcome and connected. The Drop-In Community Programming Worker develops and leads programming that reflects the interests, cultures, and strengths of drop-in participants, and that makes the Drop-in a place people want to be.

This position leads the planning and delivery of recreational programming, community celebrations, seasonal events, skill-building workshops, and group activities that activate the Drop-in space and prioritize strong social opportunities, particularly for people who are unsheltered and those most at risk of isolation. The Drop-In Community Programming Worker collaborates closely with the full Drop-in team to ensure programming is integrated into the broader program environment, and works with participants to co-develop programming that reflects their voices and priorities. This role advances social cohesion by creating conditions where people can build

real relationships, find routine, and experience a genuine sense of belonging and community. It brings creativity, and a deep commitment to more inclusive communities.

Does this sound like work you want to be a part of?We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, an opportunity to join a diverse team of caring professionals, and a chance to make a difference. With over 75 programs and services and more than 25 sites, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career with us. Many members of the management team started in relief and front-line roles.

What You Will Do:

• Actively participate in the delivery of Drop-in services alongside the broader team, supporting meals, basic needs, Drop-in participant flow, and day-to-day program operations as a full member of the shift team.
• Coordinate with the Drop-In Supervisor to plan, programming, ensuring activities are prepared in advance, and aligned with the broader program calendar.
• Engage Drop-in participants in co-creating programming; actively seek participant input on activity ideas, interests, and cultural priorities to ensure programming reflects the community it serves and builds genuine ownership and investment.
• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with Drop-in participants, recognizing that consistent, caring presence is a core program function and a foundation for community trust and cohesion.
• Communicate regularly with the weekday team through shift logs, handoff notes, and check-ins with the Drop-In Supervisor to ensure continuity of participant relationships, programming momentum, and awareness of any issues arising on weekends.
• Contribute to team meetings, shift changes, and program planning as scheduled, bringing participant feedback, programming observations, and community-building insights to broader team conversations.
• Maintain accurate documentation including attendance records, programming logs, incident reports, and any data relevant to funder reporting or program evaluation.
• Participate in training, professional development, and relevant community of practice spaces related to community programming, group facilitation, and working with people experiencing homelessness.

Recreational & Social Programming

• Plan and facilitate a varied calendar of recreational and social programming that activates the Drop-in space and creates strong social opportunities, prioritizing activities that are meaningful for people who are unsheltered and those most vulnerable to isolation; programming is low-barrier, welcoming without precondition, and designed to draw people in and build connection.
• Lead and coordinate seasonal celebrations and community events, including holiday meals, cultural observances, birthdays, and community milestones; ensure celebrations are inclusive, participant-centered, and reflective