Volunteer With ACCESS
Volunteers support a broad range of programs and initiatives at ACCESS. Achieving our mission wouldn’t be possible without the support of our dedicated team of volunteers!
Opportunities change throughout the year depending on program needs and strategic priorities. We are always pleased to have a conversation to provide further information and to discuss opportunities at ACCESS.
ACCESS values diversity on our team. We are committed to equality in volunteer engagement and welcome applications from individuals who have a range of backgrounds and who bring relevant and/or lived experience to support our mission.
Our Volunteers
The Volunteer Experience at ACCESS
Roger Peterson
Roger has been volunteering with ACCESS since 2023, serving as a dedicated coach in both the Small Business Accelerator and Women’s Business Accelerator programs. He’s also generously shared his expertise during pitch feedback sessions, helping entrepreneurs refine their ideas and build confidence.
Kesha Christie
For the past two years, Kesha has been using her passion and expertise in public speaking to empower entrepreneurs in ACCESS programs. From facilitating workshops to serving as a pitch judge, Kesha has helped participants find their voice and confidently present their business ideas.
Emilie Rennie
Emilie began volunteering with ACCESS in January 2025 as the Accelerator Programs Coordinator. In her role, she supports volunteers as they onboard the program as mentors, in addition to contributing to the planning and execution of ACCESS’s workshops.
Carolina Gennari
As a Life Coach volunteer, Carolina has been supporting the emotional journey of aspiring entrepreneurs since February 2022. When she first joined ACCESS, Carolina was a newcomer to Canada herself—eager to share her knowledge and experience to help others navigate the same path.
Bhavya Bharara
Bhavya has been volunteering with ACCESS since March 2024. In her roles as program facilitator and coordinator, Bhavya has taken on meaningful responsibilities that support ACCESS’s mission and community. Her experience has been deeply rewarding, offering both personal and professional growth.
Filsan Farah
Filsan has been a volunteer with ACCESS since 2023, she is a member of the loan review committee and has supported the review of the workshop participants’ business presentations. Volunteering with ACCESS has been very fulfilling for Filsan, she deeply appreciates the supportive infrastructure ACCESS provides to entrepreneurs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Facilitator
The role of the facilitator is to develop and present specialized content related to small businesses. Topics are geared toward new and small business entrepreneurs and individuals with limited to no business training.
Business Coach
ACCESS Business Coaches play an important role in supporting Clients who need help in developing and refining their business plans as well as developing specific skills to run their business more effectively.
Loan Review Committee Member
LRC members review applications and conduct client interviews to assess the suitability of Small Business Loans program applicants for the requested loans and make the appropriate recommendations. LRC members also participate in committee meetings to present recommendations, evaluate applications and make decisions to approve loans or not.
For more information or to apply, contact our volunteer coordinator, Marie, by filling out the form.
Contact us
Other ways to support ACCESS:
Our Office:
401 Richmond St W Studio 374
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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