Thanks for the offer. I am actually in GTA so I can't really do anything in person but I'd be more than happy to help out with things via phone/email.
I don't have my certificate yet and am planning to get it, hence the idea on volunteering, just to see if it's something that I truly want to do.
In terms of long distance education, Conestoga college in Kitchener does offer an online version. But their information line is damn hard to get through. I haven't managed to talk to a real person yet

Persistence is the key, I guess.