Volunteer for Disability Organizations in Canada

Trans County Transportation Society
26 Bay Road, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia

Trans County Transportation Society (TCTS) is a charitable organization that started over 10 years ago to provide safe and cost effective transportation services to people in Annapolis and western Kings counties who are unable to use public transportation.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Trans County Transportation Society

TransCare Community Support Services
1045 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

TransCare Community Support Services is a registered, charitable, non-profit corporation located in Scarborough, providing home and community support services for seniors and adults living with disabilities.

Keywords: Seniors · Independence · Disabled · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of TransCare Community Support Services

TROtt Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa Carleton
6362 Bank Street, Greely, Ontario

TROtt is a registered charity that has been serving children, youth and adults in the Ottawa area with primarily physical, developmental and learning disabilities for over 35 years.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Children and Youth · Animals

Volunteer Profile of TROtt Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa Carleton

UBC Occupational Therapy and Heath Sciences
2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia

Originally a division within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy emerged in July 2007. The department offers a wide array of educational and research opportunities, including an entry to practice graduate program: Master of Occupational Therapy, MOT; graduate research programs: MSc and PhD; and post-professional online: Master of rehabilitation science, MRSc and certificate programs.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Education and Literacy · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of UBC Occupational Therapy and Heath Sciences

Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports
11928 Sunwood Place, Delta, British Columbia

Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) runs skiing and snowboarding programs for persons with a disability at Grouse, Seymour and Cypress Mountains. VASS makes the mountain experience accessible to all. VASS is a registered non-profit society (89254 2168 RR0001), operated by a dedicated group of volunteers, which includes an active Board of Directors, program coordinators, instructors and administrators

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports

Vela Microboard Association of B.C.
17564 56a Ave, Suite 100, Surrey, British Columbia

We are a non-profit society that provides information and mentoring to individuals with disabilities and their trusted others to take greater control of his/her life by exploring ideas and options that can lead to customized, inclusive and creative supports and services.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Vela Microboard Association of B.C.

Victoria Disability Resource Centre
817A Fort St, Victoria, British Columbia

The VDRC is a cross disability organization that assist individuals with disabilities to make informed choices and participate in the community.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Disability Resource Centre

Victoria Integration Society
4135 Lambrick Way, Victoria, British Columbia

We are an inter-municipally funded service working in partnership with the Victoria Integration Society and the Disabled Sailing Association of BC, Victoria Branch.
RIV is designed to assist people with disabilities, in the Greater Victoria area, pursue active lifestyles. Active living is more than simply living actively. Active Living contributes to our social, mental, and emotional well-being. It also involves cooperation and caring, peace and harmony.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Integration Society

Volunteer Canada
353 Dalhousie Street, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario

Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, we have been committed to increasing and supporting volunteerism and civic participation. We collaborate closely with volunteer centres, local organizations and national corporations to promote and broaden volunteering. Our programs, research, training, tools, resources and national initiatives provide leadership on issues and trends in Canada's volunteer landscape.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres · Poverty · Disabled · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Volunteer Canada

Volunteer Ottawa
1155 Lola Street, C3 Centre, Suite 201, Ottawa, Ontario

Volunteer Ottawa links people with community organizations.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres · Poverty · Homeless and Housing · Disabled · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Volunteer Ottawa

Volunteer Toronto
344 Bloor Street West, Suite 404, Toronto, Ontario

As Canada's largest volunteer centre, Volunteer Toronto aims to build a caring and committed community of people who give their time towards building a healthy Toronto. The city's #1 source for volunteer opportunities, we support job seekers, high school students, newcomers, retired individuals and just about anyone looking to use their time to give back. Our Subscriber organizations represent some of Toronto's leading non-profits and span every neighbourhood from Scarborough to Etobicoke, making it easier to find a great position in your area.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres · Poverty · Disabled · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Volunteer Toronto

West Coast Assistance Teams Society
4425 Halifax St, Suite 1905, Burnaby, British Columbia

West Coast Assistance Teams is a registered charity that provides highly trained and loving dogs to disabled people in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. We are a small community-based, human service organization that makes a huge difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Our program is certified by the Province of B.C. and we are governed by the Guide Animal Act Legislation.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of West Coast Assistance Teams Society

West Island Citizen Advocacy
68 Prince Edward, Pointe Claire, Quebec

West Island Citizen Advocacy is a non-profit community group whose mission is to recruit, screen, match and follow-up volunteers who are paired one-on-one or on a team with persons who are handicapped or are disadvantaged in our community.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres · Seniors · Disabled · Advocacy and Human Rights

Volunteer Profile of West Island Citizen Advocacy

West Toronto Support Services for Senior Citizens and the Disabled
80 Ward Street, Toronto, Ontario

West Toronto Support Services is a not-for-profit organization that provides practical assistance and social support to seniors, caregivers and adults with disabilities living in our community.

Keywords: Seniors · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of West Toronto Support Services for Senior Citizens and the Disabled

Wildcat Adventure Race
402 Old Barrie Road West, Oro Station, Ontario

This is Canada's First ever all accessible adventure race! Therefore we have created a race that is open to wheelchair users, amputees, vision and hearing impaired, to break down barriers between abled and disabled bodies in sport.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Wildcat Adventure Race

Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association
4465 Huron Church Rd, Windsor, Ontario

In the early 1960's, Dr. Elmer Butt, a noted Windsor radiologist and equestrian observed horses being used for therapy with physically challenged children in England. He brought the idea back to Windsor with him and in September 1971, Dr. Butt chaired a meeting to form what was to become the Windsor Association of Riding for the Handicapped (W.A.R.H). It became the first such association in Canada.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association

Woodstock and District Developmental Services
212 Bysham Park Drive, Woodstock, Ontario

Woodstock and District Developmental Services (WDDS), a non-profit charitable organization, has been providing opportunities and supports for people with developmental disabilities in Oxford County since 1959. We offer a wide range of individualized supports and services through our Day, Accommodation, Employment and Family Support Programs.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Woodstock and District Developmental Services

York Durham Aphasia Centre
13311 Yonge Street, Suite 202, Richmond Hill, Ontario

The York-Durham Aphasia Centre is a program of March of Dimes Canada.

Keywords: Seniors · Health Centres · Health and Medicine · Education and Literacy · Disorders · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of York Durham Aphasia Centre

YWCA Edmonton
100, 10350 124 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta

We are a women's organization that advances the wellness and growth of women, girls, and families. We provide education and services to thousands every year through leadership programs, counselling, outdoor education, and supporting people with disabilities.

Keywords: Women · Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of YWCA Edmonton

Zajac Ranch for Children
15600 Florence Lake Road, Slave Lake, British Columbia

Zajac Ranch for Children provides camps for children and young adults? with chronic, life-threatening and/or debilitating conditions. These experiences give participants the opportunity to explore the outdoors while developing greater social and environmental awareness, increased self-confidence and positive growth in attitudes towards physical activity.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Children and Youth · Camps

Volunteer Profile of Zajac Ranch for Children

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