Volunteer for Education and Literacy Groups in Canada

McCreary Centre Society
3552 Hastings Street East, Vancouver, British Columbia

The McCreary Centre Society is a non-government not-for-profit committed to improving the health of BC youth through research, education and community based projects. Founded in 1977, the Society sponsors and promotes a wide range of activities and research to identify and address the health needs of young people in the province.

Keywords: Health · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of McCreary Centre Society

Meadowridge School Society
12224 - 240th Street, Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Meadowridge School is more than just an educational institution, we are a community committed to learning. Hear from our students, staff, parents and alumni as they articulate in their own words who we are as a community.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

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Mener Autrement Inc.
6263 Boul. Maurice-Duplessis, Montreal-Nord, Suite 107, Montreal, Quebec

"Mener Autrement" means "To lead differently" is a charity non-profit organization that has a mission to support the community through mentoring, training and supporting youth and adults with little schooling or returners; to encourage the spirit of initiative and the creation of individual companies; also foster the social integration of young people with intellectual disabilities through sports activities.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

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Mennonite Educational Institute
4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia

MEI Schools prepare young people to live a life of excellence through service to God's kingdom and society as faithful disciples of Christ. Our mission serves as the focal point for everything we do, ensuring that MEI provides an enriching and life-shaping experience.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Mennonite Educational Institute

Midland Area Reading Council
67 Fourth St, Midland, Ontario

We believe that literacy is a basic human right and aim to increase awareness of literacy needs and to promote a literate society. We offer free, confidential tutoring to children, youth and adults who want to improve their reading, writing, math, computer, employability and life skills. We believe in people helping themselves and each other.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Midland Area Reading Council

Millet Public Library
5031-49th Ave, Millet, Alberta

The Millet Library is an indication of 50 years of remarkable progress. It has an inventory of 20,000 books, as well as computer access to over two million more through the Yellowhead Regional Library. In addition videos are available and children's programs are presented.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Millet Public Library

Miss Edgar's and Miss Cramp's School
Ecole Miss Edgar Et Miss Cramp
525 Mount Pleasant Ave, Westmount, Quebec

ECS provides an exceptional learning environment for girls: girls are our specialty. We know they need unique approaches and environments to develop their strengths as learners, critical thinkers and empathetic young citizens.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Miss Edgar's and Miss Cramp's School

Mosqoy
21 Dallas Road, Suite 21, Victoria, British Columbia

Mosqoy is a registered Canadian charitable organization that works in remote communities of the Peruvian Andes, offering opportunities for economic development while nurturing the threatened Indigenous Quechua culture.

Keywords: International · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Mosqoy

Mountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre Society
23898 Rawlison Crescent, Langley, British Columbia

Mountain View Conservation is a B.C. non-profit society, whose mission is to save B.C. and Canadian wildlife from extinction by operating `breed and return` conservation programs for rare & endangered 'red-listed' wildlife species, and to offer public awareness & educational programs about these endangered species.

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Environment · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Mountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre Society

Multicultural Arts for Schools and Communities
Arts Multiculturel Dans Les Ecoles Et Les Collectivites
250 Holland Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

MASC brings the arts and culture alive for over 100,000 children, youth, teachers and seniors each year.With a passionate commitment to provide schools and communities with experiences of artistic excellence and creative process, MASC proudly represents a roster of over 60 professional artists. All MASC artists have undergone Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

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Musicbox Children's Charity
322 Salisbury Avenue, Cambridge, Ontario

MusicBox Children's Charity (MBCC) is a youth-run registered non-profit organization that strives to provide music education opportunities to financially, socially, or physically disadvantaged children and youth.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Musicbox Children's Charity

National Student Network
Vancouver, British Columbia

The NSN is a supportive online network that empowers youth across Canada to become agents of positive social change by connecting them to meaningful opportunities and personalized mentorship.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

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Near North District School Board Charity Works
963 Airport Rd, North Bay, Ontario

Working together collaboratively with our colleagues, students, parents and the educational community, the Near North District School Board will be successful in our work with students.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Near North District School Board Charity Works

Neil Squire Society
2250 Boundary Road, Suite 220, Burnaby, British Columbia

The Neil Squire Society is the only national not-for-profit organization in Canada that has for over twenty-five years empowered Canadians with physical disabilities

Keywords: Independence · Employment and Careers · Education and Literacy · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Neil Squire Society

New Learning Society
4196 West 4th Ave., Jericho Hill Center, Vancouver, British Columbia

Pacific Spirit School (PSS) is an inclusive, independent, K-7 school located at Jericho Hill Centre, a parkland setting adjacent to Jericho Beach in Point Grey. It is one of many independent schools BC has to offer. PSS offers a small class environment where the BC Core Curriculum is met or exceeded.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of New Learning Society

Newman Theological College
10012 - 84 Street N.W., Edmonton, Alberta

Newman Theological College (NTC) is a Roman Catholic School of Theology committed to the provision of theological education to Christian men and women. The college prepares laity, religious, and ordained ministers for service and leadership to meet the needs of the Church in Western Canada.

Keywords: Religion · Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Newman Theological College

Niagara Regional Literacy Council
3 Great Western Street, St. Catharines, Ontario

Niagara Regional Literacy Council, founded in 1978, is a community based, not-for-profit, organization dedicated to literacy. Our trained volunteer tutors assist adults with reading, writing, numeracy, workplace, computer and life skills.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Niagara Regional Literacy Council

Niagara-On-The-Lake Public Library
10 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

The library values those residents who wish to donate their knowledge, skills and time to help us better serve our community. While we do not ask volunteers to undertake work that is the responsibility of permanent staff members, there are many rewarding activities for which we really appreciate the help of volunteers.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Niagara-On-The-Lake Public Library

Nunavut Bilingual Education Society
Box 1125, Iqaluit, Nunavut

The Nunavut Bilingual Education Society (NBES) is a community-based, non-profit society that brings people and organizations together to develop Inuit language and culture resources for Nunavut homes and schools.

Keywords: Education and Literacy

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Nunavut Literacy Council
Box 1049, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

Ilitaqsiniq-Nunavut Literacy Council promotes and supports the literacy needs of Nunavummiut in the official languages of Nunavut with respect for the principles and values of community capacity building and development.

Keywords: Education and Literacy

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Oakville Literacy Council
1274 Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario

The Oakville Literacy Council is a non-profit, volunteer group providing tutoring to adults in reading, writing, and basic math. The Council serves adults aged 19 and over who speak English.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Oakville Literacy Council

Oceanographic Environmental Research Society
12 Burton Ave, Barrie, Ontario

The OERS DRD responds to disasters or emergencies in a wide variety of circumstances or environments. Whether it is a pod of stranded dolphins on a secluded beach or animals caught in tornadoes , hurricanes or other weather catastrophes, OERS is equally prepared to respond.

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Environment · Education and Literacy · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Oceanographic Environmental Research Society

Okanagan Regional Library District
1430 KLO Road, Kelowna, British Columbia

The mission of the Okanagan Regional Library is to provide equitable access to relevant educational, recreational, and cultural library resources in order to enhance and enrich the lives of community residents.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Okanagan Regional Library District

One to One Literacy Society
1130 Keefer Street, Room 204 Seymour Elementary School, Vancouver, British Columbia

The ONE TO ONE Literacy program began in 1989 as a collaboration between the Vancouver School Board and the Junior League of Greater Vancouver. We celebrated our 25th anniversary last year, and are proud of our 325 volunteer tutors who annually provide thousands of hours of reading support to over 1,500 children in 82 schools throughout the Vancouver, North Vancouver and Burnaby School Districts.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of One to One Literacy Society

Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc
8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario

Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. (OAFE) is a registered charity incorporated under the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. OAFE was created in 1991 with the mission of building awareness and understanding of the importance of an agriculture and food system. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food provides baseline funding in support of OAFE's programs and services.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc

Ontario Native Education Counselling Association
37 A Reserve Road, Naughton, Ontario

ONECA is an organization comprised of First Nation Education Counsellors that was incorporated in 1985. The Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA) is founded upon principles that recognize that, although a variety of counselling and educational tools and programs exist in Ontario, the development of Native communities requires tools and programs designed specifically to improving Native Counselling and Education services.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Ontario Native Education Counselling Association

Ontario Student Debating Union
11 Lincon Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

The Ontario Student Debating Union is a charitable organization that hosts and promotes competitive debate for Ontario students up to Grade 12. OSDU organizes a Provincial Championship every spring as well as a variety of regional debates and workshops. It also works with the Canadian Student Debating Federation and helps select students to represent Ontario at national and international debating events.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Ontario Student Debating Union

Organization for Literacy in Lambton
180 College Ave, Rm 103, Sarnia, Ontario

Welcome to the Organization for Literacy in Lambton! We are a non-profit organization located in Sarnia, Ontario who strives to serve the individuals of Lambton County with completely free educational services.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Organization for Literacy in Lambton

Orillia & District Literacy Council
78 West St. S., Orillia, Ontario

The Orillia and District Literacy Council is a local, non-profit organization of trained volunteers. We assist adults to improve their reading, writing, math and computer skills in order to cope with everyday life, to reach their goals and to improve their chances of success in our community.

Keywords: Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Orillia & District Literacy Council

Osgoode Youth Association
5479 Osgoode Main Street, Osgoode, Ontario

The Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA) is a community built and operated non-profit youth centre located in the rural south Ottawa Village of Osgoode, Ontario, Canada.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Leadership · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Osgoode Youth Association

Ottawa Catholic District School Board
570 West Hunt Club Rd., Nepean, Ontario

The mission of the Ottawa Catholic School Board is to provide all our students with a well-rounded education for the mind, body and spirit through an emphasis on academic excellence, social responsibility and Catholic values.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Catholic District School Board

Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy
Regroupement D'ottawa Pour L'alphabetisation
211 Bronson Ave, Suite 107, Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy supports, promotes and strengthens adult literacy services in Ottawa and the counties of Renfrew, Lanark and Prescott-Russell.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy

Ottawa Public Library
120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario

The OPL Board consists of nine trustees: four councillors and five members of the public. After each municipal election, City Council appoints the Library board trustees to serve a four-year term, consistent with that of Council.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Public Library

Ottawa Regional Science Fair
50 Leonard Ave., Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Regional Science Fair is organized and run by a volunteer organization to encourage students in the Ottawa-Carleton Region, from grades 7 to 12, to research, develop, and present projects in the fields of science and engineering. Students from both public and private schools in the region are invited to enter projects in the fair.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Regional Science Fair

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Ottawa and offers students and parents a world of choice for education, growth, and achievement. Our 147 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

Owen Sound North Grey Union Public Library
824 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, Ontario

Volunteers are needed to serve on the Library Board, to select and deliver books to homebound city residents through Library to Go and to tutor and assist in other ways in the Adult Learning Centre. In addition, volunteers are needed from time to time to assist with special projects such as the library's annual book sale. Training and orientation are provided.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Owen Sound North Grey Union Public Library

Oxford County Library
130 Oxford Street, Ingersoll, Ontario

Oxford County Library is a multi-branch library system serving both rural and urban communities within Oxford County.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Oxford County Library

Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society
381 Main St., Tofino, British Columbia

The Pacific Rim Whale Festival is an annual event that attracts people form all over Vancouver Island, and relies on the help of volunteers to create an engaging, family-friendly event.

Keywords: Festival · Environment · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society

Parent Preschool Resource Centre of the National Capital Region
300 Goulburn Private, Ottawa, Ontario

The Parent Resource Centre works in partnership with families and communities to provide responsive programs and services that meet the needs of children, youth and families in our community.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Parent Preschool Resource Centre of the National Capital Region

Parkdale Project Read
1209 King St. West, Unit 2, Toronto, Ontario

Parkdale Project Read is a non-profit, community-based literacy program that operates an adult learning centre in the Parkdale community.
We are a member of Community Literacy Ontario and the Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Parkdale Project Read

Pathways to Education Spryfield
531 Herring Cove Rd, Chebucto Connections, Spryfield, Nova Scotia

Pathways to Education reduces poverty and its effects by lowering the drop out rate among high school students from economically disadvantaged communities. Pathways works to increase high school graduation rates and help youth pursue post-secondary education and/or find meaningful employment.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Pathways to Education Spryfield

Peaceful Schools International Society
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

Peaceful Schools International (PSI) is a Canadian non-profit, charitable organization founded in 2001. PSI provides support to schools around the world that have declared a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture of peace.

Keywords: International · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Peaceful Schools International Society

Peel-Halton-Dufferin Adult Learning Network
6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga, Ontario

Peel-Halton-Dufferin Adult Learning Network is a partnership promoting excellence through the coordination and planning of adult literacy services.

PHDALN is an incorporated, non-profit, charitable organization resulting from the amalgamation of the Peel Adult Learning Network and the Halton Adult Learning Network. PHDALN is one of sixteen regional literacy networks in Ontario.

We provide resource support to twelve literacy programs across three sectors: school board, college, and community-based.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Peel-Halton-Dufferin Adult Learning Network

PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada
25 University Avenue, Suite 400, Holman Building, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Non-Profit Settlement agency Organization

Keywords: Immigrants and Refugees · Employment and Careers · Education and Literacy · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada

Pembina Hills Regional Division No 7
5310 - 49 Street, Barrhead, Alberta

Pembina Hills Regional Division No. 7 has a long history of outstanding education along with a strong sense of community. We are proud of the welcoming atmosphere that exists at our schools. This creates a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable and safe and parents are encouraged to get involved.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Pembina Hills Regional Division No 7

Pembina Trails School Division Educational Support Fund
181 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Pembina Trails is dedicated to educational excellence through challenging and enriching experiences for all, in a safe and caring community.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Pembina Trails School Division Educational Support Fund

Pembroke Public Library
237 Victoria Street, Pembroke, Ontario

Membership is free to residents of the City of Pembroke and Laurentian Valley Township. Non-residents may join the library for an annual fee of $45.00 or $25.00 for a semiannual membership which will allow full library access. Family members of the initial non-resident member may also receive a library card for an additional fee of $5.00 each.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Pembroke Public Library

Penticton Public Library
785 Main Street, Penticton, British Columbia

Our library is a thriving presence, responsive and connected to our diverse community through innovative services, outreach and partnerships.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Penticton Public Library

People for Education
641 Bloor Street West, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario

People for Education is an independent organization working to support public education in Ontario's English, Catholic and French schools.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of People for Education

People, Words and Change
Le Monde Des Mots
404 McArthur Ave, Suite 202, Ottawa, Ontario

People, Words & Change is a non-profit, charitable organization providing opportunities for English-speaking adults in Ottawa to improve literacy, numeracy or basic computer skills which are essential to working, learning, and living. One-on-one tutoring is provided free of charge by volunteer tutors to meet the needs and goals of the learners.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of People, Words and Change

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