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Ottawa C G I T Committee
13 Kingsford Crescent, Kanata, Ontario

Celebrating over 60 years of Christian camping for girls ages 7-15, Kalalla is a Non-Profit, Charitable Overnight Camp, owned and operated by the Ottawa CGIT Committee - Canadian Girls in Training.

Keywords: Leadership · Children and Youth

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Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
229 Colonnade Road South, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD) is the largest and longest-serving association of its kind in Ottawa.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

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Ottawa Carleton Puppeteers for Kids on the Block
395 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario

The KIDS ON THE BLOCK are a special group of `kids'. A unique troupe of almost life-sized puppets, they act, think and feel just like real children. Each one has definite likes and dislikes, talents and limitations, hopes and fears. And like real children, some have physical, mental, medical or emotional differences or disabilities and some do not.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Carleton Puppeteers for Kids on the Block

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

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Ottawa Chamber Orchestra
123 Woodbury Cres., Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Chamber Orchestra (OCO) was founded in 1992. It is a dynamic "chamber-sized" symphony orchestra with activities taking place across the entire National Capital Region. Our fifty members include advanced music students, semi-professional musicians, and serious amateurs whose non-musical avocations and professions run the complete gamut. From teenagers to senior citizens, our musicians come from all communities within Ottawa proper and its periphery. Our concerto performances open the stage to some of the most accomplished professional musicians in our area.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

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Ottawa Children's Choir
Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Children's Choir exists to enrich artistically the lives of our choristers, families and the community. We offer an instructional music program emphasizing musicianship and vocal training through choral music experience.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

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Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre
381 Kent St, Suite 4004, Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre is a non-profit, non-partisan, charitable organization committed to advancing the full social and economic integration and participation of newcomers, immigrants and people of Chinese descent in the City of Ottawa.

Keywords: Cultural Centres · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre

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

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Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
959 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) has been providing comprehensive settlement and integration services to the Ottawa community since 1978. OCISO's award-winning programs include community integration, public education, mental health counselling, school based programs, and English language instruction to newcomers.

Keywords: Immigrants and Refugees · Employment and Careers

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization

Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation
407 Laurier Avenue West, Unit 34, Ottawa, Ontario

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is a not for profit event founded in 1993. The organization held it's inaugural festival in 1994 with the assistance of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association. The first event lasted half a day with 25 teams participating. The Festival, which now boasts over 200 teams in competitive, corporate and community categories, is one of the hottest sporting and entertainment events in the Nation's Capital.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

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Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club
Ottawa, Ontario

Founded in 1863 (and incorporated in 1879), the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club is the oldest natural history club in Canada. Over 800 members have interests in all aspects of the natural world, from birding to botanizing, investigation to publication, conservation to cooperation.

Keywords: Environment

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Ottawa Friends of Tibet
211 Bronson Avenue, Suite 244, Ottawa, Ontario

Our mission is to serve disadvantaged Tibetan children, men and women in India, Nepal and Tibet, and to increase public awareness and appreciation of Tibetan culture.

Keywords: Immigrants and Refugees

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Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Corporation De Recherches De L'institut De Cardiologie D'ottawa
40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario

We are Canada's largest and foremost cardiovascular health centre dedicated to understanding, treating, and preventing heart disease. We deliver high-tech care with a personal touch, shape the way cardiovascular medicine is practiced, and revolutionize cardiac treatment and understanding. We build knowledge through research and translate discoveries into advanced care. We serve the local, national, and international communities as we pioneer a new era in heart health.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

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Ottawa Highland Dancing Association
19 Malhotra Court, Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Highland Dancing Association (OHDA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1951 to promote highland dancing in the Ottawa area. Highland dancing is perhaps best known to the general public through the famous sword dance but there are 21 other equally intricate and challenging dances that tell stories or themes. In addition, this style of dancing is alive and growing through new innovations and choreographies.

Keywords: Dance · Arts and Culture

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Ottawa Humane Society
245 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Humane Society is a non-profit, community-based organization and a registered charity. We have a volunteer board of directors, drawn from our supporters and the community at large. Since 1888, we have been the leading organization providing a safe haven for sick, injured and homeless animals in Ottawa.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre
214 Montreal Rd., 4th floor, Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre's (OILRC) mission is to assist in the individual empowerment of all persons with any disability in the Ottawa area and to provide the tools they need to direct their lives and participate fully in the community.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre
2285 St Laurent Blvd, Unit B16, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa Japanese Community Association is a non-profit organization, which was established in 1976. OJCA membership is open to all individuals who accept the mandates of the association.

Keywords: Cultural Centres · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre

Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT) has been a vital part of the Ottawa Arts Community for almost a century, making it the longest continuously producing community theatre in Canada.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

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Ottawa Peace and Environment Resource Centre
174 First Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Peace and Environment Resource Centre (PERC) is an incorporated, registered charity. It is primarily a volunteer-run, grassroots organization with a Board of Directors to govern its operations.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Peace and Environment Resource Centre

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 Rape Crisis Centre
Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre is a pro-active, anti-racist, feminist organization. We counsel and support women, educate for change and work to create a safe and equitable community. Through education, empowerment and respect the ORCC serves to rally voices in the community around the issues of sexual violence and feminism. This may include: sexual assault, rape, childhood sexual assault/abuse, incest, sexual harassment and ritualized abuse. We also provide services to family, friends, and partners/spouses of women who have been sexually assaulted.

Keywords: Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre

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

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Ottawa Riverkeeper
Sentinelles De La Riviere Des Outaouais
379 Danforth Avenue, Unit 2, Ottawa, Ontario

As a grassroots charity, Ottawa Riverkeeper brings together volunteers, communities, businesses and all levels of government to find solutions to the problems that threaten the health of our river.

Keywords: Environment

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Ottawa Symphony Orchestra
L'orchestre Symphonique D'ottawa
2 Daly Avenue, Suite 250, Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Symphony Orchestra is an integral part of the National Capital Region's vibrant classical music community. The present OSO was founded in 1965; however the Orchestra has a lineage dating back over 115 years. It is the only full-size symphony orchestra in the National Capital Region able to present major works of the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

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Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy
54 Beech St, Suite 1, Ottawa, Ontario

The Academy comprises two full orchestras, eight instrumental ensembles for strings, winds, brass and harp, beginner and pre-school programs. Over the past years, these programs have shown increasing enrollment, reaching over 300 students. Furthermore, members of our Ottawa Youth Orchestra regularly qualify for the National Youth Orchestra of Canada.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy

Ottawa-Carleton Citizen Advocacy
312 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

Citizen Advocacy is one of only a few Ottawa community organizations supporting people with a wide range of disabilities, including physical limitations, developmental delays, mental illness, and disabilities related to aging.

Keywords: Seniors · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa-Carleton Citizen Advocacy

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

Ottawa-Carleton New Beginnings for Youth Incorporated
458 Rochester Street, Ottawa, Ontario

New Beginnings for Youth is an Ottawa based not-for-profit charitable organization serving the needs of youth since 1986. We offer a variety of programs that encourage life long learning outside of the traditional classroom.

Keywords: Leadership · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa-Carleton New Beginnings for Youth Incorporated

Our Kids Count
704 McKenzie Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Our Kids Count (OKC) is a community development project aimed at fostering the health and development of children age 6 and under in families in need of support. This project involves families in all aspects of program planning, implementation and evaluation. Through other funding sources and community partnerships OKC provides support to families with children of all ages, teens, older adults, men etc.

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Our Kids Count

Our Place Peel
3579 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario

Our Place Peel is a registered non-profit agency providing shelter, support and hope for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16 - 21 in the Region of Peel. Through our emergency shelter, resource room and community outreach services, we empower youth to take control of their lives, break harmful patterns, and make a healthy, new start.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

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Our Place, the Family Enrichment House
154 Gatewood Rd, Kitchener, Ontario

Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre is a place for parents, caregivers and their children. It is a place that offers Early Learning and Parenting Support programs to encourage the optimal development of children from birth up to and including age 6.

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Our Place, the Family Enrichment House

Ovarian Cancer Canada
205-145 Front St. East, Toronto, Ontario

The only Canadian organization solely dedicated to fundraising for overcoming ovarian cancer.

Keywords: Women · Health · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Ovarian Cancer Canada

Overseas Missionary Fellowship
5155 Spectrum Way, Building 21, Mississauga, Ontario

OMF is a global network of Christians proclaiming the glory of Jesus Christ among East Asia's peoples through fervent prayer, loving service and personal witness. Through God's grace and power we work to see a biblical church movement in each people group of East Asia. Our relationships with national churches provide meaningful opportunities for partnership in long-term and short-term outreach activities.

Keywords: Religion · Missions

Volunteer Profile of Overseas Missionary Fellowship

Owen Sound Animal Shelter
Owen Sound, Ontario

This Shelter is a no-kill facility which services the City of Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs, Hanover, Saugeen First Nations and Saugeen Shores. We are also the holding facility for Grey Highlands Animal Control.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Owen Sound Animal Shelter

Owen Sound Family Y.M.C.A.
648 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is a charity dedicated to building a caring, healthy community by creating opportunities for all people to achieve personal growth in spirit, mind and body. Serving our community since 1877, the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce enriches the lives of people of all ages and is open to all members of our community.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Owen Sound Family Y.M.C.A.

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

Oxfam Canada
250 City Centre Ave., Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario

Oxfam Canada is part of a global movement for change made up of 17 Oxfam affiliates working in more than 90 countries to mobilize the power of people against poverty. Women's rights and overcoming inequality are at the heart of everything we do.

Keywords: Poverty · International

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Oxford Child and Youth Centre
912 Dundas Street, Woodstock, Ontario

Oxford-Elgin Child & Youth Centre is an approved Children's Mental Health Centre operating under the auspices of the Child and Family Services Act. As such, Oxford-Elgin Child & Youth Centre strives at all times to adhere to the principles of service identified by, and included within, the Child and Family Services Act.

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Oxford Child and Youth Centre

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

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OYP Theatre School
245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario

The mission of Orleans Young Players Theatre School is to provide accessible theatre education and performance experience at various levels to students of all ages.

Our vision is to be a creative catalyst for self-confident performers and discerning and appreciative patrons of the arts in our school and the greater community.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of OYP Theatre School

P.A.T.H. Employment Services
31 King Street E, Suite 100, Hamilton, Ontario

PATH is a non-profit agency that's been helping people with any kind of disability get and keep jobs since 1972. Disability is often a misleading and misunderstood term as we encourage you to appreciate that our focus is on the skills, talents, qualifications and truly the abilities of the individuals we work with.

Keywords: Employment and Careers

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P.O.I.N.T. Incorporated
200 Eglinton Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, Ontario

To provide or facilitate the delivery of services to address unmet community needs of those who live, work and study in North Toronto, through information, education and community engagement.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of P.O.I.N.T. Incorporated

P.O.W.E.R
Georgetown, Ontario

Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources (P.O.W.E.R.) was formed in 1987 and incorporated in 1989, and strives to play a major, protective environmental role within our community and beyond. P.O.W.E.R. is a membership driven, not-for-profit community organization that was originally formed by citizens of Halton Hills who were concerned about a plan to use the Acton quarry as a waste dump.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of P.O.W.E.R

Pace Independent Living
970 Lawrence Ave W, Suite 210, North York, Ontario

PACE is a non profit community support service organization established in 1981 to provide support services to adults with physical disabilities.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Pace Independent Living

Painted Rock Animal Farm Sanctuary
5354 Third Line, R.R.#2, Tottenham, Ontario

Here at Painted Rock Animal Farm & Sanctuary, we are dedicated to caring for abused, abandoned and orphaned animals. We open our home and lives to all kinds of animals - however the majority of the animals in our care are ones that you usually find on a farm, not in a home. Horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, ducks and the list goes on.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Painted Rock Animal Farm Sanctuary

PalCare Network for York Region
194 Eagle St, Newmarket, Ontario

PalCare is committed to offering high quality palliative education programs for primary caregivers, hospice volunteers and the health care community. It is our vision that every citizen of York Region, living with a life threatening illness will have easy access to high-quality hospice palliative care.

Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care · Health and Medicine

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Palliative Caregivers Sudbury Manitoulin
303 York St, Suite 283, Sudbury, Ontario

Maison Vale Hospice is a one-level, free standing, 11,000 square feet building which provides 10 rooms with beds and individual bathrooms for palliative residents. The unique architecture provides a residence which looks and feels like home rather than an acute or long-term care facility, and provides individuals with privacy yet open access to common spaces to interact with other residents and service providers.

Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Palliative Caregivers Sudbury Manitoulin

Pancreatic Cancer Canada
Cancer du pancreas Canada
136-2446 Bank St., Ste #656, Ottawa, Ontario

We are proud to be Canada's only national volunteer-driven foundation dedicated to raising money and awareness for this deadly disease. Since our founding in 2006, we have invested more than three million dollars into research that focuses on discovering new and better ways to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer and improve the quality of life of people living with this disease.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Pancreatic Cancer Canada

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

Parents for Community Living
30 Dupont St. E, Unit L2, Waterloo, Ontario

Our dream back in 1986 was to create an atmosphere where developmentally challenged adults could grow in physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and become valued members of the community.

The efforts and financial contributions of the Provincial government, numerous friends, volunteers and parents heave helped to make this dream a reality. Continued support from the community and individuals is critical to meeting this need for additional homes and expanded services.

Keywords: Family Services · Disabled · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Parents for Community Living

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