Volunteer in Ontario, Canada
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Information about non-profit and charitable organizations in Ontario offering volunteer opportunities. You can narrow your results from the menu to the right by selecting a location, category or specific organization based in Ontario.
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The North Bay Literacy Council
347 Sherbrooke Street, Suite 301, North Bay, Ontario
The North Bay Literacy Council is a community based literacy agency dedicated to helping adults improve their reading, writing, spelling, math and computer skills.
Keywords: Education and Literacy
· Adult Learning
Volunteer Profile of The North Bay Literacy Council
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The Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre
184 Camelot St, Thunder Bay, Ontario
The Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre is a non-profit, community based, feminist organization. We rely on donations and government funding to maintain an accessible location and to respond to the needs of Northwestern Ontario women.
Our mission is to create and advocate for safe and supportive environments so that women can fully engage in their lives and communities. The Centre works with women to increase their access to knowledge, skills and resources so they can make informed and strategic choices.
Keywords: Women
Volunteer Profile of The Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre
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The Oakville Arts Council
120 Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario
Founded in 1978, the Oakville Arts Council promotes arts and culture in Oakville.
Keywords: Arts and Culture
· Art Councils
Volunteer Profile of The Oakville Arts Council
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The Oakville Senior Citizens Residence
2222 Lakeshore Road West, Suite 2220, Oakville, Ontario
Our Mission: Client-focused services that enrich the lives of seniors by promoting wellness, independence and social interaction.
Keywords: Seniors
· Housing
Volunteer Profile of The Oakville Senior Citizens Residence
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The Olde Forge Community Resource Centre
2730 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
The Olde Forge Community Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization run by a handful of staff and a dedicated corps of volunteers.
Located at the junction of Carling Avenue and Richmond Road in a heritage log building, the Olde Forge provides an information and referral service to the community at large and a community support program to seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in the west end of Ottawa.
Keywords: Seniors
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of The Olde Forge Community Resource Centre
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The Olive Branch of Hope
153 Bridgeland Ave, Unit 3, Toronto, Ontario
The Olive Branch for Children helps remote communities in Tanzania assess their primary needs and establish programs that target the most vulnerable. We focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and care, early childhood education, food security and vulnerable children and women. The goal is to establish community-led programs that empower remote communities and generate models that can be replicated in communities throughout Tanzania and elsewhere.
Keywords: Health and Medicine
· AIDS
Volunteer Profile of The Olive Branch of Hope
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The Ontario Electric Railway Historical Association
13629 Guelph Line, Milton, Ontario
We are Ontarios only operating Electric Railway museum.
Keywords: Museums and Archives
· History
· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The Ontario Electric Railway Historical Association
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The Ontario Genealogical Society
40 Orchard View Blvd, Suite 102, Toronto, Ontario
The Objective of the Society is to encourage the study of genealogy and original genealogical research in the Province of Ontario.
Keywords: History
· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The Ontario Genealogical Society
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The Ontario Historical Society
34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, Ontario
Founded in 1888, The Ontario Historical Society is a non-profit corporation and registered charity; a non-government group bringing together people of all ages, all walks of life and all cultural backgrounds interested in preserving some aspect of Ontario's history.
Keywords: History
· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The Ontario Historical Society
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The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
234 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario
Elder Abuse Ontario (formerly known as ONPEA, The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse) is a provincial, charitable, non-profit organization focused on supporting the implementation of The Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse and has been doing so since 2002.
Keywords: Seniors
· Crisis Support
Volunteer Profile of The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
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The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society
36 Main Street South, Campbellville, Ontario
The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society (OSAS) is an approved charitable organization, founded in 1996 to assist in the adoption and relocation of retired and non-racing Standardbred horses within Ontario.
Keywords: Rescue and Adoption
· Animals
Volunteer Profile of The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society
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The Orillia Public Library Board
36 Mississaga St W, Orillia, Ontario
The Orillia Public Library is here to give you access to the information and entertainment you want. Learn more about us, who we are, what we do and how we can help.
Keywords: Libraries
· Education and Literacy
Volunteer Profile of The Orillia Public Library Board
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The Ottawa Food Bank La Banque D'alimentation D'ottawa
1317B Michael Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Our mission is simple: Help people get beyond hunger.
Keywords: Hunger
Volunteer Profile of The Ottawa Food Bank
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The Ottawa Hospital Foundation La Fondation De L'hopital D'ottawa
737 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation is the fundraising arm of The Ottawa Hospital. The Ottawa Hospital Foundation works to inspire and enable our community to support improvements in patient care, groundbreaking research and equipment at The Ottawa Hospital.
Keywords: Health Centres
· Health and Medicine
Volunteer Profile of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
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The Ottawa Mission
35 Waller Street, Ottawa, Ontario
The work of The Ottawa Mission can be witnessed every day in the lives of the individuals that we help. Whether it's providing a place to sleep, a meal, or offering job training, The Ottawa Mission changes lives every day.
Keywords: Religion
· Poverty
· Homeless and Housing
Volunteer Profile of The Ottawa Mission
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The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
1500 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is dedicated to increasing cancer survivorship in Eastern Ontario. We support cancer care and research to prevent, detect, diagnose and cure cancer.
Keywords: Health and Medicine
· Cancer
Volunteer Profile of The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
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The Parrot Sanctuary
Toronto, Ontario
The Parrot Sanctuary is a parrot rescue, sanctuary and educational care centre, located in Toronto, Canada. We are operated as a volunteer-based non-profit organization.
Keywords: Rescue and Adoption
· Animals
Volunteer Profile of The Parrot Sanctuary
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The Peer Project-Youth Assisting Youth
5734 Yonge Street, Suite 401, Toronto, Ontario
The Peer Project helps at-risk and newcomer children and youth find their way, by pairing them with a youth mentor who can offer support and guidance.
Keywords: Children and Youth
Volunteer Profile of The Peer Project-Youth Assisting Youth
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The Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre
1750 Russell Rd, Ottawa, Ontario
We are an Advanced Health Centre for Seniors : a valued, sustainable centre for quality - serving the elderly and their families. Building on our traditional expertise in Long-Term Care, we will expand the programs and services offered, along the continuum of care, in order to meet the evolving needs of the seniors' community, to enhance residents' quality of life and to support "aging at home." We see the Perley Rideau as a leader in the treatment of dementia, offering opportunities for the training and development of health care professionals and workers. In time, this should present opportunities to engage in selective applied research in dementia-related areas. In adapting to the demands of a changing health care environment, we will seek innovative solutions while honouring our Veterans and the community we serve.
Keywords: Health Centres
· Health and Medicine
Volunteer Profile of The Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre
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The Perth and District Community Foundation
37 Lewis Street, Perth, Ontario
The mission of The Perth and District Community Foundation is to work within the greater community in order to build a permanent fund to enrich the quality of life throughout the western half of Lanark County.
Keywords: Scholarships
· Education and Literacy
· Community Services
· Children and Youth
Volunteer Profile of The Perth and District Community Foundation
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The Phil Aziz Centre for Hospice and Palliative Care
416 Moore Ave, Suite 101, Toronto, Ontario
Philip Aziz Centre (PAC) is a non-profit hospice providing respite, practical, emotional, spiritual and bereavement care for adults and children living with life-limiting illnesses and support to their loved ones, in the comfort of their own homes.
Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care
· Health and Medicine
Volunteer Profile of The Phil Aziz Centre for Hospice and Palliative Care
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The Pride Rescue
Hamilton, Ontario
We are a small group of volunteers who help to ease the suffering of abandoned, neglected and unwanted companion animals in Hamilton and the surrounding areas. All of our pets are cared for lovingly in volunteer foster homes with special focus on the rehabilitation and socialization required prior to adoption into responsible and loving forever homes.
Keywords: Rescue and Adoption
· Animals
Volunteer Profile of The Pride Rescue
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The rare Charitable Research Reserve
1679 Blair Road, Cambridge, Ontario
Founded in 2001, the rare Charitable Research Reserve is a 900+acre land reserve situated at the confluence of the Grand and Speed Rivers. The reserve is not only a beautiful and culturally significant landscape, but includes trees more than 240 years old and provides a diversity of habitats that supports rich biodiversity. This pristine landscape is home to an incredible array of flora and fauna, some of which are ranked significant regionally, provincially, nationally, even globally.
Keywords: Environment
Volunteer Profile of The rare Charitable Research Reserve
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The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre
300 Court St, Oshawa, Ontario
The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre demonstrates Jesus Christ's love and kindness to the youth of our community through practical and compassionate means of intervention and prevention.
Keywords: Leadership
· Children and Youth
Volunteer Profile of The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre
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The Regent Theatre Foundation
224 Main St, Picton, Ontario
Situated on Main Street in picturesque Picton, Ontario, the historic Regent Theatre is the centre for the arts in Prince Edward County, providing the community with a unique venue for live theatre and music. First run movies, art films presented by Cinefest, and an international satellite feed fine arts program (opera, dance, theatre) round out the offerings of The Regent, making it a diverse venue that truly reflects its community.
Keywords: Theatre
· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The Regent Theatre Foundation
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The Ride to Conquer Cancer Benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital
460 Richmond Street West, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario
Net proceeds from The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer will benefit Princess Margaret, a leader in the fight against cancer and the largest institution in Canada exclusively devoted to cancer treatment, research, and education.
Keywords: Health and Medicine
· Cancer
Volunteer Profile of The Ride to Conquer Cancer Benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital
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The Rideau Trail Association Incorporated
568 Laverendrye Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
The Rideau Trail Association is an active charitable organization that maintains and champions the Rideau Trail and arranges self-propelled outdoor activities such as hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the trail and in nearby areas, through an engaged core of members and volunteers.
Keywords: Environment
Volunteer Profile of The Rideau Trail Association Incorporated
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The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre
225 Rue Donald, Suite 120, Ottawa, Ontario
In the most welcoming atmosphere and with the deepest respect for all persons, we are committed, in partnership with the residents of Ward 13, to promote a process of individual and collective empowerment and improvement in the quality of life.
Keywords: Family Services
· Community Services
Volunteer Profile of The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre
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The Ripple Effect Wellness Organization
2750-14th Avenue, Suite 201, Markham, Ontario
The Ripple Effect Wellness Organization (TREWO) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to educating and empowering Canadians to lead healthy lives through proactive decision making.
Keywords: Health
· Community Services
Volunteer Profile of The Ripple Effect Wellness Organization
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The Riverwood Conservancy
4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Chappell House, Mississauga, Ontario
The Mission of The Riverwood Conservancy is to support the City of Mississauga in the growth and development of Riverwood as a public garden, park, and nature preserve and to promote the enjoyment and enrich the experience of Riverwood for visitors and citizens of Mississauga and the surrounding areas.
Keywords: Environment
Volunteer Profile of The Riverwood Conservancy
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The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
72 Queen Street, Civic Centre, Oshawa, Ontario
The largest public gallery in Durham Region, the RMG occupies an inspired 36,000 square foot building designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Erickson.
Keywords: Galleries
· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
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The Rotary Club of Stirling
122 North Street, Stirling Grand Trunk Railway Station, Stirling, Ontario
Rotary club members are business and professional leaders who volunteer in the communities and promote world understanding and peace.
Keywords: Community Services
Volunteer Profile of The Rotary Club of Stirling
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The Royal
1145 Carling Ave, Ottawa, Ontario
The Royal is one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. Our mandate is simple: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people with complex and treatment resistant mental illness. The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research is proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that support The Royal's work. The Royal places a sharp focus on awareness building through the You Know Who I Am campaign and the DIFD youth initiative.
Keywords: Mental Health
· Health Centres
· Health and Medicine
Volunteer Profile of The Royal
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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Toronto Centre
770 Don Mills Road, Don Mills, Ontario
The RASC is Canada's leading astronomy organization, bringing together over 4,200 amateurs, educators and professionals in 29 Centres across the country.
Keywords: Science and Technology
· Education and Literacy
Volunteer Profile of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Toronto Centre
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The Royal Conservatory
273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario
The Royal Conservatory of Music is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification, and arts-based social programs.
Keywords: Music
· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The Royal Conservatory
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The Royal Life Saving Society Canada La Societe Royale De Sauvetage Canada
287 Mcarthur Ave., Ottawa, Ontario
The Royal Life Saving Society Canada strives to eliminate drowning and reduce water-related incidents through public education, research and training.
Keywords: Emergency and Safety
Volunteer Profile of The Royal Life Saving Society Canada
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The Royal Victoria Hospital of Barrie Foundation
201 Georgian Drive, Barrie, Ontario
RVH is a regional health centre in Barrie, Ontario, located 80 kilometres north of Toronto. As the largest hospital in the region of Simcoe Muskoka, RVH's team of over 350 physicians, 2,500 employees and 850 volunteers provides exceptional care and specialty services to almost half a million residents, including cancer care, stroke services, orthopaedics, intensive care, mental health and interventional radiology.
Keywords: Health Centres
· Health and Medicine
Volunteer Profile of The Royal Victoria Hospital of Barrie Foundation
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The S.I.G.N. Foundation
3640 Kelso Cresent, Mississauga, Ontario
The S.I.G.N. (Strength In Greater Numbers) Foundation is a registered charity whose main purpose is to help students from all age groups in attending a private elementary school, post secondary education institutes, Academies, a private secondary school or a religious educational institute with the help of scholarships.
Keywords: Scholarships
· Education and Literacy
Volunteer Profile of The S.I.G.N. Foundation
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The Salvation Army
Branch: Toronto Harbour Light Corps
160 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.
Keywords: Poverty
· Housing
· Emergency and Safety
· Addictions
Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army
Branch: Railside distribution and Ministry Support Service
150 Railside Road, Toronto, Ontario
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.
Keywords: Poverty
· Housing
· Emergency and Safety
· Addictions
Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army
Branch: Toronto Florence Booth House
723 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.
Keywords: Poverty
· Housing
· Emergency and Safety
· Addictions
Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army
Branch: Brantford Booth Centre
187 Dalhousie St, Brantford, Ontario
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.
Keywords: Poverty
· Housing
· Emergency and Safety
· Addictions
Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army Kingston Harbour Light
562 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario
The Salvation Army Kingston Harbour Light residential dependency treatment facility was opened at it's present location on Princess Street in 1986 to address the problems of alcohol and drug abuse by men of Eastern Ontario. It is partially funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, allocated regionally from the ministry's East Region Office.
Keywords: Homeless and Housing
Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army Kingston Harbour Light
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The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division
1645 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.
Keywords: Emergency and Safety
Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division
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The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre
171 George Street, Ottawa, Ontario
The Salvation Army - Ottawa Booth Centre is a men's emergency shelter located in the Byward Market.
Keywords: Emergency and Safety
Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre
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The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Corps
2021 Lawrence Avenue E, Scarborough, Ontario
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Keywords: Religion
Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Corps
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The Salvation Army Toronto Maxwell Meighen Centre
135 Sherbourne St., Toronto, Ontario
The Maxwell Meighen Centre is a multi-care facility offering various programs and services. It is run on Christian principles and has a desire to share the love of God in a practical way with those experiencing homelessness in downtown Toronto.
Keywords: Emergency and Safety
Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army Toronto Maxwell Meighen Centre
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The Sanfilippo Children's Research Foundation
41 Gwendolen Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Children with Sanfilippo syndrome are missing an essential enzyme that breaks down sugars, resulting in a build-up in the brain and other organs, ultimately stopping development and causeing hyperactivity, sleep disorders, seizures, loss of speech & mobility, mental retardation, and dementia. Most children do not live to adulthood.
Keywords: Health and Medicine
· Disorders
Volunteer Profile of The Sanfilippo Children's Research Foundation
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The School of Toronto Dance Theatre
80 Winchester St, Toronto, Ontario
Based in downtown Toronto, the School has been a leader in training contemporary dance artists for over 45 years. Through our professional programs we dedicate ourselves to investing in the artistic potential of youth for the development of the art form.
Keywords: Theatre
· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The School of Toronto Dance Theatre
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The Scott Reid Foundation Scholarship Fund
255 Barnes Road, Brighton, Ontario
Scott Reid Foundation Scholarship is awarded to a student athlete attending Loyalist College.
Keywords: Scholarships
· Education and Literacy
Volunteer Profile of The Scott Reid Foundation Scholarship Fund
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