Volunteer for Sports and Recreation Organizations in Canada

Ability New Brunswick
236 St. George Street, Suite 20, Moncton, New Brunswick

In 1952, the Atlantic Division was created and it eventually grew into four organizations. The CPA NB was formed in 1956 and incorporated in 1990. In 2011, we changed our name and rebranded to Ability NB to better reflect the people we represent. Ability NB is an autonomous, community-based, provincial non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Ability New Brunswick

Ability New Brunswick
440 Wilsey Road, Suite 102, Fredericton, New Brunswick

In 1952, the Atlantic Division was created and it eventually grew into four organizations. The CPA NB was formed in 1956 and incorporated in 1990. In 2011, we changed our name and rebranded to Ability NB to better reflect the people we represent. Ability NB is an autonomous, community-based, provincial non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Ability New Brunswick

Aboriginal Physical Activity & Cultural Circle
6520 Salish Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Aboriginal Physical Activity and Cultural Circle (APACC) is a network for Aboriginal people who are involved in Sports, Recreation, Fitness and Traditional Activities. APACC is a registered non-profit organization.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Seniors · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Aboriginal Physical Activity & Cultural Circle

Adaptavie Inc
525 Boul. Hamel Est, Local F-122, Quebec, Quebec

Depuis 1980, une equipe d'experts offre differents programmes d'activites physiques et sportives adaptees ainsi que des programmes de repit a l'intention des personnes vivant avec des limitations fonctionnelles.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Adaptavie Inc

Alberta Golf Association Foundation
11410 27 Street SE, Unit 22, Calgary, Alberta

The Alberta Golf Association was incorporated in 1912 and continues today as a not for profit Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) whose mission is to promote golf as a game for life by providing valued programs and service to our membership.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Alberta Golf Association Foundation

AQVA
Association Quebecoise De Voile Adaptee
2025 Quesnel, Suite 35, Montreal, Quebec

Our mission is to enable people with mobility impairments, including very severe ones, to increase the quality of their life and to reintegrate in the community by means of sailing.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of AQVA

Atlantic Region Race Control Association
Atlantic Motorsport Park, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia

We provide Corner Marshaling services for all forms of wheel to wheel competition at Atlantic Motorsport Park in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. We are a member club of ARMS and affiliated with ASN Canada FIA. Corner Marshals are the first line of safety in motor racing and we get the best seat in the house!

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Atlantic Region Race Control Association

B.Y.T.E Yukon Youth
2- 407 Ogilvie Street, Whitehorse, Yukon

BYTE is a `by youth, for youth' organization that focuses on empowering and promoting youth throughout the Yukon and Canada's north.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Justice and Legal · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment · Employment and Careers · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of B.Y.T.E Yukon Youth

BC Adaptive Snowsports
780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

BC Adaptive Snowsports (formerly known as Disabled Skiers Association of BC), established in 1973 as a registered, charitable non-profit organization, supports and promotes the sport of adapted skiing and snowboarding as a form of recreation and rehabilitation for all participants, contributing to an overall active and healthy lifestyle for British Columbians.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of BC Adaptive Snowsports

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
200-506 Fort St, Victoria, British Columbia

The Friendship Centre movement is built on community support, trust, strong leadership, tradition and faith and is mandated to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal Peoples throughout Canada. Located in Victoria BC, the BCAAFC is the umbrella association for 25 Friendship Centres throughout the Province of British Columbia.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Seniors · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Cultural Centres · Children and Youth · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

BC Disability Games Society
RPO Valley Centre, Box 56037, Langley, British Columbia

Each year, BC Disability Sports entrusts a community in British Columbia to organize and manage of the BC Disability Games. For many athletes, the Games represent the most important event of the year. The Games provide an opportunity for novice athletes to experience competition, and for elite athletes to qualify for national and international events, and to serve as role models for other athletes with a disability.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of BC Disability Games Society

BC Wheelchair Basketball Society
780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is a non-profit organization formed in 1983 and registered with Revenue Canada as a charity since 1985.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of BC Wheelchair Basketball Society

Bearspaw-Glendale Community Association
253220 Bearspaw Road, Calgary, Alberta

The Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre is a non-profit Community Centre that offers a variety of recreational, social and educational programs for people of all ages! Permanent residents that call the Centre home include the Bearspaw Preschool and the King Edgar Dance Studio. The Centre also has facilities available for rent including a Gymnasium, Banquet Hall, Dance Studio, Homestead Room, two Meeting rooms and a newly renovated Upstairs Studio & Kitchen.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Bearspaw-Glendale Community Association

Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre
93 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, Ontario

Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre is a charitable, multi-service community-based organization offering a broad range of recreational, fitness, social and learning programs to all members of the community. Led by a locally-elected volunteer board, we welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to participate in our diverse programs and services.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre

Black Creek Community Centre
2001 Black Creek Road, Black Creek, British Columbia

The Black Creek Community Centre is fueled by the hard work and passion of Black Creekers. Did you know we are one of the few community centre on Vancouver Island run by a non-profit society? This is something to be proud of, considering Black Creek has enjoyed a highly-successful community centre since 1958.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Black Creek Community Centre

Blind Sailing Association of Canada
45 Brahms Ave, Toronto, Ontario

The opportunity to sail frees a blind person from the daily limitations on their mobility. At the helm, a blind sailor experiences the freedom to choose and control their own course. This is a precious freedom the sighted world takes for granted.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Blind Sailing Association of Canada

Burnside Gorge Community Association
471 Cecelia Rd, Victoria, British Columbia

The Burnside Gorge Community Association operates the Burnside Gorge Community Centre. The community centre is both a neighbourhood house and a recreation centre.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Family Services · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Burnside Gorge Community Association

Canada Running Series
Circuit du Canada
264 The Esplanade, Toronto, Ontario

A series of Canada's best races across the country!

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Canada Running Series

Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - Alberta
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta

CADS - ALBERTA is the provincial chapter (or Division) of The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS). A volunteer based organization having as it's main objective, assisting individuals with a disability to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive snow skiing and snowboarding.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - Alberta

Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - National Capital Division
1216 Bordeau Grove, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) is a volunteer based non-profit organization having the objective of promoting alpine skiing and snowboarding for persons with a disability.

The National Capital Division (CADS-NCD) is a member organization of CADS and oversees the programs and services operating in the regions of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - National Capital Division

Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing CADS Calgary
88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Canada Olympic Park, Calgary, Alberta

The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) - Calgary is the local zone of CADS National and is also affiliated with CADS Alberta, the provincial division. We are a volunteer-based organization currently with approximately 500 members. Our main objective is to promote adaptive skiing and snowboarding by teaching people with disabilities how to ski or snowboard using adaptive skills and equipment tailored to their needs.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing CADS Calgary

Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing CADS Edmonton
10818 - Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta

Our Mission is to give anyone with a physical or sensory disability the opportunity to enjoy the sport of skiing anywhere and anytime. CADS Edmonton offers programs in downhill skiing and snowboarding. Our programs are aimed at instructing individuals with disabilities in the various adapted skiing techniques. Our volunteer instructors are trained in adaptive ski instruction as developed by the CADS national certifying body.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing CADS Edmonton

Canadian Blind Sports Association
Association canadienne des sports pour aveugles
325-5055 Rue Joyce Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Canadian Blind Sports Association is a not for profit association serving individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or are blind and have additional disabilities; and their families and other supporters.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Blind Sports Association

Canadian Hockey Foundation
Fondation Canadienne De Hockey
2424 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta

Hockey Canada is the national governing body for grassroots hockey in the country. The organization works in conjunction with the 13 provincial branches, the Canadian Hockey League and Canadian Interuniversity Sport in growing the game at all levels.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Hockey Foundation

Canadian Paralympic Foundation
Fondation Paralympique Canadienne
225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 310, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 25 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Paralympic Foundation

Canadian Paraplegic Association Alberta
11010 101st Street NW, Suite 305, Edmonton, Alberta

Since 1945, Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (formerly Canadian Paraplegic Association Alberta) has been helping Canadians with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. Started by a core group of WWII veterans in Ontario, the association has expanded to include offices in almost every province.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Paraplegic Association Alberta

Canadian Paraplegic Association Prince Edward Island
91 Water Street, 3rd Floor, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

SCI-PEI assists survivors of SCI and other people living with physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance, productivity, and full community participation. SCI-PEI achieves this through peer counselling, client service delivery, creating educational and employment opportunities, and providing community advocacy.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Paraplegic Association Prince Edward Island

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
506-250 City Centre Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada's only nationwide charity dedicated solely to the protection of our public land and water, and ensuring our parks are managed to protect the nature within them. In the past 50+ years, we've played a lead role in protecting over half a million square kilometres - an area bigger than the entire Yukon Territory! Our vision is to protect at least half of our public land and water so that future generations can experience Canada's irreplaceable wilderness.

Keywords: Wildlife · Sports and Recreation · Environment

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
Les Escadrilles Canadiennes De Plaisance
26 Golden Gate Court, Scarborough, Ontario

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons is a non-profit organization that has been connecting boaters for 76 years and continues to play a major role in Canadian boating culture.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons

Canadian Ski Patrol System
Organisation De La Patrouille Canadienne De Ski
4531 Southclark Place, Ottawa, Ontario

In 1941, a young Toronto osteopath named Dr. Douglas Firth was asked by the Canadian Amateur Ski Association to organize and train a first aid and rescue group to patrol the ski hills. Since then, this non-profit/charitable organization has continued to grow along with the Canadian snow-sliding industry.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Ski Patrol System

Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association
5420 Hwy. 6 N, Suite 11, Guelph, Ontario

The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) is a registered charity that promotes challenge, achievement and empowerment for children and adults with disabilities through the use of the horse. CanTRA also provides education and instructor certification.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association

Canadian Velo Event Management Society
Vancouver, British Columbia

A non profit society which develops mass participation cycling events that promotes cycling events and education as a means of fitness, recreation, tourism and green transportation.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Velo Event Management Society

Central Alberta Special Equestrians Association
4728 Ross Street, Box 974, Red Deer, Alberta

Central Alberta Special Equestrians (CASE) is a non-profit organization that provides recreational therapeutic riding and equine activities for persons with disabilities.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Central Alberta Special Equestrians Association

Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program
584 Pioneer Tower Road, Kitchener, Ontario

The Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program (C.O.D.R.P.)/Pride Stables offers therapeutic horseback riding lessons to people with disabilities.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program

Chesterfield Sports Society
5847 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan, British Columbia

It's hard to believe how far we have come since the Chesterfield Sports Society was formed in 1996. The main impetus came in 1989 when the track at the high school was closed for competition. The community started meeting to talk about what sports facilities were needed. The whole community came together and now we have a world class sports and recreation facility that we can all be very proud of. Our Sportsplex has become the heart of our healthy community in so many ways.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Chesterfield Sports Society

Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
221 McLeese Drive, Kemble, Ontario

A show of elegant and rarely seen automobiles often seen as art.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Color Vibe
2000 boul. Du Beau-Pre, Mont-Saint-Anne, Beaupre, Quebec

The Color Vibe hosts 5K color fun runs all over the country.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Color Vibe

Community Recreational Initiatives Society
Kelowna, British Columbia

The Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS) is a unique and powerful non-profit and charitable organization. Through utilizing adaptive equipment, CRIS is able to unite volunteers and people with disabilities to nature.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Community Recreational Initiatives Society

Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road W., Milton, Ontario

Conservation Halton is a community based environmental agency that protects local ecosystems in partnership with its watershed municipalities.

Keywords: Wildlife · Sports and Recreation · Environment

Volunteer Profile of Conservation Halton

Cook Street Village Activity Centre
380 Cook Street, Suite 1, Victoria, British Columbia

A non-profit organization offering social, educational and recreational activities for all ages.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Education and Literacy · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Cook Street Village Activity Centre

Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association
1843 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, British Columbia

The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association provides therapeutic riding and equine-based therapeutic services for persons with disabilities. We promote and facilitate access to horses as a therapeutic alternative, recreational/sport opportunity, and agent of well-being in the lives of all participants. Through the power of the human-equine bond, CTRA brings together individuals, families, and the community in the spirit of healing, inclusion, and human growth.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association

Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Association
21814 - 28th Ave, Bellevue, Alberta

Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Association is a not-for-profit group dedicated primarily to promoting cross-country skiing at the Allison-Chinook cross country ski area in the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Association

Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta
Lakeview Post Office, Calgary, Alberta

The success of sailing as a recreational and rehabilitation program is evident in both the growing numbers of people that participate in these programs and the enthusiastic support that DSA Alberta has received from the disabled communities, community organizations and funding agencies. The lakes and oceans of Canada serve as a great healer and equalizer, where our sailors leave their wheelchairs (and their disabilities) behind, and enjoy the independence and freedom that everyone enjoys when wind, sun and spray join forces to make a perfect sailing day.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta

Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia
3077 Granville Street, Suite 207, Vancouver, British Columbia

Sailing for people with significant physical disabilities got its start in Canada in 1989, when Sam Sullivan used a British-made Sunbird dinghy to launch the first few sails at the Jericho Sailing Centre on English Bay.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia

Easter Seals Nova Scotia
3670 Kempt Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Easter Seals Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization and registered charity based in Halifax. We advocate for a barrier-free Nova Scotia and provide top-quality services promoting mobility, inclusion and independence for Nova Scotians with disabilities. We have served Nova Scotians with disabilities for more than 80 years.

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

Volunteer Profile of Easter Seals Nova Scotia

Errington Therapeutic Riding Association
7581 Harby Rd West, Lantzville, British Columbia

We provide therapeutic riding lessons for the mentally and physically disabled.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Errington Therapeutic Riding Association

Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia
130 West Broadway Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC) is a democratic, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting and maintaining access to quality non-motorized backcountry recreation in British Columbia's mountains and wilderness areas. As our name indicates we are a federation of outdoor clubs with a membership of over 5000 people from 34 clubs across BC.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia

Friends in Sportfishing
29 Saginaw Cr., Nepean, Ontario

Friends in Sportfishing is a volunteer run charitable organization dedicated to providing free fishing experiences for any group of people with special needs in our community. We operate a fleet of 5 twenty eight foot pontoon boats that have been modified to make them accessible. We provide the boats, crews and all the fishing equipment necessary and we operate out of a variety of venues in Eastern Ontario.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Friends in Sportfishing

Gabriola Land and Trails Trust
Box 56, Gabriola, British Columbia

GaLTT is a land trust focused on Gabriola Island, BC. Our focus is securing access to and enabling the creation of parks and trails, managing parks and trails, and public education and raising awareness.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Environment

Volunteer Profile of Gabriola Land and Trails Trust

Governmnet of Nunavut Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth
Box 1000, Stn, 800, Iqaluit, Nunavut

The Department of Culture and Heritage was established to provide leadership within the Government of Nunavut in the development and implementation of policies, programs and services aimed at strengthening the culture, language and heritage for all Nunavummiut.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Seniors · History · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Governmnet of Nunavut Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth

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