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Alzheimer Society of Durham Region provides help for today by working with local and regional agencies to meet the needs of people living with dementia. We also provide support and education programs for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their family and care partners.

Learn more about https://www.alzheimer.ca/durham

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A social and recreational hub for Autistic adults and their family members.

Learn more about https://autismhomebase.com

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The Back Door Mission facilitates Mission United, a collaborative social service and primary health care HUB for those experiencing homelessness. We seek to assist our patrons achieve long-term stabilization by providing low-barrier, wrap-around supports with a point-in-time model. Our innovative partnership model empowers us to offer specialized person-centred services for our community through a singular access point.

Learn more about https://backdoormission.ca

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Bethesda House is an agency providing support and services to women with or without children leaving domestic abuse and intimate partner violence.

Learn more about https://www.bethesdahouse.ca

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BGC Durham is a children's organization that provides a variety or recreation programs and services. We offer Aquatic, Afterschool Programs, Camps, and Youth Programs and Services.

Learn more about https://bgcdurham.com

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As a collective movement, the Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to enable mentoring relationships that ignite the power and potential of young people. Whether through one-to-one mentoring, in-school mentoring or one of the inspiring group mentorship opportunities, BBBS agencies across Canada commitment to the development of young people remains steadfast.

Our no-cost mentoring programs strive to reach young people who face adversity and are in need of an additional supportive relationship. Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies formally match young people with an adult volunteer Mentor.

Learn more about https://northdurham.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/about-us/

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The City of Oshawa's Community Events team hosts award-winning signature events from April to December, including Doors Open, the Indigenous Cultural Celebration, the Peony Festival, and Kars on King. These events are free for the public and typically attract between 3,000 to 20,000 attendees.

We seek volunteers in late winter and fall for our event season. Our volunteers appreciate the flexibility to choose their shifts and events. They also enjoy the opportunity to learn about their community, meet new people, help their community, and gain new perspectives.

Learn more about https://oshawa.ca/events

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The City of Pickering here's lots of opportunity for all ages and interests. If you want to develop leadership skills, meet new friends, or just have some extra time, we're looking for YOU!

Volunteer opportunities include
- City Event Support
- PAC4Teens (14-19)
- Pickering Animal Services
- Leisure Buddies (14-19)
- Pickering Museum Village
- Assistant Camp Counsellor

Learn more about hhttps://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/volunteer-opportunities/ttps://

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Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the diverse communities of Durham Region. Since 1970, CDCD has worked to enhance community well-being by delivering settlement services for newcomers, housing stability supports, volunteer engagement opportunities, community development initiatives, and research projects that respond to local needs. Guided by values of inclusion, collaboration, and empowerment, CDCD partners with individuals, families, and organizations to build a stronger, more connected, and equitable community.

Learn more about https://cdcd.org

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Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby are dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities so they can live full lives and be effectively, safely, and inclusively supported in their own communities. We serve that mission by offering a broad range of personalized supports and services, closely aligned with their individual goals and choice of where they want to live, learn, work, and enjoy their leisure time.

Learn more about https://www.cl-apw.org/site/home

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Durham Family and Cultural Centre (DFCC) is a community-focused organization dedicated to supporting families, children, and youth in the Durham Region, with a special emphasis on serving the Black community and individuals from other diverse backgrounds. We provide programs and services that foster personal growth, cultural awareness, and social inclusion, while creating a safe and welcoming environment for all. Our initiatives include educational workshops, youth engagement programs, volunteer opportunities, and cultural events that celebrate diversity and promote understanding. Through collaboration, advocacy, and empowerment, DFCC strives to strengthen families, enhance community connections, and promote a sense of belonging for everyone in the Durham Region.

Learn more about https://https://durhamfcc.org/

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Durham Outlook is a not for profit that provides those facing food insecurity a place to go for a hot meal. We serve meals 6 days a week and run a food bank the 7th day. We also run a thrift store to provide affordable clothing, housewares and tolietries.

Learn more about www.durhamoutlook.com

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We are Eunoia Forest School, an outdoor education program for children 4-12 years old, located at Camp Samac in Oshawa, ON. Our programs provide opportunities for children in public, private, and/or homeschool programs to get outside one to two days per week and become environmental stewards, learn about sustainability, and build connections. Our full-time Kindergarten programs encourage children to develop reading, writing, and mathematics skills from a movement based perspective. Children and staff are outside for over 90% of the day and engage in activities that support child development.

Learn more about https://www.eunoiaforestschool.ca

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Footprints 4 Autism is a nonprofit organization that provides recreational program for children and youth who have been diagnosed with autism

Learn more about https://footprints4autism.org

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Our Mission
Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Our Vision
Powerful girls in an equitable society.

Our Values
Respect the dignity of each human being.

Recognize and support the strength in every girl.

Appreciate, embrace, and advance diversity.

Drive for results anchored in accountability.

Operate collaboratively.

Learn more about https://www.girlsinc-durham.org/

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Grandview Kids is an independently operated not-for-profit organization. We are the only Children’s Treatment Centre in Durham Region, providing specialized programs, outpatient clinical treatment and support to thousands of children and youth with physical, communication and developmental needs and their families.

Learn more about https://grandviewkids.ca/

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The Ignite Durham Learning Foundation is a registered charity that exists to remove poverty-related barriers to enable DDSB students to focus on their education journey.

Mission: Remove financial barriers to create equitable opportunities that empower Durham District School Board students to achieve academic and personal success.

In 2013, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) launched the ‘Make a Difference’ early years poverty strategy in order to support students who were facing financial barriers to success.
The impact was real, but that was only the beginning. Even with its success, too many kids were still being left behind.
We needed to do more.
From that commitment, the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation was born.
What began as a response to growing student needs became a dedicated organization that would stand unwaveringly beside DDSB children and youth struggling with financial insecurity.
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The Foundation gained official charitable status in May 2021, and since then, we’ve been dedicated to making sure every student has nutritious meals, proper clothing for all seasons, access to life-changing programs, and the support needed to succeed in post-secondary education.

Learn more about https://www.idlf.ca

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LetsStopAIDS puts a twist on charity. Youth are the powerhouse behind the strategy and development of each and every programme.

Since 2004, we have inspired youth to become leaders in the HIV response and to implement projects they are passionate about. This past year, our youth have launched over 40 new initiatives globally, and we’re just getting started.

We are expanding our national and international work to reach zero new HIV infections and to promote positive living. Co-creating solutions with young people leads the way to real and lasting change.

Learn more about https://letsstopaids.org

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About Luke's Place
Luke’s Place is an award-winning non-profit organization solely devoted to improving the safety and experience of women and their children as they proceed through the family law process after fleeing an abusive relationship.
Centre of excellence
The only stand-alone family law support centre of excellence for abused women in Canada, Luke’s Place provides direct services to hundreds of women and their children in Durham Region every year.

We share our expertise with thousands of service providers across Ontario and Canada through training, resources, and mentoring. We also work with academics to conduct research and collaborate widely to advocate for improved access to justice for women and their children.

The Ministry of the Attorney General designed the Family Court Support Worker (FCSW) program based on our service delivery model and contracts Luke’s Place to train FCSWs and moderate their online resource hub. We also train Legal Aid Ontario lawyers and staff as part of LAO’s domestic violence strategy.

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Mental Health Hospital in Whitby

Learn more about https://https://www.ontarioshores.ca

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We are Region of Durham's Long-Term Care homes looking for volunteers to assist with our Recreation Departments enriching the lives of our residents through programming with person-centered care approach.

Learn more about https://durham.ca

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Simcoe Hall is a community settlement house in Oshawa, Ontario. It supports children, youth, families, seniors, and individuals experiencing financial or social challenges by offering a range of social, recreational, educational, and support services.

Learn more about https://https://simcoehall.com/

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Sunrise, founded in 1991, was established to address the barriers faced by youth and adults with developmental disabilities and to create equitable access to recreational opportunities within the community. Over the years, Sunrise has grown and adapted its services to meet the evolving needs of individuals and families across the Durham Region. Guided by its mission, Sunrise delivers innovative programs that foster inclusion, independence, and meaningful social connections through recreational, social, and learning experiences. With a vision to provide safe and supportive environments, Sunrise promotes leadership, skill development, and advocacy while strengthening community partnerships to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities are supported, accepted, and included.

Learn more about https://sunrisedss.ca

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WindReach Farm uses an accessible farm environment to provide therapeutic programs and services for individuals of all abilities. Our programs and services have been developed with full accessibility at the forefront. We offer learning and experiential opportunities with the goal of engaging with our participants in order to strengthen skills, independence, and physical well-being in a safe and nurturing environment.

Learn more about https://www.windreachfarm.org/

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York Region Educational Services (YRES) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing free and affordable educational programs and resources to individuals of all ages in the York Region, Ontario and across Canada. The mission of YRES is to provide individuals with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supporting environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth.

Learn more about https://yorkeducation.ca

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