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Alzheimer Society of Durham Region provides help for today by working with local and regional agencies to helping improve the quality of life for individuals impacted by dementia. These services include counselling, support groups, and social recreation programs for individuals living with dementia, their care partners, and the families that support them.
Our Mission
To provide life-changing support for everyone in Durham Region impacted by dementia.
Our Vision
A world where no one experiences dementia alone.
Our Values
Inclusion
Collaboration
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
Learn more about https://alzheimer.ca/durham/en
Angela Siriski
Volunteer
1600 Stellar Drive, suite 202
Whitby, ON
Canada L1N9B2
289.278.8870
asiriski@alzheimerdurham.com
We are Autistic adults across the spectrum and their friends and family who work together to organize social and recreational activities, share resources, build friendships, network, and strategize.
Without new shared experiences and relationships, isolation and routines become stagnant and oppressive. When we are side by side having fun, conversations and connections happen naturally with peers you can relate with.
Our fun, interactive meet-ups create opportunities to build lifelong relationships, expand our networks, and develop new skills and interests. We offer activities at venues across Durham Region, and at our community hub and new studio in Bowmanville.
+2 more roles
Learn more about https://autismhomebase.com
Nelly Thiele
community Manager
132 church St
Bowmanville, Ontario
Canada L1C1T5
289.278.3489 ext. 2
nelly@autismhomebase.com
The Back Door Mission facilitates Mission United, a collaborative social and health services hub for those experiencing homelessness. We assist our patrons in achieving 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://www.backdoormission.ca
Ashlea MacDonald
Executive Administrator
66 Simcoe St S.
Oshawa, ON
Canada L1H 4G3
905.728.4664
support@backdoormission.ca
BGC Durham is a community-based, charitable organization that supports children, youth and families across Durham Region by providing safe places, positive adult relationships, recreation, skill-building, education, and more specialized youth services. It’s much broader than what people might picture when they hear “Boys & Girls Club.”
Are you seeking a meaningful volunteer experience where you can help enrich the lives of children and youth?
Volunteer Benefits:
Give back to children and youth in the community
Expand your social and professional connections
Acquire leadership and organizational skills
BGC Durham has a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities, including assisting in the aquatics programs, special events, fundraising, and becoming a Youth Justice Committee facilitator
Note: All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and Youth Justice Committee volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. Greets visitors, answers questions, and assists with intake paperwork.
+6 more roles
Learn more about https://www.bgcdurham.com/
Victoria Melo
Youth Diversion Coordinator
433 Eulalie Avenue
Oshawa, Ontario
Canada L1H2C6
289.404.3259
vmelo@bgcdurham.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham provides children and youth with a role model to talk to and share their growing-up experiences with. Through regular outings, mentors and mentees build a relationship based on trust and shared interests, supported by our experienced caseworkers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
+1 more role
Learn more about https://northdurham.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
Lacey Scott
Mentoring Coordinator
15585 Simcoe Street
Port Perry, Ontario
Canada L9L1V3
905.985.3733 ext. 3
lacey.scott@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Our community-based non-profit organization aims to help all young people realize their full potential by enabling life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people. We recognize that many children and youth in Canada are struggling with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives, and facing prolonged adversity creates toxic stress in the brain which can negatively impact development. By providing mentees in our community with adult mentors, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth can reach their full potential. Our agency provides both 1:1 and group programs for community members free of charge.
+4 more roles
Learn more about https://durhamnorthumberland.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
Tharshika Sivaganeshan
Project Coordinator
185 Brock St. N. Unit #200
Whitby, ON
Canada L1N 4H3
365.275.8866
Tharshika.Sivaganeshan@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
The City of Oshawa hosts numerous free events for the community. In addition, there are over 400 events hosted in our community by other event organizers. Our city is a vibrant, rich, diverse community that has much to offer.
+1 more role
Learn more about https://www.oshawa.ca/events
Special Events
Events Team
99 Thornton Rd S
OSHAWA, Ontario
Canada L1J 5Y1
905.436.3311 ext. 2038
specialevents@oshawa.ca
As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering — with a population of just over 118,000 — is strategically located where Toronto, York, and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth, offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and a Mobility Hub, and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.
+1 more role
Learn more about https://www.pickering.ca/en/living/volunteeropportunities.aspx
Amber Cockburn
Coordinator, Volunteer Services
1 The Esplanade
Pickering, On
Canada L1V6K7
905.420.4660 ext. 3715
acockburn@pickering.ca
At CNIB Guide Dogs, we raise, train and match dogs with Canadians who are blind, Deafblind or have low vision. We also raise our voices to ensure people with sight loss can live, work and move through the world without barriers. We’re committed to ensuring social attitudes shift to universal acceptance and appreciation for guide dogs.
+1 more role
Learn more about https://https://www.cnib.ca/en/volunteer-cnib-guide-dogs
Justyna Fleming
Specialist
9643 McCuan Rd
X
Carleton Place, ON
Canada K7C 0N7
343.336.5540
justyna.fleming@cnib.ca
Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is a community-based, non-profit organization serving Durham Region. CDCD works to strengthen communities and improve quality of life by providing a wide range of programs and services that support newcomers, immigrants, refugees, families, seniors, individuals, and other community members. Through settlement services, employment and skills development, community connections, health and wellness initiatives, digital literacy, food and basic-needs support, and volunteer engagement, CDCD helps individuals and families build meaningful connections, access resources, develop skills, and participate fully in their communities.
+1 more role
Learn more about https://cdcd.org
Shaista Shahid
Volunteer Coordinator
1-458 Fairall St
4-458 Fairall St.
Durham, ON
Canada L1S 1R6
672.968.4200
sshahid@cdcd.org
Durham Family & Cultural Centre (DFCC) is a charitable organization based in Durham Region that provides a space for members of the Black community and other racialized and diverse groups to participate in programs that empower their lives. Our mission is achieved through culturally focused programs and services that strengthen individuals, youth, and families while promoting equity, inclusion, well-being, and community connection.
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Sandra Ferrier
Volunteer & HR Coordinator
487 Westney Rd S unit 9, Ajax, ON, Canada
Ajax, ON
Canada L1S6W8
905.409.0299
sandra.f@durhamfcc.com
Girls Inc. of Durham is a non-profit organization whose Mission is
to empower girls to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. We inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through advocacy, education and programs. Our Vision Empowered girls living in an equitable society.
Our Values Respect the dignity of each human being. Recognize and support the strength of every girl, those who were born girls, identify as girls, or would benefit from a pro-girl environment. Appreciate, embrace, and advance diversity. Drive for results anchored in accountability. Operate collaboratively.
Our Statement of Values:
We believe: that positive self-esteem is the foundation for a healthy and productive life;
that children and youth have the right to develop positive self-esteem;
that all people are worthwhile and should be treated with dignity, respect and love; that each individual’s rights, beliefs and freedoms should be respected; that children have unlimited potential and represent the future of our community; that children and youth have the right to explore their creativity and individuality; that children and youth have a right to receive guidance and direction in their lives; that children and youth have a right to personal safety; that children, youth and adults can all benefit from an ongoing trusting relationship; in an approach to service that recognizes each person’s emotional, social, intellectual, physical and spiritual needs; in advocacy for the unique needs of girls and young women; in ethno-cultural diversity;
in the value of partnerships with Clients and related community agencies through collaboration and cooperation; that community volunteers are valued and integral to the agency; in being accountable to the community and funding bodies by ensuring that our services are effective and reflect changing community needs.
Learn more about https://www.girlsinc-durham.org/
Stephanie Woloviec
Communications & Volunteer Coordinator
1-398 Bayly Street West
Ajax, Ontario
Canada L1S 1P1
905.428.8111 ext. 230
swoloviec@durham.girls-inc.org
Habitat for Humanity GTA is Greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations Habitat by bringing the benefits of homeownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 25 new communities, empowering more than 650 families.
Learn more about https://habitatgta.ca
Janine Smith
Manager Volunteer Resources
155 Bermondsey Road
Toronto, ON
Canada M4A 1X9
416.209.1794
janine.smith@habitatgta.ca
Our Mission: Remove financial barriers to create equitable opportunities that empower Durham District School Board students to achieve academic and personal success.
Our Story: 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.
+6 more roles
Learn more about https://www.idlf.ca/
Stacey Lepine-Fisher
Executive Director
Ignite Durham Learning Foundation
400 Taunton Road East
WHITBY, Ontario
Canada L1R 2K6
905.666.6957
stacey.lepinefisher@ddsb.ca
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a public teaching hospital providing a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. Exemplary patient care is delivered through safe and evidence-based approaches where successful outcomes are achieved using best clinical practices and the latest advances in research. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope
+5 more roles
Learn more about https://https://www.ontarioshores.ca
Amber Cockburn
Volunteer Services Specialist
700 Gordon Street
Whitby, Ontario
Canada L1N-5S9
905.430.4055 ext. 6299
cockburna@ontarioshores.ca
We are The Regional Municipality of Durham's Accredited Long-Term Care Homes. We create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community that embraces person-centred care and meaningful connection for all.
Learn more about https://durham.ca
Cladell Darmanie
Coordinator of Volunteer Services
590 Oshawa BLVD. N
Oshawa, Ontario
Canada L1G 5T9
905.579.1777 ext. 6332
cladell.darmanie@durham.ca
Our Mission
We provide wellness opportunities through our food bank and programs to serve children, individuals and families who experience financial and social challenges.
Our Vision
To be part of a community that will allow children, individuals and families to experience and lead healthy, meaningful and socially responsible lives.
+1 more role
Learn more about https://https://simcoehall.com/
Laurian Bondswell
Community Program Coordinator
387 Simcoe street south
oshawa, Ontario
Canada l1h 4j2
905.728.7525
laurian@simcoehall.com
Sunrise is a registered charity founded in 1991 by a group of recent high school graduates who saw the need for equitable recreational opportunities for their peers with disabilities.
We offer a Day Program, a Community Program and a Recreation Program offering inclusive, barrier-free programming for adults and youth with developmental disabilities in the Durham Region and GTA.
+11 more roles
Learn more about https://sunrisedss.ca
Alison Colley
Recreation Program Manager
1621 McEwen Drive
Unit 6
Whitby, ON
Canada L1N 9A5
905.438.9910 ext. 3
recmanager@sunrisedss.ca
We are a proud Non-profit Community Organization that support and nurture lives through sustainable development. Terra Nova is committed to providing inclusive programs, events and services for marginalized communities across the Greater Toronto Area. Through environmental and humanitirian initiatives, we bring people together to learn practical skills, protect their environment, advocate for wildlife and strengthen their communities.
Learn more about https://www.terranovaorg.ca
Robby Misir
Founder & Board Chair
151 Mill St
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5A 4T8
416.938.3171
info.terranovaorg@gmail.com
Victim Services supports victims of crime and tragic circumstances by offering system navigation, safety planning, emotional and practical support as well as assessments for needs based intervention.
The Durham Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) supports children and youth who have experienced abuse and/or violence, ensuring both a trauma and culturally responsive approach to care. The multidisciplinary team (MDT) consists of law enforcement, child protection, child and family wellbeing, health care, and victim services staff. The goal of the Centre is to limit the number of times a child is required to share their story and ensures timely access to care along with support through the disclosure, medical care, mental health care and court process. Building on and including connection to culture is a central value of the CYAC. Ensuring that all children, youth, and families feel represented and seen is at the core of the intervention and healing.
Learn more about https://www.victimservicesdurham.ca/home
Amber Burnell
Student and Volunteer Coordinator
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, Ontario
Canada L1N 0B7
905.721.4226
vsdurhamregion@drps.ca
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.
+1 more role
Learn more about https://windreachfarm.org
Paola Varela
Volunteer and Visitor Program Coordinator
312 Townline Rd
Ashburn, ON
Canada L0B 1A0
905.655.5827 ext. 237
paola.varela@windreachfarm.org
YouthLink is a Scarborough based charitable organization dedicated to supporting youth and their families through a range of mental health, housing, education, and community-based services. YouthLink works to create opportunities for young people to build skills, strengthen their well-being, and achieve their personal and educational goals.
The Pathways to Education program provides academic, social, financial, and advocacy supports to help young people overcome barriers, succeed in high school, graduate, and pursue post-secondary education, training, or employment.
Grace Jordan
Manager, Academic Supports & Volunteer Engagement
636 Kennedy Rd
Scarborough, ON
Canada M1K 2B2
416.908.4236
grace.jordan@youthlink.ca