Online Volunteer Databases Find volunteer opportunities in Canada on Volunteer Canada (volunteer.ca) and Charity Village (charityvillage.com)

Local Nonprofit Organizations Contact local nonprofits or community centers for volunteer opportunities.

[{"selector":"#anim-fbba56f2-27c1-476f-8f79-3f100cf95586 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f4c910a4-8ee7-489a-9822-4e12a140e54d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3a2edba2-ff8c-4bd1-8d52-ddaf9ccff754","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

University or College Volunteer Centers Check with your school for volunteer options through student-led projects or centers.

[{"selector":"#anim-6a647677-d711-4262-a6c5-b0c37af3520b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6376f71b-cfc4-441d-a8ed-619274de8758","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(108.21530%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-81e369f2-6e6e-4010-a4e3-78e836450f19","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cd09b96a-d1f6-4938-8c5a-40a9bf98951a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Many Canadian hospitals have volunteer patient care and support programs.

[{"selector":"#anim-7f088c38-e2c3-4629-87d7-59de9054b0c4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4edd392f-718c-4ec3-bcc3-0ca0c1e91954","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-108.49858%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dfe88962-0bbf-4a30-9ed8-d36ad4f9f222","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d75d50b9-f3a6-41cb-8c7c-61903aad4bfa","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Environmental Organizations Volunteer for conservation or environmental groups to protect the environment.

[{"selector":"#anim-d28265d1-6127-4269-9e3e-546dfcd13c2c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-889a399d-ca8b-4472-bb50-e3cc1f84fe74","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(108.21530%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .8, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f3f530be-df86-429a-a147-629ffd61ab96","keyframes":{"transform":["rotateZ(180deg)","rotateZ(0deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .5, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations Animal shelters and rescue groups need volunteers for animal care and adoption events.

[{"selector":"#anim-65d85c48-a789-4c07-82a2-e5eab40e29f1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-41a41306-f31e-47e6-b3eb-5838eb85926d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-108.49858%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .8, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6f4fa49c-5b5b-4adc-a715-c7d0c61d6901","keyframes":{"transform":["rotateZ(-180deg)","rotateZ(0deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .5, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Volunteer Fairs and Events Look for volunteer fairs and community events nearby to connect with organizations seeking volunteers.

[{"selector":"#anim-2a6d3a7c-e705-4ee6-b394-fb0f180c6103 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7ced1b7c-205b-4078-bf57-087bfbc8b1c5","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}]

Online Platforms and Social Media Search social media and online groups for local volunteer opportunities.

[{"selector":"#anim-e1f29fa4-69f7-4606-aaf5-f66e23b6a406 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7b0c3eeb-1d93-4b53-91a4-0983f8e9723e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8ea27a40-520b-4912-a969-ddfe4190f20f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(108.21530%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Disaster Relief Organizations Organizations rely on volunteers to provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid.

[{"selector":"#anim-c18a047d-9b99-4612-816d-0ec664920b98 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-59400069-456d-4ae9-84b0-dfa3f0fa1df3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9b4507c2-194c-45b2-b5c3-15b7cb5f8c06","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 174.90924%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Seniors' Homes and Community Centers Volunteer at senior homes or community centers to engage in activities with older residents.

[{"selector":"#anim-8e081cde-759f-424c-b0c1-c16cad4d5d7a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d1b1ca33-9286-4e79-83ae-314894868a85","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d7818881-ed80-41a6-9e23-e53f41885bb1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -156.18866%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Volunteer experience Volunteering can be a rewarding experience. Volunteering creates positive change in Canada.

[{"selector":"#anim-0d5e205d-5926-4b9d-8696-3f45ada495b4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.371753133717768%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-33f2d352-1e04-4b01-b0f6-f678a5df5e17","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9850fe65-f3cb-4271-9204-d73aaf019e79","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-108.49858%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more