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What We Do

Volunteer Connect helps build a stronger, more thoughtful community through innovative programs that inspire, inform, and connect volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Through our online platform, we connect people of all ages to valuable volunteer opportunities to build social capital in the communities we serve.

To date, Volunteer Connect has connected volunteers to over 300 of our non-profit members.

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Volunteering Weaves Us Together

National Volunteer Week 2023 launched this year’s theme “Volunteer Weaves Us Together”. This shows us the value of volunteering to the strength and vibrancy of our communities through the interconnected actions we take to support each other!  

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New Volunteering Opportunities

Homework Plus Program Volunteer 14+

Areas of Interest: Children/Youth, Newcomer Support
Organization: Family Day
Minimum Duration: 6 months or less
Deadline: NA
Location: Markham

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Writing Member 12+

Areas of Interest: Children/Youth, Human Rights/Social Justice
Organization: The Ontario Lovender Community
Minimum Duration: 6 months or less
Deadline: N/A
Location: Virtual

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Volunteer Tai Chi Instructor 16+

Areas of Interest: Chil Recreation/Sports, Senior Services, Teaching/Tutoring/Mentoring
Organization: Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
Minimum Duration: 6 months or less
Deadline: N/A
Location:  Markham

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Car Show Volunteers 16+

Areas of Interest: Communications/Public Relations, Events/Fundraising, Special Events

Organization: Steer Friends

Minimum Duration: 6 months or less
Deadline: N/A
Location: Markham/Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Upcoming Community Events

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Sat 03

Pacific Mall Summer Carnival

June 2 @ 12:00 pm – June 4 @ 11:30 pm
Sat 03

Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market

June 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sat 03

Unionville Sustainable Market

June 3 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat 03

BRAVE York Region 2023 for girls aged 12-16

June 3 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Sat 03

Girls Intro To Soccer

June 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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