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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.

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

Mover/Driver - Shelter Movers 18+

Areas of Interest: Driver/Transportation, Housing, Human Rights/Social Justice
Organization: Shelter Movers
Minimum Duration: 6 months or less
Deadline: NA
Location: Toronto

Art & Craft Class Instructor for Seniors

Areas of Interest: Arts/Culture, Senior Services, Teaching/Tutoring/Mentoring
Organization: Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
Minimum Duration: 7 – 12 months
Deadline: N/A
Location: Markham

Volunteer - FALL Miliken Mills Volunteers-November cohort 14+

Areas of Interest: Library/Research , Office Work, Special Events
Organization: Markham Public Library Administrative Centre & Support Services
Minimum Duration: 6 months or less
Deadline: N/A
Location:  Markham

Volunteer - Outreach Volunteer

Areas of Interest: Communication/Public Relations
Organization: Volunteer Connect
Minimum Duration: 6 months or less
Deadline: N/A
Location: Markham

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Sat 23

Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market

September 23 @ 9:00 am1:00 pm
Sat 23

Homeless Connect Clothing Drive

September 23 @ 9:00 am4:00 pm
Sat 23

2023 Kidney Walk – Get Behind the One You Love!

September 23 @ 10:00 am1:00 pm
Sat 23

Youth Connections Cafe- Moksha

September 23 @ 7:00 pm9:00 pm
Sun 24

Homeless Connect Clothing Drive

September 24 @ 9:00 am4:00 pm

Thank you to our sponsors for making it possible to provide vital programs and services to our community.