About Us

About Volunteer Connect York Region

WHO WE ARE

Land Acknowledgement

Volunteer Connect York Region acknowledges that the land on which we operate is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan are covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

At Volunteer Connect, we strive to connect our community members with programs, services and opportunities that helps them to contribute and make meaningful connections that foster inclusion and a sense of belonging. We embrace and reflect the rich and diverse composition of the York region community.

Our Mission

We provide south York Region residents and volunteer organizations with leadership and resources to promote volunteerism and enrich the lives of those in our community.

Volunteer Connect’s Registered Charitable Number: 118968338 RR0001

Our Vision

An engaged and caring York Region where our youth become volunteers for life and residents are engaged in the community.

Operational Excellence

Design and implement optimized solutions that maintain compliance and drive Volunteer Connect's operational needs.

Service Leadership

Continuing to develop and deliver innovative services to meet the long-term needs of citizen volunteers and organizations.

Client Centricity

Build strong relationships with residents and organizations to better understand, retain, and grow their volunteering needs.

Financial Health

Ensure a financially healthy Volunteer Connect that is best positioned to deliver new and robust programs and services to clients.

Fundraising

Grow revenue to fund initiatives to deliver on volunteering needs.

50 Years of VCYR

What We Do

We help to connect York Region residents with volunteer opportunities.

We provide local community service organizations with a platform to promote their volunteer roles.

We share information about community service organizations.

We support youth volunteerism and leadership.

We promote local community events.

Volunteer Connect York Region is proud to have adopted the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.

What We Do

We help to connect South York Region residents with volunteer opportunities.

We provide local community service organizations with a platform to promote their volunteer roles.

We share information about community service organizations.

We support youth volunteerism and leadership.

We promote local community events.

Volunteer Connect York Region is proud to have adopted the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.

Our Values

These are the 5 core values at Volunteer Connect that drive our work and help us to deliver on our mission.

Collaboration

Working together to support volunteerism.

Respect

Recognizing diverse views and experiences.

Caring

Fostering an empathetic culture that builds trust and produces exceptional results.

Excellence

Striving to go above and beyond to provide the best possible volunteer experience.

Inclusion

Creating a welcoming atmosphere for every citizen for a better, more connected York Region.

Formerly Volunteer Markham

About Volunteer Connect York Region

WHO WE ARE

Land Acknowledgement

About Us

Our Mission

Our Vision

50 Years of VCYR

Information Markham and Volunteer Centre (IMVC) Incorporated

Info Markham became a Registered Charity with CRA

Change the World Ontario Youth Challenge was funded by the Ministry in partnership with Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN) –goal was to have youth volunteer for 3 hours in a 6 week timeframe around Volunteer Recognition Week in April

CTW Markham continued on independently as a youth lead/run initiative

Info Markham rebranded to Volunteer Markham

VM moved to a virtual environment and focused only on Volunteerism (no longer an information referral service)

Volunteer Markham rebranded to Volunteer Connect: York Region

What We Do

What We Do