There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available within Windsor-Essex County. Many of these opportunities will fulfill the 40-hour of community volunteer experience that is required in order to obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

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Local

AIDS Committee of Windsor
The AIDS Committee of Windsor is currently accepting volunteers for a variety of positions. The AIDS Committee aims to increase awareness about AIDS through conferences, events and guidelines.

Canadian Diabetes Association – Windsor & District Branch
There are a number of ways to volunteer for the Canadian Diabetes association. First, volunteers may assist by raising awareness about diabetes, its symptoms and its complications . Volunteers can also help by raising funds that promote diabetes research, education, services and advocacy. For more information and current volunteer opportunities visit the above link.

Citizen Advocacy Windsor-Essex
Citizen Advocacy is a non-profit organization that advocates for seniors and peoples with disabilities. Interested volunteers are urged to contact this agency. Placements are allocated on the basis of skill and need.

Habitat for Humanity Windsor Essex
Habitat for humanity is a charitable program that builds houses for those in need. This organisation also provides interest free mortgages to those who would otherwise be unable to afford a home. Click on the website link for potential volunteer placements.

Harmony In Action
Harmony in action is a non-profit charity that aims to serve adults that have a developmental and/or physical disability while helping to develop and maintain their independence.

Meals on Wheels
Volunteers are required to ensure that the young ,old and homeless are able to meet their nutritional needs. Go to the Meals on Wheels website for more information on how you can volunteer with this generous organization.

Volunteer Services @ Windsor
The Windsor Volunteer Service takes a lead role in promoting volunteerism in Windsor –Essex County. This organization has a variety of volunteer programs available and can help you select opportunities which will best suite your talents.

Provincial


Autism Ontario
Autism Ontario is in need of volunteers who will contribute to the community by spreading awareness about autism and organizing fundraising activities for Autism in Ontario

Make-A-Wish Canada-Southwestern Ontario
The Make-A-Wish Foundation aims to grant wishes in order to promote hope and happiness to children with life threatening illnesses. Volunteers are placed according to their skills. Click on the website above to see potential volunteer positions.

Ontario Volunteer Centre Network
Volunteer centres (or bureaux) in Canada are dedicated to supporting volunteers and the organizations that require volunteers. With over 200 centres located in Ontario, it is one of the largest volunteer listings available.

Sierra Club Ontario - Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering opportunities with the Ontario Chapter of the Sierra Club of Canada tend to be local or general

National


AboutFace International
AboutFace International is a volunteer organization that empowers individuals with facial differences through encouragement and education. For more information visit the website below.


Ford Volunteer Corps –
The Ford Volunteer corps needs volunteers to work for a variety of causes. Activities that volunteers would be responsible for include providing computers to underprivileged children and filling food baskets at food banks. Clink on the website for more information.

Hearts United for Animals
Hearts United for Animals is a national no-kill animal welfare organization. They are dedicated to the rescue of and relief of suffering animals. Click on the website above to view for potential volunteer positions.

High School and Teen Volunteer Abroad Organizations
Transitions abroad gives students the opportunity to travel to foreign countries. Within the host country, volunteers are able to apply their skills and collaborate in sustainable development programs. Click on the website for further details.

Imagine Canada
Imagine Canada is a charity that aims to help other charities by providing tools, resources and networking opportunities. This organization enables the individual concerns of these charities to be heard. For more information visit the website above.

Jazzpurr Society for Animal Protection
The Jazzpurr society is an animal welfare organization that aims to reduce cruelty towards cats and improve the quality of life for cats. Volunteers are provided with free training are sent to workshops, and are able to participate in high profile community events. Click on the website for further details.

The Salvation Army – Canada and Bermuda Territory – Volunteering
This volunteer society needs volunteers more than ever. Check for local information at their website.

YMCA Career & Volunteer Opportunities
The YMCA offers volunteer opportunities in the fields of new Canadians programs, including health and fitness recreation, among others. The YMCA aims to foster spiritual, mental and physical development. YMCA attempts to place volunteers in positions best situated to their abilities. A police clearance may be required for certain positions.