• Volunteer Halton
    Volunteer Halton

     

    Volunteer Halton links people who want to volunteer with organizations that need volunteers.

  • Community Spotlight
    Community Spotlight

    Find out about special call for volunteers in Halton region with our Community Spotlight.

  • Volunteer Now: Search for Opportunities
    Volunteer Now: Search for Opportunities

    Use the Volunteer Database to find volunteering opportunities. Search for positions that interest you, click 'Yes I'd Like to Volunteer', fill in the details, and you're done.

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Myths and Realities


Myths and Realities

Myth: The government’s extensive social service net adequately meets the needs of Canadians
Reality: There are 161,000 Canadian Charities and nonprofits organizations providing services that address social, cultural, economic and environmental issues

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Interesting Facts

  • Canada has the 2nd largest voluntary sector in the world - 6.5 million volunteers
  • 161,000 charitable, nonprofit and voluntary organizations in Canada
  • Represent revenues of $112 billion

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Motivations

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