BGC Durham has provided recreational and social development programs in Durham Region since 1963. Our Club serves thousands of children and youth each year with programs that address a variety of needs in the community including aquatics, physical activity, mental health, life skills, leadership and more. We are constantly adding new programs to address arising needs – if a young person needs it, our Club can provide it. BGC Durham’s trained staff and volunteers foster a safe and supportive atmosphere where children and youth can learn, participate, grow and prepare themselves for the future.

Our low barrier social service hub provides essential services to individuals facing challenges in their lives. We offer a wide range of accessible services, including housing assistance, food security programs, mental health support, harm reduction services, financial assistance programs, medical care, and much more. Our hub is staffed by trained professionals who are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care.

Robin Hood Army Canada (RHAC) aims to serve and empower communities-in-need, and help eradicate homelessness in Canada through empathy, teamwork and awareness. The primary role of a Robin (volunteer of RHAC) is to deliver food, clothing and hygiene items to shelters in Ajax and Oshawa, to facilitate basic life skills workshops and create awareness. Volunteers are required on ongoing basis with most drives being carried out on weekends, and can devote time as convenient to them Volunteer roles include - -Robins deliver surplus or freshly prepared food from restaurants, events and homes, to homeless people, refugee families and shelters. They also deliver clothing, hygiene items or basic life skills workshops to people-in-need. During COVID-19 all pickups and drop-offs are contactless. -As a Robin, you can help from the comfort of your home – with social media, check-in calls, metrics, partnerships, IT, research, and looking at addressing some of the root causes of homelessness in your city. There is something for everyone to do. Volunteers are required to be over the age of 18. Once the registration form is submitted, our Onboarding Team will reach out to familiarize you with the needs, risks, actions, and expectations. This will help the volunteers decide if RHAC would be a good fit and vice versa. Please visit our website - www.rhacanada.com for futher details on what we do and how to join us.  

As the largest non-governmental provider of social services in Canada, The Salvation Army supports society’s most vulnerable people. You can help! Volunteering offers you an opportunity to give back and serve others by assisting at Community and Family Services or at the church.  Our Food Bank/Thrift Store/Christmas volunteer coordinator can be reached at 905-723-7422 ext 221. For other volunteer choices contact the church office at 905-436-0011. Thanks so very much for considering being a volunteer and helping so many in need. Visit us online at https://saoshawa.ca

At Volunteer Oakville, we take pride in linking people with local nonprofit community organizations, supporting persons with disabilities, new Canadians, corporations and professionals connect to organizations in and around the city, helping individuals develop skills to advance their careers, and developing knowledge resources that support effective and efficient volunteer capacity.