The Motivation

Due to the federal government's decision to conduct short-form censuses, rather than previously mandated long-form censuses, the following are the most recent statistics available.

Where do I volunteer?

People mostly but not exclusively volunteer at not-for-profit or charitable agencies or organizations. These places provide services in arts, health, education, social services, sports and many more.

Eligible Activities

• Fundraising - walk-a-thons, celebrity games, gift wrapping, galas
• Sports/recreation - coaching, track meets, summer games, working with a buddy, organizing special Olympics in the community
• Community - helping to organize winter carnivals, parades, summer fairs, community events
• Community projects - helping out at a food bank, support services for community groups
• Religious organizations - programming for children, child-minding, helping with special events, cler

As you probably already know!

In 1999, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced that students entering high school are mandated to complete 40 hours of volunteer community involvement to obtain their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities.

P.O.I.N.T. Inc. (People and Organizations in North Toronto) is a long established grass roots organization in North Toronto. Our mission is to improve availability and increase awareness of social and health services in the community. POINT has been instrumental in initiating programs and organizations such as the children’s “Great Garden Adventure”, the Block Parent Program, S.P.R.I.N.T. (Senior People’s Resources in North Toronto), S.A.I.N.T.S. (Student Assistance in North Toronto) and The Anne Johnston Health Station.

Office phone: 416-932-1359
Fax: 416-932-9305
E-mail:
Web site: www.cassa.on.ca
Address: 1992 Yonge St, Ste 205, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z7

Office phone: 416-485-4218
Fax: 416-485-5949
E-mail:
Web site: www.jlt.org
Address: 539A Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON, M4S 2M5

Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Brenda Hogan, President
Hours: Mon-Thu 9-4, Fri 9-12 noon
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Women 18 years and over
Fees: Membership
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Contributes funds and volunteers to community projects

• promotes volunteerism

Organization type: Non Profit

Subjects Volunteer opportunities; Women
Record ID MET0571
Last complete update 2007-03-08
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone 416-425-3463 ; 416-425-DIME
Toll-free phone 1-800-263-3463
Fax 416-425-1920
E-mail
Web site www.marchofdimes.ca
Address 10 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1A4

Office phone: 416-424-3322
Fax: 416-424-4627
E-mail:
Web site: www.leaside.info/mealsonwheels.html
Address: 2 Thorncliffe Park Dr, Unit 52, East York, ON, M4H 1H2