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Volunteer Toronto
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Over 50 years of connecting volunteers to the causes that need them. Sharing opportunities, research, & volunteer stories as Canada's largest Volunteer Centre.

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Today is International Day of Charity!

All actions, big or small, make a difference in someone's life.

Whether it's volunteering for a board or community garden, donating, or advocating for a cause that is important to you, every action is meaningful!

Start giving back here: bit.ly/VTsearch
September 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Randy is a beacon of support in their community. Their community-centred approach, which unites everyone by breaking bread, shows just what it means for a community to come together and celebrate the causes that mean the most to them.

Watch here bit.ly/wtgarvtc
Wisdom Through Generations: Randy Alexander
Randy is a beacon of support in their community. They believe in giving back, addressing needs, and fostering unity by being what is needed. Being part of a community means shared growth and resilience. They advocate for active engagement, knowing it's the heart of a thriving, inclusive community.
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July 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Each year, we invite members of our community to consider signing up as voting members as a way of becoming more involved in the work of our organization. 🗳️

Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2025.

Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/vtvote25

#volunteertoronto
July 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Do you know what each colour on the Pride flag represents?
Red: Life, Orange: Healing, Yellow: Sunlight, Green: Nature, Blue: Harmony and peace, Violet: Spirit

Celebrate Pride Month by infusing these principles into your interactions with others!

bit.ly/VTstarthere
June 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Each year, we invite both individuals and organizations in our community to consider signing up as voting members! 🗳️

Both individual and organization applications will be accepted until August 1, 2025.

Apply here: bit.ly/vtvote25

#volunteertoronto
June 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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3️⃣4️⃣ years old - the average age of a UN Volunteer in 2024.

Ranging from 1️⃣8️⃣-year-old Gen-Z to 7️⃣9️⃣-year-old Boomer, 167 UN Volunteers 60 years of age and above!

See the report 👉 unv.org/annual-repor...
June 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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#InvisibleChampion Award Winner Kasandra James is reshaping volunteerism at Volunteer Toronto, making it more inclusive and equitable. Her leadership is ensuring everyone has the opportunity to give back. Way to go! Learn more: bit.ly/43Edh7a

@unitedwaygt.bsky.social @volunteertoronto.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Happy Pride Month, Toronto! 🏳️‍🌈

Click here to find events, opportunities, and ways to support the LGBTQA+ community, not only during June, but year-round: bit.ly/pride25to

#volunteertoronto #torontovolunteers #community
Pride Month 2025
Celebrate the history, courage and diversity of Toronto’s Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (2SLGBTQ+) communities all month long with events produced and supporte...
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June 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Are you looking to get involved as a #volunteer this Pride Month? 🏳️‍🌈

Check out this link but be sure to apply before the deadline of June 1, 2025! ⬇️

Explore more about Pride and apply: bit.ly/4myULFQ

#volunteertoronto #pridemonth #lgbtqa+
May 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Why do we treat volunteering as something that “just happens”?

Cara Eaton makes the case for volunteer infrastructure.
@volunteertoronto.bsky.social

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Canada doesn’t need more volunteers – we need more enablers - The Philanthropist Journal
If we want volunteering to be a vibrant, inclusive part of Canadian life – and not something that “just happens” – we need to invest in its enablers, Volunteer Toronto’s Cara Eaton writes.
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May 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Non-profits in our network will need 42,519 new volunteers this year! That’s equal to...

⚾ A sold-out Blue Jays game
🚇 TTC during rush hour on line 1...x2!
🎵 21 nights of sold-out Massey Hall shows

Help them out – search for a volunteer role today at bit.ly/VTsearch
May 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If you're a youth in Ontario, you probably know you need 40 hours of community service to graduate. 🎓

Learn more about how you get involved in a fun opportunity, while completing your hours for graduation here: bit.ly/4iz2fWj #nvw2025 #volunteersmakingwaves
May 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We’re tracking 🧡volunteer needs💙 across Toronto and with the 650+ non-profits in our network—last year, majority of the volunteer roles posted on VolunteerToronto.ca offered flexible scheduling for volunteers!

‼️Read more: www.volunteertoronto.ca/news/699652/...

#NVW2025
May 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Kasandra James of @volunteertoronto.bsky.social, joined thought leaders at The Walrus Talks to reimagine volunteerism in Canada, prompting a new story that validates all forms of community making and civic engagement. Access the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MFy...
Kasandra James: Reimagining More Diverse Stories of Volunteerism
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May 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Volunteers gave $59M in labour to Toronto causes in 2024. That’s enough to buy...

🍕 A slice for every Torontonian
🤯 Enough pizzas to = the height of the CN Tower
🍍 15M pineapples for your pizza

Wanna make a big impact? Visit bit.ly/VTsearch to get started.
May 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Turn that doom scrolling into action. Join your local community FB page, get some friends and star that project you’ve been thinking about… or let us help you over at volunteertoronto.ca 🤝
The average volunteer in Toronto gives 27 hrs/yr. That’s just 2-3 hrs/mnth – equal to:

🍁 10 Toronto Maple Leafs games
📽️ Watching one movie/month
🚶 The time it would take to walk Toronto’s perimeter

Totally doable, right? Find your next role at bit.ly/VTsearch

#NVW2025
April 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We’re tracking 🧡volunteering💙 in Toronto and with the 650+ non-profits in our network—this year, non-profits in Toronto Centre, University Rosedale and Spadina-Fort York are the Wards with the highest volunteer recruitment needs.

‼️Read more: www.volunteertoronto.ca/news/699652/...
May 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Toronto ♥️'s Volunteers!

Last night the Toronto sign lit blue and orange in recognition for all that Toronto volunteers do for our city!

Thank you #CreatingWaves of change in our community! 💙🌊

#nvw2025 #volunteersmakewaves #volunteertoronto
May 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Volunteers gave 1,847,249 hours to non-profits in our network last year. That's equal to...

💼 50,000 full-time work weeks
😴 230,906 nights of sleep
🕰️ 211 years!

Want to join their ranks? Find your next role at bit.ly/VTsearch

#NVW2025 #VolunteersMakeWaves
April 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Youth aren't just our future but are strengthening today's wave of change! Whether lending a hand at events, mentoring or inspiring others to get involved, we want to hear their volunteer story!

Share this with the young volunteers in your life!

#NVW2025Youth #YoungCanadians #VolunteersMakeWaves
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Thanks for everything that you do for the amazing volunteers of Toronto! We know that they are #makingwavesofchange there too!
April 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The average volunteer in Toronto gives 27 hrs/yr. That’s just 2-3 hrs/mnth – equal to:

🍁 10 Toronto Maple Leafs games
📽️ Watching one movie/month
🚶 The time it would take to walk Toronto’s perimeter

Totally doable, right? Find your next role at bit.ly/VTsearch

#NVW2025
April 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Thank you to our incredible team of volunteers who dedicate their time, talents, and knowledge to informing the public about volunteerism! 💙

We are so proud and thankful for all our volunteers do for Volunteer Toronto and the greater community of volunteers across Toronto! 🧡

#NVW2025 #makewaves
April 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Join APTN’s Dennis Ward, Creeson Agecoutay and Kim Sullivan tonight at 9 p.m. ET for the latest results, along with special guests to discuss how the outcomes will affect Indigenous Peoples.
Voters cast their ballots on election day in Canada
Voters from across the country go to the polls to mark a ballot on election day in Canada.
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April 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Happy National Volunteer Week! 💙🧡

Click the link below to get involved as a volunteer and start #makingwavesofchange !

#NVW2025 #volunteertoronto #volunteercanada
This National Volunteer Week (April 27–May 3), we’re celebrating the volunteers who build stronger, more connected communities. 💙

Thank you for making a difference every day.

Learn how you can get involved: tngcommunityto.org/Get-Involved...
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April 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM