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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‼️New data available! This #NVW2025, we're sharing brand-new data on volunteerism in Toronto. #DYK: Last year, non-profits in our network engaged 68,460 volunteers, who gave 1.85 million hours—valued at $59 million in labour!

Read our insight report: volunteertoronto.ca/news/699652/...
April 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Millions of volunteers are urgently needed to vote today and elect Canada’s next government!

Duties: Do your research, show up to your polling station, verify your identity and vote!

Requirements: 18+, Canadian Citizen

Hours: Polls close at 9:30 pm in the GTA

#CdaVotes2025
April 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Did you catch the #blue and #orange CN Tower last night? 📸

Don't worry if you didn't, the Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips square will also light blue and orange in recognition of Toronto's volunteers on the evening on Wednesday, May 30! 💙🧡

Toronto ♥️'s Volunteers!

#nvw2025 #volunteersmakewaves
April 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The @TourCNTower lights blue and orange for #NVW2025!

The blue and orange lights represent the 1.85 million hours that Toronto volunteers have given to local causes! 💙🧡

Snap a picture and share with us if you see it! 📸📲

#nvw2025 #volunteersmakeswaves #torontovolunteers
April 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
#VolunteersMakeWaves! 🌊🌊🌊

Volunteers are the backbone of our communities, not only during #NVW2025, but all year around. 💙🧡

🎉 Join us in celebrating Toronto’s volunteers this #NVW2025: bit.ly/nvw25 (😉🍕)

#welovevolunteers #torontovolunteers
April 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Happy National Volunteer Week, Toronto! 🎉

This year, we celebrate volunteers creating waves of positive change across our communities!

Keep an eye on our socials for new data and recognition initiatives! 😉🍕

#nvw2025 #volunteersmakewaves #volunteercanada #welovevolunteers
April 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Read more about the prestigious medal here: bit.ly/3YcsY3C
April 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
We're proud to announce that our Executive Director, Joanne McKiernan, has been presented with The King Charles III Coronation Medal.

This prestigious medal recognizes Canadians who have made significant contributions to our county.

Congratulations, Joanne!🎉

#volunteertoronto
April 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Subscribe to our Community Response Team Alert to receive a monthly list of roles hand-hand curated by our team!

Find relevant opportunties, organizations seeking volunteers, and a range of roles - whether this your 1st time volunteering, or 100th!

Subscribe: bit.ly/VTCRT

#volunteertoronto
March 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A snap election has been called! It’s time to prepare to cast your vote, but do you know who you will vote for? 🗳️

Get educated on each party to cast your vote that best represents your views and your community.

Click here to learn more about each party and what they stand for: bit.ly/4hKLwin
March 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Happy International Women’s Day!

#AccelerateAction calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face.

Volunteer for women and supporting women-led and women-serving organizations in our community!

Start here: bit.ly/VTsearch

#IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM