Volunteer Opportunities
More Volunteer Opportunities
Many of Markham’s youths are eagerly seeking out new places where they can volunteer their time; fortunately, there are many organizations out there who need their help! Here is a list of all the major groups that have established themselves in Markham. Whether you need to fulfill your 40 hours for your high school diploma or are just wanting to make a difference, volunteering is a great way to build character and connections for the future as well.
Volunteer Organizations
- Markhaven Nursing Home – (905) 477-4551 (Contact Anna Jenning)
- Participation House – (905) 294-0944 x227 (Contact Jackie Booth)
- Markham-Stouffville Hospital – (905) 472-7050 (Contact Yvonne Rowan)
- Unionville Home Society – (905) 477-2822
- Arthritis Society – (416) 979-7228
- Big Sisters – (905) 639-0461
- Canadian Cancer Society – (416) 488-5400 or 1-800-268-8874
- Canadian Mental Health Association – 416-977-5580 or 1-800-875-6213
- Disabled Swimming – (905) 944-3800
- Evergreen Hospice – (905) 472-5014 or 1-800-632-0465
- Global Travel International
Volunteer at home, no need to come to our office. May involve inbound and outbound calling, web chat monitoring, secretarial work, customer service, and more opportunities are available. Includes free extension and voicemail. Global Travel is the largest travel agency in the world. Volunteering may also provide job opportunities through GTI. Email volunteer@globaltravelworks.com for more info. - Heart and Stroke Foundation – (416) 489-7111
- Job Connect – 1-800-387-0777
- Learning Disabilities Association – (905) 853-6542
- Markham Food Bank – (905) 472-2437
- Ontario March for Dimes – 1-800-263-3463
- Red Cross – (905) 890-1000
- Salvation Army – (416) 425-2111
- Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals– 1-888-668-7722 x305
- Yellow Brick House – (905) 727-0930 or 1-800-263-2231
- Youth Environmental Network of York Region
- Youth Assisting Youth -(416) 932-1919 or 1-877-932-1919
- York Durham Aphasia Centre – (905) 642-2053
- York Region Environmental Alliance – (905) 660-9782
- Community Living York South – 905-884-9110
Community Service Resources