Industry Updates
& Resources
Stay up to date on news, events, and services for seniors all across Ontario and Canada.
Nankind: NAN (Nanny Angel Network)
NAN has evolved to Nankind, providing critical intervention to children experiencing the trauma of parental cancer.
Hands Up Canada: Donate Handmade Baby Items (hint: for knitters)
Do you love making baby items? If you have the time, interest and skills please consider donating your handmade baby items to a new mom who is going through a tough time and could use a little love.
Toronto Public Library: Adult Literacy Volunteers
Adult Literacy Services matches learners with volunteers who tutor them in basic reading, writing and math.
Toronto Public Library: Leading to Reading
Leading to Reading is a literacy-based service that assists children in Grades 1-6 who are struggling with reading.
City of Toronto Volunteer Programs
There are many opportunities for the public to get involved with the City of Toronto throughout the year. The City actively encourages participation by its residents to make our city a better place for all to live, work, learn, and play.
Toronto Long-Term Care Home Volunteer
Volunteer initiatives enhance the lives of residents and clients, by delivering many programs such as the tuck shop, bingo, pub, one-to-one visiting, and help to enhance many other home programs including dining assistance and escorting.
Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada’s Mission is to advance volunteerism to grow connection, community and belonging. Since 1977, Volunteer Canada has acted as the national voice and leadership body for volunteerism.
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
Joining this volunteer team directly impacts the lives of the animals in their care and in our communities. When you volunteer with the Ontario SPCA and humane society, you are giving the animals one of the greatest gifts of all — your time.
Volunteer Toronto
Volunteer Toronto connects people to a variety of volunteer opportunities across the city, including those specifically for seniors.
Live Green Toronto
Volunteers in this program have the opportunity to attend events across Toronto, sharing information about the City of Toronto’s environment and climate programs, initiatives and resources.