Volunteer Centres

The Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN) is a network of 16 local volunteer centres whose independent efforts support, promote and enhance volunteerism across Ontario. Below is a map and list of all the volunteer centres in Ontario. Start your volunteer journey by browsing and finding one near you!

Each year in Ontario, our member volunteer centres collectively engage 3.3 million volunteers and support 4,300 non-profit organizations with recruitment, training, and coaching.

Services Offered By Volunteer Centres

  • Volunteer matching portals
  • Volunteer screening
  • Public information dissemination
  • Volunteer management training
  • Non-profit capacity building
  • Volunteer recognition
  • Promotion of volunteerism
  • Volunteer training (including board training)
  • Emergency response mobilization
  • Director networking/support
  • Anti-oppression, diversity, equity and inclusion training/support
  • Youth, older adult, intergenerational, & newcomer engagement programming
  • Corporate volunteer engagement
  • Community Engagement Event Calendars

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