I am an idealist, who loves life, people, volunteering, spas, traveling, the arts, red wine/ tastings, cultures, languages, and deep, genuine, spiritual and considerate friends who like to engage in intellectually stimulating conversations....I feel it is important to teach and learn about different cultures as well...I love to travel, and have lived on two continents, and yes I have a bunch of passports...(:- I am a Canadian citizen, with a rich international background  and ancestral tapestry …

Volunteering is something many of us enjoy! Sometimes though we spend more time looking for something to do than doing anything, so if you are particularly seeking others to socialize with and find opportunities, then occupy the message board on this site.

The Waterloo Region Time Exchange (WRTE) is a Community based group, fully focused on rebuilding a strong community and a better neighbourhood... With the ongoing collapse of our economy that ran and controlled by a few powerful banking system... With the everlasting unemployment rate exceeding a certain level... leaving almost 50,000 of our population in Waterloo Region living in the deepest poverty... With more and more skilled and talented people are laid off or retired every day... With even …

"It is more blessed to give than to receive"...that pretty much sums up the purpose of this group. This is a bit of an experiment, the power of the group will rely on the heroes that join, and the great things we can do together. This group's aim is to help out where we can...sounds simple, well...there are many good people out there that would love to lend a helping hand...there is no greater joy than devoting your energy to a good cause. So instead of volunteer red tape, this group will seek o …

The Kindness of Strangers Want to be a part of making someone’s day? The intention is to use our everyday skills in order to make someone’s day just a little brighter. How? You ask. Not sure yet. Consider it a work in progress. I don’t have all the answers yet but I’m sure things will fall into place. The first meeting will be a generative thinking session (brainstorming) to understand our interests and skills and how they can best be applied. These will not be pre-organized events rather we wil …

Do you want to make a difference? Is life boring and you need some purpose. You're in the right place! Vox has been working for the best kind of Toronto for 2 years now. We value creativity, compassion, community and conversation. Our mission is to get the whole city asking this question: what does it mean to be human? We largely do that by hosting events that inspire people to action on behalf of humanity. We invite several artists (artists inspire) to partner with local businesses (businesses …

This is a group for anyone interested in giving the local environment a helping hand. We would like to create a group of individuals who meet regularly to accomplish a small ecological restoration task in the Guelph area. Whether it be invasive plant removal, tree planting or tree care, garbage clean-up or helping out at a local CSA, the Nature Helpers are there to work together, have some fun and meet new people. All ages are welcome and no experience necessary. Come on out and help out. Nature …

Ever dreamed of making a difference that leaves a lasting impact in the lives of children and adults at risk...at home and around the world, but felt that you alone could not make a difference ? Ever thought of combining your skills, resources, abilities and efforts with people of like minds, and together move "mountains" or bring sustaining change in the lives of the less fortunate...orphanages, widows & children of slain soldiers, projects that will help the poor etc. ? In other words..you wan …

About JCI Brantford We are a membership-based nonprofit organization of 200,000 young people ages 18 to 40 in 5,000 communities and more than 100 countries around the world. Each JCI Member shares the belief that in order to create lasting positive change, we must improve ourselves and the world around us. We seek targeted solutions to the unique problems in our communities to build a better world, creating global impact. The JCI Mission To provide development opportunities that empower young pe …

Since 1930, the Rotary Club of Etobicoke has been doing work in our community and abroad. Our focus is on fellowship, fun, and doing good work in the world. On the third Wednesday of each month, we meet for an evening of networking and inspiration at the Crooked Cue, for an event we've called our "Big Ideas Forum". Everyone is welcome. You can also check us out on the web, http://www.rotaryetobicoke.org, on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/RotaryEtobicoke, or on Twitter, @RotaryEtob. Come meet …

We are a group of volunteer knitters and crocheters who have come together using our heads, hands and hearts to collectively make strips to sew into blankets that will be donated to local charities for those in need.

A service club that work to support children programs in Toronto and around the world.

Project417 does a number of outreach activities such as Sandwich, Latenight outreach to women involved in sex work, operates a safe houses for women flee situation of human trafficking and we also do a number of country trips. Project417 is a Christian based organization.

Calling all volunteer enthusiasts! This group is here to explore volunteer opportunities all over the city. We will be creating our own 3rd Party Fundraiser events in addition to helping our non-profit partners with theirs. Also a great chance for leadership building as members will be very hands-on in terms of pitching ideas and taking the lead for our events. These of course will vary in nature and will depend on interest, availability and resources. Membership is currently open- welcoming a v …

This volunteer group is for everyone interested in building a community that is good for all ages by helping our seniors (age 62+) stay involved the great businesses, neighborhoods and homes they built and sustained for us in 14209 and 14222 zip codes! Our volunteers meet monthly to train, and discuss creative and exciting programming ideas; and in between do everything from grocery shopping... to flipping mattresses... to friendly visiting... to meeting for lunch... to driving to doctors' appoi …

Im tired of being excluded from jobs by slick companies that wont give me a chance because im a male with a disability and BULLIED and HARRASSED IN THE WORKPLACE. I HAVE 10 years postsecondary education. IT IS NOT A CRIME TO STAND UP FOR MYSELF> IT is NOT A SIN TO STAND UP FOR MYSELF> I DONT NEED TO TAKE BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE< IN SCHOOL< IN THE MARKETPLACE IN CHURCH OR AS A CUSTOMER ENOUGH IS ENOUGH IM A HUMAN BEING I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE FOR STANDING UP FOR MYSELF I DONT NEED TO BE INSULTED I …

The Heart and Stroke Foundation Hamilton Region is a meet up group to inform the community of our public upcoming events in the Hamilton region. The Foundation encourages everyone to come join our events by participating, volunteering or cheering on others in the community who have also been personally touched by heart disease and stroke. Our Mission The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through …