Volunteer for Health and Medicine Organizations in Canada

The Victoria Foundation
109 - 645 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia

The Victoria Foundation is a community foundation and a registered charity accredited by Imagine Canada. By connecting visionary donors with causes that truly matter, we're able to invest in people, projects and non-profit organizations that make our communities stronger - now and for the long-term. We've been doing so since 1936.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment · Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Victoria Foundation

The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome Society
385 Fairway Rd S., Suite 4A, Kitchener, Ontario

The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome Society supports and informs individuals, families and the community on issues related to Down syndrome. We advocate for persons with Down syndrome to lead healthy and active lives enabling them to contribute their unique gifts to our community.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome Society

The York Centre for Children, Youth & Families
11225 Leslie St, Richmond Hill, Ontario

The York Centre provides a range of mental health services for children, youth and families who live in the Region of York. Services are delivered by a multi-disciplinary team based upon an holistic approach to social, emotional, academic and familial needs.

Keywords: Mental Health · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of The York Centre for Children, Youth & Families

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario

We are an acute care, Academic Health Sciences Centre serving the patient needs of Northwestern Ontario.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

Thyroid Cancer Canada
550 Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario

Thyroid Cancer Canada was started in 2000 after some Canadian women participating on an American online forum realized their commonality. These women had a few conversations off-line, and those who lived in the Toronto area met a few times over coffee. The first in-person meeting of these thyroid cancer survivors, some of whom became the founders of TCC, was held on May 7, 2000.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Thyroid Cancer Canada

Toma Foundation for Burned Children
Fondation Toma Pour Enfants Brules
5051 Ave Clanranald, Suite 310, Montreal, Quebec

The mission of the TOMA Foundation for burned children is to be a leading force in the decrease of accidents causing burns to children. We accomplish this goal by educating children, parents and the general public through prevention information and burn education. The TOMA Foundation for burned children brings concrete and material help to burned kids.

Keywords: Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Toma Foundation for Burned Children

Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation
190 Elizabeth St., R. Fraser Elliott Building, 5th floor, 5S-801, Toronto, Ontario

Our Foundation raises funds for research, education and the enhancement of patient care at Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital as well as for their respective research arms, Toronto General Research Institute and Toronto Western Research Institute.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine · Health

Volunteer Profile of Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation

Toronto Grace Health Centre
650 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) is a 119-bed facility located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

The TGHC provides medically complex, and specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post Acute Care Rehabilitation and Palliative Care.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Toronto Grace Health Centre

Toronto People With AIDS Foundation
200 Gerrard Street East, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario

We engage people living with HIV/AIDS in enhancing their health and well-being through practical and therapeutic support services and broader social change, and we inspire them to live into their dreams and discoveries.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · AIDS

Volunteer Profile of Toronto People With AIDS Foundation

Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
Tourette Syndrome Fondation Du Canada
194 Jarvis St, Suite 206, Toronto, Ontario

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada

Transition to Betterness Family & Health Care
3200 Deziel Drive, Unit 307, Windsor, Ontario

Transition to Betterness (T2B) is a locally born, grassroots charitable organization, founded on the commitment that all funds raised stay within our local community. Established in 1997 by co-founders Doris Lapico and Tania Sorge, T2B exists to provide relief to patients and families dealing with a life altering disease.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Transition to Betterness Family & Health Care

Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre
Centre Trillium D'entraide Des Enfants Atteints Du Cancer
940 Queensdale Ave E, Hamilton, Ontario

Camp Trillium (officially The Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre) offers year-round recreational experiences to bring children with cancer and their families together. We work to provide an environment that normalizes relationships and experiences, helping them in the healing process and enhancing their quality of life.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre

Trillium Health Centre
150 Sherway Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario

Trillium Health Partners is a leading hospital with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal responsibility and quality patient care. The hospital encompasses three main sites - Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital, and Queensway Health Centre - offering the full range of acute care hospital services, as well as a variety of community-based, specialized programs.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Trillium Health Centre

Trillium Health Centre Foundation
100 Queensway West, Mississauga, Ontario

Trillium Health Partners Foundation is dedicated to raising the critical funds needed to address the highest priority needs of Trillium Health Partners, one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Our mission is to inspire our community to invest in a new kind of health care for a healthier community.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Trillium Health Centre Foundation

Tsi Non:we Ionnakeratstha Ona:grahsta Six Nations Health Services Birthing Centre
1745 Chiefswood Rd, Ohsweken, Ontario

Tsi Non:we Ionnakeratstha Ona:grahsta' is a Maternal and Child Centre located on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory with full time Aboriginal Midwives providing a balance of Traditional and Contemporary Midwifery services and programs. The Aboriginal Community, Family and specifically the expectant woman are offered a choice of services and programs that will compliment and support personal beliefs and customs.

Keywords: Women · Health and Medicine · Health · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Family Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Tsi Non:we Ionnakeratstha Ona:grahsta Six Nations Health Services Birthing Centre

UBC Occupational Therapy and Heath Sciences
2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia

Originally a division within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy emerged in July 2007. The department offers a wide array of educational and research opportunities, including an entry to practice graduate program: Master of Occupational Therapy, MOT; graduate research programs: MSc and PhD; and post-professional online: Master of rehabilitation science, MRSc and certificate programs.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Education and Literacy · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of UBC Occupational Therapy and Heath Sciences

University Health Network
200 Elizabeth St., 2nd Floor R. Fraser Elliot Building, Toronto, Ontario

Every day at University Health Network, our four centres care for patients, conduct leading-edge research and train the next generation of health professionals. At the same time, we look for ways to do even better what we already do well.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of University Health Network

Vancouver AIDS Society
1107 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

AIDS Vancouver opened its doors in 1983 as the first AIDS service organization in Canada and in response to the growing need for community health organizations to support individuals vulnerable to the epidemic.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · AIDS

Volunteer Profile of Vancouver AIDS Society

VHA Home Healthcare
477 Mt.Pleasant Rd, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario

Founded in 1925 as the Visiting Homemakers Association, VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that offers 24/7 health care and support services to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Our goal is to provide clients with spectacular service when, where and how they want it to support their independence.

Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of VHA Home Healthcare

VHL Alliance
4227 Hamilton Rd., Dorchester, Ontario

The VHL Alliance (VHLA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1993 by three families with VHL to share experiences, learn from one another, support one another, and help the doctors understand and treat VHL, and make life for patients. Today, the VHL Alliance is the preeminent resource and clearing house of patients, caregivers, researchers and the medical community. VHLA is connected with approximately 90% of all diagnosed VHL patients throughout the world.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of VHL Alliance

Victoria Brain Injury Society
830 Pembroke Street, Units D & E, Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria Brain Injury Society gives survivors and their loved ones that which the medical professional cannot: long term support through the many steps, both backward and forward, of life after brain injury. From those just released from hospital, to those who have lived with their injuries for decades, survivors consistently express gratitude and relief once they've walked through the Society's doors. Finally , people who "get it"!

Keywords: Mental Health · Health and Medicine · Health · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Brain Injury Society

Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre Society
813 Darwin Ave, Victoria, British Columbia

The Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre Society is a vibrant and welcoming non-profit society whose purpose is to strengthen clients', families' and communities' ability to manage the physical, psychological and social effects of Parkinson's and epilepsy.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre Society

Victoria General Hospital
2340 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Victoria General Hospital is a 203 bed acute care facility located in South Winnipeg. The original Victoria General Hospital was built in 1911 at the corner of River and Osborne. In 1971, the Hospital moved to its present location on Pembina Highway.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Victoria General Hospital

Victoria Hospice Society
1952 Bay St, 3rd floor - Richmond Pavilion, Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria Hospice is a registered charity that since 1980 has provided end-of-life care focused on palliative treatment. Our nurses, counsellors, spiritual caregivers, physicians and trained volunteers provide comfort for the patient and support for the family, rather than a cure for progressive and life-limiting illness. Care is offered in patients' homes, within our 17-bed in-patient unit, and as specific medical consultation to patients in other health care facilities. Over 300 trained volunteers provide companionship and support. For information about our core values, history, governance and our funding structure, please see the right-hand links.

Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Hospice Society

Victoria Hospitals Foundation
620 View St, Suite 602, Victoria, British Columbia

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation raises funds for priority medical equipment and special projects at Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General Hospital, Vancouver Island's largest and most comprehensive health care resources.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Victoria Hospitals Foundation

Victorian Order of Nurses
110 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

If you, or someone in your family, were recovering from an illness and needed home care, who would you trust? Most Canadians from coast to coast would say VON. The reason: at VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses), we believe in treating the whole person, not just their ailment. VON offers more than 75 different home care, personal support, and community services to enhance each client's quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and support needed to make them comfortable in their own home. We've been doing so for more than 114 years.

Keywords: Seniors · Health and Medicine · Health · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Victorian Order of Nurses

Victorian Order of Nurses Mississauga
78 William Street, Mississauga, Ontario

For over 100 years, VON has pioneered health services in Canada. We have a proud tradition of often being the first to identify emerging health and social needs, and then providing innovative services that meet those needs. That's the way it's been since the founding of the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada.

Keywords: Seniors · Health and Medicine · Health · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Victorian Order of Nurses Mississauga

Victorian Order of Nurses VON Peel Mount Forest Site
392 Main St. N., Unit 4, Mount Forest, Ontario

VON in Wellington County provides community support services to seniors and adults with disabilities in their homes. These services are coordinated by staff but delivered mostly by volunteers, so our volunteers are essential to our services. We are part of VON Canada, a national non- profit organization that was founded to provide home care in 1897.

Keywords: Seniors · Health and Medicine · Health · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Victorian Order of Nurses VON Peel Mount Forest Site

VON Good Beginnings Parent & Infant Support Program
2150 Islington Avenue, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario

VON offers more than 75 different home care, personal support, and community services to enhance each client's quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and the support needed to make them comfortable in their own home. We've been doing so for more than 110 years.

Keywords: Women · Health and Medicine · Health · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of VON Good Beginnings Parent & Infant Support Program

VON Good Beginnings Parent & Infant Support Program
713 Davis Dr., Unit 302, Newmarket, Ontario

VON offers more than 75 different home care, personal support, and community services to enhance each client's quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and the support needed to make them comfortable in their own home. We've been doing so for more than 110 years.

Keywords: Women · Health and Medicine · Health · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of VON Good Beginnings Parent & Infant Support Program

Watoto Canada
1950 Government Street, Unit 8, Victoria, British Columbia

Watoto is an holistic care programme that was initiated as a response to the overwhelming number of orphaned children and vulnerable women in Uganda, whose lives have been ravaged by war and disease.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · AIDS

Volunteer Profile of Watoto Canada

We Rage We Weep Alzheimer Foundation
707-828 Rupert Terrace, Victoria, British Columbia

Project Lifesaver of Greater Victoria - a VHF radio frequency technology based wander location and recovery program for seniors with dementia dedicated to bringing loved ones home!

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders · Alzheimer

Volunteer Profile of We Rage We Weep Alzheimer Foundation

Wellspring
2 Adelaide Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario

Wellspring is a network of community-based support centres offering programs and services that meet the emotional, social, practical and restorative needs of people living with cancer and those who care for them. Wellspring programs are offered free of charge.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Wellspring

Wellspring Calgary
1404 Home Road NW, Calgary, Alberta

Wellspring Calgary is a charitable organization which supports, informs and empowers those diagnosed with cancer by helping them address the fear, isolation, disruption and practical problems which cancer can bring to their lives. In operation since 2007 and an affiliate of the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, Wellspring Calgary provides a comprehensive range of programs, support, resources and programs so anyone living with cancer and the people who care about them can improve the quality of their lives. All programs and services are informed by evidence and offered free of charge and without referral in a warm, caring, and welcoming community-based centre nestled in the trees near the Bow River.

Our vision: No one has to face cancer alone.


Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Wellspring Calgary

Wellspring London and Region
382 Waterloo Street, London, Ontario

Wellspring London and Region was launched in 1999 by the WCA, a London-based human services charitable organization established in 1874. Under the guidance of the WCA, Wellspring developed into a stand alone organization in 2011, marked by the development of an independent board and the collaboration with the YMCA.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Wellspring London and Region

Wellspring Stratford
48 Well Street, Stratford, Ontario

Wellspring Stratford first opened its doors in October 2006 under the auspices of Wellspring London and Region. Initially supported financially by the Quilt Project, Wellspring Stratford has grown to serve the Perth Huron community. Governed through the Stratford Steering Committee, Wellspring Stratford offers a warm and supportive gathering place for individuals living with cancer, and those who care for them.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Wellspring Stratford

Wellwood Resource Centre of Hamilton
711 Concession Street, Hamilton, Ontario

Wellwood is committed to enhancing the quality of life for people living with and affected by cancer.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Wellwood Resource Centre of Hamilton

West Park Healthcare Centre
82 Buttonwood Ave, Toronto, Ontario

West Park provides specialized rehabilitation, complex continuing and long-term care services, helping individuals manage difficult health challenges like lung disease, diabetes, stroke, amputation and musculoskeletal issues arising from a life-changing event or illness.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of West Park Healthcare Centre

Western Canadian Pediatric AIDS Society
119 West Pender St, Suite 223, Vancouver, British Columbia

With 18 years of camp to celebrate, The Moomba Society has decided to build on successful partnerships with YouthCO HIV and Hep C Society and to strengthen and make official our collaboration: by the end of 2015, The Moomba Society will be fully integrated with YouthCO. A Moomba advisory committee and the continued engagement of Moomba alumni, staff and board in programming will ensure a smooth transition.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · AIDS

Volunteer Profile of Western Canadian Pediatric AIDS Society

Western Society for Children With Birth Disorders
93 Sixth Street, Suite 102, New Westminster, British Columbia

The Western Society for Children is a registered charity that provides community-based support to children with disabilities and their families. Working in collaboration with parents, teachers, and caregivers we develop programs and resources that assist children in managing their disabilities and advocate for greater access to existing services. As an inclusive and barrier-free organization we make these resources freely accessible to all children and families in our community.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of Western Society for Children With Birth Disorders

Westover Treatment Centre
2 Victoria Street South, Thamesville, Ontario

We provide a holistic treatment atmosphere that enables clients to learn to lead healthy and productive lives. From the beautiful tranquility of our Thamesville retreat to the caring and empathetic staff, this is a place of support and friendship. Rest assured, contacting Westover is the first step on the road to recovery.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Addictions

Volunteer Profile of Westover Treatment Centre

Whistler Health Care Foundation
4380 Lorimer Rd, Whistler, British Columbia

Mission: To promote and financially assist in the provision of health care services, facilities and equipment to be made available to the public in the Resort Municipality of Whistler as well as in adjacent communities where such services, facilities and equipment are accessible by and beneficial to the residents of Whistler.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Whistler Health Care Foundation

White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society
15510 Russell Avenue, White Rock, British Columbia

The White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society supports individuals, their family, and friends who are facing advanced illness or bereavement and educates the community on dying and grieving.

Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society

William Osler Health Centre
2100 Bovaird Drive East, Brampton, Ontario

As Ontario's largest community hospital, Osler serves a population of over 1.3 million people living in one of the fastest growing and most culturally diverse regions of Canada. The emergency departments at our two hospitals - Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital - are among the busiest in the province and our labour and delivery program is the largest in the Greater Toronto Area.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of William Osler Health Centre

William Osler Health Centre Foundation
2100 Bovaird Drive East, Brampton, Ontario

We're in awe of those whose dedication and generosity make the William Osler Health System vision of patient-inspired care without boundaries possible - our physicians, staff, and volunteers. And donors like you.

Our role is to provide Osler with the resources they need. Your support helps us meet the current health care needs of those who live and work in this community.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of William Osler Health Centre Foundation

Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada
30 St. Patrick Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario

Willow Breast & Hereditary Cancer Support was founded in 1994 as a national, not-for-profit organization. Willow provides free-of-cost support, insight and information to anyone affected by breast cancer or hereditary cancer.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada

Winchester District Memorial Hospital
566 Louise Street, Winchester, Ontario

The Winchester District Memorial Hospital provides local access to acute and complex continuing care services requiring the expertise and technical support of an accredited hospital.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Winchester District Memorial Hospital

Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation
205 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

The Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1995, when Calgarian Diana Kalef recognized a need among breast cancer patients for help with the cost of everyday living expenses and medication. What began out of concern for family and friends who were living with the disease has evolved into a foundation that's helped hundreds of women in Calgary and its surrounding areas.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation

Women's College Hospital Foundation
76 Grenville Street, Toronto, Ontario

Women's College Hospital Foundation (WCHF) is proud to work with a dedicated community of passionate donors and volunteers to support Women's College Hospital as it advances health for women and revolutionizes healthcare for the benefit of everyone.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Women's College Hospital Foundation

Woodstock General Hospital Trust
270 Riddell St., Woodstock, Ontario

The Woodstock Hospital Foundation is a registered charity, established in 1988 to receive, invest and disburse funds for the Woodstock General Hospital. We are the fundraising arm of the hospital, providing ongoing resources for equipment and capital expenses.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Woodstock General Hospital Trust

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