Volunteering as a Family

The value of volunteering is one of the greatest lessons a parent can teach. Whether you love working with animals, chatting with Seniors, opening your home to a child in need, or collecting food, numerous short-term and long-term opportunities exist for families to volunteer together- all perfect ways for families to bond while learning new skills and the importance of giving back to others.

Centennial Retirement Residence
Volunteer opportunities with Senior residents.
259 Hillcroft Street, Oshawa
(905) 436-1901
Contact: Joanne

Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence
Family visits with Senior residents.
649 King Street East, Oshawa
(905) 723-9490
cedarcroftvolunteers@gmail.com
Contact: Robin Jaffe-Hopkins

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Durham East Chapter
Several short-term volunteer opportunities, including Charity BBQ, Heel ‘n Wheel-a-thon, and educational events.
1-800-387-1479 x.235
durhameast@ccfc.ca

Durham Farm & Family Rural Resources
Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge
www.durhamfamilyresources.org/
905-862-2750 Ext 310
Contact: Erin O’Dacre

Fairview Lodge
Long-term family volunteer opportunities with Senior residents.  Children under 14 years must be accompanied by a parent.
632 Dundas Street West, Whitby
(905) 668-5851 ext. 262
Contact: Kelly Price

Hillside Estates
Volunteer opportunities with Senior residents. All volunteers must be registered and go through orientation.
590 Oshawa Blvd. N., Oshawa
(905) 579-1777
Contact: Cladell Rock

Hillsdale Terraces
Long-term family volunteer opportunities with Senior residents.  Children under 14 years must be accompanied by a parent.
600 Oshawa Blvd N, Oshawa
(905) 579-3313 ext 5015
Contact: Darlene Young

Humane Society of Durham Region
In-house volunteer opportunities with animals for families with children 16 years or older.
Opportunities for temporary foster homes for animals.
79 Taunton Road West, Oshawa   
http://www.humanedurham.com
(905) 433-2022

Kinark Child and Family Services
Opportunities for Respite Host Families for children.
1916 Dundas Street East, Whitby
(905) 668-2411 ext. 4324
june.kinniburgh@kinark.on.ca
Contact: June Kinniburgh

Lakeview Manor
Volunteer opportunities with Senior residents suitable for children 13 years and older.
133 Main St., Beaverton
(705) 426-7388 ext. 5325
Contact: Heather Barkey

Reachview Village
Volunteer opportunities with Senior residents.
130 Reach Street, Uxbridge (905) 852-5191
Storehouse Food Bank
Located outside Southside Worship Centre in Ajax.
(905) 428-1985
Contact: Jason

Sunnycrest Nursing Homes
Volunteer opportunities with Senior residents.
1635 Dundas Street East, Whitby
(905) 576-0111

Victorian Order of Nurses
Visit with seniors or adults with a disability who are lonely/socially isolated once a week for 1-2 hours. Suitable for families with children 12 and older.
(905) 571-3151 Ext. 238 or 1-800-263-7970
Contact: Joanne Smith-Walker