Volunteering as a Family

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