Volunteering With Pre-Med
We are partnered with 4 different organizations across London and we take groups of people to each location every
week. These include: London Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club, London Museum, and Ark Aid Soup Kitchen. Stay
tuned to emails on when these events are available and make sure to snatch spots fast as spaces are limited!
If you wish to volunteer independently, we have also compiled info on major volunteer locations in London below.
UWO Pre-Med Independent Volunteer
Opportunity Database
London
Hospital Volunteering
London Health Sciences Centre
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One of Canada’s largest hospitals!
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Volunteers participate in patient/family support, information stations, children’s program
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Mail in application to University Hospital or Victoria Hospital during SEPTEMBER once you know
your academic schedule
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Police check required
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CONTACT: Volunteer office at University Hospital: 519-663-3134, Volunteer office at Victoria
Hospital: 519-685-8112
St. Joseph’s Hospital
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Volunteers participate in one-to-one visits, aiding patients and visitors with information, library work,
special events
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Mail/drop off application to address noted on form
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6 month commitment required at 5 possible locations
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For more information, CONTACT volunteer services at:
1.
Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care/St. Joseph’s Hospital
2.
Regional Mental Health Care London
3.
Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care
4.
Parkwood Hospital
Volunteering with Children/Youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area
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Canada’s leading youth and child mentoring charity
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Become a volunteer mentor – talk to and support youth, build relationships
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Fill out the application form to inquire to be a volunteer
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CONTACT: email the BBBS Agency or at (519) 438-7065
Boys and Girls Club
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A non-profit family recreational facility that provides activities for children and youth whenever
school is out
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Volunteers get to participate, supervise, and lead activities for children and/or youth ranging from
sports and gym to arts and crafts
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Mail/fax/email/drop-off application to appropriate address
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3 references, a police check and attendance to a scheduled volunteer orientation are required
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CONTACT: Email their volunteer coordinator or at 519-434-9115 ext. 226
Childreach
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Early childhood center
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Volunteers can be a part of the Early Years program, be a resource center assistant, reception,
administration, special events
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Training and attendance to an orientation session is required
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CONTACT: Childreach volunteer coordinator Maria Vasquez by email or call her at 519-434-3644
ext. 42
London Children’s Museum
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This museum has a permanent gallery and a wide variety of seasonal exhibits
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Love playing with kids and not afraid to get your hands dirty?
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Email the adult application form to Whitney Bolam
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CONTACT: General inquiries can be made here or call them at 519-434-5726
Reaching Out
Mission Services of London Ontario
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Social service agency with a focus on serving those who struggle with poverty and homelessness
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Provides food, shelter, clothing, crisis intervention and rehabilitation
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Fill out the online application form here
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CONTACT: Volunteer Relations Coordinator
Salvation Army
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Canada’s largest non-government social service provider
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Provides food, clothing, shelter and practical assistance
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Volunteers have a broad range of duties such as administrative work, food packing, thrift shop
stocking, Christmas events
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Fill out the volunteer form and then the local Salvation Army volunteer coordinator will contact you
with more information
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CONTACT: Call 1-800-725-2769 for general inquiries
London Food Bank
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Food warehouse that assists those in the community who are in need or struggling to make ends meet
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Collects money donations and food donations to distribute
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Volunteers assemble hampers for clients and sort donated food, special events or farmer’s market
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Fill out the volunteer form in order to be added to their mailing list
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CONTACT: Call (519) 659-4049 for general inquiries
Goodwill
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A non-profit social enterprise that promotes reuse and recycling!
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Various volunteer positions are available: greeters, caregivers, tour guide, talent pool
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E-mail their volunteer coordinator, Marie Claire to apply for a position
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CONTACT: Call Marie Claire at (519) 850-9000 ext. 2222
Health and Diseases
Autism Ontario
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Dedicated to educating the public about autism, supporting research and advocating for services for
the autism community
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Volunteers assist with administrative duties and special events
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E-mail Autism Ontario’s London Chapter for more information on how to volunteer
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CONTACT: Call (519) 433-3390 for general volunteer inquiries
Dale Brain Injury Services
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Provides services to individuals affected by an acquired brain injury
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Various volunteer positions available: leisure visitors, seasonal crafts, games night, etc.
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Fill out the volunteer form and drop off/mail to appropriate location
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CONTACT: Direct any questions regarding volunteer positions here
Canadian Cancer Society
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Empower those who suffer by cancer by showing your support!
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Volunteers help out with fundraising activities, health promotion, provide peer support,
administrative work
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Apply to be a volunteer by filling out the online application or download the printable version to mail
in
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CONTACT: E-mail London’s Elgin-Middlesex Community Office for general inquiries, or call them
at (519) 432-1137
Heart and Stroke Foundation
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Health charity that focuses on eliminating stroke and heart disease through raising funds for research
advancement and promoting healthy living
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Volunteers have leadership, office administration and fundraising opportunities available to them!
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Complete and submit their volunteer application form
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CONTACT: E-mail their volunteer coordinator for more information
Retirement Homes
Chelsea Park Retirement Community
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Centre for long term care and retirement accommodations
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Send them a message here to inquire about volunteer opportunities
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CONTACT: Give them a call at (519) 432-1845 or contact their general manager, Sandra Gormandy
Dearness Home for Seniors
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Center for long-term care and retirement accomodations
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Volunteers assist in residence programs, visit residences, help with special events, etc.
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Contact their volunteer coordinator, Susan Drouin at (519) 661-0400 ext. 8279 (Mon-Fri only) for
information on how to become a volunteer
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CONTACT: General inquiries (519) 661-0400
Miscellaneous
Aeolian Hall
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Arts venue with a wide variety of innovative performances
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Volunteers usher events, poster the city, administrative work, etc.
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Fill out their volunteer form or e-mail them here
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CONTACT: Volunteering inquiries go to (519) 672-7950, mail at: boxoffice@aeolianhall.ca
London Public Library
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Goal is to provide library services that enhance the lives of Londoners’
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Volunteers facilitate events (e.g. Reading Rocks) etc.
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Fill out their volunteer form to be considered
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CONTACT: General inquiries call (519) 661-4600
****EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2013
22nd – Canadian Diabetes Association: Freedom Run for Diabetes
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Freedom run/walk for diabetes. One of the main goals of the event is to provide ‘freedom’ to people
living with diabetes from complications and medications by funding research focused on a cure.
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Volunteer duties include race kit preparation, course setup/takedown, information tent and more!
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Contact Caitlyn Bryant for more information on how to become a volunteer!
22nd – Bladder Cancer Canada 5K Awareness Walk
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Bladder Cancer Canada is a national charity organized to:
1.
Help bladder cancer patients and their support teams address the day-to-day issues of this disease;
2.
Increase awareness of bladder cancer among the general public and medical community and;
3.
Fund research which pursues the diagnosis, treatment and elimination of bladder cancer.
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Bladder Cancer Canada will host the 4th Annual Bladder Cancer Canada Awareness Walk
in various cities across Canada.
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Fill out their volunteer form or email Tammy Udall (their executive director)
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CONTACT: Tammy Udall 1-866-674-8889
22nd – Kidney Foundation of Canada- London ‘Give the Gift of Life’ Walk
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A walk to support thousands of Ontario families affected by kidney disease
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Contact Rizwana Ramzanali by e-mail or phone (519) 850-5362 ext. 21
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CONTACT: General inquiries 1-800-667-3597 ext.21
OCTOBER 2013
6th – Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – CIBC Run for the Cure
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Single-day event dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer
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Read the site for instructions on how to become a volunteer and fill out their volunteer application
form
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Many Pre-Run events require volunteers as well
20th – Epilepsy Support Centre Run
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To raise funds for public education programs for individuals affected by epilepsy and seizure
disorders
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Contact them through here if you are interested in special events volunteering
FEBRUARY 2014
Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation – HEART MONTH
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Door-to-door fundraising for heart disease and stroke research
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Hand out Heart Month brochures
Register as a volunteer by filling on their application form
GREATER TORONTO AREA
United Way of Oshawa
Location: 345 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa, ON
Contact: (905) 436-7377
Website: http://www.unitedwayowc.com/volunteer.php
Email: mail@unitedwayowc.com
Volunteer Description: Helping in the local community, helping with special events
Commitment: Varies with program
Yonge Street Mission
Location: 270 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON
Contact: (416) 929-9614 ext. 278 or Toll-Free 1-800-416-5111
Website: http://www.ysm.on.ca/volunteer.php
Email: volunteers@ysm.on.ca
Volunteer Description: Various programs. October 12 th – Volunteers needed for “Church at the Mission”
Thanksgiving dinner (prepare food, set-up, serve food, clean up, interacting with the attendees), Youth Program
Volunteers, Food Bank Volunteers, Daycare Assistants, Community Meals, Breakfast Club, Seniors Lunch
Commitment: Various, depends with program
Street Kids International
Location: 302 Bay Street, 5th floor, Toronto, ON
Contact: (416) 504-8994 ext. 10 or Toll Free 1-800-387-5326
Website: http://www.streetkids.org/ways_to_donate/get_involved.htm
Volunteer Description: Seeking volunteers to work in Toronto office. Street Kids International is an international
charity based in Canada and the UK that strives to be the leader in developing, disseminating, and advocating the
practical solutions needed to help street kids better their lives.
Commitment: Availability and type of work varies throughout the year
Mississauga Humane Society
Location: 3353 Credit Woodlands, Mississauga, ON
Contact: (905) 271-0883
Website: http://www.mississaugahumanesociety.com/
Email: info@mississaugahumanesociety.com
Volunteer Description: Foster animals, drive animals from foster to adoptive homes, drive animals to and from
veterinary hospitals, interview potential new adoptive families, co-ordinate volunteers, fundraising, dog walking,
answering telephones
Commitment: Varies with type of work
Various Food Banks in Ontario
Website: http://www.oafb.ca/portal/index.php?option=com_contxtd&Itemid=40
Volunteer Description: Contact individual food banks for more information
Street Haven
Location: 87 Pembroke Street, Toronto, ON
Contact: Marie John, (416) 967-6060 ext. 237
Website: http://www.streethaven.com/pages/Programs.html
Email: info@streethaven.com, mjeffrey@streethaven.com
Volunteer Description: Office help, general fundraising, driver
Commitment: Varies with type of work, contact for more information
Red Door Family Shelter
Location: 21 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, ON
Contact: Carolyn Burke or Charmaine Walker, (416) 469-3457
Website: http://www.reddoorshelter.ca/howyoucanhelp/volunteer/
Volunteer Description: Child care program, ESL teachers, translators, tutors, creative work with residents, IT and
computer techs, maintenance, gardening, cooking, administration, individual creative projects
Commitment: Varies, call for more information
The Denise House
Location: Oshawa, ON
Contact: (905) 728-7311
Website: http://www.thedenisehouse.com/volunteer.html
Email: mguy@thedenisehouse.com
Volunteer Description: Friendship and support for women and their children, spending time with kids and
organizing fun activities, administrative support, special events, seasonal events, cooking, public education and
promotion, working with other volunteers
Commitment: Varies with programs, call for more information
Read2Rap – Respect, Attitude, Power
Location: 16 Keys Drive, Ajax, ON
Contact: (416) 827-8022
Website: http://read2rap.com/VOLUNTEER.html
Email: info@read2rap.com
Volunteer Description: Spending time with kids in a classroom, Read2Rap is a leadership and literacy program that
encourages youth to embrace reading.
Commitment: Flexible, contact for more information
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure
Location: Various (province wide to in your home)
Contact: kmoss@cbcf.org
Website: http://www.cbcf.org/en-US/BC%20Yukon/Support%20Us/Volunteer%20(1).aspx
Email: kmoss@cbcf.org
Volunteer Description: Awareness day, Board of Directors/Advisory Committee, Breast Cancer survivor speaker,
community event support, office assistance, pink ribbon making
Commitment: Various – depends on type of work, email CBCF for more information
Youthlink
Location: 747 Warden Avenue, Toronto, ON
Contact: Jan Daly, (416) 967-1773 ext. 207
Website: http://www.youthlink.ca/index.html
Volunteer Description: Assisting with evening drop-in programs for homeless youth. You will learn, inspire and
motivate. This is a good opportunity for the winter holidays, where the cold weather really affects the homeless.
Give a homeless youth a Christmas they will remember.
Commitment: Contact for more information
YMCA of Greater Toronto
Location: throughout the GTA
Contact: volunteering@ymcagta.org
Website: http://www.ymcatoronto.org/en/volunteer/index.html
Volunteer Description: Health, fitness, recreation, child youth and family development, employment and community
Commitment – contact for more information
The Scarborough Hospital
Location: 3050 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough, ON (General Campus) OR 3030 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, ON
(Grace Campus)
Contact: (416) 431-8129 (General Campus) OR (416) 495-2530 (Grace Campus)
Email: info@tsh.to (both campuses)
Website: http://www.tsh.to/volunteers/vol_home.aspx
Volunteer Description: Patient Focused (provide ice water to patients, assist patients with menus and meal trays,
visiting with patients and their families, assisting nursing staff as requested, assist with escorting patients throughout
the hospital, Support Services (filing, faxing, photocopying, collating, large mailings, telephoning, communication
with the public, Fundraising (gift shops, book sales, dealing with customers, cash handling, merchandising,
organizing inventory)
Commitment – typically 3-4 hours for a year, however contact for more information regarding summer placements
SickKids Hospital
Location: 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.sickkids.ca/HumanResources/section.asp?s=Volunteer+Resources&sID=66
Volunteer Description: Keep an eye out throughout the year for openings in the Summer Volunteer Program. Also,
if you are interested in summer research, click the following site for more
information. http://www.sickkids.ca/SSuRe/
OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS CANADA
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Location: Various, just input your desired location on the contact form!
Contact: (1800) 268-7582
Website: http://www.mssociety.ca/en/involved/volunteer.htm
Email: info@mssociety.ca
Volunteer Description: Administration, finance, client services, education, fundraising
Commitment – Input your information on the contact sheet and the MS Society of Canada will get in contact with
you!
Canadian Cancer Society
Location: Various around Canada, fill in the application form and they will contact you!
Contact: (416) 961-7223
Email: ccs@cancer.ca
Website: http://www.cancer.ca/Ontario/How%20you%20can%20help/OD-Volunteer/OD-Apply.aspx?sc_lang=en
Volunteer Description: Support services, information outreach, administration, leadership, public issues
Commitment – fill in the application form and they will get in contact with you!
Daily Bread Food Bank (GTA)
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http://www.dailybread.ca/get_involved/volunteer.cfm
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
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http://www.ccfc.ca/English/involve/community.html
Alzheimer Society of Canada
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http://www.alzheimer.ca/english/help/volunteer.htm
Victorian Order of Nurses Canada
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http://www.von.ca/volunteer.html
Habitat for Humanity
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http://habitat.ca/volunteeropportunitiesp955.php
UNICEF Canada
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http://www.unicef.ca/portal/SmartDefault.aspx?at=1301
Children’s Wish Foundation
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http://www.childrenswish.ca/index_2007.php/en/national/page/35
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/page.asp?id=41
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
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http://www.cdnmedhall.org/support/volunteers/
Sunshine Foundation – Dreams for Kids
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http://www.sunshine.ca/involved/volunteer/
Canadian Blood Services
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http://www.bloodservices.ca/CentreApps/Internet/UW_V502_MainEngine.nsf/web/9453E567C6794
AB385256AB00061F288?OpenDocument
Kids Help Phone
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http://org.kidshelpphone.ca/en/volunteer/
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
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http://www.cnib.ca/en/support/volunteer/benefits/Default.aspx