Barrie Community Stories & Updates

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Settling In: The Newcomer’s Guide to Barrie

Settling In: The Newcomer’s Guide to Barrie

New to Barrie? Discover why volunteering is the fastest way to meet your neighbors, find your way around town, and turn a new house into a home. Learn how to …

29 January 2026

1 min read

Volunteer Opportunities in Barrie (Jan 21 - Jan 28, 2026)

Volunteer Opportunities in Barrie (Jan 21 - Jan 28, 2026)

Barrie offers volunteer roles for teens passionate about the environment and drivers for foster homes. Find your calling and make a difference!

28 January 2026

1 min read

Community News Roundup: Barrie (Jan 20 - Jan 27, 2026)

Community News Roundup: Barrie (Jan 20 - Jan 27, 2026)

Barrie news: Student-led thrift event, calls for community improvement input, volunteer recruitment for Ontario Winter Games, and charity highlights.

27 January 2026

1 min read

How to Write Volunteer Descriptions That Get Noticed in Barrie

Volunteer Management

How to Write Volunteer Descriptions That Get Noticed in Barrie

Want to find more volunteers for your organization? Learn how to write effective opportunity descriptions that stand out to supporters in Barrie.

20 January 2026

1 min read

Community News Roundup: Barrie (Jan 13 - Jan 20, 2026)

Community News Roundup: Barrie (Jan 13 - Jan 20, 2026)

Barrie's latest community news: a newcomer's inspiring story, a national cancer fundraising effort, a Canadian charity's relief hub, and a children's health pledge.

20 January 2026

2 min read

Micro-Volunteering in Barrie: How to Make a Big Difference in Just Minutes

Micro-Volunteering in Barrie: How to Make a Big Difference in Just Minutes

You don't need hours of free time to make an impact. Discover how micro-volunteering allows you to support causes in Barrie on your own schedule—even from your phone.

10 January 2026

Volunteer Opportunities in Barrie (Dec 28 - Jan 04, 2026)

Volunteer Opportunities in Barrie (Dec 28 - Jan 04, 2026)

Discover local Barrie volunteer opportunities! Help Living Green Barrie, drive for the Canadian Cancer Society, or spread the word about Volunteer Barrie. Find your cause today!

4 January 2026

Volunteering News

IVY 2026: Why This Year Matters for Volunteers

The United Nations has officially declared 2026 as the International Volunteer Year (IVY 2026). It has been 25 years since the last global celebration of volunteers. Find out what this …

2 January 2026

2026: The Year to Ignite Your Impact in the Community

2026: The Year to Ignite Your Impact in the Community

The UN has declared 2026 the International Volunteer Year. Discover how you can be part of this global movement right here in your own neighborhood.

1 January 2026

Volunteer Opportunities in Barrie (Dec 21 - Dec 28, 2025)

Volunteer Opportunities in Barrie (Dec 21 - Dec 28, 2025)

Volunteer in Barrie! Help Living Green, drive for cancer patients, or spread the word about local opportunities. Make an impact in your community!

28 December 2025

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