Promoting Volunteerism in Canada

Volunteer Barrie is part of a national movement to promote volunteerism in Canada. Across Canada, community-driven initiatives have been launched to encourage, support and promote volunteerism in our country. Here’s a list of “sister” sites that...

Nonprofit Funding

Nonprofit Funding Opportunities Looking for funding opportunities for your nonprofit organizations? Here at Volunteer Barrie, we’ve done the hard work for you and compiled a list of available funding opportunities. The opportunities are geared towards all...

Volunteering Abroad

**Please note that Volunteer Barrie does not endorse the programs listed below; it is important to do your research and find the program that fits best for you.** AFS Interculture Canada A Canadian based NGO that sends volunteers to over 50 different countries! Choose...

Happy Canada Day!

Volunteer Barrie would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Canada Day! This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one, the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap, the being a force of...

Good Volunteer Traits

The beautiful part about volunteering is that there is almost always something for everyone. In fact, there are often volunteer opportunities that will perfectly mesh with the skills of a specific person. Whether you are an expert at chemistry, a master carpenter or a...