Canada’s Top Mayor Award is a social enterprise made up of passionate Canadians and volunteers who want to show appreciation to those who step up to lead and serve community. We want to celebrate grassroots leadership and the positive contributions of Mayors across Canada. Our goal is to raise money and awareness for social causes Mayors and Canadians care about.

There are volunteering opportunities in the Barrie<strong> </strong>area, and we would love to have you volunteer with us. We have a group of folks who normally volunteer at our <strong>Barrie </strong>clinic as well as mobile clinics in the community but we are always looking for new volunteers who are able to support the program!

A Donor Centre Volunteer’s main responsibility is in the hospitality area of blood donor events.  Volunteers play an integral part in maintaining donor relationships as they provide a warm and welcoming environment post donation. They offer refreshments, thank donors and monitor for donor reactions.  Volunteers work hand in hand with clinic staff to ensure a positive donation experience.

We are however, looking for volunteers who can commit to a regular shift for at least a six-month term. This does not mean that you would have to volunteer at every event but just that, we would need to know that we could count on you to take a regular shift. ie a two hour shift every other clinic or we could count on you to provide backup if another volunteer calls in.  Events in <strong>Barrie </strong>with volunteer shifts generally being two hours to two and half hours long. If this type of volunteering  opportunity  is something that resonates with you, I would be happy to move to next steps. Please note, all volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated (2 government approved doses) against Covid 19 and will need to show me proof (one time only) prior to being scheduled for a volunteer shift.

At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), our vision is a world where no one fears cancer. With the support of our volunteers and donors, we improve and save lives by taking a comprehensive approach to our work against more than 100 types of cancer. CCS funds research, provides services to those living with cancer, advocates on important cancer-related issues and educates and empowers people to make healthy choices.

The CJGA mandates include:

- Providing help to those that cannot afford this wonderful game of golf through our association through a benefit groups
- Advancing the game of golf through education on and off the course
- Improving our social responsibilties
- Preserving our culture
- Preserving or restoring our environment through education to our members involving golf course maintenance.
- Promoting the fact that we are all created equal

Canadian Musicians Co-operative is a membership-based not-for-profit arts service organization dedicated to assisting new generation and other independent artists build sustainable careers intersecting the music industry in the 21st Century.

Founded in 1918, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.

Our Mission:

We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Transportation Drivers
- Meals on Wheels Drivers
- Friendly Visitors
- Administration and Reception
- Disaster Management

COPE Service Dogs is unleashing potential in youth, seniors and people living with disabilities. We train and provide placement of skilled service dogs for people living with mobility issues and for certified facility dogs who provide support in a variety of life changing facilities.

CTN supports over 26,000 kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs. Through 110,000+ service visits per year, we provide intake, service navigation and coordinated service planning, assessment and diagnostic services, specialized clinics and rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech language therapy.

Our support reaches kids and youth in their homes, communities and schools, from birth up until their 19th birthday (or until completion of high school) through our network model of service delivery. Through the collective efforts of community partners, we provide and enhance services, champion system change and build capacity primarily in York Region and Simcoe County, as well as Central and West Toronto, Dufferin, Halton, Peel, Waterloo and Wellington.

We also support families by connecting them with other community agencies who provide additional resources and programs outside of our partnerships. Our network model engages families at all levels within the organization, allowing us to provide coordinated services.

CTN and the services provided by our network partners are funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and are free for families. However, there may be costs associated with provision of special equipment, materials or supplies needed by some kids and youth.

CTN is accredited through CARF International, meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards and signaling its commitment to quality by continually improving services, encouraging feedback and serving the community.

An initiative of Barrie Families unite, this group is a place to call 'home' for Barrie (and area) residents who want to help keep our community CLEAN, all year long

We are a Registered Charity, who own 73 acres of beautiful forest in the Midhurst area.  We have been working for almost two years to open a youth/seniors/family campground on the property which features six themed campsites.  Kanata, which has five teepees, Georgian which his five military garrisons, Prospector with five Yukon cabins, Adirondack which has five trapper shanties, Pioneer with five covered wagons, and Wendake with three magnificent longhouses.  We also have a site for ordinary tent camping, or overflow, and a renovated school portable which contains fridges, stove, an office, and is the camp Emergency Shelter and first aid headquarters.  There is a landline phone, wifi, a computer and heat/air conditioning in this building.  Our purpose is to celebrate Canada's rich cultural heritage, and our beautiful natural environment.  We aim to teach respect for all things living green, and for nature all around us.  Teaching respect for the past and the present will naturally carry forward in the minds of our guests to make great citizens of our communities in the future.

CWC is in phase 2 becoming an accredited member agency of Independent Living Canada. An organization run by peole with disabilities for people with disabilities.

Our current programs and services include:
1. FREE Income Tax Program all year round, a partnership with Canada Revenue Agency. We provide tax services going back 10 years to current.
2. The StopGap Barrie Community Ramp Project, providing deployable ramps to businesses and organizations who are not accessible to people in wheelchairs, walkers, strollers or delivery people.

3. Our Guided Water-Colour Art Classes will be resuming shortly.

4. Our Peer to Peer Support group will be resuming shortly.

5. Our Host Organization - Creating Connection,  offers an array of Community Programs and Services.