Organismes sans but lucratif à Kingston
Découvrez les organismes sans but lucratif locaux qui font une différence dans notre communauté.
The Kingston Women’s Art Festival is run entirely by the dedication of its enthusiastic volunteers. The success of the Festival depends on many hard working hands.
Every year, our volunteers help with such things as registration on the morning of the event, the silent auction throughout the day, and offering assistance to booths to give our wonderful artists washroom breaks and time to eat, to name a few.
Our Club is part of a global network that endeavors to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. We are a non-political and non-religious group that strives to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We value the uniqueness of every individual regardless of age, size, ability, race, ethnicity, faith, socio-economic status, immigration status, sexual orientation, and gender expression and identity. CK Rotary has a long history of responding to the needs of our community by awarding grants and providing volunteer service to other charitable organizations in the greater Kingston area that share our goals and core values. We welcome individuals who are looking for opportunities to improve our community today while investing in a better future for the generation of tomorrow. We believe that caring for and serving others is the best way to live because it not only changes the lives of others, but also changes our own.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead)
The 3B Program is an inclusive gardening skills based program for Teens and Adults with exceptionalities, living in Kingston Ontario. This program is run through community cooperation and support. Volunteers are crucial to the success of the program as each participant is partnered with a volunteer support. Over the course of the summer, everyone will have the chance to learn new skills and make new friends. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to fulfill high school volunteer hours or for adults looking to connect with community.
The 3B program runs 9am-2:30pm, every Thursday and Friday throughout the summer.
The program is located at the Lakeside Community Garden, 670 Front Rd, Kingston
We are looking for volunteers to spend a hour fitting a client with clothes. For work, job interview, wedding, get some new threads or whatever reason. We take donations of gently used clothes that we fit to men.
The Mission for Well Suited Kingston is to promote the economic independence of men in need, by providing suitable attire, career development tools and essential life-skills helping them enter the workforce, stay employed and become community role models
Our residents at Normandy Retirement make different size quilts for non profit groups who are in need.
The Limestone Century is an annual event operated by Cycle Kingston. Cycle Kingston, Inc., is a registered Canadian charitable organization and incorporated non-profit whose mandate is to provide safe cycling education and cycling skills training in Kingston, Ontario, so that citizens will gain competence and confidence, and will become empowered to choose cycling as a personal means of transportation. Cycling offers many benefits: health, well-being, environmental, economic, social, and more.
The Limestone Century Bicycle Tour requires 3 - 4 months of planning, culminating the the ride on the 2nd Sunday of September each year. Funds raised support Cycle Kingston in their community cycling initiatives, and also supports operation of its social enterprises, Gear Up! Recycled Bicycles and Bicycle Valet Kingston. As a wholly volunteer-driven organization, we rely on volunteer service, support and energy.
The Transplant Advocate Association is a registered charity dedicated to providing support, knowledge and encouragement to those touched by organ and/or tissue transplantation and to inform the public about the need and benefits of organ and tissue donation. This is accomplished by holding regular group chats and events for our members, providing financial support through fundraising raising and by promoting organ and tissue donation through advertising and at public events throughout our area .
If you, your spouse or family member, a friend or a neighbour, are living with dementia, or are caring for someone living with dementia, WE CAN HELP!
We can help to provide community resources and information, individual and family counselling, support groups for those diagnosed and for caregivers, recreational programs, music and art therapy, and so much more.
Our mission is to provide a caring place where people in need can have access to a nutritious meal and find community social support.
Martha’s Table is a community center within the social welfare network of the City of Kingston.
Martha’s Table provides a unique home where respect, compassion, caring and social interaction can occur in an atmosphere of mutual support, with nutritious meals in comfortable dining facility.
Martha’s Table provides opportunities for volunteers to give back, gain skills and make a meaningful contribution to the community.
Serving over 150 meals daily, between the dining room, meal delivery and take out window there are many opportunities for volunteers to help.
https://marthastable.ca/volunteer-sign-up/
Tetra Society is a non-profit organization of dedicated volunteers who create custom assistive devices for people with disabilities to provide better quality of life and greater independence.
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.
Vision
All young people discover and achieve their full potential.
Mission
To provide safe, supportive spaces and positive mentoring relationships where young people experience new opportunities and develop confidence and skills for life.
Site based Mentoring Programs
Our SBM program requires a commitment of a minimum of a couple of hours a week, once a week for a minimum of one year from the Match date.
Matches connect on site at our 1300 Bath Road Location where we have open gym space, a fitness center and indoor play structure available in the evenings. We also have a lounge space that can be booked for crafts, board games and other lowkey activities. Matches are also encouraged to attend our evening Big Bunch program and other potential special events the agency runs. Site-Based Mentors are required to follow through with their commitments over the summer months.
Big Bunch Programs
Big bunch is an evening program that takes place weekly. This program is primarily for young people on our waitlist however some matches do attend. Volunteers join our staff team in implementing social emotional wellness programs including but not limited to nutrition, active lifestyle, & arts and crafts. Volunteers support in program implementation as well as providing valuable mentorship to participants. Volunteers are required to commit to a minimum of one night per week.
In School Mentoring
Our ISM program is for Children who are referred to the program by staff at the school. Volunteers are required to commit to meeting the young person they are Matched with once a week for an hour for the duration of the school year (typically starting in October-December until April-June). Matches meet in a separate space set aside by the school and hangout and do puzzles, play board games and do arts and crafts. Occasionally there may be an active space available.
School Based Group Programs
Our staff team goes during school hours and runs 8-week curriculum programs focused on social emotional wellness topics like empathy, confidence, internet safety and more. Volunteers are required to commit to one program for the 8-week duration.
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