Nonprofit Organizations in Kingston

Galilee Centre is a relatively small organization with an operating budget of about $0.75 million, with land, buildings and a scenic waterfront which is the envy of the neighbourhood! We define our catchment area as the “Eastern Ontario Triangle” described by the line of a) Pembroke-Ottawa-Cornwall, b) Cornwall-Brockville Kingston, and c) Kingston-Pembroke, and thereby includes those municipalities such as Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Kemptville, Almonte/Mississippi Mills and, of course, Galilee’s hometown of Arnprior among its client areas. Galilee has a 40-year history, and is a not-for-profit corporation with a charitable designation with CRA. We are governed by a small 8-10 member Policy Board which is accountable to the Membership of Galilee Centre and accountable for operational results managed by an Executive Director. As a retreat organization, Galilee Centre offers programs, services and facilities that are open to all, whether of a faith orientation (churched or un-churched), people of no-faith and people of various ethnic, cultural or religious backgrounds, in an open, Christian-oriented manner.

The Gananoque & District Humane Society is a compassionate community-driven organization dedicated to the welfare and protection of cats in our region. As a no-kill shelter, we provide a haven, care and adoption services for abandoned, neglected and surrendered felines, while promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare throughout our community.

Girls Inc. Limestone inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold through the delivery of dynamic, life-changing programs designed specifically to meet the needs of girls and young women. We are a growing non-profit organization serving more than 1,600 girls and young women in Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, Hastings and Prince Edward Counties each year. More information about Girls Inc. can be found on our website at www.girlsinclimestone.ca.

The purpose of this study is to test how well a recently adapted healthy relationships and sexual assault education program (originally developed for university women) works for teen girls between the ages of 14 and 18 years old (who have not yet graduated high school). This program is designed to provide increase girls’ ability to detect danger cues when they are present in boys’ or men’s behaviour or in social situations, decrease the thoughts and feelings which might get in the way of girls acknowledging that the situation is risky, and provide information and skills to strengthen their ability to defend themselves verbally and physically against coercive boys and men. The program also provides information and activities for girls to explore their own sexual values and their right to protect their boundaries. When it was tested with young women ages 17-24, the program increased girls’ confidence and reduced victimization. The information you provide will help researchers to determine how well this program works, and if necessary, how the program can be improved. We are recruiting high school young women (14-18 years old) to participate in this study. This study is to test how well a healthy relationships and sexual assault education program works to empower young women. This study is open to all self-identified girls and young women of any sexual identity. You do not need to have dating or sexual experience to participate. To sign up or gain more information please contact us at: - Text: (343) 312-6689 - Email: kin-girls-resist@uwindsor.ca

Global Choice is a non-profit, non-governmental, and volunteer-based organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to high school exchange students to help develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

H’art Centre is an award-winning registered not-for-profit, charitable community arts hub that provides artists with disabilities and those facing barriers with opportunities to create, study and produce works in the arts and collaborate with qualified, trained community artists. We do this to nurture a vibrant, exciting and supportive culture that encourages artists, staff, volunteers and audiences to reach beyond limiting beliefs and expectations. To value and recognize artists individually for their abilities, and to share this understanding with the world.

HIEC is an innovative not-for-profit social enterprise focusing on partnership, mentorship and workforce development. For over 30 years, we’ve been working to build stronger connections between educators, employers and the students who will make up our future workforce. We deliver an interactive and informative Career Awareness Program, facilitate meaningful experiential learning opportunities, host inspiring community events, and manage multiple online communities with a focus on workforce development. We believe that students will be more successful if they are empowered to make informed and inspired career choices, connected with opportunities for experiential learning, and supported in managing their transition from school to career.

Founded in 1994, Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region is a charitable organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to bring communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington area. With the help of many volunteers, the organization has been able to place 25 families with safe, decent and affordable homeownership.

Harmonaire Musique is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to integrating classical music into contemporary cultural life and creating meaningful opportunities for emerging artists. Through original concert projects, we connect new artistic voices with audiences in ways that are relevant, accessible, and artistically rigorous.

Health City Ontario derives from a belief in the principles of the Canada Health Act and the power and value of grass roots consultation in our universally accessible, publicly funded healthcare system. Our priority is to engage the public and care providers in order to effect change in the interest of acquiring timely, consistent and reliable access to healthcare for Ontario citizens. Our goal is to raise awareness for patients, providers, politicians and media of the many real challenges faced today in accessing health care in Kingston and the Southeast LHIN (Local Health Integrated Network). Educate, inform and engage our community on Bill 41 and ensure at its enactment it is written and empowered to benefit the health of all Ontarians.

Helen Henderson Care Centre Residents' Charitable Foundation works to enhance the quality of life for seniors living at Helen Henderson Care Centre and Carveth Care Centre.

Tour Guide City Hall Tour Guides welcome visitors from around the world and guide them through our beautiful Kingston City Hall National Historic Site weaving stories and engaging visitors. Tour Guides conduct 30-45 minute tours, interpreting the history of the City of Kingston in an engaging and educational manner. Good oral communication skills and general knowledge of / interest in Kingston & Canadian history is encouraged. Occasionally guides may be asked to track visitor and tour statistics. Fluency in a second language other than English is an asset but not required. Note: Tour Guides must be able to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs. An elevator is available but in case of emergency or mechanical issues stairs will have to be used. Tour Ambassador City Hall Tour Ambassadors warmly welcome visitors to City Hall, orient them to the site and the services offered, and track visitor and tour statistics. Ambassadors are also called upon to organize visitors into groups and coordinate drop-in tour times with the Tour Guides. Ambassadors are encouraged to have a general knowledge of the history of the City of Kingston and City Hall. Fluency in a second language other than English is an asset but not a requirement. Note: This position allows for you to be seated if needed. Qualifications - Must complete a successful CPIC (reimbursement available) - Must attend one training session with City Curator - Understanding of the emergency and Health & Safety procedures of City Hall (training provided) - Ability to present yourself in a friendly and professional manner - Ability to think on your feet and adapt to changes in schedule - Available at least 2 shifts per month from mid-May to mid-October Benefits - Museum Orientation Pass – free or discounted access to certain cultural sites in Kingston - Mid-Summer Volunteer BBQ - Fall Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Fill out the application as an expression of your interest in the City's Tour Guide Program. Tour Guide Application - City of Kingston