Volunteering & In-kind Giving
Charities depend on financial contributions, but you may also want to consider volunteering, or donating in-kind (non-cash) items.
Volunteering
Visit
Volunteer Canada to find a volunteer centre in your community.
Other great volunteering programs to check out:
- Timeraiser – an art auction with a twist: bid volunteer hours at a local organization for a chance to win art
- Altruvest – looking for a volunteer board role? The Altruvest Boardmatch program will provide training and connect you with opportunities.
In-Kind Giving
Charities are often looking for donations of goods to help them fulfill their missions. To find out which charities are looking for which items, visit DeliverGood - an organization with a mission to connect charities and non-profits who need stuff with people who have stuff.
