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Volunteerism ABOUTFACE http://www.aboutfaceinternational.org Description: AboutFace is a non-profit organization for those who are facially different. Volunteers provide hospital visits, school programs, support groups for clients and family members, encourage positive attitudes and awareness towards those who look different.ARTCITE INC Description: Artcite is an artist-run centre for experimental and contemporary art forms. Artcite operates an art gallery, information and equipment resource centre and has resources to assist artists and organizations with grant applications. Volunteer opportunities are available. It also houses Windsor’s non-profit “House of Toast” (HOT) film and video collective which maintains a film and video “talent registry” of local artists, camera operators, editors, writers, musicians and sound and lighting technicians. Production and editing equipment available at nominal fee. CENTRES FOR SENIORS WINDSOR http://www.centresforseniors.org/ Description: The Centres Association strives to enable adults 55 years and better to reach their full potential by offering social, recreational, educational, volunteer and service opportunities through centrally located, accessible facilities in the Windsor area. Recreation options include daily canteen and special luncheons; lapidary and silversmithing; progressive euchre and duplicate bridge; Ontario Seniors Games; fitness classes; Tai Chi classes; dance classes; concert band; carpet bowling; shuffleboard; arts and crafts; lectures; drama club and much more.CITIZEN ADVOCACY WINDSOR-ESSEX http://www.citizen-advocacy.ca Description: Provides advocacy and support services for seniors and adults with disabilities; and programs that seek to promote the dignity and acceptance of individuals marginalized by a disability or ageism.IMAGINE CANADA Formerly: THE CANADIAN CENTRE FOR PHILANTHROPY Description: Imagine Canada is a new organization that springs from a simple, yet powerful, idea. Everyday, charitable and nonprofit organizations work to make Canada a better place to live, supported by forward-looking businesses, foundations, governments and individuals -- all of which have a stake in helping create stronger, more vibrant communities. Imagine what Canada could be if these organizations, businesses and people worked even more closely together.JAZZPURR CAT CARE SOCIETY Description:
The Society is a non-profit volunteer organization devoted to sheltering
and finding permanent homes for homeless cats and kittens through an
adoption program. Also being operated is a free spay/neuter clinic for
homeless cats. A reference library and counselling on cat care are
available. The organization
runs
seminars and lectures. A no-kill shelter is open at Tecumseh Rd E and
Howard Ave. The group also offers pet loss counselling as requested. Christmas Kettle Program http://ontario.salvationarmy.ca/ Description: Salvation Army community services centre that provides individuals with personal and family assistance in many areas of community need.UNITED WAY/CENTRAIDE OF WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY Description: The Volunteer Centre interviews and refers volunteers, promotes volunteerism, trains volunteer managers through Fundamentals of Volunteer Management and Advanced Volunteer Management programs and consults in volunteer management. WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Windsor Volunteers for Literacy, Central Library) http://www.windsorpubliclibrary.com/services/index.php Description: Adults learn basic reading and writing skills. The program helps bring students to a Grade 5-6 level using one-on-one tutoring. Students are taught Laubach method of reading (based on phonics). Students and volunteers meet twice weekly for 4 hours each week. The program offers continuous entrance. Volunteer training workshops are available 3 times per year. |