There are so many great reasons to spend your time volunteering and this is the one stop shop to find the right opportunity for you. Whether you want to take the entire family to volunteer in your community or you want to spend your time giving back alone, there are many places to volunteer in Mississauga. Giving back to your community is very important. Teaching your children the value of a selfless deed is a great way to involve your entire family in something positive. If you have been looking for the best places to volunteer in Mississauga, you are in the right place. We have compiled a list of Mississauga volunteer opportunities for you to choose from. From volunteer opportunities for students and volunteer opportunities for youth, to family volunteer opportunities, you are sure to find a great place on this list to spend some time. And if you are looking to find out more about your community then check out the section of our website dedicated to all things Mississauga.
Mississauga Volunteer Opportunities
- Mississauga Food Bank
- Eden Food for Change
- Community Living Mississauga
- Creative Hub
- City of Mississauga Services
- Boys and Girls Club of Peel
- AbleLiving Services
- United Way Peel
- Habitat for Humanity
- The DAM
- Trillium Health Partners – Hospitals
- Region of Peel Volunteer Services
- Erinoak Kids
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel
- Light House Peer Support for Grieving Children
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Canadian Cancer Society
- St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs
- Elder Help Peel
- Volunteer MBC
- Volunteering in Peel
Mississauga Food Bank
3121 Universal Dr, Mississauga, ON L4X 2E2 – The Mississauga Food Bank has several volunteer opportunities in Mississauga. Visit their website to find a wide variety of ways that you and your family can work with them to give back to your community. If you can’t find the time to volunteer, you can always donate money through their website. The Mississauga Food Bank spends their efforts to create a Mississauga where no one goes hungry.
Eden Food for Change
3185 Unity Dr #2, Mississauga, ON L5L 4L5 – Eden Food for Change has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. They offer Volunteer opportunities for adults, college and university students, highschool students and corporate and community groups. In fact, they even offer chances for schools to participate in giving back to their communities. Eden Food for Change is a place dedicated to increasing the public’s access to healthy food. They do so in a dignified manner and help those in the community to develop food skills necessary for healthy eating. Eden Food for Change wants to empower the community through outreach, education and advocacy.
Community Living Mississauga
6695 Millcreek Dr #1, Mississauga, ON L5N 5R8 – Community Living Mississauga is a not for profit, organization that provides support to individuals who have intellectual disabilities. Their mission is to provide support for people and their families to ensure their quality of life in their community can be improved in a meaningful way. Anyone who is at least 14 years of age and in grade nine or higher can Volunteer with Community Living Mississauga.
Creative Hub Mississauga
Mississauga, ON L5E 1E9 – The Creative Hub uses a Small Arms Inspection building as a place to focus on creative programming. Volunteering with the Creative Hub is a fantastic way to support some amazing heritage, arts and environmental programming in a local environment. When volunteering at the Creative Hub in Mississauga you will have the chance to build relationships with like minded individuals while you share your talents and skills.
City of Mississauga Services
Located in Mississauga, the City of Mississauga Services has a list of many Volunteer opportunities to choose from. These volunteer opportunities are great for those students wanting to complete their high school volunteer hours and residents of Mississauga that would like to involve themselves in the City’s community initiatives.
Places to Volunteer in Mississauga
Boys and Girls Club of Peel
The Boys and Girls Club of Peel is an amazing organization to volunteer for. For this organization, volunteers are the key to their success. Volunteer support helps to provide the services that the community relies on. Whether you are an adult or a youth, the Boys and Girls Club of Peel has several opportunities to give back to your community.
AbleLiving Services
With several different locations, AbleLiving Services Mississauga has several different volunteer opportunities. They provide a wide variety of integrated services to support and help care for individuals to be able to live as independently as possible. If you are interested in providing some assistance, visit their website for more information on how you can help.
United Way of Peel Region
90 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C3 – The United Way of Peel Region offers several different volunteer opportunities in Mississauga. The United way is not just available in the Mississauga area. In fact, they are a worldwide not for profit movement. They operate in more than 100 different communities. Each location raises local support and directly responds to local needs. The United Way heavily depends on its volunteers, so be sure to check back frequently for opportunities to show your support. Can’t volunteer outside of your home? The United Way has ways to volunteer from your own home.
Volunteer Opportunities in Mississauga For Students
Habitat for Humanity
500 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1V7 – Habitat for Humanity offers great ways for students to get their 40 volunteer hours necessary for school. There are several ways to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. Whether you volunteer in their office, on build sites or any of their other opportunities, you are sure to give back to your community in a positive way.
Region of Peel Volunteer Services
The Region of Peel needs volunteers for many different community initiatives. There is an application process to become a volunteer, but it is a generally easy process. Whether you are volunteering with community support, events and short term projects, or more, the Region of Peel Volunteer services has many opportunities to choose from.
Where to Volunteer in Mississauga
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel
71 West Dr #23, Brampton, ON L6T 5E2 – Volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel is a fabulous way to support your local community. There is always a need for mentors within this program to support youth. In fact, there is even virtual mentoring available. Check out the website for more details and to find out how you can become a mentor today.
Light House Support for Grieving Children
2522 Rebecca St, Oakville, ON L6L 6N8 – Light House Support for Grieving Children depends on their volunteers. They are an organization that helps to provide support for children going through a loss. The vast majority of their volunteers make up their peer support groups. If you are interested in learning more, visit their website and learn how you can help to support grieving youth in your community.
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs
1081 Meyerside Dr #6, Mississauga, ON L5T 1M4 – St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog Program is always looking for Volunteers in Mississauga. They are dedicated to bringing companionship and comfort to the people in their communities who truly appreciate the love of a dog. Whether these therapy dogs are trained for sick children, seniors, palliative care patients or more, they always bring joy to whomever they visit. If you are looking to become a therapy dog volunteer, visit the website and fill out your application form.
Elder Help Peel
6 George St S, Brampton, ON L6Y 1L9 – Elder Help Peel is a fantastic organization that helps to enrich the lives of elderly peel residents. There are many different opportunities to volunteer with Elder Help Peel. Help with program development, governance, administration, or more. As a result, there is something for everyone.
For more information or even more volunteer opportunities visit Volunteer MBC or Volunteering in Peel to search up volunteer opportunities that suit your needs. Know of other places to Places to Volunteer in Mississauga that should be added to the list, let us know!
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