The Region of Waterloo offers many supports for people. It provides services for children, older adults, and those who need help finding work, homes that are affordable, emergency shelter or income support. 

Waterloo Region is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We are a diverse and thriving community with a unique blend of urban and rural areas.

Waterloo Region includes three cities and four townships:

  • The City of Cambridge
  • The City of Kitchener
  • The City of Waterloo
  • The Township of North Dumfries
  • The Township of Wellesley
  • The Township of Wilmot
  • The Township of Woolwich

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23 Opportunities

250 Hespeler Street, Kitchener N1R3H3
Ongoing
250 Hespeler Street, Kitchener N1R3H3
Ongoing
Posted 2 months ago
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Minds in Motion Volunteer
Seniors

We are looking for volunteers to assist our staff leads with this fun and interactive program. Minds in Motion combine...

On-Site
250 Hespeler Street
Kitchener, N1R3H3
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity
201-727 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2
Ongoing
201-727 Woolwich St., Guelph, Ontario N1H 3Z2
Ongoing
Posted 3 weeks ago
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Big Bunch Mentor
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising

Several mentors (3-4, depending on size of group/ages of children) lead two monthly group outings to share fun activitie...

On-Site
201-727 Woolwich St.
Guelph, Ontario N1H 3Z2
For September 2026.
Ongoing Opportunity
201-727 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2
Ongoing
201-727 Woolwich St., Guelph, Ontario N1H 3Z2
Ongoing
Posted 5 months from now
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
School-Based Group Mentor
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising

This program consists of 7 group mentoring sessions (1 hour in length each) for children that are held within school fac...

On-Site
201-727 Woolwich St.
Guelph, Ontario N1H 3Z2
For the 2026-7 school year!
Ongoing Opportunity
201-727 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2
Ongoing
201-727 Woolwich St., Guelph, Ontario N1H 3Z2
Ongoing
Posted 5 months from now
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
In-School Mentor
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising

The In-School Mentoring program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to at their school.

On-Site
201-727 Woolwich St.
Guelph, Ontario N1H 3Z2
For the 2026-7 school year!
Ongoing Opportunity
584 Pioneer Tower Rd, Kitchener, ON N2P 2H9
Ongoing
584 Pioneer Tower Rd, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2H9
Ongoing
Posted 1 month ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Volunteers Needed for Therapeutic Horseback Riding...
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development
Animal Shelter & Welfare
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
+2

Do you love kids? Do you love being active? Do you love being outdoors? If the answer is yes, then we have a unique volu...

On-Site
584 Pioneer Tower Rd
Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2H9
Spring 2026
Ongoing Opportunity
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Posted 2 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Youth Social Media Content Creators
Environment & Conservation

We’re looking for youth interested in helping us to grow our social media with fun, relevant, and informational content...

Virtual / Remote
Flexible
Ongoing Opportunity
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Posted 2 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Youth-Led Blog Team Members
Environment & Conservation
Virtual-Online Volunteering

If you are a youth aged 14-19 and located anywhere in Ontario, the Youth Blog could be for you!

Virtual / Remote
Flexible
Ongoing Opportunity
61 Woolwich Street North, Breslau, ON, Canada, Ontario, Breslau, N0B 1M0, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0
Ongoing
61 Woolwich Street North, Breslau, ON, Canada, Ontario, Breslau, N0B 1M0, Breslau, Ontario N0B 1M0
Ongoing
Posted 1 year ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver
Seniors

The Meals on Wheels program provides hundreds of older adults and adults with diverse abilities a hot or frozen meal del...

On-Site
61 Woolwich Street North, Breslau, ON, Canada, Ontario, Breslau, N0B 1M0
Breslau, Ontario N0B 1M0
Approx. 2 hours/week
Ongoing Opportunity
61 Woolwich Street North, Breslau, ON, Canada, Cambridge and Kitchener, ON N0B 1M0
Ongoing
61 Woolwich Street North, Breslau, ON, Canada, Cambridge and Kitchener, Ontario N0B 1M0
Ongoing
Posted 2 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Volunteer Driver
Seniors

This program provides rides for clients to/from the important places they need to go- like medical appointments - enabli...

On-Site
61 Woolwich Street North, Breslau, ON, Canada
Cambridge and Kitchener, Ontario N0B 1M0
Flexible
Ongoing Opportunity
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Posted 5 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Fundraising and Marketing Committee Member
Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Environment & Conservation

Focus on Nature is seeking experienced and passionate volunteers to assist on our Fundraising and Marketing Committee. T...

Virtual / Remote
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity
54 Benton St., Kitchener, ON N2G 3H2
Ongoing
54 Benton St., Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3H2
Ongoing
Posted 7 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Support Group Facilitators
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
+5

Join us as a Support Group Facilitator. Your time, empathy, and experience create a space for strength and connection. M...

On-Site
54 Benton St.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3H2
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity
54 Benton St., Kitchener, ON N2G 3H2
Ongoing
54 Benton St., Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3H2
Ongoing
Posted 7 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Meditation Instructors
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
+5

Empower cancer warriors with meditation! Offer solace, strength, and tranquility. Let's create a brighter future, one br...

On-Site
54 Benton St.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3H2
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity
54 Benton St., Kitchener, ON N2G 3H2
Ongoing
54 Benton St., Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3H2
Ongoing
Posted 7 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Youth Social Worker - Children's Programming

Youth Social Worker at HopeSpring: Organize youth exercise activities, aid coping with cancer, promote emotional well-be...

On-Site
54 Benton St.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3H2
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Posted 8 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Fundraising volunteer
Animal Shelter & Welfare
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services

Help support our vital fundraising efforts so we can continue to match service dogs with individuals with autism.

Virtual / Remote
Flexible
Ongoing Opportunity
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Posted 8 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Puppy sitter

Do you love dogs? Volunteer to house a puppy short term to provide relief/breaks to our foster puppy raisers.

Virtual / Remote
Flexible
Ongoing Opportunity
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Posted 8 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Puppy Raiser
Animal Shelter & Welfare
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services

Foster a future service dog in your home!

Virtual / Remote
Flexible
Ongoing Opportunity
55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T28, Guelph, ON N1H 7T8
Ongoing
55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T28, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7T8
Ongoing
Posted 7 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Social Enterprise Leader (Job Skills Program)
Academics & Education
Community & Social Services
Special Education & Special Needs

Volunteer to be a leader / facilitator with our Social Enterprise Program (Job Skills), Boxes of Hearts.

On-Site
55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T28
Guelph, Ontario N1H 7T8
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity
55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T28, Guelph, ON N1H 7T8
Ongoing
55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T28, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7T8
Ongoing
Posted 8 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Social Club Volunteer

Help us host fun, inclusive weekend events like movie nights, improv picnics, and karaoke! Support social connection for...

On-Site
55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T28
Guelph, Ontario N1H 7T8
Flexible
Ongoing Opportunity
55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T28, Ontario, Guelph, N1H 7T8, Guelph, ON N1H 7T8
Ongoing
55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T28, Ontario, Guelph, N1H 7T8, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7T8
Ongoing
Posted 7 months ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Grocery Pick Up Volunteer

As a Grocery Pickup Volunteer you help support our inclusive Cooking and Nutrition Programs for youth, adults, and senio...

On-Site
55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T28, Ontario, Guelph, N1H 7T8
Guelph, Ontario N1H 7T8
Immediately
Ongoing Opportunity
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Posted 1 year ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Marketing and Communication Volunteer

Make a difference by creating content, managing social media, supporting events, and more.

Virtual / Remote
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Posted 2 years ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Grant Writing Specialist

Make a difference in cancer care by volunteering as a Grant Writing Support Volunteer. Join us in supporting those in ne...

Virtual / Remote
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Posted 2 years ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Board Member

Focus on Nature is recruiting up to 4 new board members to complement the strengths of our small but mighty board.

Virtual / Remote
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity
54 Benton St., Waterloo, Wellington, and Grey Bruce Regions, ON N2G 3H2
Ongoing
54 Benton St., Waterloo, Wellington, and Grey Bruce Regions, Ontario N2G 3H2
Ongoing
Posted 2 years ago
Suitable for students (not eligible for service hours)
55+
Suitable for adults 55+
Special Events Specialist
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
+5

Join us to make a difference through special event volunteering – uplift spirits, create memories, and inspire change!

On-Site
54 Benton St.
Waterloo, Wellington, and Grey Bruce Regions, Ontario N2G 3H2
Asap
Ongoing Opportunity

37 Organizations

Causes
Academics & Education
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Employment, Consulting, Mentoring, & Training
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
+4
ABOUT US
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health unites the work of Carizon Family and Community Services, KW Counselling Services and Monica Place all under one umbr...
Causes
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development
Animal Shelter & Welfare
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Special Education & Special Needs
Sports & Recreation
ABOUT US
CODRP (Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program) is the only therapeutic riding program in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and surrounding Regio...

1 Active Opportunity

Hillside Festival
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development
Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Digital & Creative
Environment & Conservation
+2
ABOUT US
Set in a beautiful, accessible conservation area with campgrounds on Guelph Lake, our summer festival is world-renowned as one of Canada’s most progre...
Afghan Association
Kitchener, Ontario
Causes
Arts & Culture
Associations & Service Clubs
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Employment, Consulting, Mentoring, & Training
Grassroots Projects
+5
ABOUT US
Afghan Association is the representative of Afghan community, officially established in 2014. It is a non-profit, non-religious and non-partisan organ...
Traverse Independence
Kitchener, Ontario
Causes
Community & Social Services
Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks
ABOUT US
Volunteer with Traverse Independence – Make a Meaningful Impact!Since 1975, Traverse Independence has been helping adults with acquired brain injuries...
Causes
Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks
ABOUT US
We envision a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.We foster and build equity through affordable housing, by fully integrating div...
Causes
Academics & Education
Children & Youth
Environment & Conservation
Governance, Boards & Committees
Grassroots Projects
Virtual-Online Volunteering
ABOUT US
Our work, which operates through Seeds of Diversity, is focused on creating opportunities for youth to connect with food systems, learn sustainable pr...
Autism Dog Services
Brantford, Ontario
Causes
Animal Shelter & Welfare
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
ABOUT US
Autism Dog Services (ADS) was founded in 2007 and is accredited by Assistance Dogs International and is also a member of the Canadian Association of G...

3 Active Opportunities

Career Education Council
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Academics & Education
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Employment, Consulting, Mentoring, & Training
ABOUT US
The Career Education Council is a registered charitable organization based in Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin dedicated to providing youth with meani...
Victim Services Wellington
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development
Community & Social Services
Disaster Relief & Emergency
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising
Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks
Mental Health & Crisis Support
+1
ABOUT US
VSW has been in operation since 1997. Our volunteers are trained extensively in communication, crisis intervention, traumatic stress and victim’s issu...
Children's Reading Room
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Academics & Education
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development
Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising
+4
ABOUT US
Children's Reading Room (CRR) is a not-for-profit family resource organization promoting early literacy development and a love of books and reading. E...
Guelph General Hospital
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
ABOUT US
Values Mission: 
Causes
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development
Community & Social Services
Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks
ABOUT US
At Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington, we envision a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. To achieve this vision, we partner...
Causes
Community & Social Services
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Seniors
ABOUT US
Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be an overwhelming and challenging time for the person being diagnosed, as well as the entire family. Alzheimer Soc...

1 Active Opportunity

The Elliott Community
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Seniors
ABOUT US
The Elliott Community is Guelph's only not-for-profit residence for seniors, offering different levels of care and accommodation.  It all began with M...
Causes
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Mental Health & Crisis Support
ABOUT US
The Homewood Volunteer Association enhances the lives of mental health and addiction patients at Homewood Health Centre-Guelph.
Causes
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
ABOUT US
Family and Children’s Services Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children, youth, and families in our c...
Guelph Jazz Festival
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Arts & Culture
Grassroots Projects
Sports & Recreation
ABOUT US
Guelph Jazz Festival presents excellent, unconventional live music. The Festival strives to present music that reflects the world in which we live and...
Causes
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Women
ABOUT US
The death of a parent or sibling is one of the most psychologically devastating events that a child can experience. Without well-informed support, suc...
Causes
Academics & Education
Community & Social Services
Special Education & Special Needs
ABOUT US
Founded in 2012, Community of Hearts is a not-for-profit, charitable organization in Guelph supporting youth, adults and seniors with developmental ex...

3 Active Opportunities

Causes
Children & Youth
Special Education & Special Needs
ABOUT US
Rainbow Programmes for Children offers Guelph and the surrounding area a summer recreational day camp experience for children and youth, providing qua...
Causes
Community & Social Services
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Seniors
ABOUT US
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) is a leader in providing outstanding healthcare and support to clients (residents, patients, participants),...
Causes
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Academics & Education
Mental Health & Crisis Support
ABOUT US
Many children and youth in Guelph struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family viole...

3 Active Opportunities

Up and Running
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Community & Social Services
Governance, Boards & Committees
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising
Marketing & Communications
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Sports & Recreation
+1
ABOUT US
Founded in 2016, Up and Running  is a charitable organization working to improve  mental health and well-being in our community through inclusive, nat...
Focus on Nature
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Academics & Education
Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Digital & Creative
Environment & Conservation
ABOUT US
Focus on Nature is a registered charity operating in Southern Ontario that inspires young people to explore and connect with nature through photograph...

2 Active Opportunities

Wyndham House
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Children & Youth
Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks
Mental Health & Crisis Support
ABOUT US
Wyndham House is more than just a roof overhead; Each of our programs provide a supportive environment where youth who are at-risk or experiencing hom...
Guelph Dance
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
ABOUT US
Guelph Dance aims to engage, support and connect. We strive to be a nationally-recognized leader in contemporary dance by offering a platform for danc...
Causes
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Marketing & Communications
Mental Health & Crisis Support
+5
ABOUT US
At HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, we provide assistance to individuals coping with the emotional strain that accompanies the cancer journey. Our pr...

6 Active Opportunities

Causes
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
Environment & Conservation
Grassroots Projects
Virtual-Online Volunteering
ABOUT US
Seeds of Diversity is a nationally-incorporated charity that engages Canadians to secure the future of food production and adapt Canadian food systems...

2 Active Opportunities

Causes
Arts & Culture
ABOUT US
Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area is both a living history museum and a conservation area. As one of Ontario’s most fascinating historical...
Causes
Academics & Education
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development
Arts & Culture
Associations & Service Clubs
Children & Youth
Community & Social Services
+4
ABOUT US
Our journey began in response to the sale listing of the British Methodist Episcopal (BME) Church in November 2011. This historic stone church, erecte...
Causes
Community & Social Services
Legal & Law, Government, & Justice
Virtual-Online Volunteering
Women
ABOUT US
Since 1989 the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region has been transforming lives in our community. In 1978, the 3-year-old Waterloo Rape Di...
Sanguen Health Centre
Waterloo, Ontario
Causes
Academics & Education
Grassroots Projects
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Science & Technology
ABOUT US
Sanguen Health Centre is a not-for-profit community-based health care agency with offices in Kitchener/Waterloo Region and Guelph/Wellington County. 
ABOUT US
MCC Ontario responds to poverty by walking alongside marginalized people with compassion and caring. We help provide meaningful employment and promote...
Ontario Farmland Trust
Guelph, Ontario
Causes
Academics & Education
Corporate, Finance, & Office Professions
Environment & Conservation
First Nations & Indigenous People
Legal & Law, Government, & Justice
Science & Technology
+1
ABOUT US
The Ontario Farmland Trust is the only provincial-wide land conservation organization with a mission dedicated to the protection and preservation of O...
Causes
Community & Social Services
Seniors
ABOUT US
Community Support Connections is a non-profit organization (charitable registration number 12962-1298-RR0001) that promotes the health of the whole pe...

2 Active Opportunities

Strong Start
Waterloo, Ontario
Causes
Academics & Education
Children & Youth
ABOUT US
Strong Start® Charitable Organization is a registered Canadian charity that helps children learn to read. Our programs involve working with children d...