Power Tools

A resource for change makers and hour counters! Look here for tools and tips from Power of the Hour, Get Involved, and Volunteer Canada.

Water Week On TVO (March 21-27)

  • World Water Week2.5 billion people in the world don’t have access to adequate sanitation – that’s two fifths of the entire world’s population!
  • 97.5% of the earth’s water is saltwater. If the world’s water could fit into a bucket, only one teaspoon would be drinkable.
  • A person can live a month without food, but only about a week without water.

Makes you think doesn’t it?

“While There’s Tea There’s Hope”

Reach out With Red Rose logo

Tea has always made a difference in people’s lives by providing warmth & inspiration. A famous British dramatist once said, “While there’s tea, there’s hope.” Now, Red Rose tea is bringing that hope to children around the world with Reach Out With Red Rose.

Jun 2010
08

The Dorothy Ley Hospice

Dorothyley_logoThe Dorothy Ley Hospice is a volunteer-based community service organization offering compassionate care to people living with the challenges of a life-limiting illness or loss and helps them live their lives to the fullest.

Their programs and services meet a variety of support needs for individuals, families and care providers.  Any individual facing the challenges of a life-limiting illness, regardless of age or medical condition, can access hospice support.  Members of their families or others who have suffered a loss can also access complementary supports, where available.

If you are looking for meaning in your life, volunteering with The Dorothy Ley Hospice might be exactly what you need.  You can help others in the community who are living with the challenges of a life-limiting illness or loss.  Only with your help can we meet their physical, emotional, spiritual and support needs helping them to live life to the fullest regardless of how much time they have left.

Lots of fantastic and unique opportunities available:hands

Kitchen Support Staff: Kitchen staff create breakfast, lunch and dinner with the support team for the residents. Shifts available daily from 8am-11am, 11am-3pm, and 4pm-8pm.

Hospitality: Role is to provide a friendly welcome, and support for all the residents.

30 Massage Therapists Wanted: The Hospice offers daily free massages to residents.

May 2010
21

Volunteer Abroad!

Cross-Cultural Solutions - Morocco

With Cross-Cultural Solutions, you’ll volunteer with local people and experience another culture like never before. The CCS experience also includes cultural activities, so that you can learn about the local culture. Think of it like a travel vacation, to some of the most beautiful and remote places in the world, with a purpose!

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Jan 2010
22

Teens Becoming the Generation of Social Change

Teens Volunteer

The Mackenzie awards celebrate an entire generation of youth that are giving back, donating their time and money, and inspiring others to create change – not just change in a few years – change NOW!

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Dec 2009
01

What’s New at Get Involved!

At Get Involved there are tons of volunteer opportunities that are constantly being posted. Here are some highlights of great opportunities posted this week:
Youth Assisting Youth is looking for volunteer mentors aged 16 to 29 to mentor our juniors aged 6 to 15. Head to their volunteer information and training session on Tuesday, December 1, [...]

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