Want to help? Here's where to go

Pillar Nonprofit Network
pillarnonprofit.ca
519-433-7876
251 Dundas St. (Central Library, second floor)
Pillar Nonprofit Network connects volunteers with local nonprofit organizations. They have a searchable database of volunteer opportunities so you can find the place that will use your talents and interests most effectively.

London Food Bank
londonfoodbank.ca
519-659-4045
926 Leathorne St.
The London Food Bank makes sure Londoners have food on their table. Volunteer opportunities include sorting food, working at the reception desk and more.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area
bbbsola.org
519-438-7065
543 Ridout St. N.
Help a child get through the hard times in their life through mentoring, or help the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization with your talents in administration, community relations and more.

ReForest London
reforestlondon.ca
519-936-9548
Westminster Ponds, behind Parkwood Hospital (Western Counties Road)
ReForest London wants to plant 1,000,000 trees to better the environment, and you can help. If tree-planting isn't your thing, they have many more opportunities, such as writing and woodworking.

Boys and Girls Club of London
bgclondon.ca
519-434-9114
184 Horton St.
If you like working with kids, the Boys and Girls Club of London would love to have you! Volunteers are role models who set great examples for the children and youth of the Club, working in the drop-in program, participating in and supervising activities and having plenty of fun while they're at it.

Canadian Cancer Society, Elgin-Middlesex Unit
tinyurl.com/cancersociety-ldnONT
519-432-1137
123 St. George St.
Volunteering is one of the many ways to help fight the battle against cancer. Opportunities include community outreach, personal support services, fundraising and much more.

Heritage London Foundation
heritagelondonfoundation.org
519-432-7961
101 Windermere Rd. W.
Work to preserve London's historical sites; whether your talents lie in property maintenance, advertising, event management or education, Heritage London could use your help.

Women's Community Housing
shelterlondon.org
519-642-3003 ext. 2225
101 Wellington Rd.
Women's Community Housing provides abused women and their children with accommodation, counseling and support. Volunteer opportunities include working on programs for women and children, kitchen assistance, household chores, donation sorting and more.

Canadian Blood Services
blood.ca
519-690-3999
840 Commissioners Rd. E.
The Canadian Blood Services needs your help to get blood to the people who need it most; volunteer opportunities are available in the clinic and in the community.

Victorian Order of Nurses Middlesex-Elgin Foundation
vonmiddlesexelgin.ca
519-659-2273
1151 Florence St., Suite 100
VON provides home and community care to those who need it — you can help by volunteering for the adult day/Alzheimer's day program, blood pressure and foot care clinics, Meals On Wheels program and many more.

St. Joseph's Health Care London
sjhc.london.on.ca
519-646-6100
268 Grosvenor St.
Volunteers are vital to the life of this hospital, as they assist staff with the care of patients, residents, clients and their families. If you're interested in one-on-one visits, helping patients and visitors navigate the hospital, working in the library or helping out with special events, St. Joseph's has a place for you.

Hutton House
huttonhouse.com
519-472-6381
654 Wonderland Rd. N.
Hutton House supports people with disabilities, providing them with programs that focus on their strengths, interests and abilities. You can help with tutoring, fitness programs, special events and more.

The ARTS Project
artsproject.ca
519-642-2767
203 Dundas St.
Support budding local artists by helping out at gallery openings, live performances and other special events. If you're passionate about local arts, there's a spot for you in the ARTS Project volunteer team.

Karen Schuessler Singers
kssingers.com
519-455-1668
Share your love of singing with the Karen Schuessler Singers by helping out with technical support, administrative assistance, setting up for concerts or ushering guests for performances.
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