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Nonprofit Organizations in NL

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Amal Unite & Empower
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

At AMAL Unite & Empower, we believe diversity drives success.
Skilled newcomers bring innovation, fresh perspectives, and valuable expertise
that strengthen our economy and enrich our communities.
We empower newcomers by helping them integrate into the community,
build meaningful connections in Newfoundland and Labrador,
and access the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed.

What began as TaskforceNL during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a vital support network,
thanks to the generous support of the Northpine Foundation
and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Immigration, Population Growth & Skills.
With this support, we have expanded our reach, empowering employers
with the guidance and resources to attract, hire, and retain skilled talent—creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Our Mission

To create a diverse, inclusive, and thriving workforce
in Newfoundland and Labrador by providing free, tailored support services
to newcomers, employers and recruiters,
facilitating seamless integration into the local workforce.​

Arthritis Society Canada
Toronto, Ontario

Vision:

We will extinguish arthritis.

Mission:

To fight the fire of arthritis with research, advocacy, innovation, information and support.

Values:

- United: We are stronger together.
- Impactful: We will create a bold future.
- Transformative: We fearlessly work to achieve greatness.

Atlantic BoyChoir
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Atlantic Boy choir aims to provide universal access to choral education and national and international performance experiences to boys between 8 and 18 years of age living in any Atlantic Province. We provide boys and young men with:

- the opportunity to explore singing together in a safe and inclusive environment;
- education on the musical and historical significance of the boy choir and immersion with new creative projects that branch into other cultures and ways of singing
- an ideal pedagogical environment for the healthy development of the young male and adolescent male voice;

All within a healthy environment that promotes emotional, creative, and cognitive development in boys and young men;

Botwood Dog Park Association
Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador

A group of dog loving residents organizing to address the need for safe and secure area for dogs to run and play in Botwood, NL.  The dog park, once open to the public, will provide a safe area, dawn until dusk, for residents and their furry friends.

Everyone benefits, dog owners and the broader community will feel more secure with dogs being able to run and play in a fenced in area.

CNIB
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Founded in 1918, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.

CPF PEI
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that furthers bilingualism by promoting opportunities to learn and use French for all those who call Canada home.

<strong> </strong><strong>Vision Statement:</strong>

A Canada where French – and English – speakers live together in mutual respect with an understanding and appreciation of each other’s language and culture and where linguistic duality forms an integral part of society.

<strong> </strong><strong>Value Statement:</strong>

At Canadian Parents for French we value commitment to our mandate, the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge, and the taking of initiative and responsibility so that we achieve credibility and effectiveness.

Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge

The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge (C3) is a national online competition aimed to encourage students in grades six through twelve to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems involving science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. C3 aims to provide youth from rural or underprivileged communities with academic enrichment opportunities that they would not otherwise have access to.

CA
Toronto, Ontario

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is Canada’s largest national charitable organization supporting people affected by cancer. Through world-leading research, trusted information and support programs, and advocacy that drives change, CCS works to improve the lives of all those facing cancer. Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us deliver services, raise awareness, and support communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canadian Parents for French(CPF NFLD-Labrador)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that furthers bilingualism by promoting opportunities to learn and use French for all those who call Canada home.








<strong> </strong><strong>Vision Statement:</strong>

A Canada where French – and English – speakers live together in mutual respect with an understanding and appreciation of each other’s language and culture and where linguistic duality forms an integral part of society.








<strong> </strong><strong>Value Statement:</strong>

At Canadian Parents for French we value commitment to our mandate, the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge, and the taking of initiative and responsibility so that we achieve credibility and effectiveness.

CA
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Disasters now endanger more Canadians and cause more devastation than ever before. Whenever they do, the Canadian Red Cross is prepared to help and ready to respond. 

<b>As a volunteer in this role, you will: </b> 

Work with a small team of trained responders, you will support clients affected by smaller disaster events such as house fires; 

This support will include assessing their short-term needs, providing access to immediate services such as shelter, food, clothing; 

Your compassion and caring for those affected will help them focus on the next steps and recovery; 

When not responding, you will help your team remain prepared and may get involved with community disaster preparedness initiatives that reduce the impact of disasters in your community; and 

You are willing to assist people in need in your community and you are able to take periodic on-call shifts.  

<b>You bring these essential talents: </b> 

Compassion and empathy; 

Strong verbal communication and client relations skills; 

Ability to work independently and to collaborate in a team environment; and 

Contributes to a healthy and safe working environment. 

 

All necessary training is provided.

ClimaFacts Atlantic
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

ClimaFacts Atlantic is committed to enhancing public knowledge on environmental climate change issues among Atlantic Canadians by providing an accessible resource about scientific climate research, promoting informed discussions and positive change.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ottawa, Ontario

The CWGC is a global organization, caring for war graves at 23,000 locations in more than 150 countries and territories. We commemorate almost 1.7 million individuals, ensuring that all the Commonwealth men and women who died during both world wars are commemorated in a manner befitting their sacrifice.

In Canada, we have launched a National Volunteer Program and we are currently recruiting in Newfoundland & Labrador. The program enables those with an interest in our work to act as our eyes in their local area. Volunteers will visit their local cemeteries and gather information about the condition of CWGC war graves. Training will be provided on all aspects of the work required including how to safely clean war graves.

Volunteers will play a vital role in helping us to achieve our mandate to maintain CWGC war graves in perpetuity. Your help will make a real difference to our work commemorating the service men and women who died during the First and Second World Wars and are buried in Newfoundland & Labrador. With your help we hope to keep alive the stories of the men and women whom we commemorate.

<strong>Please note:</strong> For this volunteer position, you will need to have a smartphone with data and access to a vehicle. Be advised that this work is outside in areas where the ground is often uneven and sometimes overgrown.

Need more information? capa.volunteer@cwgc.org

Sign up here: Volunteering In North America - CWGC