Formerly Volunteer Markham

About Volunteer Connect York Region

WHO WE ARE

About Us

Volunteer Connect York Region is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to serving the Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan communities. We passionately support our residents and community service organizations by providing community information and connecting people to volunteer opportunities.

Our Mission

We provide south York Region residents and volunteer organizations with leadership and resources to promote volunteerism and enrich the lives of those in our community.

Volunteer Markham’s Registered Charitable Number: 118968338 RR0001

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Our Vision

An engaged and caring York Region where our youth become volunteers for life and residents are engaged in the community.

Operational Excellence
Design and implement optimized solutions that maintain compliance with CCVI and drive Volunteer Markham's operational needs.
Service Leadership
Continuing to develop and deliver innovative services to meet the long-term needs of citizen volunteers and organizations.
Client Centricity
Build strong relationships with residents and organizations to better understand, retain, and grow their volunteering needs.
Financial Health
Ensure a financially healthy Volunteer Markham that is best positioned to deliver new and robust programs and services to clients.
Fundraising
Grow revenue to fund initiatives to deliver on volunteering needs.
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What We Do

We help to connect York Region residents with volunteer opportunities.

We provide local community service organizations with a platform to promote their volunteer roles.

We share information about community service organizations.

We support youth volunteerism and leadership.

We promote local community events.

Volunteer Connect York Region is proud to have adopted the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.

What We Do

We help to connect South York Region residents with volunteer opportunities.

We provide local community service organizations with a platform to promote their volunteer roles.

We share information about community service organizations.

We support youth volunteerism and leadership.

We promote local community events.

Volunteer Connect York Region is proud to have adopted the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.

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Our Values

These are the 5 core values at Volunteer Connect that drive our work and help us to deliver on our mission.

Collaboration

Working together to support volunteerism.

Respect​

Recognizing diverse views and experiences.

Caring​

Fostering an empathetic culture that builds trust and produces exceptional results​.

Excellence​

Striving to go above and beyond to provide the best possible volunteer experience.

Inclusion​

Creating a welcoming atmosphere for every citizen for a better, more connected York Region.

Professional Affiliations