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local and regional
CIRS Volunteer Center
The purpose of the Volunteer Centre is community betterment through citizen volunteer service.Services to individuals wishing to volunteer include: providing current information on community volunteer positions, assisting the volunteer to identify areas of skill and interest, helping the individual understand their rights and responsibilities as a volunteer, providing referrals to appropriate and suitable volunteer positions, providing follow-up on the suitability of the referral(s), and promoting educational programs relating to volunteer participation.
Alberta and beyond
Global Youth Network
The Global Youth Network project is run by UNODC to increase youth involvement with the international community in developing drug abuse prevention policies and programmes.
Greenpeace Canada
Sierra Club of Canada
SCC has developed major national campaigns within four program areas: Health & Environment, Protecting Biodiversity, Atmosphere & Energy, and Transition to a Sustainable Economy.
Voices of Youth (Unicef)
Voices of Youth is an Internet site created by the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) for young people who want to know more, do more and say more about the world. Its about linking children and adolescents in different countries to explore, speak out and take action on global issues that are important to them and to creating a world fit for children.
Volunteer Opportunities Exchange
The Volunteer Opportunities Exchange (VOE) is a powerful and free tool on the Internet that helps connect Canadian voluntary organizations with people seeking volunteer opportunities.
YOUCAN (Youth Canada Association)
YOUCAN is an organization focused on youth-led initiatives in
non-violent conflict resolution and violence prevention, both nationally
and internationally. YOUCAN's mission is to equip and inspire others to peacefully resolve conflicts and develop healthy relationships in their communities.
Youth Action for Peace
Youth Action for Peace (YAP) is an international movement which aims for societies of justice, peace and human solidarity.