Nonprofit Organization within the Region of Waterloo, ON, Canada. We support Volunteering and volunteerism in all of it's forms. If you are looking to get involved, always feel free to check out our website, volunteerwr.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mvlphqkx6s2aDoes September feel like a fresh start? Thinking of volunteering somewhere new? Sign up for our newsletter for current volunteer postings AND community tidbits in your inbox every other week! General Newsletter Sign Up: buff.ly/iwCfXG1 Youth Newsletter Sign Up: buff.ly/RlkIrSp15 Sep 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlphqkx6s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mv4forwbse2vAre you thinking about high school community service hours? Read our latest blog from VWR's high school co-op to get a student's perspective on volunteering. https://volunteerwr.ca/reflections-on-volunteering-as-a-high-school-student/09 Sep 2026 20:44 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4forwbse2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mumdxixty22uVolunteer Waterloo Region's office will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 7th. We'll re-open on Tuesday, September 8th at 9am. If you're looking to get involved check out volunteerwr.ca for volunteer positions and more!03 Sep 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumdxixty22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mufn6pvf4d2mVolunteer Waterloo Region's Intergenerational Drop-In program, Board Games and Mingle, has wrapped up for the summer! Games were played, conversations were flowed and laughs were shared. Thanks to everyone who joined to build community and fight social isolation.31 Aug 2026 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufn6pvf4d2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mtjtneifug2xLumen - A festival where light, art, & tech meet comes to the City of Waterloo on Saturday, September 19! Volunteers ages 16+ are needed for set-up, tear-down and as festival assistants! For more information or to apply visit - https://www.waterloo.ca/volunteer#Eventhelper,Lumen20 Aug 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjtneifug2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mruke3xwk42xVolunteer Waterloo Region's office will be closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 3rd. We will re-open on Tuesday, August 4th at 9am. In the meantime, check out volunteerwr.ca for volunteer positions and more!30 Jul 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruke3xwk42xhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mphim7qrwd2cWishing everyone a safe and joyful Canada Day! We're closed Wednesday and back on Thursday. Visit volunteerwr.ca - open anytime!29 Jun 2026 22:04 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphim7qrwd2chttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mp576dpnph2fThank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Volunteer Waterloo Region Annual General Meeting. For those who were unable to attend see our latest blog post for the big news about big news with Volunteer Waterloo Region! https://volunteerwr.ca/new-era-for-vwr/25 Jun 2026 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp576dpnph2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3moxz7lyfun2bGet involved in your community! Festival Assistant/Tear-Down Volunteers needed at City of Waterloo July 1st Community Picnic from 7:30-11:30pm. Visit buff.ly/wiTXOdL for more details and to apply today! #volunteer #WaterlooRegion23 Jun 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxz7lyfun2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mncuctejs52jReasons to fill out the #YouthImpactSurvey - 🔴Up to 2 volunteer hours 🟡Tell decision makers what matters to you and what YOU want your community to look like 🔵Enter a draw to win amazing prizes like a Nintendo Switch 2, an iPad Air, a laptop, or a 3D printer YouthImpactSurvey.ca02 Jun 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncuctejs52jhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mmwmbiigs72tIt's a great weekend for a ball game! Head down to Jack Couch Park on Sunday May 31 to see your Kitchener Panthers play Hamilton Cardinals @ 2:05. While you're there you can also learn about Ontario Summer Games 2026 coming to Waterloo Region from July 30 - August 2! #WaterlooRegion #OSG2628 May 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwmbiigs72thttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mmtoyjhfku2hVolunteer Management Foundations Workshop Day 2! Facilitator Sammy Feilchenfeld, CVA shared valuable insights with our participants from across Waterloo Region and beyond. Thank you to United Way Waterloo Region Communities for providing the space for this in-person opportunity!27 May 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtoyjhfku2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mmckaxmcry2hVolunteer Waterloo Region is hosting the Volunteer Management Foundations workshop over two Tuesdays this May. Thanks to our guest facilitator Sammy Feilchenfeld, CVA and to United Way Waterloo Region Communities for providing us the space to be able to meet and build professional connections.20 May 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmckaxmcry2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mltg4ivd752hHave a safe and fun long weekend! The Volunteer Waterloo Region office will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 18. Looking to get involved in the community? Visit www.volunteerwr.ca14 May 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltg4ivd752hhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mlbpuc2mai23Thank you to United Way Waterloo Region Communities for use of your meeting room for a productive and informative Executive Directors Network meeting. Many thanks to @theonn.ca for their contribution to today's dialogue. #WaterlooRegion07 May 2026 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbpuc2mai23https://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3ml2ibiqcsm2wDo you have some extra time in your week, a reliable vehicle and the drive to make a difference in the community? Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region is looking for you to be a Volunteer Driver! Apply Here: https://www.facswaterloo.org/volunteer/posting/volunteer-drivers04 May 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2ibiqcsm2whttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mkqgdxd4ph2tThank you to United Way WRC for the use of your meeting room for REACH! We had a great time discussing Crisis Communications for the Not-for-profit sector, as well as working through some sample problems. It is great to have such a wonderful community partner supporting us! #Thanks #Waterlooregion30 Apr 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqgdxd4ph2thttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mkd7dy4o4r2iToday is the final day of #NVW2026 but we're still celebrating #IVY2026! Join Volunteer Waterloo Region and our community partners in thanking all the tireless volunteers in Waterloo Region, today and any day! #WaterlooRegion #Volunteering25 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkd7dy4o4r2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mkbnkj3dy72aWe are proud to celebrate volunteers during #NVW2026 - and every day! Check out our latest blog for helpful appreciation info https://volunteerwr.ca/volunteer-appreciation-2026/ #IVY2026 #WaterlooRegion #Volunteering24 Apr 2026 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbnkj3dy72ahttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mk6rai5msc2wVolunteers are being recognized across Waterloo Region for #NVW2026! Today, visit news pages for Cambridge Times and Waterloo Chronicle or grab a copy of The Waterloo Region Record to see more ways volunteers are being honoured. #IVY2026 #WaterlooRegion #Volunteering23 Apr 2026 19:39 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6rai5msc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mk6gmrku7t2a#NVW2026 recognition just keeps going! Another wonderful community partner expressing gratitude for their outstanding volunteers! #IVY2026 #WaterlooRegion #Volunteering23 Apr 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6gmrku7t2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mk4mmny25g2hAnother wonderful community partner showing appreciation for their fantastic volunteers this #NVW2026! #IVY2026 #WaterlooRegion #Volunteering22 Apr 2026 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4mmny25g2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mk4ateggna23Some of our amazing community partners sharing appreciation for their volunteers for #NVW2026! #IVY2026 #WaterlooRegion #Volunteering22 Apr 2026 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4ateggna23https://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mjzpzpki7a23Huge thanks to all volunteers in Waterloo Region! For National Volunteer Week, tell us about "The Moment it Sparked" for you! Drop a comment with a memorable moment you had while volunteering. #NVW2026 #IVY2026 #WaterlooRegion #Volunteering21 Apr 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzpzpki7a23https://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mjyz5qytt52jJoin VWR in celebrating National Volunteer Week! Read our new blog to learn about #NVW26 and help us thank the volunteers making a difference across Waterloo Region: https://volunteerwr.ca/celebrate-national-volunteer-week-with-vwr/ #IVY2026 #WaterlooRegion #Volunteering21 Apr 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyz5qytt52jhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mjurtkzrwq2d🎉Happy National Volunteer Week!🎉 Got a volunteer you want to thank? Now's a great time to do it! Check in for more #NVW2026 updates this week!19 Apr 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjurtkzrwq2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mjnakdaazo2aNational Volunteer Week is coming April 19-25! Celebrate volunteers with VWR! Keep and eye on our socials and check out local media starting today with @observernews.bsky.social The Observer Volunteer Week insert. #NVW2026 #IVY2616 Apr 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnakdaazo2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mjfaeohl3c2yA great festival right here in the region is coming soon, and they need volunteers! The KW Kiwanis Club is hosting the KW Kiwanis Music Festival. There will be performances from choirs, pop, rock and jazz bands to folk songs and more. Want to help out? Check out the kwkiwanismusicfestival.com13 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfaeohl3c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mijh7b57yl2bVolunteer Waterloo Region's office will be closed on Monday April 6 for Easter Monday. Check out volunteerwr.ca if you are looking to get involved!02 Apr 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijh7b57yl2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerwr.bsky.social/post/3mhipcecqax2zPassionate about community impact? Volunteer Waterloo Region is looking for Board Members who: - Believe in the power of volunteerism - Have experience in Accounting, Fund/Donor Development, or Law Visit our website for more information: buff.ly/dFlZlHm20 Mar 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:wu55ty4nosukbvao4mpmkp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhipcecqax2z