If you're in a giving mood but not sure where to start, take a few minutes to look at the many nonprofit organizations and charities in Canada which could do with a bit of your time or cash to help those who really need it.
Here are some good places to find Canadian charities and causes that strike a chord in your heart.
One of the nice things about Charity Village is that is has Canada-wide volunteer opportunities, sorted by region. They aren't always the volunteer roles you'd expect, either. You may find requests for a woodworking volunteer, casino hall help, festival organizers, a wildlife researcher, gift wrappers, and history museum curatorial assistance. Many, many more people with a bit of time to give are always needed.
Charity Village also has a well-organized directory of charities and non-profit organizations.
Volunteer Canada is the national umbrella organization of volunteer centres and bureaus in Canada. You can easily locate the volunteer centre nearest to you, and if you need a little push, read about volunteering.
If you still haven't found a group that appeals to you, there are hundreds of Canadian non-profit organizations listed on the idealist.org site. Just type "Canada" (without the quotation marks) in the Search box to find Canadian non-profit organizations, volunteer jobs, and programs.
For a traditional Canadian way of giving at Christmas, the Canadian Lung Association has adapted their Christmas Seals campaign to the Internet. You can make a donation online to help make sure that medical research into the causes and cures for lung disease continues in Canada.
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