Nonprofit Organizations in Kingston

Social & Community Services

KIMRI

Nonprofit

KIMRI Who We Are Foundations: Then and Now - Then: KIMRI was formed by a young black Muslim and an older white Christian. When their academic backgrounds and experience converged, they had many discussions around racism in Kingston. At this intersection of their lives, they concluded that a more expansive approach would be more effective in resolving long standing social problems, since existing initiatives tended to focus on particular groups and a holistic take would engage the whole community. - Now: Kingston Institute for Multi-Racial Inclusion (KIMRI) is an incorporated non-profit social enterprise. Through substantive conversation, we address deep seated challenges related to equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII.) A dedicated board of directors collaborates with various laudable initiatives to create meaningful change.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Social & Community Services

Jobwell - Volunteer Board Members

Nonprofit

Jobwell (previously VOCEC) exists to create meaningful job opportunities for people living with persistent mental illness and is seeking Volunteer Board Members to help support its continued success and growth. To achieve its mission, Jobwell operates a series of small businesses including cafes, commercial cleaning, and assembly. Together, these ventures employ 100 people living with mental illness. As an award-winning not-for-profit, all earnings are reinvested to create more jobs in Kingston. We have weathered the pandemic and are on a mission to grow. Volunteering as a Board Member is a meaningful way to contribute to a thriving and vibrant Kingston community. Board Member Contributions: - Volunteer 2-3 hours per month - Provide Operational Guidance - Suggest and approve ideas for new and existing businesses - Review Financial Statements and approve allocation of funds - Provide guidance and input for policy development - Advocate on behalf of the corporation and its members - Contribute to planning and strategic exercises to ensure business growth

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Education & Schools

JA (Junior Achievement) Northern and Eastern Ontario

Nonprofit

JANEO is a regional division of Junior Achievement based out of Peterborough. We encompass the entire North and East Ontario regions offering our programs and educational opportunities to local schools and businesses. JA-NEO inspires and prepares youth to succeed by providing them with opportunities to learn financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness skills with engaging programs delivered by our network of dedicated volunteers. Our organization runs a number of events and In-Class presentations to help local students develop positive relationships with finances and savings, discover career paths and training opportunities, and prepare to enter the workforce.

Peterborough

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Arts, Culture & Heritage

Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, Queen's University

Nonprofit

Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, the award-winning Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts brings together exceptional arts spaces and programs with a captivating sense of place to create a dynamic venue for Queen’s students and the community. In addition to the Performance Hall, the other spaces in the 90,000 square foot venue include a studio theatre, a film screening room and a music rehearsal hall. Embracing the principles of inclusion, interactivity, and integration, the School of Drama and Music and the Department of Film and Media share teaching and performance spaces within the Isabel. The Isabel was designed by Oslo/New York-based firm Snøhetta and Ottawa’s N45, with acoustics and theatre design by ARUP and Theatre Projects Consultants. Anchored by a transformational gift to the Initiative Campaign from Drs. Alfred and Isabel Bader, the Isabel was inspired by the Bader’s love – of the arts, of Queen’s, and of each other – and is named in Isabel’s honour.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Arts, Culture & Heritage

Heritage Services - City of Kingston

Nonprofit

Tour Guide City Hall Tour Guides welcome visitors from around the world and guide them through our beautiful Kingston City Hall National Historic Site weaving stories and engaging visitors. Tour Guides conduct 30-45 minute tours, interpreting the history of the City of Kingston in an engaging and educational manner. Good oral communication skills and general knowledge of / interest in Kingston & Canadian history is encouraged. Occasionally guides may be asked to track visitor and tour statistics. Fluency in a second language other than English is an asset but not required. Note: Tour Guides must be able to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs. An elevator is available but in case of emergency or mechanical issues stairs will have to be used. Tour Ambassador City Hall Tour Ambassadors warmly welcome visitors to City Hall, orient them to the site and the services offered, and track visitor and tour statistics. Ambassadors are also called upon to organize visitors into groups and coordinate drop-in tour times with the Tour Guides. Ambassadors are encouraged to have a general knowledge of the history of the City of Kingston and City Hall. Fluency in a second language other than English is an asset but not a requirement. Note: This position allows for you to be seated if needed. Qualifications - Must complete a successful CPIC (reimbursement available) - Must attend one training session with City Curator - Understanding of the emergency and Health & Safety procedures of City Hall (training provided) - Ability to present yourself in a friendly and professional manner - Ability to think on your feet and adapt to changes in schedule - Available at least 2 shifts per month from mid-May to mid-October Benefits - Museum Orientation Pass – free or discounted access to certain cultural sites in Kingston - Mid-Summer Volunteer BBQ - Fall Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Fill out the application as an expression of your interest in the City's Tour Guide Program. Tour Guide Application - City of Kingston

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Health & Medical

Helen Henderson Care Centre Residents' Charitable Foundation

Nonprofit

Helen Henderson Care Centre Residents' Charitable Foundation works to enhance the quality of life for seniors living at Helen Henderson Care Centre and Carveth Care Centre.

Amherstburg

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Health & Medical

Health City Ontario

Nonprofit

Health City Ontario derives from a belief in the principles of the Canada Health Act and the power and value of grass roots consultation in our universally accessible, publicly funded healthcare system. Our priority is to engage the public and care providers in order to effect change in the interest of acquiring timely, consistent and reliable access to healthcare for Ontario citizens. Our goal is to raise awareness for patients, providers, politicians and media of the many real challenges faced today in accessing health care in Kingston and the Southeast LHIN (Local Health Integrated Network). Educate, inform and engage our community on Bill 41 and ensure at its enactment it is written and empowered to benefit the health of all Ontarians.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Arts, Culture & Heritage

Harmonaire Musique

Nonprofit

Harmonaire Musique is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to integrating classical music into contemporary cultural life and creating meaningful opportunities for emerging artists. Through original concert projects, we connect new artistic voices with audiences in ways that are relevant, accessible, and artistically rigorous.

Kingston

Joined Jun 23, 2026

Development & Housing

Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region

Nonprofit

Founded in 1994, Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region is a charitable organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to bring communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington area. With the help of many volunteers, the organization has been able to place 25 families with safe, decent and affordable homeownership.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Education & Schools

HIEC

Nonprofit

HIEC is an innovative not-for-profit social enterprise focusing on partnership, mentorship and workforce development. For over 30 years, we’ve been working to build stronger connections between educators, employers and the students who will make up our future workforce. We deliver an interactive and informative Career Awareness Program, facilitate meaningful experiential learning opportunities, host inspiring community events, and manage multiple online communities with a focus on workforce development. We believe that students will be more successful if they are empowered to make informed and inspired career choices, connected with opportunities for experiential learning, and supported in managing their transition from school to career.

Burlington

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Arts, Culture & Heritage

H'art Centre

Nonprofit

H’art Centre is an award-winning registered not-for-profit, charitable community arts hub that provides artists with disabilities and those facing barriers with opportunities to create, study and produce works in the arts and collaborate with qualified, trained community artists. We do this to nurture a vibrant, exciting and supportive culture that encourages artists, staff, volunteers and audiences to reach beyond limiting beliefs and expectations. To value and recognize artists individually for their abilities, and to share this understanding with the world.

Kingston

Joined Feb 11, 2026

Education & Schools

Global Choice Canada

Nonprofit

Global Choice is a non-profit, non-governmental, and volunteer-based organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to high school exchange students to help develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

Montreal

Joined Dec 12, 2025