Nonprofit Organizations in Kingston

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

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

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

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

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

Health & Medical

Kidney Foundation of Canada

Nonprofit

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the leading charity committed to eliminating the burden of kidney disease through: Funding and stimulating innovative research for better prevention, treatments and a cure; Providing education and support to prevent kidney disease in those at risk and empower those with kidney disease to optimize their health status; Advocating for improved access to high quality health care; Increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

Mississauga

Joined Oct 23, 2026

Education & Schools

King's Town School

Nonprofit

King's Town School is looking for judges for our school Heritage Fair. Students benefit greatly from hearing feedback on their projects. King's Town School Heritage fair will be taking place Thursday, May 5th from 12:45-3:15pm. If you are interested in volunteering as a judge for our school fair please contact p.keelercox@kingstownschool.ca

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Animals & Environment

Kingston Animal Rescue

Nonprofit

Founded in 2010, Kingston Animal Rescue is a no-kill animal rescue group. We rescue and find forever homes for animals in need. We are a registered charity. (83024 4802 RR0001). Using a network of foster homes, we take in last chance animals - animals that are at high risk of euthanasia or those that would otherwise be at risk without our help. This includes animals at shelters and stray animals. We also assist in emergency rescues, including small animals removed from neglectful situations. As a no-kill rescue, our animals stay in foster homes until they are adopted. We work to educate the public about the proper care and treatment of animals as well as the pet overpopulation crisis and the importance of spaying/neutering and adoption.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Social & Community Services

Kingston Chapter, Tetra Society of North America

Nonprofit

Tetra Society is a non-profit organization of dedicated volunteers who create custom assistive devices for people with disabilities to provide better quality of life and greater independence.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Other Nonprofit

Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation with support from Kingston Gets Active

Nonprofit

The Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation (KCAT) was established in April 2008 and has since worked to facilitate the increase of active transportation in Kingston. KCAT works with various stakeholders in the city to enhance opportunities and move forward policy that encourage active transportation.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Social & Community Services

Kingston Community Land Trust

Nonprofit

The goal of a community land trust is to acquire property, and provide affordable housing for the community in which they are established. We do that by pooling, grants, donations, and private loans to buy residential buildings at market value and hold them in a trust for the long term benefit of the community. The long term community benefit is secured through land lease agreements and democratic governance of the Land Trust as a non-profit. Think of it like a co-op for the entire City of Kingston. A co-op that you are entitled to membership in by virtue of being someone who lives, or works in the City of Kingston. Members vote on the election of board members, acquisitions, allocation of funds, and the initiation of community projects. The community land trust model is flexible meaning that we can mold it to bring the largest benefit to the Kingston community. Whether we want to provide affordable high-quality rentals to the students and low income residents of the City, or open up new avenues to homeownership in the City the community land trust model has been proven to reduce the cost of housing in the areas they operate in. We are still in the startup phase, so if you are interested in helping craft the vision and path of this new not-for-profit reach out! We are looking for: Volunteers Board Members Community Organizations Passionate Students Experts in the Community

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Social & Community Services

Kingston Defeat Depression

Nonprofit

Local volunteer led group raising funds for local mental health services and programs, organized through Mood Disorders Canada.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025