Ready to kick some Butt this Spring? Join the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz® and become part of a nationwide movement working to collect 1 million cigarette butts this April.  

We can’t reach this goal without individuals like you! Whether you collect 10 butts or 10,000, your effort directly contributes to a cleaner, healthier Canada and proves that small actions lead to meaningful change.

Cigarette butts are one of the most common - and most overlooked - forms of litter, accounting for 1 in 5 pieces of litter we find at our shoreline cleanups. They may be small, but they’re far from harmless. Cigarette filters are made from plastic and contain toxic chemicals that leach into our soil and waterways as they break down. In fact, a single cigarette butt can contaminate up to 1,000 litres of water!

By participating in the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz, you’re not only removing pollution from your community, you’re also helping shift awareness around one of the most normalized forms of plastic waste.

How it Works:

1. Register

• Sign up as an individual through the form on our website.

2. Learn the basics

• You’ll receive a short training through email that covers safety, what to collect, and how to submit your data.

3. Collect cigarette butts from April 1st - 30th

• Go out anywhere in your community and collect cigarette litter once or multiple times.

4. Submit your data

• Each time you go out, submit how many cigarette butts you collected so your impact counts toward the national total.

5. Mail them in

• Send us your collection to be recycled through TerraCycle Canada (shipping label provided).

Optional: Join one of our three short (30-minute max) virtual meetups to connect with fellow Butt Blitzers across the country.

This opportunity is completely flexible throughout April - you choose when and where you participate. Collected cigarette butts will be responsibly recycled through TerraCycle Canada. Whether you pick up a handful or a bucketful, every single cigarette butt removed helps build our collective impact. Sign up today and be part of Canada’s largest cigarette litter cleanup.

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support. 

How You Can Help: 

• Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience. 
• Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children. 
• Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 
• Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area. 

Why Volunteer with Nankind?  

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.  

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands. 

Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

How to Apply: 

1. Visit our volunteer page.
2. Click “Volunteer Now”.
3. Complete and submit the form. 

Qualifications: 

• Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent.
• Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus. 
• Must reside in Ontario. 

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Are you passionate about nature and looking for meaningful ways to support the urban forest? Join the LEAF volunteer community as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and help us grow what comes next!

Get started by attending our interactive virtual Volunteer Orientation where you will learn how to support your local environment by getting involved with LEAF programs in Toronto, York Region and Durham Region!

We invite you to register for one of our upcoming Virtual Orientations through the links below.

      Sat, March 14 Virtual Volunteer Orientation (10:30am to 11:30am)

      Thurs, April 9 Virtual Volunteer Orientation (6:30pm to 7:30pm)

During the orientation, you will learn how to support your local environment by getting involved with LEAF programs. Together, we will explore the many volunteer opportunities available so that you can find the best fit for your skills, interested and availability. Opportunities include:

• Getting your hands dirty as a Community Tree Planting Volunteer
• Maintaining pollinator habitats as a Garden Steward
• Educating the public as an Outreach Team Member
• Capturing the fun at a tree tour as an Event Photographer
• Assisting behind the scenes as an Office Volunteer

Please note that volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Registrants will be provided a Zoom Meeting link to access the orientation.

Works closely with Events Coordinator to plan and execute various events and programs for AFIYU Enterprise.

Duties include: Venue research and booking, liaising with City staff, vendors and parents, handling registration and ticket sales, and assisting on site with set-up and coordination at events. 

Step up, give back, and volunteer!

Parkinson Canada is looking for volunteers to help with day-of activities on the weekend of May 9–10, 2026.

Help us honour and uplift women affected by Parkinson’s—empowering and inspiring those living with Parkinson’s and their care partners to thrive and live courageously.

Together, we move with purpose by walking or running to raise awareness for the unique challenges women face on their Parkinson’s journey, challenges that are too often unseen or dismissed. Volunteer and be part of the change.

Get Involved now

volunteer@parkinson.ca
www.supermomwalkrun.ca