Volunteer Programs in Canada

WWOOF-Canada (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) In exchange for your help (4-6 hours per day, 5-5 1/2 days per week) you receive accommodations, meals, and an interesting and valuable experience. Host farms/homesteads in every region of Canada, East to West . . . over 400 hosts. Dates: Year round. Most opportunities early spring to late fall. Cost: $30 per person includes membership. Contact: WWOOF-Canada, 4429 Carlson Rd., Nelson, BC, V1L 6X3, Canada; 250-354-4417; wwoofcan@shaw.ca, www.wwoof.ca.

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CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects
Volunteer Programs in Canada and Abroad
CADIP runs number of volunteer projects in Canada and overseas focusing on: charity work, environmental protection, restoration and conservation work, archaeological excavations, festivities and other volunteer work with social impact. If you are enthusiastic and open-minded, are looking for an exciting time and amazing experiences, ready to make friends with people from all around the world, while contributing for a good cause and immersing in the life and culture of an unknown country, you may find your project in Cadip's Volunteer Program. Based on our experience, we believe that in the field of international volunteering, we provide the most affordable opportunity for short-term involvement.

Contact: 111 - 1271 Howe St. Vancouver, BC Canada V6Z 1R3; phone: 1-604-628-7400; fax: 1-604-628-7401; email: projects@cadip.org; web site: www.cadip.org and www.cadip.ca.

Habitat for Humanity (HQ. and International Programs)
This nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization seeks to eliminate poverty housing around the world by building homes appropriate to each area where a need exists. No building experience necessary. Choose from programs in over 70 countries. While Habitat will not estimate figures, it says that older volunteers are “very significant” in number. * Reviewed by Alison Gardner.

Contact: 121 Habitat St., Americus, GA 31709-3498; 800-HABITAT or 912-924-6935, fax 912-924-6541; info@habitat.org, www.habitat.org. Habitat for Humanity Canada (Canadian and International Programs), www.habitat.ca.

The Land Conservancy (TLC) of British Columbia
TLC is a charitable Land Trust with a mission to protect ecologically significant environments as well as properties with historical, cultural, scenic, or recreational value. In picturesque locations across Canada’s westernmost province, TLC offers a variety of 2-day to 1-week “conservation holidays” on eight properties that include small islands, award-winning gardens, large ranches, and ecoforestry sites. For under $160 a week, enjoy socially-rewarding volunteer vacations that include accommodations ranging from tents to cabins and freshly prepared meals and snacks. Some conservation holidays also include an adventure component such as kayaking. * Reviewed by Alison Gardner.

Contact: 2709 Shoreline Dr., Victoria, BC V9B 1M5 Canada; 250-479-8053, fax 250-744-2251; marc@conservancy.bc.ca, www.conservancy.bc.ca.