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Shannon Markle | October 16, 2019
Volunteer Profile: Jeevan Vivanganathan
Like many, Jeevan Viveganathan escaped his early years in mundane suburbia by moving to hip downtown Toronto... Read More»
Shannon, Queen's Square | October 1, 2019
When you read a children’s book, do you make up funny voices for the characters? Do you love the feeling of a toddler on your knee and a giggle in... Read More»
Sheridan Flietstra | September 26, 2019
Volunteer Profile: Charlotte Turner
Grade eleven student Charlotte Turner has accumulated a surprising hoard of life experience. Charlotte can play... Read More»
Sheridan Flietstra | September 24, 2019
Volunteer Profile: Sherry Dai
Ever need a breath of fresh air? A departure from the daily grind that brings some variety and well, – O2 – to your... Read More»
Shannon, Queen's Square | June 1, 2019
You’ve got skills. We’ve got a new way to share them!
How do we create a better community? By sharing our passions, know-how, and skills with others... Read More»
Shannon, Queen's Square | April 4, 2019
"Volunteering at Idea Exchange makes me feel useful to my community and empowers me to be more confident in life." – Maria Bolhuis
Are you new to... Read More»
Sheridan Flietstra, Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Co-op Student | February 7, 2019
Mike and Kim Palazzo like to do things together. These former teachers, who each taught for 30 years in Toronto, recently retired and now indulge in... Read More»
Shannon, Queen's Square | February 1, 2019
Finding your way and building your life in a new place can be a challenge. So roll up your sleeves and get busy with us as a volunteer. Here are... Read More»
Shannon, Queen's Square | December 12, 2018
New location. New volunteer opportunities.
The Idea Exchange, Old Post Office location offers a wealth of new services, resources and opportunities... Read More»
Shannon, Queen's Square | December 1, 2018
The Visiting Library Service is a program that partners book and people loving volunteers with those homebound due to age or illness. Our volunteers... Read More»