| Address |
150 Isabella Street Suite 609 Ottawa, K1S 1V7 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Ontario |
| Corporation ID | 217221 | |
| Business number | 898232343 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 10/03/2014 | |
| Last annual filing | 2025 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
Location: Statistics Canada, Open Database of Addresses (Open Government Licence – Canada).
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLUNTEER CANADA - | 10/03/2014 | Corporate Name | true |
| CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEER BUREAUX AND CENTRES | 02/14/1978 | Corporate Name | |
| Volunteer Canada: The Canadian Association of Volunteer Bureaux and Centres | 01/06/1997 | Corporate Name | |
| THE CANADIAN COMMITTEE ON VOLUNTEERISM | 06/29/1977 | Corporate Name | |
| VOLUNTEER CANADA - | 01/21/2005 | Corporate Name | |
| BÉNÉVOLES CANADA | 01/21/2005 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | |
| BENEVOLES CANADA | 10/03/2014 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | true |
last updated: 2026-11-01
| Type of corporation | Soliciting |
| Annual filing period (MM-DD) | 10-03 to 12-02 |
| Last annual meeting | 09/17/2025 |
| Year | Annual return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Due to be filed |
| 2025 | Filed |
| 2024 | Filed |
last checked: 11/01/2026
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Community Resource |
| Charity registration number | 898232343RR0001 |
| Website | www.volunteer.ca |
| Fiscal period end | 03/31/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 11 |
| Part-time employees | 6 |
| Total revenue | $1,710,518 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $13,000 |
| Government funding | $459,794 |
| Total expenditures | $1,699,706 |
| Charitable programs | $1,403,430 |
| Management and administration | $258,644 |
| Fundraising | $37,632 |
| Total compensation | $880,915 |
| Total assets | $1,344,334 |
| Total liabilities | $1,085,687 |
Charitable programs: VOLUNTEER CANADA PROVIDES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM IN CANADA. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERISM AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION THROUGH ONGOING PROGRAM RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND NATIONAL INITIATIVES. VOLUNTEER CANADA WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH PARTNERS FROM THE CHARITABLE AND VOLUNTARY GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE SECTORS PROMOTES VOLUNTEERISM TO CANADIANS AND BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS TO ENGAGE CITIZENS AS VOLUNTEERS. ONGOING PROGRAMS INCLUDE NATIONAL DIALOGUES ON VOLUNTEERISM NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK RESEARCH EMPLOYER-SUPPORTED VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS ...
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, registered charity information return (T3010) for the fiscal period ending 03/31/2024. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
15 federal grants and contributions between 2017 and 2026 with a total value of $4,247,550. The 10 most recent agreements are listed below.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026 - Volunteer Canada (Ottawa Centre) Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide... |
$17,073 |
| 03/03/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada SDPP-Children and Families - Grants (grant) National Volunteer Week 2026 The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges;.develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and... |
$49,993 |
| 07/28/2025 |
Employment and Social Development Canada SDPP-Children and Families - Contributions (contribution) Data-Driven Engagement Phase 2 |
$666,010 |
| 04/21/2025 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2025 - Volunteer Canada (Ottawa Centre) |
$11,126 |
| 12/20/2024 |
Employment and Social Development Canada SDPP-Children and Families - Grants (grant) Meeting the Moment: Developing and Implementing a National Volunteer Action Strategy |
$450,000 |
| 04/22/2024 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2024 - Volunteer Canada/Benevoles Canada (Ottawa South) |
$16,059 |
| 04/24/2023 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2023 - Volunteer Canada (Ottawa South) |
$15,036 |
| 04/25/2022 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2022 - Volunteer Canada (Ottawa South) |
$19,359 |
| 10/20/2021 |
Employment and Social Development Canada SDPP-Children and Families - Contributions (contribution) Data-Driven Engagement The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges; develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and... |
$1,000,000 |
| 02/15/2021 |
Employment and Social Development Canada SDG Funding Program-Grant (grant) The Volunteer Factor and the Sustainable Development Goals: Building Awareness & Collaboration The objective of the SDG Funding Program is to support sustainable development projects that:.• Support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address sustainable development and the social, economic and environmental issues and challenges;.• Develop, exchange and apply... |
$100,000 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
7 federal government contracts over $10,000 between 2012 and 2017 with a total value of $124,663. Main clients: Employment and Social Development Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
| Contract date | Department and description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2017 until 05/29/2018 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Management consulting |
$13,000 |
| 08/01/2016 until 03/31/2017 |
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Management consulting |
$22,713 |
| 07/06/2016 until 06/13/2016 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Management Consulting |
$10,000 |
| 01/28/2016 until 05/05/2016 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Management Consulting |
$20,000 |
| 01/18/2015 until 03/31/2015 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Management Consulting |
$20,000 |
| 05/31/2012 until 08/17/2012 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Management Consulting |
$15,000 |
| 02/15/2012 until 07/31/2012 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Research Contracts |
$23,950 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive publication of contracts over $10,000. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2019 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 06/25/2018 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 06/25/2018 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 10/03/2014 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 01/21/2005 | Amendment | |
| 06/29/1977 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2015 | Soliciting | 2015 |