Volunteer Opportunities in Brockville

Aquatarium at Tall Ships Landing

What it is:
The Aquatarium is a registered not-for-profit charity and interactive discovery centre focused on the ecology, history, and culture of the Thousand Islands and the St. Lawrence River region. It combines hands-on exhibits, wildlife displays, science learning, and storytelling to inspire curiosity and help visitors of all ages explore the natural world and local heritage.

What you’ll see and do:

• Interactive exhibits about local ecosystems, water science, and river history.
• Native river wildlife, including fish, turtles, and river otters.
• Touch tanks, ship replicas (like the HMS Ontario), play zones, and learning stations.
• Educational programs, workshops, and seasonal activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:
The Aquatarium depends on volunteers to help educate visitors, support interactive experiences, assist with events, and help maintain the facility. Volunteers can be students earning hours, adults interested in sharing knowledge, or retirees seeking meaningful engagement. Roles often include:

• Visitor ambassadors (sharing information and inspiring curiosity),
• Event support,
• Exhibit helpers, and more.

Contact & How to Volunteer:
📍 Address: 6 Broad St, Brockville, ON K6V 6Z4, Canada
📞 Phone: (613) 342-6789
✉️ Volunteer Email: volunteering@aquatarium.ca
🌐 Website: aquatarium.ca

Volunteering can be a great way to support science education, community learning, and local tourism while gaining experience in customer engagement, environmental interpretation, and event assistance.

Brockville Arts Centre
Hosts performances and cultural events — volunteers assist with front-of-house, ushering, event support, and patron services.
📞 613-342-7122
📍 235 King St. W., Brockville, ON

Brockville & Area Food Bank
Provides emergency food support to local residents. Volunteers help sort, pack, and distribute food, assist clients, and support operations.
📞 613-342-0605
📍 58 Buell St., Brockville, ON

Brockville 50+ Activity Centre
A social hub for older adults; volunteers help with program support, events, activities, and social engagement.
📞 613-345-2412
📍 5 Wall St., Brockville, ON

Brockville General Hospital (via volunteer association)
The Brockville General Volunteer Association supports hospital operations by greeting patients, assisting visitors, and helping clinical areas. Contact the hospital to inquire about placement.
📞 613-345-5649
📍 75 Charles St., Brockville, ON

Brockville Police Service

Emergency services auxiliary & community volunteer groups (e.g., roles supporting events with local police/community safety programs).

📍2269 Parkedale Ave, Brockville, ON K6V 6B2

📞(613) 342-0127

Brockville Public Library

Library support — assisting at the Brockville Public Library with programs and outreach.

📍 23 Buell St, Brockville, ON K6V 5T7
📞 Local:  (613) 342-3936

Distress Centre of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville

What it is: A confidential crisis/distress telephone support service that offers listening, emotional support, problem-solving conversations, and referrals. Calls are responded to by trained volunteers using active-listening techniques.
Services: Crisis support, emotional listening, suicide prevention, referrals to community resources.
Hours: Daily evenings — typically 5 pm – midnight (check current schedule as it can vary).
Contact:
📍 61 King St E, Brockville, ON K6V 6K8
📞 Local: 613-345-1290 / Toll-free: 1-800-465-4442
📧 Email: distresscentre@dslg.ca
🌐 Volunteer info: Volunteers receive training in active listening and crisis response; application involves an interview, training, reference checks, and a commitment to regular shifts.

EarlyON Child & Family Centres and long-term care supports through United Counties volunteer programs.

📍25 Central Ave. W., Suite 100, Brockville, ON, K6V 4N6

📞613.342.3840

Leeds & Grenville Interval House 

Crisis Intake Line: 613-342-8815 (support for domestic violence, safety planning, and crisis support).

📍21 Cowan Ave, Brockville, ON K6V 1W1

Ontario SPCA – Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre
Supports animal welfare; volunteers help care for animals, support adoption events, and assist in shelter operations.
📞 613-345-5520
📍 800 Centennial Rd., Brockville, ON

Loaves & Fishes
Offers community meals and food outreach; volunteers support meal prep, serving, and hospitality.
📞 613-345-6498
📍 Suite 3, 25 Front Ave. W., Brockville, ON

May Court Thrift Shop
Supports community fundraising efforts — volunteers assist with sorting, shelving, shop support, and customer service. Thrift shop funds local charitable activities.
📞 613-342-2251
📍 75 King St. W., Brockville, ON

RNJ Youth Services
Supports local youth with programs and community services. Volunteers often help with youth events, mentoring, programs like after-school activities.
📞 613-342-4238
📍 779 Chelsea St., Brockville, ON

Special Olympics Brockville & Area

What it is: A local community program of Special Olympics Ontario that provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The emphasis is on inclusion, fitness, confidence, community and fun.

Volunteer Roles:

• Coach or Assistant Coach – work directly with athletes to help develop sports skills.
• Sports Manager or Team Support – help run and organize coaching activities and practices.
• Special Event Volunteers – assist with community sport days, competitions, and celebrations.
• General Volunteers – support fundraising, administration, outreach, or operations.
  (No formal experience is needed — volunteers just need to be enthusiastic and supportive.)

Training & Requirements:

• Training and support are provided (including sport-specific training and safety courses).
• Volunteers typically must complete a police vulnerable sector check (especially coaches or anyone 18 +).
• Volunteers can be as young as 14 years old with a junior volunteer registration process.

How to Apply:

• Reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator by email: brockville.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca (listings show this as the contact for local volunteer inquiries).
• Or begin the volunteer process through the Special Olympics Ontario Member Portal—where new volunteers register and select their community/role.

Local Contact:
📍 Brockville & Area – Special Olympics Ontario (club location)
📧 Volunteer contact: brockville.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca

Senior Support Services-LLG (Lanark, Leeds & Grenville)
A registered charitable organization focused on helping seniors and adults with disabilities stay safe, healthy, and independent in their homes and communities. They offer programs like Meals on Wheels, transportation, Wellness Calls, Adult Day Programs, Diners’ Clubs, in-home respite support, exercises & fall prevention classes, foot care, home help/maintenance and more. Volunteers are often needed for transportation rides, Meals on Wheels deliveries, social engagement activities, and support roles across programs.
📍 2235 Parkedale Ave, Brockville, ON K6V 6B2
📞 613-342-3693 (main) / 1-800-465-7646 (toll-free)
📧 info@seniorsupportllg.ca
🌐 seniorsupportllg.ca

United Way Leeds & Grenville
Supports community programs and initiatives; volunteers help with events, community engagement, fundraising, and local projects. Contact for local volunteer pathways.
📞 613-342-8889
📍 42 George St., Brockville, ON K6V 3V5