Where to volunteer in Fredericton
Real Fredericton orgs that need help right now. Animal welfare, youth programs, food security, hospice care, and more. Pick the cause that fits your time.
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If you already know which cause you want to back, here are the orgs taking volunteers right now.
Community impact
United Way Central NB
Funds and runs community programs across Central NB: poverty reduction, child + youth supports, mental health, food security. Multiple ongoing volunteer roles plus the annual fundraising campaign.
Time commitment: Ongoing or seasonal
unitedwaycentral.com ↗Youth programs
BGC Greater Fredericton (Boys & Girls Club)
Founded 1968. Always recruiting volunteers for after-school programs, summer day camp, and special events. Background check required.
Time commitment: Weekly
bgcfred.com ↗Animal welfare
Fredericton SPCA
Animal welfare. Volunteer roles include dog walking, cat socialization, foster care, adoption events, and admin. Orientation required.
Time commitment: Weekly or one-time
Fredericton SPCA ↗Food security
Greener Village (Fredericton Community Kitchens)
Food security org running the food bank, community kitchens, and a teaching garden. Sort food donations, help in the kitchen, or staff distribution days.
Time commitment: Weekly or shift-based
greenervillage.ca ↗Health & end-of-life
Hospice Fredericton
End-of-life care and grief support. Volunteer roles include companionship visits, family respite, and bereavement support. Training program required.
Time commitment: Ongoing, after training
hospicefredericton.ca ↗Poverty + community
Salvation Army Fredericton
Food bank, community meals, thrift store, holiday hamper drives. Year-round and seasonal volunteer slots, including the December Christmas Kettle campaign.
Time commitment: Seasonal or weekly
Salvation Army Maritime ↗Youth leadership
Girl Guides of Canada (NB)
Always recruiting Guiders (adult volunteer leaders). Train girls and young women through Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers programs.
Time commitment: Weekly during school year
girlguides.ca/web/nb ↗Youth leadership
Scouts Canada (NB)
Scouter (adult volunteer) roles for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers. NB Council also operates Yoho Scout Reserve in Fredericton.
Time commitment: Weekly during school year
scouts.ca ↗Run a Fredericton nonprofit?
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