CONNECT 2025
CONNECT 2025 invites you to recognize your crucial role in Dufferin’s caring, connected, compassionate community.
THANK YOU for joining Connect 2025's Volunteer Fair!
Be counted. Be heard. Be seen. Be supported.
October 22, 2025
Edelbrock Centre, Orangeville
Volunteer Dufferin is partnering with local agencies on a series of activities through the summer and fall of 2025. On Wednesday, October 22nd, at the Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville, over 20 organizations joined in a day of welcoming, connecting with and celebrating volunteers for Connect 2025's Volunteer Fair. Thanks to all who came out, and we look forward to staying connected with you! If you haven't had a chance, please fill out our post-event survey:
We're starting a movement of people who care, and bringing attention and recognition to your critical role in making our communities thrive.
However you connect, engage or contribute to your community, we want to hear from you!
CONNECT 2025 has three goals
1. Promote Volunteer Dufferin, our new portal features, conduct member surveys and co-create an awesome volunteer fair.
2. Promote the Caregivers In The Hills program and help reach their ambitious goal of 4,000 registered caregivers.
3. Begin a network of Community Connectors and start a journey of building belonging in our neighbourhoods.
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Volunteer Dufferin is your local volunteer centre. We offer a matching portal that helps you find your ideal opportunity match by providing a comprehensive set of options to choose from: create a profile and select your preferred causes, activities, availability, duration, location and any certificates you hold. Organizations post opportunities that select from those same criteria and requirements of the position, and you will receive notifications on a customizable schedule when opportunities match your selections.
Caregivers in the Hills is a FREE program created to recognize and validate unpaid caregivers in Dufferin/Caledon.
- Receive an ID badge that tells health and social care providers that you are a caregiver.
- Enjoy discounts and benefits from participating local businesses in Dufferin/Caledon.
- Join a supportive community of unpaid caregivers and receive support navigating local health and social care resources.
Connected communities foster a sense of belonging, create safer neighbourhoods, improve engagement, combat loneliness and make sure people know where to go for what they need.
We are building a network of people who are good at connecting people with their community and want to help.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Join our Community Connectors mailing list, and we will reach out to explore new opportunities to connect people in your community.
We would like to thank our partners at the Hills of Headwaters Collaborative Ontario Health Team, TeleCheck, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin and District, Dufferin Board of Trade, County of Dufferin, Headwaters Communities In Action and all the agencies and individuals who have lent their time, treasure and talents to making this campaign happen.
Where will we be next?
Here is a run down of our comings and goings this summer:
Fridays In The Park, Shelburne: 6-9pm, Fridays June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 29
Orangeville Farmers' Markets: 8am-1pm, Saturdays June 28, July 5
Grand Valley Fall Fair: September 19 - 21
Volunteer Fair, Edelbrock Centre Orangeville: Wednesday, October 22
To find us other places, email info(at)volunteerdufferin.ca
Download promotional kit materials for the Volunteer Fair
Help us promote this event using these downloadable files, available in different formats.
Volunteer Fair 2025 Poster (print PDF)
Volunteer Fair 2025 Poster (web PDF)
Volunteer Fair 2025 Poster (web PNG)
Volunteer Fair Poster (PNG)
Volunteer Fair Social Graphic (PNG)
