Durham Volunteer Fair 2026: A Day of Gratitude, Fun, and Giving Back

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What an incredible afternoon of community connection, inspiration, and celebration! On August 25th, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, we hosted the Durham Volunteer Fair for the first time at the Audley Recreation Centre. With over 40 passionate community members in attendance and 13 fantastic non-profit organizations sharing their missions, the hall was buzzing with energy from start to finish.

A Huge Thanks to Our Participating Non-Profits

Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of local leaders, community organizers, and non-profits who show up every day to make a difference in Durham Region.

We were thrilled to showcase these amazing organizations:

• Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN)

• Habitat for Humanity GTA

• HeartsandMind Foster Community

• Mannahelp

• Ajax Public Library

• Community Living Ajax-Whitby-Pickering

• CFOC - Doors of Compassion

• Satya Sanatan Dharma Cultural Sabha of Canada - Devi Mandir

• North House

• City of Pickering

• WindReach Farm

• Toronto Titans Field Hockey Club

• Pickering Public Library

• Herizon House

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A extra special shoutout to ICSN (Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network) for delivering an inspiring speech during our opening remarks! Your dedication to racial equity, mentorship, and building inclusive pathways in sport set an incredible tone for the entire fair.

Bingo Prizes, Photo Fun, and Raffle Winners

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We wanted to make sure everyone walked away with something special:

• Volunteer Bingo Challenge: Attendees explored the room, completed their bingo cards, and took home amazing prizes, including handmade crochet kits, adorable Dewey pins, Hot Wheels, and yoga mats!

• Photobooth Memories: Our photobooth station was a major hit! Guests snapped adorable keepsakes alongside our resident grey fox mascot, Dewey! 🦊

• Grand Raffle Drawing: We handed out raffle prizes generously provided by our community partners, including Tracer Golf, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Four Seasons Golf, Town of Oshawa, Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), and Farm Boy!

Stay Connected

Missed the event or want to catch the next one? Follow our journey and check out more photo highlights from the fair on Instagram at @durham.education!