Health issues

AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador
Provides prevention, education, advocacy, and support for people infected with HIV/AIDS.
Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Volunteers are needed for office duties, distribution of newsletters or brochures and fundraising.
Arthritis Society
This organization is involved with producing educational materials, fundraising, and providing support for people with this disease.
Canadian Blood Services A not-for-profit, charitable organization whose sole mission is to manage the blood and blood products supply for Canadians.

Canadian Cancer Society
Supports public education, research, and service to patients and families.
Canadian Diabetes Association
The mission of the association is to promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, and advocacy.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Newfoundland Chapter
Like other organizations of this type, the NHHA-NC works on fundraising projects and public education campaigns.
Canadian National Institute of the Blind
Works to prevent blindness, to promote sight enhancement, and to improve the conditions of the blind in Canada.
Canadian Paraplegic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
CPA provides core services to people with a spinal cord injury. These services, offered at no charge to individuals and their families.
Canadian Red Cross
Promotes health, does relief work at home and overseas, provides health and safety courses, etc.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada
This foundation works to find the causes and cures of ileitis and colitis. They support the funding of medical research and hold educational meetings and seminars.
Easter Seal Society
This society works to maximize the abilities of children with physical disabilites.
Eastern Health
Elizabeth House Right to Life Association
Provides information to the public of the medical, moral, social, and psychological effects of abortion and the alternatives of abortion.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Education of medical professionals and the general public as to the causes, cures, and prevention of cardiovascular and blood related diseases and how to live with these diseases.
Huntington Society of Canada
Provides information on Huntington's disease, raises funds to aid in research and service to patients, and provides support services to those suffering from the disease.
Kidney Foundation
Works to assist people with kidney disease, to educate the public, and to promote research.
Lifesaving Society
Meals on Wheels
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
NL Sexual Assault and Crisis Prevention Centre
Planned Parenthood- NL Sexual Health Centre
St. John Ambulance
Program which provides First Aid coverage at public gatherings or sporting events.
Unite for Sight International Volunteer Opportunities
Victorian Order of Nurses: SMART