Age-friendly Prince Edward Island

Kids Help Phone is a charity, known for our expertise and continuous innovation as Canada’s only 24/7 professional counselling, information, and referral service for young people. Since 1989, we have offered kids, teens, and young adults a critical lifeline of hope and support through our free, anonymous service, which research shows significantly improves youth mental health through our phone, Live Chat and Always There chat app. But technology is changing, and so must we – to create a future where every young person will access the support they need, in the way they need it most. That’s why we’re preparing to launch a 24/7 Texting Service using trained volunteers.

  St. John Ambulance volunteers provide over a million hours of volunteer service to Canadian communities each year. Our nationally-recognized core community service programs include: Therapy Dog Program-  Volunteers and their dogs provide regular visitation to hospitals, seniors' residences, nursing homes, or a growing number of institutions on a regular basis. Through petting, affection, and consistent visitation, many people benefit both physically and emotionally from the unconditional love of a dog. Volunteers and their dogs go through an evaluation to ensure they are a comfortable visiting in these environments. Volunteer Medical Responders (VMR)- are a group of uniformed individuals trained to a minimum of Standard First Aid, who volunteer their time to provide First Aid services at a wide variety of public events (sporting, cultural, musical, etc.). By being there, SJA volunteers are “first on the scene” in the critical minutes until medical assistance arrives. If you would like more information on how you can get involved in your community please contact us!  

The Shoebox Project for Women is proudly a national registered Canadian charity with volunteer run chapters in every province across Canada. Our mission is to uplift and empower women who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness through in-kind support, education, and community participation. Our Approach: We build compassionate and connected communities Through volunteer-led gift drives that benefit women who are
impacted by homelessness. We support women and gender-diverse people facing
income inequality ‍By distributing essentials of daily living to shelters and
community agencies. We challenge stigmas, fight discrimination, and promote equity ‍By building awareness and educating youth. What is a Shoebox Gift? A personally crafted gift that contains a mix of essential everyday items and small luxuries that you or any woman would love! Daily Essentials support her to take care of her personal hygiene, helping her feel confident, valued, and improving her self-worth Little Luxuries inspire self-expression and honor her uniqueness, helping her feel special, seen, and empowered to thrive. A Personal Handwritten Message of Support delivers a heartfelt message from her own community, providing a sense of belonging and resilience.