Nonprofit Organizations in Saskatoon

About FIXT POINT’s previous work:

To date, we've interviewed over 3,000 Canadians from every province and territory in almost 200 communities in our storymobiles (mobile recording studio on wheels); edited and posted hundreds of oral histories on our storymap; produced two seasons of a TV/web series for TVO; and, most recently, we were awarded Touring Artist of the Year from the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA).

- The Tale of a Town Story Map
- TVO Series
- Empathy Squad Podcasts

About FIXT POINT Arts and Media:

FIXT POINT is a Toronto-based arts & media company with national reach. Our mandate is to inspire audiences and artists to imagine change, and our mission is to promote local culture and preserve local heritage through the telling of tales across multiple platforms. We endeavour to be leaders in public engagement, embedding training and outreach into our process of creation and dissemination. FIXT POINT was founded in 2006 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 2011.

Find out more at www.fixtpoint.com

The Federation of Canadian Secondary Students / Fédération des élèves du secondaire au Canada (FCSS-FESC) is an entirely non-partisan youth-led charity that aims to inform, educate, and ultimately empower high school students to foster social justice initiatives in their schools and local communities.

We use a mutual aid model where students are at the centre of our programs and initiatives. We encourage students to challenge systems of power that perpetuate social disadvantage and actively ground our work in an anti-oppressive and intersectional framework.

First Tee - Prairies is a youth development program offered by Golf Canada that introduces the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. Through after school and in school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf.

Our mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, promote life-enhancing values and healthy choices through the game of golf.

Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan (formerly READ Saskatoon) has a long history as a local literacy organization that offers free literacy services to adults, children, and families.

<strong>Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan’s Vision:</strong>
All Saskatchewan communities and individuals have equitable access to quality learning opportunities so everyone can fully participate and thrive.

<strong>Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan’s Mission:</strong>
We provide foundational literacy, learning, and skills development for adults, children, and families through the work of staff, trained volunteers, and community partners.

<strong>We are relentless in bringing our vision and mission to life because:</strong>
<ul>
<li>Everyone has the right to learn, regardless of age.</li>
<li>Strong literacy skills are not attained by chance.</li>
<li>Communities have a right to responsive and effective literacy programs.</li>
<li>Lifelong learning habits contribute to strong and resilient communities.</li>
</ul>
Our own cultural perspectives are limited and therefore we will not make assumptions about the experiences and cultural expressions of others.

Foundations works toward education equity with a commitment to Indigenous peoples through community literacy programming. We pay special attention to Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action 7, 10, and 12. Our work is guided by the needs of the community and engages volunteers.

Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan (formerly READ Saskatoon) has a long history as a local literacy organization that offers free literacy services to adults, children, and families.

<strong>Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan's Vision:</strong>
All Saskatchewan communities and individuals have equitable access to quality learning opportunities so everyone can fully participate and thrive.

<strong>Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan's Mission:</strong>
We provide foundational literacy, learning, and skills development for adults, children, and families through the work of staff, trained volunteers, and community partners.

<strong>We are relentless in bringing our vision and mission to life because:</strong>
<ul>
<li>Everyone has the right to learn, regardless of age.</li>
<li>Strong literacy skills are not attained by chance.</li>
<li>Communities have a right to responsive and effective literacy programs.</li>
<li>Lifelong learning habits contribute to strong and resilient communities.</li>
</ul>
Our own cultural perspectives are limited and therefore we will not make assumptions about the experiences and cultural expressions of others.

Our  mission is to protect the significant and unique naturalized areas - Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park - from further deterioration and develop them into valued public properties that support recreation, heritage and environmental education.

Frontier College is a national literacy organization, and we have been working in Saskatchewan continuously since 1903. We work with volunteers and community partners to give people the skills and confidence they need to reach their potential and contribute to society.

Low literacy skills are directly linked to poverty, poor health, and high unemployment. Our network of volunteers provides excellent and effective programming to improve literacy in communities across Canada, from coast to coast to coast. We value mutual respect and collaboration in all our relationships.

In order to achieve our mission, we are committed to finding and using innovative ways to reach the people who need us most. Our activities, programs, and services are inclusive of any individual for whom our assistance is welcome and needed.

Frontier College is a national, non-profit literacy organization that was founded in 1899. We work with children, teens, adults, and families who need help to improve their literacy skills. We work with a variety of partner organizations to deliver volunteer-run, community-based programs across Canada.

We believe literacy is a right, and work with volunteers and community partners to give people the skills and confidence they need to reach their potential and contribute to society.

Our Saskatoon, Canada office is currently looking for energetic, fun, and dynamic individuals with people-oriented skills to volunteer in the programs we offer online/virtually to children and youth.

Ganbatte Convention Inc. is a non profit organization focused on promoting Japanese media and arts in Saskatoon through various events in the year leading to our annual anime convention in July. We are organized by members of the local Saskatoon anime, comic, and gaming communities and are run by dedicated volunteers.

Girl Guides is a catalyst for girls empowering girls. We provide girls age 5-17 with the opportunity to try new experiences, challenge themselves and build their confidence, all within a safe environment. Our volunteers help deliver a unique program that encourages girls to build life skills in outdoor adventure, financial literacy, mental health, advocacy and more. Together, we’re building a better world, by girls.

Girl Guides of Canada is looking for Unit Guiders in Saskatoon.

We empower young girls and women to be everything they want to be, and as a volunteer, you will help make that happen! Our volunteers support girls as they build confidence, develop new skills and become leaders in their communities.

As part of a unit’s leadership team, you’ll facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games and more. No experience is necessary, all training and resources are provided.

You can choose to work with a specific branches: Sparks (age 5-6), Embers (age 7-8), Guides (age 9-11), Pathfinders (age 12-14) or Rangers (age 15-17). We have units in most neighborhoods, so you'll be matched with one close by to your home or work, that meets on a day you are available.

Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events.

Join our team - Apply Now - https://www.girlguides.ca/volunteer

Gymnastics Saskatchewan is the provincial sport body which governs artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline gymnastics and acrobatic gymnastics sports in the province of Saskatchewan. We were incorporated in 1975 and are active members of Sask Sport and Gymnastics Canada. Gymnastics Saskatchewan provides high-quality, safe, inclusive and positive opportunities for the growth, development and enjoyment of gymnastics in Saskatchewan.