What You Can Do
You can make a difference in the global movement to end poverty and injustice. Join Oxfam in your community by taking action in a campaign, volunteering in an Oxfam office or local group, raising awareness in your school or making a donation to support our work to fight poverty.
Make a Donation
Your contributions support Oxfam's work to help people build a better life for themselves, their families and their communities. There are many different ways you can support Oxfam through immediate online donations or regular monthly payments from your credit card or bank account, or through planned gifts such as wills and bequests. You can also support Oxfam through gift giving on our new OxfamUnwrapped website, or by making a Gift of Peace in someone's name.
Become a Member
Oxfam Canada is a membership based organization, with thousands of members across the country, who are active in governance and policy development, fundraising and donating, volunteering and raising awareness of global issues in their communities. You can show your support by becoming a member of Oxfam Canada and help to shape the direction of our organization.
Join our e-Community
Sign up to Oxfam's e-newsletter and e-alert lists to get the latest information on Oxfam's work around the world, or join one of our local email mailing lists to hear about activities and events in your community.
Oxfam Trailwalker 2010
Oxfam Trailwalker is the world's greatest fundraising team endurance event. Join the hike that changes the world!
Corporate, Institutional, and Workplace Giving
Donations from corporations, institutions and foundations provide a significant boost to Oxfam's work towards advancing women's equlity and creating a world without poverty.
Fundraise for Oxfam
Fundraising is an essential element of Oxfam Canada that allows us to fund both overseas and Canadian programs. A significant amount of money is raised by the efforts of countless volunteers across the country. From silent auctions, to benefit dinners and concerts, to the class of grade 4 students that save up their lunch money - it all adds up and makes a big difference at the end of the day.
Take Action
Want to take action but not sure where to start? Read Oxfam Canada's list of 10 things you can do to make change!
Volunteer with Oxfam
Volunteers are the backbone of Oxfam. There are many caring and committed individuals and groups across Canada who volunteer their time and expertise; they are part of the large team of Oxfam volunteers around the world. By volunteering with Oxfam you are making a personal statement about your commitment to social justice, equality and sustainable development. No matter how or where you volunteer, your gift of time to Oxfam will help make a difference and is very much valued.
Join a Campaign
Our campaigns aim to highlight the issues and to offer an opportunity for both communities and the general public to enable change. Find out about all of Oxfam's campaigns, the latest online actions, and how you can get involved.
Join a Group
There are many groups of Oxfam members active across Canada, in campaign groups, campus clubs and education and fundraising project committees. Find out more and get involved with a volunteer group in your community.
Join A Youth or Student Group
Get involved with Oxfam's Youth/Student program and join a network of youth taking action for social justice in schools and communities across Canada.
Work for Oxfam
Come and work with us. See our work and volunteer opportunities.