Clubs and Organizations

Volunteerism is strong on St. Joseph Island, and it shows through the vast number of community organizations and service clubs.

There's something for everyone from young children to active seniors looking to better themselves and their community, by lending a hand.

 

St. Joseph Island Arts Association
The Arts Association represents the many members of the visual and performing arts communities on St. Joseph Island.

Canadian Red Cross Society
The Red Cross serves the community's elderly population and aids in times of emergency.

Chamber of Commerce
Serves the business community of St. Joseph Island.

Clover Valley Women's Institute
Education and support programs for local women and their families.

Community Policing Committee
Promoting a safe island through community watch programs.

Economic Development Corporation
Tourist information, business start-up information and seminars.

Girl Guides
Promoting good values and respect in Island girls.

St. Joseph Island Historical Society
Preservation of Island history through record-keeping and archiving of historical documents.

Horticultural Society
Island beautification projects and maintenance of flower beds.

Hunters and Anglers Association
The largest wildlife conservation organization in Northern Ontario, the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers promote safety, conservation and education to local hunters and fishermen.

Island Cast-a-Weighs
Women's weekly exercise group.

Lions Club
An organization of men and women committed to volunteering in their community and aiding in times of need.

Matthews Memorial Hospital Association
Committed to the ongoing operation of Matthews Memorial Hospital through fundraising efforts and recruitment of physicians.

Matthews Memorial Ladies Auxiliary
An organization of women committed to fundraising projects to aid the ongoing operation of Matthews Memorial Hospital.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 374
The Legion is committed to aiding the many local veterans of wars and to community outreach and volunteering programs.

Scouts Canada
Promoting good values, respect and survival skills in local boys.

Voyageurs Snowmobile Club
Maintenance of hundreds of kilometres of local snowmobile trails and promotion of recreational safety.