What We Do

The Waterloo Region Junior Optimist Club is a youth-led group focused on bringing positivity, leadership and community spirit to the Waterloo Region. We organize and participate in a variety of fun, meaningful activities - from volunteering and fundraising to planning events and supporting local causes. Every project is an opportunity for members to learn new skills, build friendships and make a real difference.

Some of our past initiatives include:

Breakfast with Champions fundraiser for Special Olympics
Bottle drives to support club activities
Youth nights and community events like bike rodeos, fireworks, movie nights and plunger plops
... and lots of creative, member-driven ideas!

We believe in optimism, service and having fun while giving back.

For Parents & Supporters

While our club is youth-led, we couldn’t do it without the support of amazing adults in our community! If you're a parent, teacher, community member or local business, there are lots of ways you can get involved:

Volunteer at events or help chaperone
Offer mentorship, support or guidance
Donate supplies, snacks or venues
Partner with us for a project or fundraiser

Your support helps us grow as young leaders and bring even more JOI awareness to our community!

What We Do

For Parents & Supporters

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