Social Networks
The watershed has an extensive network of volunteer organizations. Residents report almost 100,000 hours of unpaid work in 2006.
In the Severn Sound watershed:
- Social networks and volunteer work are an important part of community life.
- Volunteer information databases are operating within several communities.
- Information Networks include:
- 211simcoecounty.ca – An online directory of community, health, social and government services.
- Community Connection – An online community information database that watershed residents can use as a resource to search for businesses, health services, volunteer opportunities and more.
- Community Link North Simcoe – A web-based information clearinghouse that maintains a volunteer database of opportunities within North Simcoe. It also offers a housing registry and volunteer based transportation.
- Information Orillia –A community information and referral service for North East Simcoe County.