Category: Special Feature

Getting to Know Volunteer Canada’s New Board Chair

Posted On By Volunteer Canada
Interview with Volunteer Canada's New Board Chair

Jane Hennig has extensive expertise in volunteer management and board governance. She is the Executive Director of the Volunteer Action Centre Waterloo Region and a long time volunteer whose personal and professional commitment to community engagement and community building is inspiring. Recently elected as Volunteer Canada’s incoming Board Chair, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jane to learn more about what motivates her, what she envisions for the future of Volunteer Canada and more. Jane: Let me begin by stating what an honour it is to be associated with Volunteer Canada.  I joined the board in 2014 and […]

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Category: Volunteer Engagement/Volunteer Engagement

Helping youth find the right volunteer opportunity

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Helping Youth Find the Right Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteering can help youth develop skills and gain experience in a fun, rewarding way. There are thousands of volunteer opportunities out there, and it can be overwhelming for youth to figure out which one is right for them. The first step is to help youth define the goal of their involvement. There are many reasons to volunteer. Some want to gain relevant work experience, others simply want to give back and make a difference. Knowing what they want to gain from a volunteer role can help youth work backwards to determine which roles can get them there. Next, youth need […]

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