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 […]
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Labour Day has come and gone. Remember the days when that used to mean it was time to hit the books? For a lot of corporate community engagement professionals, the Fall now represents intense campaigns to encourage your employees to serve and give. Just because you aren’t sitting in a classroom this Fall doesn’t mean […]
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Volunteering is a great way for newcomers to get to know their community, while learning about Canadian culture, practicing or learning skills and meeting new people. Just like engaging volunteers from other cultures, there are factors unique to engaging recent immigrants. For example, they might be unfamiliar with Canadian social norms or face language barriers. […]
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