Mental Health Week is dedicated to reducing the stigma of mental illness and promoting good mental health for all. When thinking about ways to maintain your own mental health, why not consider volunteering?
Continue ReadingWhy volunteers aged 30+ should consider a mental health peer support role
Looking for a new volunteer role? If you’re over 30, consider joining millions of your peers Canada-wide in delivering essential, community-based mental health peer support services. While Canada is making great strides in offering more and better provisions for youth mental health services, it is important to note that mental health issues do not simply […]
Continue ReadingFour things to consider before sending employee volunteers abroad
Volunteer experiences in developing countries for employees can create enormous value for the communities the volunteers serve. It can also increase employee skills and, ultimately, their performance and job satisfaction. Well-planned overseas placements–often termed International Corporate Volunteering (ICV) – often develop: Adaptability, resilience, innovation – Striving to attain results in a short time frame in […]
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