Not everyone thinks they need help and not everyone wants to acknowledge the fact, even if they realize they do. In a recent Volunteer Canada webinar, Paige Bromby of Guelph’s 10C Creating Space for Change, addressed a key point: people tend to be more engaged if they feel they are helping others, rather than just […]
Continue ReadingThe Challenges and Successes as we Build Back Better, Together: Reflections on the CCEC Gathering of companies and non-profits
This June, Volunteer Canada hosted their semi-annual Corporate Community Engagement Council (CCEC) Gathering, bringing together over 100 delegates from the 21 member companies of the Council and their invited non-profit community partners. 2021 has been a year like no other. As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we continue to be presented with unprecedented challenges for both […]
Continue ReadingEngaging Virtual Volunteers: Volunteers as Participants
Being helped can be un-appealing. Saying yes to support, whether that looks like therapy, community programs or just a checkup phone call from a loved one, takes vulnerability. It can be much easier to help others than to help yourself and in so many ways helping others can be a form of self-care. Volunteers know […]
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