Canada’s Volunteer Awards is a volunteer recognition program that recognizes and celebrates inspiring individuals and organizations. The program is currently recruiting for members of its National Advisory Committee (NAC). The NAC plays a key role in selecting the program’s twenty-one award recipients to receive an award in five categories each year. Members of the National […]
Continue ReadingYouth Volunteering: An essential part of organizational success
Youth engagement continues to be an important part of the success of non-profit organizations, especially as we move through the pandemic to recovery. Volunteer Canada, along with volunteer centres, has great resources to guide organizations and educational institutions to develop meaningful volunteer opportunities that meet their missions while supporting youth in their life and vocational […]
Continue ReadingThe Value of One, The Power of Many: National Volunteer Week 2021
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose. This past year, we have seen people supporting family, friends, neighbours, and strangers, people standing up to systemic racism, […]
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