More than 50 per cent of Canadian youth volunteer – that’s more than any other age group. Young Canadians play a vital role in building healthy and resilient communities, and it’s important to engage them effectively. A key component of volunteer engagement is recognition. This step is essential for all ages, with most volunteers wanting […]
Continue ReadingSynergize! Collaboration in Action–2019 Annual Conference for Volunteer Management Professionals
From May 15 to 16, 2019 volunteer engagement professionals from across Canada will converge in Ottawa for Synergize! Collaboration in Action. They will share expertise, build new connections and discover tools and practices to enhance their volunteer engagement strategies. Volunteer managers play many roles. They are convenors, trainers, recruiters and administrators. They are risk assessors, […]
Continue ReadingTelling the untold stories: The Volunteer Factor and the Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to mobilize global efforts to improve social, economic and environmental conditions around the world by 2030. The goals help tackle the pressing challenges facing the world today: eliminating poverty, advocating for human rights, protecting the planet, and creating thriving and resilient communities. Volunteer Canada […]
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