With a focus on youth aged 12 to 18, Lisa Kindree said her organization is seeing a record number of young volunteers coming through the doors, something she knows goes against a lot of the national trends. “Every Moment Matters when groups of young volunteers get together. They are trying to build their skill sets, […]
Continue ReadingEvery Moment Matters for Danielle George, Community Volunteer Connections
Danielle George of British Columbia’s Community Volunteer Connections is passionate about connecting volunteers with opportunities that resonate with them. Those volunteers can enhance their experiences by “taking the time to really reflect and lean in to the volunteer experience. To see themselves in the people or community they are serving.” This year’s National Volunteer Week […]
Continue ReadingThe Transformative Power of Data
On January 24, 2024, more than 350 people gathered online for a presentation hosted by Volunteer Canada as part of the Data-Driven Engagement project: “How to Harness the Power of Data: Data as a Catalyst for Community Change.” Introducing the session, Dr. Megan Conway, President and CEO of Volunteer Canada, said the goal was to […]
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