The 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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Reflections on the past six months and what the future holds

On September 14, 2020, Volunteer Canada hosted its 43rd annual general meeting (AGM) and 1st virtual AGM. Paula Speevak, President and CEO of Volunteer Canada shared her thoughts on the past 6 months and what the future holds for Volunteer Canada. Below is an excerpt of her remarks, adapted for the Volunteer Vibe blog. How […]

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Let’s all cheer for Canada’s volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2020

National Volunteer Week is here, and it’s a coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers. Canada’s volunteers work tirelessly to achieve progress in their communities, cities and country. They give time to support causes and programs they believe in and ask for nothing in return.  The theme […]

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