Did you know that there is tremendous potential in intergenerational volunteering? Intergenerational Volunteering brings older adults and youth together in mutually beneficial ways. It creates meaningful connections between generations so that they can learn from one another while imprinting the values of volunteerism in the younger generations – planting the seeds for the future.
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It’s that time again! Canada’s Volunteer Awards is now accepting nominations for 2024. The nomination period is open until June 12th. Nominating a person, a business, or a not-for-profit organization for a Canada’s Volunteer Award is a terrific way to say thank you to the volunteers in your community. We recognize and celebrate their stories […]
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015 by the 193 member states of the General Assembly to improve social, economic and environmental conditions around the world. They provide shared goals and a common language so that we may work together locally and globally to create a more just and sustainable world for ourselves and generations to come. This article explores how a social purpose organization can align with the SDGs and how to mobilize volunteers toward the SDGs during a volunteer shortage.
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