On International Volunteer Day, we stand in awe of more than a billion Volunteers who Build Resilient Communities around the world. As we recognize the collective efforts of volunteers globally, we reflect on the multitude of actions taken locally to help people, communities and neighbourhoods become better prepared to respond to the unexpected, and better Continue Reading
Help keep the wheel turning! It would be impossible to go through life and not be touched at some point by the value of volunteering. While it is human nature to respond to the needs around us, we rarely stop to think about what it takes to support, neighbourhoods, societies, volunteers, organizations, and businesses for Continue Reading
Nova Scotians are some of Canada’s most generous volunteers. On average, they contribute the greatest number of hours compared to volunteers from all other provinces and territories. Since 2007, Nova Scotians have consistently volunteered well above the national average. On November 2, the Kings Volunteer Resource Centre, the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Continue Reading
