National Volunteer Week builds momentum for a National Voluntary Action Strategy

Our theme and our celebrations for National Volunteer Week 2021 were inspired by National Volunteer Week 2001. Twenty years ago, we celebrated ‘The Value of One, The Power of Many’ alongside the International Year of Volunteers. You could say that 2001 lay a solid foundation for volunteerism on which we stand today, but we also […]

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20 ways to safely celebrate National Volunteer Week 2021

Remember the sharp pivot to virtual recognition in 2020? Leaders of volunteers, employers, organizations and communities are to be commended for their creativity and commitment to appreciating volunteers in such a rapidly changing environment. What did we learn? What was successful? Was it a challenge to show appreciation virtually? The pandemic has affected every facet […]

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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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