Volunteering is a great way for newcomers to get to know their community, while learning about Canadian culture, practicing or learning skills and meeting new people. Just like engaging volunteers from other cultures, there are factors unique to engaging recent immigrants. For example, they might be unfamiliar with Canadian social norms or face language barriers. Continue Reading
Learning in a Volunteer Context The learning that takes place in our organizations, especially with volunteer training and orientation, has a direct impact on volunteer engagement, risk management and the quality of our services. Their effectiveness is critical. Non-profit organizations engage with a diverse range of learners. Factors such as culture, learning experience, language, socio-economic Continue Reading
Where can you obtain these skills and find that knowledge and those resources? Is there a network or community of practice in your town or province? Is there a list of essential books, articles, tools and templates? Is there a training program available in your area or online?
