Volunteering is a rewarding activity for older adults. It enhances wellbeing and contributes to an active lifestyle. Research shows that there are significant health benefits to be gained from volunteering. These benefits include enhanced physical, psychological and cognitive health. Physical Health Benefits Research has consistently found that physical health benefits are associated with volunteering. These findings indicate that volunteers report better physical health when compared […]
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For over a decade, Canadian youth have volunteered more than any other age group. In fact, 53% of Canadians aged 15–24 are involved in volunteering. This puts youth well above the national average of 44%. If we engage youth effectively, we can keep Canada’s voluntary sector strong. As many of Canada’s seniors retire from their volunteer […]
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The Canadian volunteer landscape is changing: one in five Canadians is now an immigrant. While immigrants volunteer at a lower rate than people born in Canada (38% vs. 45%), they tend to contribute more hours (162 hours per year vs. 152 hours). Why should your organization engage newcomers? To expand your volunteer base To access […]
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