Being helped can be un-appealing. Saying yes to support, whether that looks like therapy, community programs or just a checkup phone call from a loved one, takes vulnerability. It can be much easier to help others than to help yourself and in so many ways helping others can be a form of self-care. Volunteers know […]
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This blog is only available in French. L’ABC DES AÎNÉS Une plateforme numérique du Centre ABC Saint-Laurent pour lutter contre l’isolement des aînés et réduire la fracture numérique D’où vient cette initiative? Alors que le monde entier faisait face aux restrictions qu’imposait la pandémie COVID et que les aînés en subissaient gravement les contrecoups, le […]
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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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