Youth Volunteering: An essential part of organizational success

Youth engagement continues to be an important part of the success of non-profit organizations, especially as we move through the pandemic to recovery. Volunteer Canada, along with volunteer centres, has great resources to guide organizations and educational institutions to develop meaningful volunteer opportunities that meet their missions while supporting youth in their life and vocational […]

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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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Volunteer Canada Salutes Leaders of Volunteer Engagement

Volunteer management professionals are some of the most resilient, innovative, resourceful, and compassionate people I know. This has never been truer than over the past 8 months.  Playing many roles in organizations of all sizes and mandates, those who lead volunteer engagement serve as coaches and mentors, teachers and facilitators, convenors and collaborators, researchers and […]

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