A hot topic in discussions between Volunteer Canada’s Corporate Citizenship department and company Community Investment professionals is software platforms for employee giving and volunteering. With many choices in the market including Benevity, Your Cause, Do Some Good and the new Salesforce Philanthropy Cloud, most large companies in Canada are either currently using a platform or […]
Continue ReadingMaking the corporate volunteering experience meaningful for your group
(This blog was adapted from resources created by Realized Worth. Want to learn more? Dig into further resources here on briefing and debriefing your corporate volunteers.) The two most important tools for making the volunteering experience meaningful for members of your group are a good introduction to the activity, cause and organization and a good […]
Continue ReadingHelping youth turn their passions into careers
Volunteering is good for the community, but it’s also good for volunteers. For youth especially, volunteering is a fun and rewarding way to develop their passions, learn and improve their skills, and get started on a career path. Volunteer opportunities can give youth ahead start in their professional lives by teaching them about different careers […]
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