On January 24, 2024, more than 350 people gathered online for a presentation hosted by Volunteer Canada as part of the Data-Driven Engagement project: “How to Harness the Power of Data: Data as a Catalyst for Community Change.” Introducing the session, Dr. Megan Conway, President and CEO of Volunteer Canada, said the goal was to […]
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Volunteers who work with vulnerable clients often describe their work as meaningful, rewarding and impactful. The compassion that infuses the work that volunteers do is transformative both for the client and for the volunteer. At times, it can be demanding and exhausting to work regularly with people who are chronically ill, lonely or experiencing other […]
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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?
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