Leaders of Volunteers, I have an advocacy question for you – Who Cares?  (No, really, think about it.)

I reflected, who would care to hear about Volunteer Management and hear from Leaders of Volunteers like you? I also thought, if “MANAGERS OF VOLUNTEERS NEED TO KNOW YOU CARE” was posted on LinkedIn or in various places and spaces on the internet, who would take note? Finally, I thought who would care if there […]

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Listen, Learn, Adapt, Innovate, Celebrate: National Volunteer Week 2022

From coast to coast to coast, in formal and informal settings, volunteers create caring, collaborative, and compassionate communities. During National Volunteer Week 2022, we celebrate the contributions of Canada’s millions of volunteers: their actions, their understanding, and their genuine concern for the world around them. This National Volunteer Week we are acknowledging the strong connection […]

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Intergenerational programs: a way to address social problems

We often hear about isolated seniors who have no family close by, at-risk youth left to their own resources, or no resources at all, and young children with no access to grandparents. These situations can often contribute to social problems. The term “generation gap” is widely used in the workplace and throughout our society to […]

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