In 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to mobilize global efforts to improve social, economic and environmental conditions around the world by 2030. The goals help tackle the pressing challenges facing the world today: eliminating poverty, advocating for human rights, protecting the planet, and creating thriving and resilient communities. Volunteer Canada […]
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One of the most frequent requests our Corporate Citizenship department receives is for stats that make the case for investing in employee volunteering and giving programs. To date, there are very few Canadian statistics. For this reason, Volunteer Canada has partnered with the Corporate Council on Volunteering and Great Place to Work to create a […]
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Since volunteering is a generous action that generates no profit, recognition is like a volunteer’s paycheck. Recognition is a key component that values the work your volunteers perform and motivates them to pursue their commitment. National Volunteer Week is the perfect opportunity to recognize your volunteers. This year, we are celebrating The Volunteer Factor – […]
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