Power Tools

A resource for change makers and hour counters! Look here for tools and tips from Power of the Hour, Get Involved, and Volunteer Canada.

Jan 2010
15

Molson Coors in the Community

MolsonCoors Canada- represented by the fabulous Ferg Devins and Tonia Hammer – were among our 21 Canadian Corporate companies that participated in our launch. Theresa Wetzel from Timeraisers was their VIP not-for-profit partner who stood behind them during Mike Tierney of UPS Canada’s big announcement!

Power of the HourMolson Coors Canada has had a long standing relationship with Timeriaser, an award winning, national agency that connects and inspires young community members to get involved in their communities through meaningful volunteering opportunities. Through their Corporate Volunteer Program, Molson Coors Canada has pledeged 6,000 hours for the year 2010. Their contribution helped the Canadian Corporate Council on Volunteering reach their goal of pledging 814,900 volunteer hours!

To get an insider’s experience at the event, check out Tonia Hammer’s blog post to look at some great candid pictures!


Jan 2010
22

Get Inspired: The 2009 Mackenzie Awards Winners!

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Youth between the ages of 13-19 are at the fore-front of change. The Mackenzie Awards celebrate youth who are making a difference in their communities. Candidates are judged on: the scope of their volunteering and fundraising efforts, their leadership and creativity, their hands-on involvement in their philanthropic pursuits, the length and level of their involvement and the impact on their community and their charity.

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Jan 2010
22

Teens Becoming the Generation of Social Change

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The Mackenzie awards celebrate an entire generation of youth that are giving back, donating their time and money, and inspiring others to create change – not just change in a few years – change NOW!

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Jan 2010
18

What’s New at Get Involved!

At Get Involved there are tons of volunteer opportunities that are constantly being posted. Here are some highlights of great opportunities posted this week:

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Jan 2010
16

CFRA Radio Interview on Power of the Hour

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UPS President and Corporate Council on Volunteering Chair Mike Tierney was interviewed by CFRA Radio in Ottawa about Power of the Hour and the need for corporate Canada to get on board and pledge employee volunteer hours for 2010.

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Jan 2010
16

Great Turnout for Power of the Hour Launch!

Power of the Hour LaunchWe had 200 guests, 10 CEOS and executives from their not-for-profit partners, all show up yesterday (1/13/10) at the TSX for the launch of Power of the Hour and the Corporate Council on Volunteering’s pledge of 814,900 employee volunteer hours over the next year!

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Jan 2010
12

Deloitte & Touche: Learning Business Skills Volunteering Abroad

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Deloitte & Touche’s fantastic volunteer program has 50 000 employees in over 60 countries contributing their time and skills to community initiatives.

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Jan 2010
12

What’s New at Get Involved!

At Get Involved there are tons of volunteer opportunities that are constantly being posted. Here are some highlights of great opportunities posted this week:

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Jan 2010
05

Microsoft Says: Volunteer During Office Hours

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Microsoft’s fantastic volunteer program takes employees around the world.

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Jan 2010
04

Social Media and the Common Good

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Fundraising, connecting, campaign managing, and “calls to action”. Make social media work for you and your organization.

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