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.

Digital U featured in the Huffington Post!

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The Digital U series is featured in Julia Moulden’s piece entitled “New Radical Revolution: 10 World Changing Ideas”. Moulden’s piece describes Digital U as a “primer for folks who just want to get their feet wet” in the social media world.

Water Education 101

National Geographic Water

“Is water a commercial good like running shoes or Coca-Cola? Or is water a human right like air”? This is the question purposed by Maude Barlow in “Water on the Table” (airing Wednesday, March 24 at 10pm on TVO).



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What’s New at Get Involved!

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

The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rain forest Conservation (COTERC) is looking for volunteers at their Costa Rica Biological Research Station to assist in Marine Turtle Monitoring and Community Conservation Program.

Hope Air has a position available for individuals who have strong communications and service skills to work with clients – taking flight requests and providing support to Hope Air clients.

Chris G is starting a green non-profit and needs assistance and guidance.

Check out over 1000 more opportunities here! Also, let us know how you Get Involved through Twitter or by joining our Facebook Group.

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Tropical Adventures

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Looking to volunteer abroad? Want to escape the Canadian winter? Look no further than Tropical Adventures, your number one stop for volunteer tourism in Costa Rica. The Tropical Adventures Foundation is a non-profit organization providing volunteer tour packages for individuals, families and groups interested in exploring the culture, language and natural beauty of Costa Rica. Tropical Adventures volunteer projects offer the adventure of a lifetime for those willing to share their love, skills and time with those less fortunate.

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