A resource for change makers and hour counters! Look here for tools and tips from Power of the Hour, Get Involved, and Volunteer Canada.
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!
The Olympic Games are thrilling, heart-breaking, uplifting – pretty much all around amazing! But did you know that there are two Olympic Games? I would love to draw some light on the less-known Paralympic games, where some truly amazing and inspiring athletes are constantly pushing the limits of their physical and mental abilities.
Volunteer Canada is the national leader in volunteer advocacy, involvement and strategy. With over 30 volunteer centers across Canada, Volunteer Canada is devoted to finding the right volunteer opportunity for you. To find a volunteer opportunity in your area check out Volunteer Canada’s local volunteer centre: Toronto, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, Manitoba, Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, Yukon and the Territories.
The Dorothy Ley Hospice is a volunteer-based community service organization offering compassionate care to people living with the challenges of a life-limiting illness or loss and helps them live their lives to the fullest.
During a emergency response the Canadian Red Cross experienced this year on Vancouver Island, one volunteer stood out in-particular for Disaster Management Coordinator Elysia Dempsey. Gary Carleton has worked with the Canadian Red Cross for over 4 years and has been described as invaluable, dedicated, instrumental, a strong mentor, and tireless. He is quite a humble fellow – a proud father of two and an IT business owner by day, and a Red Cross hero by night.
At Get Involved there are tons of volunteer opportunities that are constantly being posted. These are the highlights of opportunities posted this week:
As the national voice for volunteerism, Volunteer Canada leads the advancement of volunteerism in strengthening society and improving quality of life in Canada by recognizing volunteer involvement as essential to building healthy, quality communities.
Working with its members and partners in communities across Canada, Volunteer Canada develops and implements a wide range of research and public policy initiatives, as well as programs, which all relate to volunteerism and the voluntary sector.
With unemployment soaring across the continent, reports from the United States show a surge in the volunteer sector, especially among young graduates.
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.
