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

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The Extradionaries

Looking to give back but don’t have the time? What about all the time you spend waiting in line at the post office? During subway delays? Avoiding work on Facebook? What if you could turn these doldrum moments into volunteering success?

The Robin Hood Tax

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It has been given different names in different countries – the Robin Hood tax in the UK and ‘ steuergegenarmut’ in Germany, but we are all talking about the same thing. A tiny tax on big banks that could deliver billions to help fight poverty around the world.

Jul 2010
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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:

Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits is looking for talented, committed and enthusiastic individuals to volunteer on their upcoming consulting projects!

The Humanity Exchange is looking for a community development intern to help out on the Ivory Coast!

Earthroots is consistently in need of volunteers who can assist with preparing and attending relevant actions, demonstrations and peaceful rallies.

Check out over 1000 more opportunities!!


Volunteer Postings from Across Canada

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.

Jun 2010
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Summer, Having Fun, Animals, Swimming and Volunteering?! What’s not to Love?!

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When you volunteer at a summer camp, you get to enjoy yourself just as much as the campers! Whether your 14 or 45 – volunteering at a summer camp let’s you tap into your inner-child – you’ll be buying tuck, braiding boondoggle and having polar dips in NO time! These are just some of the great camps out there offering (and looking for) available volunteers for their summer programs

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Jun 2010
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Well of Change – new ideas for fundraising!

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People love to support their favorite charities, but often can not provide financial support on a regular basis. The Solution: Well of Change, an online platform where people can use their skills, hobbies and abilities to raise money for their charity of choice.

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Jun 2010
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The Dorothy Ley Hospice

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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.

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May 2010
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Cancer is Hard, Walking Isn’t.


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The Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women’s Cancer is a 40-60km walk over 2 days to raise money for research & survivorship. On September 11-12, thousands will join together to walk in the battle against all women’s cancers.


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May 2010
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Volunteer Abroad!

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With Cross-Cultural Solutions, you’ll volunteer with local people and experience another culture like never before. The CCS experience also includes cultural activities, so that you can learn about the local culture. Think of it like a travel vacation, to some of the most beautiful and remote places in the world, with a purpose!

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Apr 2010
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Being a mentor with kids.now!

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If you knew that donating just 1.5 hours of the 168 hours you have available per week, could change 10 kids’ lives forever, would you do it? Kids.now provides programs for children in grade 7 and 8.

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Apr 2010
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GetInvovled.ca Interview with Winner Rebecca Tremblay

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The fabulous, enthusiastic and excited Rebecca Tremblay gave us 20 minutes of her “online time” to answer a few questions we had about her volunteer experience. Rebecca was the winner of the first Reach out With Red Rose contest and recieved an all-expenses paid volunteering trip to Kenya! Read the interview to learn how you too can become a “volunteer vacation” winner!

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Mar 2010
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“While There’s Tea There’s Hope”

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Tea has always made a difference in people’s lives by providing warmth & inspiration. A famous British dramatist once said, “While there’s tea, there’s hope.” Now, Red Rose tea is bringing that hope to children around the world with Reach Out With Red Rose.

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Mar 2010
28

Inspiring Dreams: Rebecca Tremblay’s Story

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Rebecca Tremblay is Reach Out With Red Rose’s first contest winner! As the author of the winning essay, Red Rose, ONEXONE and free the Children sent Rebecca on a fabulous volunteer vacation in Kenya! Rebecca kept a meticulous blog about her experiences – it’s so well-written and heartfelt that you feel like you are right in the action with her. Kenya, it seems has a way of making you feel many different things all at once.

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