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Provide national leadership and expertise on volunteerism. - Assure un leadership national et une expertise dans le domaine du bénévolat.

11/14/2025

Join the conversation on data and volunteering in Ontario!

In collaboration with the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN), join us next Thursday, November 20, at 12 PM EST for a Lunch and Learn focused on the future of volunteering and resilient communities in Ontario.

Participants will gain new insights into Ontario’s volunteer landscape, learn how these findings connect to the National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS) priorities, and contribute to identifying strategic directions for stronger, more connected volunteer engagement in the years ahead.

➡️ Register today: https://ow.ly/1Oj750XnyG2

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11/14/2025

Three days of learning, connection, and shared vision.

Grateful to host the leadership of Points of Light here in Toronto and to end the visit with an incredible Sector Leadership Roundtable hosted by Phil Haid and the team at Public Inc.

With Senator Farah Mohamed opening the day, leaders from across the business, philanthropy, Indigenous, and nonprofit sectors came together to discuss civic trust, belonging, and the role of volunteering as civic infrastructure.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to those helping shape what comes next.

11/13/2025

Réservez la date!

Le jeudi 4 décembre, nous nous rassemblerons pour célébrer la Journée internationale des bénévoles (JIB) 2025 – un hommage mondial aux bénévoles qui inspirent le changement et renforcent les communautés grâce à leur résilience, leur empathie et leur générosité.

Au programme :
• Un aperçu de l’Année internationale du bénévolat (AIB) 2026 et de la Semaine de l'action bénévole (SAB) 2026 – découvrez ce que nous préparons !
• Des mises à jour sur la Stratégie d’action nationale sur le bénévolat (SANB) ainsi que sur les initiatives clés qui façonneront l’année à venir

Plus qu’un événement, c’est un mouvement. Célébrons ensemble la force du bénévolat et préparons la suite!

➡️ Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://ow.ly/xvZW50XrpkP

11/13/2025

Save the Date!

On Thursday, December 4, we’re coming together to celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2025 – a global tribute to the volunteers who spark change and strengthen communities through resilience, empathy, and generosity.

What’s in store?
• A sneak peek at International Volunteer Year (IVY 2026) and NVW 2026 – hear what we have planned!
• Updates on the National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS) and key initiatives shaping the year ahead

This is more than an event – it’s a movement. Let’s honour the power of volunteering and look forward to what’s next!

➡️ Register now: https://ow.ly/KgU850XroyJ

11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome the Points of Light leadership team to Toronto for three days of learning, collaboration, and shared visioning with Volunteer Canada.

Yesterday brought meaningful conversations with our team and board members, celebrating what’s possible when national and global leaders in volunteerism come together.

Day 2 continued the momentum with rich discussions on belonging, trust, and civic participation across borders, and shared learning on how research, leadership, and investment can strengthen the civic infrastructure that connects us all.

11/10/2025

Join Volunteer Canada on Tuesday, November 25, at 12 pm EST for "Co-Creating the Strategic Directions for Data & Research in Volunteering," an interactive National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS) workshop bringing together researchers, data specialists, and sector partners from across the volunteering and nonprofit ecosystem.

Together, we’ll explore emerging insights, identify research gaps, and help shape the strategic direction of the sector’s data and research practices. Through shared dialogue, this session aims to strengthen the evidence base that will guide the future of volunteering and nonprofit advancement across Canada.

Register today to join the conversation: https://ow.ly/ofap50Xpwjp

11/07/2025

Le bénévolat renforce la résilience des communautés, mais la participation est en déclin.

En 2024, les Canadiens ont consacré 4,1 milliards d’heures de bénévolat, soit l’équivalent de 2,4 millions d’emplois à temps plein (Statistique Canada, 2025). Cependant, même si les bénévoles s'investissent de plus en plus, les organisations ont du mal à suivre le rythme.

Selon le sondage de la Stratégie d’action nationale sur le bénévolat (SANB) de Bénévoles Canada, 83 % des organismes sans but lucratif ont constaté une augmentation de la demande de services au cours de la dernière année. Cet écart croissant entre la capacité et les besoins des communautés soulève une question essentielle : comment soutenir le bénévolat pour l’avenir ?

Notre nouveau rapport explore les causes de ces changements et la manière dont les communautés peuvent s'y adapter grâce à des rôles flexibles, au mentorat et à des stratégies d'engagement inclusives.

Découvrez les constats des bénévoles et des organismes qui mettent en lumière l’état du bénévolat au Canada aujourd’hui : https://ow.ly/7VwZ50XoBiq

11/07/2025

Volunteering builds resilient communities, yet participation is declining.

In 2024, Canadians contributed 4.1 billion volunteer hours, the equivalent of 2.4 million full-time jobs (Statistics Canada, 2025). But even as volunteers give more, organizations are struggling to keep up.

According to Volunteer Canada’s National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS) Survey, 83% of nonprofits reported increased demand for services last year. This growing gap between capacity and community need raises a critical question: how do we sustain volunteerism for the future?

Our new report explores what’s driving these shifts and how communities can adapt through flexible roles, mentorship, and inclusive engagement strategies.

Discover the key insights from volunteers and organizations that highlight the state of volunteering in Canada today: https://ow.ly/icKT50XoB3c

11/07/2025

How can data strengthen volunteer engagement and community resilience across Ontario?

Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 12 pm EST for a Lunch and Learn with the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN) as we explore the province’s evolving volunteer landscape.

Gain insights from recent data, learn how these findings connect to National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS) priorities, and contribute to identifying strategic directions for stronger, more connected volunteer engagement in the years ahead.

➡️ Register today: https://ow.ly/1Oj750XnyG2

11/06/2025

UPS employees in Vancouver, British Columbia, came together yesterday to assemble and distribute over 500 hygiene kits with M.O.S.A.I.C., supporting newcomers and families in their local community.

Each kit provides more than essentials; it represents care, belonging, and connection for those starting new chapters in Canada. Through volunteering initiatives like this, UPS Canada employees are helping build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities across the country.

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Les employés d’UPS à Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique, se sont réunis hier pour assembler et distribuer plus de 500 trousses d’hygiène avec M.O.S.A.I.C., afin de soutenir les nouveaux arrivants et les familles de leur communauté locale.

Chaque trousse offre plus que des produits essentiels : elle symbolise l’attention, le sentiment d’appartenance et les liens humains pour celles et ceux qui commencent un nouveau chapitre au Canada. Grâce à des initiatives de bénévolat comme celle-ci, les employés d’UPS Canada contribuent à bâtir des communautés plus fortes, plus saines et plus inclusives à travers le pays.

11/06/2025

We’re proud to support TD Canada employees who volunteered this Tuesday, November 4, at Food Stash Foundation in Vancouver!

In an afternoon of food boxing, volunteers helped prevent good food from going to waste and ensured it reached community members who need it most. This hands-on work supports Food Stash’s vision for a just and sustainable food system, one that strengthens community health and protects our planet.

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Nous sommes fiers de soutenir les employés de TD Canada qui ont fait du bénévolat ce mardi 4 novembre, à Food Stash Foundation à Vancouver !

Lors d’un après-midi d’emballage alimentaire, des bénévoles ont aidé à empêcher que de la bonne nourriture ne soit gaspillée et se sont assurés qu’elle atteigne les membres de la communauté qui en ont le plus besoin. Ce travail pratique soutient la vision de Food Stash pour un système alimentaire juste et durable, qui renforce la santé communautaire et protège notre planète.

11/05/2025

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, at 1 pm EST, for our first webinar of Data and Research Month: Harnessing Research and Data for Stronger Volunteering & Nonprofit Impact.

📊 What you’ll learn in this session:

• How data and research are driving transformation across Canada’s volunteering and nonprofit sectors
• How the emerging National Volunteering Action Strategy (NVAS) is being shaped by evidence and insights
• Ways organizations can strengthen community impact, engagement, and resilience

Don’t miss this insightful conversation CICP PCPOB! Register now: https://ow.ly/m7O750XjINK

Translation is also available, and this session will be accessible in both English and French.

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