WUSC International volunteer information session – Spotlight on Jordan!

Have you ever been curious about entering the global development sector? Have you ever wanted to exchange your unique skill set for an opportunity to volunteer abroad?  International volunteering provides you with an experience where you are able to directly...

Adapting and evolving – PAVRO celebrates 25 years of volunteer engagement leadership in Ontario

Ontario’s nonprofit sector is a significant job creator, a strong enabler of volunteer engagement, and a critical program and service delivery partner to the government.  Employing over 844,000 workers[1] in Ontario and contributing $65 billion to the economy, Ontario’s nonprofit...

You’re Invited! WUSC International Volunteer Information Session

Are you interested in joining a global network of individuals passionate about making a positive difference in the world? Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident? Join WUSC on November 24th from 12pm to 1pm EST for a virtual...

What makes a good volunteer role?

This article was originally published on Volunteer Success and is reprinted with permission. “If you want people to do a good job, give them a good job to do.” - Frederick Herzberg While Frederick Herzberg was referring to work that...

Why nonprofit organizations should (re)hire volunteer engagement professionals

In the midst of COVID’s sixth wave, Canada’s nonprofit sector continues to struggle with uncertainty and increased demand on services. While we don’t have exact percentages on how many volunteer engagement (VE) professionals (often referred to as Managers or Coordinators...

Canada’s Volunteer Awards

Have you ever wondered how you can show your appreciation for an amazing volunteer in your community? Canada’s Volunteer Awards is a comprehensive volunteer recognition program, and is now accepting nominations in five categories and five regions of Canada until...

A year-end message from CharityVillage President Mary Barroll

In the 25 years since CharityVillage was launched, Canada and the world has faced many threats and challenges. This past year, though, has been especially arduous -- and perilous -- for nonprofits and charities.  The pandemic disproportionately impacted the Canadian...

Red Cross Rapid testing program creates “peace of mind” for homeless shelter

On a cold day in March 2020, the Transition House Coalition of Northumberland was providing emergency shelter for 24 people, two more than they had beds for. The next day COVID-19 restrictions forced them to shut down, leaving two dozen people with nowhere...

Expressing Thanks at Work: Better in Person or Text?

Is it better to express thanks to someone in person, in video, or text? Many people may have a belief that thanking someone in-person is ideally the best way.  However, with the past two years being predominantly a virtual work...

3 Ways to Say Thanks (at Work) Better and More Meaningfully

Your people are working hard. Times are challenging. And they are digging in and producing good work. You want to acknowledge this and thank them for their efforts. Specifically, you want to thank them individually for more impact. But you...