@sherlynassam.bsky.social spoke to Anne Millar, @ottawafoodbank.bsky.social's officer of data and research, and Harar Hall, @volunteercanada.bsky.social ’s policy and research manager, about how data can be harnessed for solutions across the sector.

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The federal government’s #Budget2025 speaks of “Building a Strong Canada.” But how can we build strength while leaving behind the people and organizations that hold our country together? lnkd.in/gY72Zhw4

Volunteering is declining in Canada and frontline services are feeling the strain. In #Budget2025, we’ve asked the federal government to invest in Canada’s volunteer infrastructure to help strengthen these vital community services. See more here: volunteer.ca/government-r...

#Canada

Every act of generosity, big or small, creates a ripple effect
#GenerosityIsRightHere

StatsCan releases their preliminary findings from the 2023 Survey of Giving, Volunteering, and Participating (SGVP).

These findings show what many in the sector have been feeling for some time.

Learn more here: blog.volunteer.ca/new-results-...

@imaginecanada.bsky.social

National Volunteer Week continues! Fikre volunteers daily and brings a calm presence to everything he does.

He is also part of our Beyond Food program where he's building skills to help better support his family. Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025

The average volunteer in Toronto gives 27 hrs/yr. That’s just 2-3 hrs/mnth – equal to:

🍁 10 Toronto Maple Leafs games
📽️ Watching one movie/month
🚶 The time it would take to walk Toronto’s perimeter

Totally doable, right? Find your next role at bit.ly/VTsearch

#NVW2025

“The small human connections and the feeling of making someone's day a bit brighter are incredibly rewarding.”

For #NVW2025, Chibuike Asoh shares why he volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross ⬇️

Thank you for brightening people’s days & ensuring they have someone to lean on. 👏

#VolunteersMakeWaves

Link to playlist! #JoinTheWave

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Youth aren't just our future but are strengthening today's wave of change! Whether lending a hand at events, mentoring or inspiring others to get involved, we want to hear their volunteer story!

Share this with the young volunteers in your life!

#NVW2025Youth #YoungCanadians #VolunteersMakeWaves

Heather is one of the friendly faces that you'll see volunteering with the Food Bank. Whether at an event, in the warehouse, or interacting with clients through email or over the phone.

Thank YOU Heather! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg #VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025

Happy #NVW2025!

We have some awesome content coming up that is putting a spotlight on some of Waterloo Region's Awesome Volunteers. for now, check out this highlight video to see what's in store for this week!

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Thank you for celebrating with us! Looking forward to seeing all your amazing volunteers.

It's #ElectionDay! Every vote helps shape the future of our communities and our country!

A big thanks to the incredible volunteers working behind the scenes, from campaign trails to voting stations. Your time, energy, and dedication are truly appreciated.

#CanadaElections #ShapeTheFuture #VOTE

🌊 It's National Volunteer Week 2025! 🍁

We celebrate the passion, dedication, and impact of all volunteers across #Canada.

From coast to coast to coast, #VolunteersMakeWaves that strengthen social bonds and boost community resilience in the face of change and uncertainty.

#NVW2025 #CanadaStrong

Canada's National Volunteer Week is April 27-May 3!

This year, we celebrate the incredible power and impact of volunteers across Canada. Just like waves, each volunteer's contribution creates ripples of positive change in our communities.

volunteer.ca/national-vol...

#NVW2025 #VolunteerCanada