I love the field of volunteer engagement and have the utmost respect for my colleagues who choose to do this work. Personally, I owe much of my personal and professional development to this sector and still, as a woman of colour, I’m compelled to call us out. We have huge gaps within our community. The […]
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The evolving relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility teams and company stakeholders January 27-29 Volunteer Canada convened 30 companies at the Corporate Community Engagement Summit in Surrey. Delegates were corporate professionals managing programs and initiatives for their employees, and other stakeholders, to give back to communities – whether through volunteering, donating, learning or other civic engagement. The […]
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Les bénévoles qui œuvrent auprès de la clientèle vulnérable perçoivent leur engagement comme étant important et enrichissant. La compassion qui anime leur travail a un effet transformateur sur les clients et sur les bénévoles eux-mêmes. Cependant, il peut s’avérer exigeant d’œuvrer auprès de personnes qui vivent des situations difficiles. Dans le contexte actuel des […]
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