The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on our health, the economy, and our social wellbeing, while illuminating the vulnerabilities and inequities in communities. This has placed enormous stress on the non-profit sector, as basic operations have been disrupted, resources have decreased, and the need for services has spiked. Volunteer Canada, in collaboration with Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) and spinktank, sought to better understand how volunteer engagement has been affected by the continuing pandemic, to better equip us to provide support and leadership.
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Volunteer Canada was established to provide national leadership and expertise on volunteer engagement to increase the participation, quality, and diversity of volunteer experiences. Since 1977 we have collaborated closely with volunteer centres, businesses, non-profit organizations, government and educational institutions to promote and broaden volunteering. Our programs, research, training, tools, resources and national initiatives provide leadership on issues and trends in Canada’s volunteer landscape.
Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) was founded in 1980 and is the champion in the field of Volunteer Management. Dedicated to advocacy, capacity building and networking, it connects and empowers a network of professionals and passionately elevates the quality of volunteerism in Canada.
VMPC collaborates with provincial, national and international organizations to support its membership and strives for volunteer resources management to be recognized and respected as a leading profession of choice.
spinktank believes Volunteer Engagement, as a profession rooted in relationship building, is both an art and a science. Using research and data-driven insights, we help leaders of volunteers and organizations take volunteer involvement to new heights with quantifiable tactics and strategies. This allows you to draw a direct line between your work involving volunteers with real dividends and outcomes your organization is striving towards. Through training, coaching and various tools, we will help you and your organization become better partners to volunteers, build a strong foundation and culture for volunteer involvement, maximizing the impact on your mission and enhancing the quality of experience you can offer every volunteer that connects with you.
