Have you heard of Intergenerational Volunteering?
[Intergenerational Volunteering] is much more complex than putting a 14-year-old in a room with an 80-year-old and telling them to figure it out. A relationship of trust must be developed. – John Campeau
When is it Our Turn at the Table?
For those of us who live and work in this vital and values-driven space, it was both disheartening and deeply concerning to see charities and nonprofits once again absent from debates, platforms, and headlines. – Lois Graveline, Hilborn Charity eNewes
The Decline in Volunteerism
The 2023 survey data, released today, show how these indicators changed over this recent, tumultuous period from 2018 to 2023. In particular, this period was marked by a significant decline in volunteering and in the number of donors.
The Volunteers of Waterloo Region
Start in your direct community. Make an impact where you actually can access that impact. – Angie, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region Board Member
Volunteering as a Social Connector
Volunteering isn’t just a kind gesture—it’s a lifeline. In an age of digital overload and growing disconnection, real human connection is more essential than ever.