July 23, 2025
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June 15, 2021This paper is intended to stimulate discussion and consideration of the importance of citizen and community participation and to put forward an argument for investment and leadership. The potential “investors” in this remarkable phenomenon are many: governments, foundations, the corporate sector, voluntary and non-profit organizations, communities and even individuals. Like participation itself, the process required to think through ways to lever and enrich citizen and community participation needs to be multi-faceted, collaborative and creative. No one agent of society can or should own the leadership or enabling role. Ultimately, action must be harnessed to a shared vision; a vision for a Canada in which each person makes a contribution and together we build a better world.
June 09, 2022Have we made much headway in the past few years? Is this because we spend most of our time focusing on the volunteer management cycle instead of change management or planning practices. The volunteer management cycle is a core component to building and managing a volunteer program but it is focused on activities and process. What I am talking about is more about “you” the person who is charged with overseeing the program. We need to start shifting our thinking as leaders and how the volunteer program can integrate itself into an organizations strategic plan, and as a leader of volunteers, your ability to sell it to your senior leadership team.
November 24, 2022Many of us are inspired to give back and volunteer over the holidays but sometimes it can be easier said than done. Social service organizations can be overwhelmed with volunteer requests in the month of December and may struggle to offer anything beyond their current and ongoing volunteer roles. To help volunteer-seekers come up with some ideas, we’ve pulled together some suggestions to help you experience the seasonal spirit of giving with your friends and family.
