Volunteer Canada

Les Prix pour le bénévolat du Canada (PBC) reconnaissent les contributions des bénévoles, des organismes sans but lucratif, et des entreprises dans le secteur bénévole partout au pays. Les prix soulignent les nombreuses manières dont le bénévolat renforce les collectivités.

Hier soir, Bénévoles Canada a eu l’honneur de célébrer les lauréats des prix de 2024 et 2025. Merci à tous les lauréats pour leurs contributions à nos collectivités d’un océan à l’autre.

Avez-vous soumis une candidature pour les Prix pour le bénévolat du Canada de 2026? Les candidatures seront acceptées jusqu’au 17 juin prochain.

Renseignements supplémentaires :

https://www.canada.ca/fr/emploi-developpement-social/programmes/prix-benevolat.html

Emploi et Développement social Canada

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways that volunteering strengthens our communities.

Last night, Volunteer Canada was honoured to help celebrate the 2024 and 2025 awards recipients. Thank you to all of the winners who contribute to communities from coast to coast to coast.

Have you made your nomination for the 2026 Canada's Volunteer Awards? Nominations are due June 17th! �

Learn more here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/volunteer-awards.html

Employment and Social Development Canada

Owens Corning (Masonite) employees in Yarrow, BC employees came together to assemble more than 450 snack packs in support of the school-aged children supported by Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society’s lunch-bag program.

This hands-on group volunteering activity addressed food insecurity by preparing practical, thoughtfully selected snack packs to address community needs. Volunteers also had the opportunity to learn more about the Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society’s mission and the services it provides.

Thank you to Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society, Owens Corning (Masonite) and all the volunteers who made this effort possible.



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Dans le cadre du programme de sac-repas de l’organisme Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society, des employés d’Owens Corning (Masonite) à Yarrow, en Colombie-Britannique, ont uni leurs efforts pour préparer plus de 450 boîtes de collations destinées à des enfants d’âge scolaire.

Cette activité bénévole de groupe vise à lutter contre l’insécurité alimentaire en préparant des boîtes de collations choisies avec soin pour répondre aux besoins de la collectivité. Les bénévoles ont également eu l’occasion de se renseigner sur la mission et les autres services de cet organisme.

Merci à la Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society, à Owens Corning (Masonite) et à tous les bénévoles qui ont rendu cette initiative possible.

Registration is now open for our June 9 Data-Driven Engagement webinar delivered in partnership with Statistics Canada.

Finding Indigenous Data on the Statistics Canada Website will introduce how to navigate the Statistics Canada website to locate data, reference materials, and analyses related to Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

The session will provide an overview of key surveys and data programs, along with guidance on how data are organized and where to find contextual information that can support informed planning and engagement.

For organizations involved in volunteering, giving, and community participation, these data can offer important background information to support learning and responsible use.

Register: https://buff.ly/shr9OVZ

Mark your calendars!

What if volunteers weren't just supporters of your mission - but strategic partners in driving impact?

That's the question we're exploring on June 23 | 1–2 PM EST in From Strategy to Impact: Innovative Approaches to Volunteer Engagement and Fundraising.

Practical models. Real numbers. Lessons from the field.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sCZ4O4jJSFa_-lMPj4icHQ #/registration

Truly the loveliest volunteer story!

What started as a simple Wednesday coffee chat at the turned into something neither Vern nor Nancy expected 💙☕️

Through volunteering at Lakeridge Health, they found friendship, healing, purpose - and eventually, each other.

Their story is proof that the smallest moments can lead to the most meaningful connections. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/49ppP6e

Registration is now open for our June 9th Data-Driven Engagement webinar delivered in partnership with Statistics Canada.

Finding Indigenous Data on the Statistics Canada Website will introduce how to navigate the Statistics Canada website to locate data, reference materials, and analyses related to Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

The session will provide an overview of key surveys and data programs, along with guidance on how data are organized and where to find contextual information that can support informed planning and engagement.

For organizations involved in volunteering, giving, and community participation, these data can offer important background information to support learning and responsible use.

Registration details are now available here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LgxFilKnNEiYbxcPUEMPBbIpciTiV-NJrRmHCWQHFZNUNjhKU1NWUzVSUEw2NTNPNTRJSVM2WklPSi4u

Have you filled out this survey for the National Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession? Submissions due May 28th!

Click here: https://vmpcprofessionprofile.ca/

The first survey for the National Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession closes on May 28, and we are incredibly grateful for the momentum, encouragement, and collaboration we have seen from across Canada.

This project is only possible because of the many organizations, networks, and community partners helping share the message and encourage participation from coast to coast to coast.

Together, we are helping shine a light on the people behind volunteer engagement: the professionals who help create meaningful volunteer experiences, strengthen community connection, and support countless hours of impact every year.

After more than 20 years without national data on this profession, every response matters.

To all of the community partners, implementation partners, sector leaders, and organizations who have shared the survey with your members, networks, and communities, thank you for helping strengthen this important national effort.

There is still time to participate before Survey 1 closes on May 28. And stay tuned for Survey 2.

🔗 VMPCprofessionprofile.ca

Let’s finish strong and continue building a stronger understanding and stronger future for volunteer engagement in Canada.