Volunteer Canada
Introduction to the Partner
Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, the organization has been committed to increasing and supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs, special projects, national initiatives, resource development, and by engaging in research and training across the country.
Volunteer Canada actively leads national dialogues on how volunteerism is related to citizen engagement and civil society. At the same time, it provides leadership on issues and trends in the Canadian volunteer movement. These goals are achieved through its collaborative work with volunteer centres, community and national organizations, and businesses alike.
It’s mission is to provide leadership in strengthening citizen engagement and to serve as a catalyst for voluntary action.
As a national leader, they strive to ensure that volunteer efforts are promoted, recognized, supported and safeguarded. By developing resources and national initiatives, Volunteer Canada actively engages in research, training and promotional campaigns to increase community participation and provide leadership on issues and trends in the Canadian volunteer movement.
CSR Expertise:
- Cause Related Marketing,
- Community,
- CSR Strategy,
- Diversity / Equal Opportunities,
- Education and Research,
- Volunteering,
Services on Offer:
Volunteer Canada
Partner Type
Volunteer Bureaus
Contact Details
ON
Ottawa
K1N 7G1
Canada
Tel: 613-231-4371-241
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Lord Michael Hastings of Scarisbrick CBEWe have a deep passion for seeing really dynamic effective corporate responsibility all over the world - it's core to our values and central to our business. So being in from the start with CSR360 GPN was an obvious route for KPMG to help spread the energy and the opportunity for transformed communities where business plays its rightful role driving change and supporting the people and the places who are often forgotten and frequently in need of business engagement. Its our privilege to be involved.
Global Head of Citizenship and Diversity
KPMG