Almost 13 million Canadian volunteers deserve our coast-to-coast-to-coast cheers for their dedication and generosity. Let’s all join together to applaud their immense contribution to our country, our communities and millions of our lives during National Volunteer Week (NVW).
Sunday, April 24th marks the start of National Volunteer Week in Canada. It’s a coast–to–coast–to–coast celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of Canada’s almost 12.7 million volunteers.
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, Volunteering Is Empathy In Action, affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This profoundly human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals and stronger communities.
Empathy is a quality that can help people relate to others and build awareness around different experiences. It connects people in ideas and actions and helps create bonds forged in common goals and aspirations.
Volunteering can help us develop empathy, to see the world through the eyes of others. It can connect people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, expanding our views. It can build our capacity to work collectively and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive society.
From coast to coast to coast in formal and informal settings, volunteers create caring, collaborative, and compassionate communities. During National Volunteer Week 2022, we celebrate the contributions of Canada’s millions of volunteers: their actions, their understanding, and their genuine concern for the world around them.
Volunteering, putting empathy into action, can build communities where people feel happier, healthier, and more welcome – creating a stronger, more connected Canada.
Source: Volunteer Canada
SOME VOLUNTEER FACTS
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- If volunteering were an industry, it would employ nearly as many people as schools, colleges and universities in Canada.
- Volunteers of all ages contribute more than $55.9 billion in value each year – over $1 billion every week!
- 44% of Canadians volunteer an average of 156 hrs/yr.
- Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers come from every age group. Youth have the highest rate of volunteering and older adults volunteer the most hours.
Source: Volunteer Canada
WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU
Thank you to all of our volunteers for your determination, dedication and passion. You are an important and valued part of the Community Living Trent Highlands team, now and always.
