
Did you know, since 2000, Volunteer Canada and the VMPC-Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada have collaborated to craft, maintain and revise the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement (CCVI).

The Standards of Volunteer Involvement help non-profits create a culture where volunteers are valued, supported, and respected. As we mark 25 years, we invite you to join us in learning and advancing these standards into their next iteration.
We are reviewing the Ten Standards of Practice for Volunteer Involvement and want to hear from you!
Engage with us on social media as we explore these standards.
To discover practical ways to apply the Standards in your organization, review our handbook.
What to look forward to: National Volunteer Week
Get ready to celebrate National Volunteer Week!
Thank your volunteers, or treat yourself, to exclusive #NVW2025 merch! New this year – NVW T-Shirts (order ASAP/ by April 2) and an updated Volunteer Canada’s new Volunteer Movement pin.

Volunteers create ripples of change and we want to highlight Canada’s many different wavemakers!
Join the movement as we build momentum from coast to coast to coast!
Submit your wave clips to marketing@volunteer.ca by April 30 to be included in our NVW 2025 video!
VOLUNTEERS MAKE SOUND WAVES!
Who are the Canadian musicians that inspire you? What are some songs that encourage kindness and compassion? Is there a song that motivates you to make change? Help us build a playlist that makes waves!
Submit your Canadian music suggestions for Canada’s National Volunteer Week and stay tuned for the NVW Spotify Playlist – coming soon!
Announcing the NVAS Survey: Participate and Win!
We are excited to announce the launch of the National Volunteer Action Strategy Survey! Starting in April, everyone who participates in the survey will be entered into monthly draws for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
Your participation is crucial. By sharing your experiences, you help us gather valuable data that helps co-build an impactful National Volunteer Action Strategy, strengthen our advocacy efforts and enables us to share insights with our partners. The more responses we receive, the greater our impact will be. Please share the survey across your networks to help us reach as many people as possible.
Survey for Individuals
Also, keep an eye out for our organizational survey launching in April. Your input is invaluable, and we look forward to your participation!
Careers at Volunteer Canada
Join our team of passionate, community service champions who are fueled by advancing the volunteer movement in Canada!
- Volunteer Engagement Specialist
- Intergenerational Initiatives Manager