As we approach the end of 2024, it’s a time for reflection and anticipation. This year has been a journey of growth, learning, and impactful contributions. Together, we have made significant strides in our mission to enhance community well-being and resilience.
In 2024, we embarked on the ambitious task of building a National Volunteer Action Strategy. This initiative aims to create a more inclusive and accessible volunteering infrastructure across Canada. We have been hearing from stakeholders and by developing better pathways to participation, we aim to support diverse demographics in their volunteering efforts by addressing the barriers that exist in volunteer engagement and participation.
Volunteering is not just about giving your time—it’s about actively creating the world we want. Through observation, reflection, and community participation, we contribute to building a society that values equity, opportunity, and social connection.
As we look forward to 2025, we are excited for the work ahead.
Mark your calendars for National Volunteer Week: “Volunteers Make Waves.” This theme highlights the power and impact of individual and collective volunteer efforts across Canada. Like waves, our actions create ripples of change, building strong, interconnected, and interdependent communities. Each contribution, big or small, adds momentum and inspires innovative solutions.
Let us carry this spirit of hope and optimism into the New Year. Together, we will continue to make a difference, fostering a more just, connected, and hopeful society for all.
Thank you to our members, our partners, our collaborators, to all those participating in community! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to a revitalized volunteer movement!
Here’s to a bright and impactful 2025!
Megan Conway, CEO, and the Volunteer Canada Team
