Tomorrow at 1pm EST! On July 28, we're hosting a 28 Data-Driven Engagement webinar with Statistics Canada. Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics Hub (GDIS Hub) will introduce Stats Can’s central platform for gender, diversity, and inclusion–related data. Register here: ow.ly/QsTX50ZnNVz
Volunteer Canada
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The national voice of volunteerism in Canada | La voix nationale du bénévolat au Canada www.volunteer.ca #IgniteVolunteerism #DynamisezleBenevolat #IVY2026
CharityVillage Volunteer Week 2026 will bring together #nonprofit leaders, volunteer engagement professionals, researchers, and #volunteers from across #Canada for a week of learning, discussion, and inspiration from September 14–18, 2026. Save your spot! ⬇️ okt.to/Llt9Jv
💡Fresh from the Points of Light Conference in Washington, three leaders from Canada, the U.S., and Brazil will share trends, ideas, and conversations that stood out for the volunteering sector. Join David Vandenberg, Rachel Currie-Triska, and Daniel Morais on July 28. Register: atadosworkshop.org
On July 28, we're hosting a 28 Data-Driven Engagement webinar with Statistics Canada!💡 In this session, Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics Hub (GDIS Hub) will introduce Stats Can’s central platform for gender, diversity, and inclusion–related data. Secure your spot today! ow.ly/QsTX50ZnNVz
💡Looking for insight into how to improve donations, volunteering, and participation in your organization? It begins with understanding how trends have changed in recent years. Register for our webinars with AFP on July 15th and 29th to learn more! ow.ly/Awwk50Zma2R
📢Registration is now open for an upcoming Data-Driven Engagement webinar delivered in partnership with Statistics Canada. The session will provide an overview of the new Hub for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics. You don't want to miss it - secure your spot today! ow.ly/UQg350ZilnB
🌟Canada Summer Job feature: Melody St. Pierre (Communication Consultant) We're thrilled to announce that Melody has rejoined our Communications team! She will be reimagining our communication strategy to maximize our missional impact through various channels, tactics, and stakeholder relations.
🌟 Canada Summer Job feature: Deanna Fisher We're thrilled to introduce Deanna who has joined our Fundraising team for the summer! She will be implementing new processes and systems to support fundraising efforts, and assisting with grant proposals and report writing.
🌟Canada Summer Job feature: Janica Arevalo We're thrilled to announce that Janica is joining our Partnerships and Engagement team for the summer! She will be supporting all the logistics and behind the scenes work that make events and employer supported volunteer activations possible.
To close out @abbvie.bsky.social #WeekOfPossibilities in Canada, Montreal, QC employees joined Welcome Hall Mission at the Marché Bon Accueil to sort and prepare food, combatting local food insecurity. @pointsoflight.bsky.social #AbbVieGivesBack #WeekofPossibilities #EmployeeVolunteering
Pour clôturer la #SemaineDesPossibilités d’@abbvie.bsky.social au Canada, des employés de Montréal se sont joints à la Mission Bon Accueil au Marché Bon Accueil pour trier et préparer des denrées alimentaires @pointsoflight.bsky.social #AbbVieGivesBack #WeekofPossibilities #EmployeeVolunteering
Les employés d'@abbvie.bsky.social Canada ont apporté leur énergie, leurs sourires et leur minutie au Calgary Drop-In Centre, à Calgary (Alb.), en triant et en faisant l’inventaire des dons! @pointsoflight.bsky.social #AbbVieGivesBack #WeekofPossibilities #EmployeeVolunteering
Abbvie Canada employees brought their spirit, smiles, and steady hands to the Calgary Drop-In Centre in Calgary, AB, sorting and inventorying donations for the Free Goods Program! @abbvie.bsky.social @pointsoflight.bsky.social #AbbVieGivesBack #WeekofPossibilities #EmployeeVolunteering
@abbvie.bsky.social got to work at Dress for Success in Vancouver, BC, sorting and steaming donations and resetting the boutique. The racks are ready for women preparing for new employment opportunities! @pointsoflight.bsky.social #AbbVieGivesBack #WeekofPossibilities #EmployeeVolunteering
@abbvie.bsky.social canada s’est mobilisée chez Dress For Success Vancouver, à Vancouver (C.-B.), pour trier et défroisser les dons ainsi que réaménager la boutique! @pointsoflight.bsky.social #AbbVieGivesBack #WeekofPossibilities #EmployeeVolunteering
Volunteer Canada attended Benevity Live in Arizona, where our Director of Partnerships & Engagement, David Vandenberg, represented Canada's national voice of volunteerism, connecting with leaders shaping the future of employee volunteering. Read David’s blog here: blog.volunteer.ca/back-in-the-...
Dans le cadre de la #SemaineDesPossibilités d’@abbvie.bsky.social, des employés basés à Montréal ont collaboré avec le Centre communautaire Saint-Antoine à Montréal pour décorer plus de 40 sacs fourre-tout accompagnés de messages manuscrits. @pointsoflight.bsky.social #AbbVieGivesBack
Part of @abbvie.bsky.social’s #WeekOfPossibilities, Montreal-based employees partnered with the Saint-Antoine Community Centre in Montreal to decorate 40+ tote bags with handwritten notes to strengthen connection through actions! @pointsoflight.bsky.social #AbbVieGivesBack #EmployeeVolunteering
Les employés d’@abbvie.bsky.social ont collaboré avec MADA à Montréal pour préparer des denrées et des articles essentiels destinés à des familles dans le besoin. Dans le cadre de la #SemaineDesPossibilités, 5000+ familles ont été soutenues avec dignité. #AbbVieGivesBack @pointsoflight.bsky.social
@abbvie.bsky.social employees collaborated with MADA Community Centre in Montreal to prepare food and essential items for families in need. As part of #WeekofPossibilities, over 5000 families were supported with dignity. #AbbVieGivesBack #EmployeeVolunteering @pointsoflight.bsky.social
Le dernier rapport « Le pouls du moment » de la stratégie d’action nationale bénévole (SANB) rassemble des témoignages de partout au pays et met en lumière les obstacles, les avancées et les besoins pour bâtir un mouvement de bénévolat plus fort. www.volunteerstrategy.ca/wp-content/u...
The latest "What We're Hearing Report" from the National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS) brings together voices from across Canada—highlighting barriers, breakthroughs, and what’s needed to build a stronger, more inclusive volunteer movement. Read it here: www.volunteerstrategy.ca/wp-content/u...
At the Points of Light Conference in Washington, D.C., Volunteer Canada’s David Vandenberg joined the Civil Dialogues panel and facilitated a fundraising session with fellow affiliate leaders. We're so grateful to be connecting with volunteer engagement leaders from around the world. #POL2026
Les employés d’@abbvie.bsky.social ont collaboré avec Women on the Rise pour revitaliser des espaces communautaires et créer un environnement sécuritaire et accueillant pour 4500+ femmes & familles dans le cadre de la #SemaineDesPossibilités d’AbbVie. #AbbVieGivesBack @pointsoflight.bsky.social
@abbvie.bsky.social employees partnered w/ Women on the Rise to revitalize essential community spaces, helping to create a safe and welcoming environment for 4,500+ women and families as part of @AbbVie’s #WeekOfPossibilities #AbbVieGivesBack @pointsoflight.bsky.social
Webinar happening tomorrow! From Strategy to Impact: Innovative Approaches to Volunteer Engagement and Fundraising 📅 June 23 | 1–2 PM EST 📷 Michelle Del Carmen, CEO, The Centre for Dreams Last chance to register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #NonprofitSector #VolunteerEngagement
Pour la #SemaineDesPossibilités d’@abbvie.bsky.social, les employés d’@abbviecanada se sont réunis virtuellement pour une activité avec Sending Sunshine. Ensemble, ils ont créé 32 cartes personnalisées pour des aînés partout au Canada. #AbbVieGivesBack @pointsoflight.bsky.social
For @abbvie.bsky.social’s #WeekOfPossibilities, Abbvie employees gathered for a virtual session w/ Sending Sunshine to help combat social isolation. They created 32 cards, sharing kindness and connection with seniors across Canada. #AbbVieGivesBack #EmployeeVolunteering @pointsoflight.bsky.social
Dans le cadre de la #SemaineDesPossibilités d' @abbvie.bsky.social, les employés ont soutenu Yellow Brick House et Variety Village avec l’assemblage de plus de 240 collations, ainsi que la contribution d’espaces inclusifs pour 8000 enfants et familles. #AbbVieGivesBack @pointsoflight.bsky.social
As part of @abbvie.bsky.social's #WeekOfPossibilities, employees supported Yellow Brick House & Variety Village through two volunteering events assembling 240+ snack packs for women and helping create inclusive spaces for 8,000+ children and families. #AbbVieGivesBack @pointsoflight.bsky.social