Online Volunteering
Online volunteering is commonly referred to as “virtual volunteering”. Find out about virtual volunteering and whether it is right for you.
Some curated articles just for you, to guide you towards a volunteer experience that is right for you:
Older-Adult-Friendly Organizations for Volunteering
We've done a review of the over 1000 organizations that have registered on the Volunteer Success platform and their volunteer roles and have designated the following organizations as being Older Adult Volunteer Friendly Organizations. This list will be updated regularly.
Healthy Aging – How Volunteering Helps
The parentgiving.com website chose to start their series on healthy aging with volunteering because people often don’t recognize its great value and because it so perfectly fits with the objectives of maintaining and improving our physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Raise your hand and get started volunteering! We’ve all dreamt of having the free time to do as we wish. Unfortunately, that sweet dream can sour [read full article]
When Can I Volunteer? I’m So Busy!
You really want to volunteer but are finding it challenging to figure out how to amongst your other commitments and competing priorities. Yes, this can be a challenge when you are blessed with a busy full life. We hear you. There are over 170,000 charitable and non-profits in Canada, so you have choices! Some first steps you can take: Make a list of your priorities and [read full article]
How to Manage Challenges in My Volunteer Role
So, you’ve encountered a difficulty — it’s more common than you may think. First of all, it’s so wonderful that you’ve stepped up to volunteer, to make the world a better place, and that you’re actively volunteering! Secondly, it’s so important that you’ve selected this article to seek solutions, and not just walked away from a difficult situation. Not knowing the specifics of your situation, we’ll [read full article]
Virtual Volunteering
What does Virtual Volunteering Even Mean? Is it for Me? In a nut shell, virtual volunteering means you volunteer from a location that is not at the organization you are volunteering with. Most virtual volunteers volunteer from the comfort of their own home. We’re glad you’ve asked! Virtual volunteering usually means you volunteer from a computer or tablet (like an iPad), usually online through the world [read full article]
