Volunteers Making a Lasting Impact in Our Communities

National Volunteer Week 2025: Volunteers Make a Lasting Impact on Child Welfare in Ontario – Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies

It is National Volunteer Week – a time to recognize and thank volunteers for the time and energy they contribute to their communities. The theme this year is Volunteers Make Waves. Like a wave, volunteering is movement building. Across Ontario, volunteers play a vital role in supporting children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system. Every year, thousands of individuals dedicate their time, skills, and energy to provide essen…

Volunteers Making a Lasting Impact in Our Communities

Hear from three Elan Credit Card employees on how volunteering through the Elan Charitable Giving program has made an impact on them.

Staff at World Relief Spokane share why they are thankful for the impact of volunteers

This week, we’re sharing stories from our staff – the real, raw, and beautiful stories – of how lives were changed, and hope was rekindled; how our refugee neighbors found a sense of belonging because of the people who welcomed them – especially volunteers. These stories remind us why we do what we do.  Encouragement changes more than one life  “If I say one thing about volunteers, I’d say they are like a candle that brings light to others,” sai…