Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 19 - 25

Now more than ever, the work of the volunteer is essential work. National Volunteer Week (NVW) pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who donate their time and energy – it’s the biggest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism this country has and Volunteer Canada is taking the lead on the celebrations again this year. Volunteers are on the front lines of all of our community services – community health care, heritage and arts, maintenance of green space, disaster relief, volunteer firefighting, minor sports – the list goes on and on.
The 2009 campaign was developed to help organizations and individuals from coast to coast to coast deliver their own NVW celebrations the week of April 19 to April 25. To help you say ‘thank you’ to volunteers, Volunteer Canada has developed a wealth of resources and products. If it’s posters, postcards, volunteer recognition materials or free downloads you’re looking for, or if you simply need some tips in event planning or promoting NVW locally through media – it’s all available through this one-stop-shop website: National Volunteer Week We are also inviting Canadians – from individuals to organizations that work with volunteers – to submit their photos and videos that recognize volunteerism as being an essential part of who we are.
Go on – help celebrate National Volunteer Week, just to show you care!