This toolkit is for individuals who are interested in becoming members of a board of directors (or other leadership positions) or who currently sit on a board and would like to learn more about board governance issues. This resource is designed to be used in a nonprofit context.
A comprehensive guide from Volunteer Canada on developing volunteer screening policies. Learn about why screening is important and what's involved. Includes a link to the 2012 Edition of the Screening Handbook.
Incorporated as a nonprofit from 2005 to 2013, the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector (HR Council) took action on nonprofit labour force issues. As a catalyst, the HR Council sparked awareness and action on labour force issues. As a convenor, it brought together people, information and ideas in the spirit of collaborative action. As a research instigator it built knowledge and improved the sectors understanding of the nonprofit labour force.
Ontario Volunteer Sector Network is the voice for Volunteer Centres and volunteerism in Ontario. Change makers and leaders in support of capacity building and sustainable community engagement for the non-profit / volunteer sector in Ontario!
ChangeTheWorld: Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge is entering its seventh year and is now a six-week campaign with one goal: get high school students to volunteer in their community.
The Prime Minister's Awards honour Canadians who are making extraordinary contributions to our communities, our regions and our country through their service.
Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards
Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence
The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize individual volunteers for continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to an organization.
Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. They provide tools and resources to help nonprofit organizations enhance their community engagement programs.
The London and Area Association for Volunteer Administration (L.A.V.A.) exists to promote volunteer management and to provide leadership to the managers in this field.
Connect with others in your field and learn about seminars, workshops and training opportunities in volunteer management.
Get inspired by watiching this video to learn why students volunteered for ChangeTheWorld: Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge.
