Young. Global. Active. On International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2013, we not only celebrate and recognize volunteerism in all its facets – but pay special tribute to the contribution of youth volunteers in global peace and sustainable human development. For IVD 2013 we celebrate globally that young people act as the agents of change in their communities. On 5 December, 2013 join us in recognizing all volunteers' commitment and applaud hundreds of millions of people who volunteer to make the … [Read more...]
Cindy Stradling CSP, CPC – WOMAN of ACTION™
April 17, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerful woman, one that has risen above her own challenges, hardships; and like the phoenix has soared into the stratosphere out of the ashes transformed, stronger than ever before. Today, sharing her life experience, she devotes her time to bettering the lives of all Women in her community, offering them a 'hand up' and not a 'hand out'. Domestic and sexual abuse is a dark passage to go through, and 7 - 10 women will … [Read more...]
FEBRUARY celebrates Heart & Stroke Awareness Month
February 2, 2013 by
Heart Month is a national campaign that mobilizes Canadians to rally together in raising awareness and funds that have an enormous impact on the lives of all Canadians. Through the generosity and compassion of volunteers, the Heart and Stroke Foundation is able to apply life-saving knowledge, education and advocacy that generate real results and give us more of the moments that we all live for. WHAT IS HEART MONTH? Heart Month is the Heart and Stroke Foundation's key opportunity to reach … [Read more...]
Women Taking Action – Nominate UN Volunteers
July 1, 2011 by
UNV ONLINE VOLUNTEERING AWARD 2011 The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is calling for nominations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011, which will be presented to ten online volunteers or teams of online volunteers for their contributions towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). WHO IS ELIGIBLE? The award will be given to online volunteers or teams of online volunteers, who supported an organization working for peace and development over the … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Reaching Out
February 5, 2011 by
REACHING OUT About four years ago, my boyfriend and I were passing the homeless youth shelter and we saw a young girl sitting on the steps outside. She looked hungry and tired and as if she had the whole world on her thin shoulders. She looked up and saw us. She called out to us, asking for help. The shelter was not yet open and probably not for several hours. Fortunately it was still light and the temperature was mild. My boyfriend gave her money so that she could buy something to … [Read more...]
Celebrating PMO (Canada) Taking Action – Awards Program to recognize Canada’s Volunteers!
January 7, 2011 by
PRIME MINISTER of CANADA Stephen Harper PM announces new awards program to recognize Canada’s volunteers January 7, 2011 Welland, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced a new volunteer awards program to recognize the outstanding contributions of Canadians who volunteer their time, energy and talents to helping others, as well as local business leaders and individuals from not-for-profit organizations that make a difference in their communities. “Our Government … [Read more...]
Celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2010! – December 5, 2010
December 4, 2010 by
Celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2010! December 5, 2010 International Volunteer Day (IVD) - (December 5) is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985. The declared aim of this activity is to thank the volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness on their contribution to society. The day is celebrated in majority countries of the world. The International Volunteer Day is marked by many non-governmental organizations, including Red … [Read more...]
