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Community Participation ProgramAccording to a recent public opinion survey:
Through the Community Participation Program, the Department of Canadian Heritage works with other government departments and the voluntary sector to promote citizen participation and engagement in Canadian society. The specific objectives of the program are to:
To achieve these objectives, the Community Participation Program established the Canada Volunteerism Initiative. The Canada Volunteerism InitiativeThe Canada Volunteerism Initiative (CVI) aims to improve the capacity of organizations to recruit and retain volunteers, to encourage Canadians to participate in voluntary organizations, and to enhance the experience of volunteering. Announced in December 2001, the CVI represents the first ongoing program to be implemented under the broader Voluntary Sector Initiative. The CVI established three national centres and thirteen local networks, one in each province and territory. The national centres deliver a range of programs and services related to volunteerism, as follows:
The local networks ensure the CVI responds to the needs of voluntary organizations and volunteers in each province and territory. Through these networks, voluntary organizations of all sizes and representatives from various levels of government meet to exchange ideas and better understand local priorities. Each network has developed a volunteerism action plan and community investment strategy for their respective region. A Strategic Management and Coordination Committee oversees all aspects of the CVI. The Committee is co-chaired by Volunteer Canada, on behalf of the voluntary sector, and the Community Participation Program at the Department of Canadian Heritage, on behalf of the federal government. The CVI is managed by the Community Participation Program. Where can I find information on volunteerism?www.volunteer.caVisit this site to find information on volunteering in Canada, how to get involved, as well as tools and resources for people who work with volunteers. Youth Cyberstation Discover the latest information about youth volunteerism and the voluntary sector in Canada. The Youth Cyberstation is a super way to connect with your community, interact with other volunteers and find links to valuable sites to improve your skills and gain experience. Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating The Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (formerly the National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating) provides information on the charitable giving, volunteering and civic participation of Canadians. Civic participation refers to how Canadians support individuals and communities on their own or through their involvement with charitable and non-profit organizations. Data include donations to voluntary organizations, volunteering activities and other forms of civic participation. The Survey was first conducted in 1997 and again in 2000 as the National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (NSGVP). The 2000 NSGVP provided basis for concerns about the increased load borne by volunteers and the capacity of voluntary organizations to fulfill their missions. From 1997 to 2000:
In December 2001, the Prime Minister announced that the survey would receive permanent funding and would be renamed the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating to differentiate it from similar surveys in other countries. The Survey is conducted by Statistics Canada and is overseen by a Steering Committee composed of government and voluntary sector representatives. For further information about the survey, please go to www.givingandvolunteering.ca |
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