Volunteering

This grassroots, school-based program involves students in community activities to raise funds for young athletes training to qualify for the Olympics. Information here on how to become an Adopt an Athlete school and a list of current "adopted" athletes.
http://www.adoptanathlete.ca/index.html

Volunteer organization that provides pet visitation services to people in hospitals and care facilities across British Columbia.
http://www.petsandfriends.org/

Describes the programs and services offered to member agencies to assist them with their hands-on work with parents, children and volunteers.
http://www.bbbsc.ca/

Blankets for Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to knitting and crocheting blankets for Canadians who need the warmth they provide.
http://www.blankets4canada.ca/

Information on the association, certification, and standards of practice. Includes annual report, provincial representatives, and membership information.
http://www.cavr.org/

The Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development (CVSRD) promotes and undertakes collaborative research and learning on governance, management, policy, and emerging issues in the voluntary sector. Includes information on events, projects and programs.
http://www.cvsrd.org

News, events, jobs, learning institute, library and resources for executives, staffers, donors, and volunteers.
http://www.charityvillage.com

Downloadable document examines the impact of changes in the external environment on both organization and human resources policies of non-profits.
http://www.cprn.com/en/doc.cfm?doc=492

Introduces project information, practices tool kit, assessment and planning, management opportunities, employee benefits, group pilots and links.
http://www.hrvs.ca/index_e.cfm

Information on the organization and the National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating(NSGVP). Includes fact sheets, reports and manuals, glossary, search feature, and links to related resources.
http://www.givingandvolunteering.ca/home.asp