Volunteer Program Success Stories
Volunteer managers in every sector are looking to adapt their programs and harness volunteer interest. Our Success Stories share innovative solutions non-profits have already adopted.
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Tax clinics help low income individuals access important benefits. In a crucial time, The 519 developed a new, safe process for volunteers to provide virtual tax clinic support.
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Tens of thousands of Torontonians want to get involved during the pandemic. Volunteer Toronto was quick to adapt our Volunteer Advisor program to meet community needs remotely.
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In an effort to retain hundreds of volunteers, the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities has created an alternative engagement program to enhance Meals on Wheels deliveries.
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Their older volunteers missed a sense of community, so the Harbourfront Centre developed an outreach program by harnessing the power of experienced volunteers to create something new.
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In response to changing needs in the York Region, Routes Connecting Communities built on existing services and strong volunteer relationships to create two new volunteer programs to address the social isolation of their clients.
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The demographics of volunteer drivers and runners at Transcare Community Support Services has changed as a result of many retirees stepping back from their roles. Read how Transcare engaged new populations to keep service going.
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Pivoting operations to continue service amidst a pandemic involves adopting an end-to-end system that prioritizes safety. Regeneration shares how they’ve adapted each step of their operational process for in person programs serving Brampton.
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Toronto Humane Society has a renewed focus on advocating for social change. They recently launched a research project, supported by skilled volunteers, to identify "veterinary deserts" and correlations to density, income and racialized communities.