Participation in social action, by which we mean practical action in the service of others that creates positive change, for example volunteering or fundraising activities, has risen up the political and social agenda in recent years. A recent CIPD survey found that many employers recognise some of the key skills that can be developed as … Continue reading
Statistics Canada says more than 13 million Canadians did volunteer work in 2010. The agency says that number accounted for 47 per cent of Canadians over the age of 15. Volunteers devoted almost 2.1 billion hours of their time, which Statistics Canada says is the equivalent of almost 1.1 million full-time jobs. Ten per cent … Continue reading