Volunteerism

Engage the community in the nonprofit sector by promoting volunteerism and effective volunteer management.

Volunteer referral service at www.pillarnonprofit.ca

  • Ongoing service for members of Pillar who need to find volunteers for their programs and for citizens of our community who wish to find volunteer positions

Community Volunteerism Presentations

  • Staff and volunteers are available to present at schools, community organizations and businesses about getting connected through Volunteerism.
  • Presentations are customized and have included: Volunteering Get Started; Volunteering at Leadership Levels; Volunteering and your Job Search; Employee Volunteerism

The Art of Volunteerism for New Canadians & Immigrants

  • The program facilitates full and active participation of ethno-racial/cultural communities in volunteer roles through learning opportunities, volunteer referral and staff training.
  • Complete details here.
  • Workshops on "How to Get Started" and "Volunteering at Leadership Levels" running from Fall 2010 to January 2011.  For details click here.

Getting Started on Your 40 Hours (available here)

  • A pamphlet that helps students and their parents understand how to fulfill the 40 hour mandatory volunteer requirement for high school graduation.

ChangeTheWorld

  • ChangeTheWorld Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge is a way for Ontario teens to make a difference in their lives and communities through volunteering. In 2010 the Challenge happened in 20 communities.
  • Pillar's collaborative approach with various community partners, covering the Thames Valley region, ensured participation from a broad, diverse group of young people.
  • Activities were developed based on youth feedback from past Youth Volunteerism Challenges.

    New Canadians & Volunteering

    • Brochures focused on New Canadians and volunteering that are distributed to various partner organizations in the community.
    • Brochures available English, Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin.