Canadians have a rich history of volunteering and community involvement. Volunteers are on the front lines of all of our community services – community health care, heritage and arts, maintenance of green space, disaster relief, volunteer firefighting, minor sports – the list is endless. The work of the volunteer is essential work. National Volunteer Week (NVW) pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who donate their time and energy.

NVW is the biggest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism this country has and Volunteer Canada is taking the lead on the celebrations again this year.

The 2008 campaign was developed to help organizations and individuals from coast to coast to coast deliver their own NVW celebrations the week of April 27 to May 3. To help you say ‘thank you’ to volunteers, we have developed a wealth of resources and products. If it is posters, postcards, volunteer recognition materials or free downloads you are looking for, or if you simply need some tips in event planning or promoting NVW locally through media – we have it all here through this one-stop-shop website.

Join us celebrating National Volunteer Week this year. Explore the website to find the products and resources you need to deliver your very own volunteer recognition celebration.

Volunteer Canada wishes to thank Investors Group for their generous sponsorship of National Volunteer Week.