Announcements

Volunteer Canada Welcomes Two New Staff Members

The Volunteer Canada team is growing! Please join us in welcoming Judith Oviosun and Anita Newling! We are thrilled to have each of them contribute their talent and skills to our team and continue to create impact across Canada.

 

Judith Oviosun - Membership and Engagement Manager

Judith is a dedicated Community Engagement & Education Specialist with a robust background in advocacy campaigns, project management, and stakeholder relations.  With a wealth of experience in her field, Judith has led the development of numerous impactful advocacy campaigns, mobilizing members and stakeholders to enact positive change. She excels in translating complex research into actionable initiatives and has a proven track record of effective communication and collaboration. Judith is known for her strategic approach, strong leadership skills, and passion for social justice. She is committed to making a positive impact in her community and beyond, leveraging her expertise to advocate for meaningful change. 

 

 

Anita Newling - Intergenerational Initiative Manager

Anita is a community builder who strives to create safe, inclusive environments, where all folks can thrive. As a paediatric nurse, educator and mental health advocate, Anita has used her creativity and forward-thinking approach to drive change and development across multiple sectors. Fostering the power of intergenerational (IG) relationships has been an important thread through Anita’s work. She has led multiple IG projects, and in 2022 obtained her International Certification in Intergenerational Practice from Generations Working Together in Scotland. Anita advocates for intergenerational volunteering locally and nationally and is a member of the National IG Community of Practice. Anita enjoys the intergenerational experience of community theatre and volunteers her time both on and off the stage

 

We are so thrilled to have these two new additions on board the Volunteer Canada team. 


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Volunteer Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to our board of directors (Thursday, September 28, 2023)

Volunteer Canada Team is Growing! (Thursday, June 8, 2023)

Volunteer Canada Welcomes David Vandenberg (Tuesday, November, 22, 2022)

Volunteer Canada announces new VP, Strategy, Impact and Development (Wednesday, November 9, 2022)

Volunteer Canada's Recommendations for Budget 2023 (Thursday, November 3, 2022)

Volunteer Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our board of directors (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)

Volunteer Canada announces two new appointments (Thursday, September 15, 2022)