This page highlights Volunteer Canada’s storytelling projects, research, and case studies that explore how people across diverse communities engage through volunteering. From data-driven insights to lived experiences, this collection showcases the many ways individuals find purpose and connection through community participation.
Threads of Us: Volunteerism is about more than just “giving back.” It’s about creating spaces of belonging, taking collective action, and addressing systemic gaps with compassion, creativity, and resilience.
For 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Canada, volunteers have long been at the heart of this work. They preserve queer histories, advocate for trans justice, sustain chosen family networks, and lead mutual aid efforts. As communities across the country celebrate Pride, this collection provides a snapshot of these contributions.
Building the Path: queer and trans stories of mutual aid in Montreal This video storytelling project directed and co-produced by Montreal artist and documentarian Rebeccah Redden project shares the lived realities and powerful interdependence at the heart of queer and trans mutual aid in Montreal.
Indigenous History Month 2025 Webinar: Love, Care and Community-Centered Change. In recognition of National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, Volunteer Canada is excited to spotlight the voices of Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, and Queer and Trans Indigenous leaders.
• Géorgie Gagné (she/they) – Founder of Géorgie Gagné (Communities & Solidarity)
• Nikki Komaksiutiksak (she/her) – CEO of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada (@pauktuutit )
• Lori Campbell (she/her/Two-Spirit) – Associate Vice President of Indigenous Engagement at the University of Regina
In conversation with Autumn Peltier: Autumn Peltier has been making an impact nationally and internationally since the age of 12 as a powerful voice for clean water and Indigenous rights. We’re honoured to welcome her for an inspiring webinar on the importance of youth leadership, reconciliation, and the transformative role of volunteerism in driving change.
Care at the Core: Collective Efforts to Heal Black Communities: an insightful webinar panel focused on collective efforts driving mental health and community impact. Hear from Black leaders as they discuss obstacles, opportunities, and the power of helping one another.
Black History Month 2025 Interview Series : “Defining and Redefining Volunteerism in Black Canadian Communities” is an interview series, featuring leaders who share their personal experiences and perspectives on volunteerism and community care work.
Wisdom Across Generations Storytelling Project : Volunteer Canada and Volunteer Toronto have come together to share examples of diverse civic engagement through an older adult storytelling video series.
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