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About National Volunteer Week

What is National Volunteer Week?
National Volunteer Week is a special time set aside in late April each year to honour and recognize Canadians who donate time and energy to their fellow citizens. National Volunteer Week also raises awareness of the vital contribution volunteers make to our communities and our country.

Why celebrate National Volunteer Week?
From coast to coast, volunteers strengthen our communities. They serve on boards and committees, mentor peers, organize cultural and recreational activities, support the elderly, provide shelter, counsel youth, clean parks, coach teams, read to children, and so much more. Volunteers do the work they do because they believe in causes, equal opportunities, clean, healthy and safe community spaces, active living, and helping others. Volunteers simply aspire to make life better for others and we honour them for doing so.

National Volunteer Week 2008, April 27 – May 3, pays special tribute to Canadian volunteers across the country who give of themselves to better their communities and the lives of others.

Volunteer Saskatoon has proudly celebrated National Volunteer Week since our inception in 2001.

Volunteer Saskatoon’s National Volunteer Week 2008 Volunteer Recognition Tool-Kit  [pdf]

Watch for upcoming articles that showcase volunteers giving of their time and talents in the following areas: Promoting and Embracing Diversity, Creating a Sustainable Community, Our Future – Our Youth Volunteers, Keeping the Community Active & Vibrant, Improving the Health & Wellness for all Citizens.