Vancouver Community News

Employee Volunteering Extends To The Polling Booth

Part of community impact is engaging in the civic life of communities, and that starts with electing national and local leaders. Holding elections hinges on the help of volunteers, so …

Volunteering Abroad Doesn't Have to Be an Introvert's Nightmare

Voluntourism has a bad reputation. It's supposed to help vulnerable communities, but often it seems like the only people to benefit are the volunteers, who get new content for their …

Involver- Social Volunteering: An App That Brings Together Humanitarians, The Gamification Way

Co-founded by Chad Smalley and Kevin Chua in December 2015, Involver - Social Volunteering is a platform that connects volunteers to social causes and help corporations and non-profits run data-oriented …

3 Reasons Why Volunteering In Retirement Is Good For Your Health

1. Older adults who volunteer tend to live longer. Scientists aren’t sure of the causal relationship between volunteering and a longer life span, said Erwin Tan, MD, director of Senior …

$1.5 million donation to support medical foundation campaign

Homelessness Action Week: Vancouver Street Soccer League