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This National Volunteer Week, Say Thank You

Jody Steinhauer | Posted 04.07.2013 | Canada Impact
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Jody Steinhauer

This year, National Volunteer Week in Canada is April 21 - 27. It's a week-long recognition and celebration of the commitment of the roughly 13.3-million volunteers across Canada. So remember to smile a little wider during National Volunteer Week.

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4 New Canadians Who Love To Give Back To Their Communities

The Huffington Post Canada | Arti Patel | Posted 10.16.2012 | Canada Impact
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For some new Canadians, adjusting to a new home isn't just about finding a new job or getting accustomed to a new language — it's also about slottin...

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Don't Expect Kids to Change the World Without Role Models

Craig and Marc Kielburger | Posted 11.19.2012 | Canada
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Craig and Marc Kielburger

We've all heard the complaints about today's "apathetic" youth, but it's the adults who seem reluctant to step up. We can't help but feel that adults are passing the buck. If we want our kids to make change, they should witness us fighting city hall, building a school or even casting a ballot. If we don't set an example, we are naïve to think children will forge their own paths.

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Want to Volunteer? Here's Where to Start

Kirk and Kris Tobias | Posted 11.05.2012 | Canada Impact
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Kirk and Kris Tobias

While it may seem difficult to find the extra time to donate to a worthy cause, lending a hand doesn't have to eat into your busy schedule, and helping out can be easier than you think. Think about the skills and experience you can bring to a charity based on the work you do every day.

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Take Control Of Your 30s: The Ultimate Bucket List

The Experts At Ford | Posted 03.21.2012 | Canada Living
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Forget what everyone always says about high school being the best years of your life; your thirties are actually where it's at. In your thirties, you'...

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Quick Study: How To Get Involved As A Family

The Huffington Post Canada | Arti Patel | Posted 01.16.2012 | Canada Living
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Quick Study [kwik stuhd-ee]: The Huffington Post Canada's tips to make your life a little sweeter, five minutes at a time. Think of it as a cheatsheet...

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Volunteers Everywhere!

Larry Leach | Posted 09.18.2011 | Canada
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Larry Leach

In your community, as many others, everywhere you turn there are volunteers. Whether it be at the community association or town, in one of the many ...

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