Series - Editorial Fellowship: Transforming Volunteerism and Work

Federal budget gives National Volunteer Action Strategy a boost - but more needed

Author Shannon VanRaes
Newly committed government cash won’t cover full cost of consultation process, say advocates

Why It Matters

Volunteer numbers have yet to return to their pre-pandemic level, even as the need for volunteers grows. Organizations have championed a comprehensive national volunteer strategy for years.

Organizations say while they’re grateful for government money to develop a national volunteer strategy, it falls millions of dollars short of the total amount required to create and implement such an initiative.

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