Series - Editorial Fellowship: Transforming Volunteerism and Work

Canadian senior volunteers felt erased during pandemic years, want meaningful work

Author Shannon VanRaes
Non-profits now compete with good books and new hobbies when looking for older volunteers

Why It Matters

Canadian non-profits continue to grapple with volunteer shortages, even as the COVID-19 pandemic fades into memory. Retaining older volunteers could help stem the tide.

โ€œWe severed the trust and loving relationship that we had with millions of volunteers during the pandemic; those relationships are gone forever."

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