What motivates volunteers and keeps them going?
Two themes emerged from a survey and a series of interviews with volunteers about what stokes their passions for helping. They want to make a…
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To overcome barriers, volunteers value flexible times and more
Earlier this year, Trent University student Anna Hykawy published Behind the Helping Hand: Addressing Barriers to Volunteerism in Peterborough. This Trent Community Research Centre Project…
Lessons learned from 800+ eager volunteers
On May 6, Peterborough Square came alive with the voices of hundreds of volunteers at the Meet Your Match event. It gave more than 30…
Find Outstanding Board Members like Musicfest Did Here
Of all the roles that non-profits need to fill, strong leaders for their boards of directors top the list of the hardest ones to find.…
Join our parties during International Year of Volunteers
For the past three years, we have been saying that volunteers can solve any problem when given the right tools and encouragement. Now, it seems…
Building for a vibrant future of volunteer spirit in Peterborough
Over the past year, Volunteer Peterborough has offered a lifeline to more than 180 organizations as they seek out and boost the volunteer spirit withing…
What Volunteers Seek in Peterborough in a Robust Listing
What volunteers seek in Peterborough is a robust listings of what you need from them so they can deliver.
7 Ways to Find Your Ideal Volunteer Niche in Peterborough
Find your ideal volunteer niche in Peterborough! From micro to weekly volunteering, uncover rewarding roles that match your passion and schedule.
Survey identifies a strong desire for more volunteer roles
At Volunteer Peterborough, we are always listening and learning so we can offer better service to this region’s non-profits. Over the summer, our annual survey…
Our volunteer listings help you – and they help us too!
When we set out on our mission to match organizations with volunteers, we did our research. We discovered the main reasons that people hedged or…
8 Pluses to Inspire Student Volunteers in Peterborough
On September 10, Trent University will host its annual Volunteer Expo to engage more students in non-profit organizations. This high-energy event matches 42 organizations with…
5 Tips to Find Volunteer Roles in Peterborough
Discover how to find rewarding volunteer roles in Peterborough that resonate with your passion, skills, and schedule. Start your journey today!
Three events connect volunteers with meaningful opportunities
Peterborough Square came alive on May 7 as hundreds of volunteers flooded the lower hallway during our Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair. During a few…
Music fan makes memorable moments volunteering with Musicfest
After retiring, Michael Shearer moved back to Peterborough, where he had attended high school decades earlier. As he sought way to give back to the…
Need a prescription for volunteering? It’s great for your health
A dose of volunteering can equal a dose of heart medicine and help in many other ways too Each January, we often try to raise…