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Volunteer recognition

This research report explores volunteering participation, including key motivations and barriers that influence engagement. It provides insights into how volunteers perceive recognition and the role it plays in sustaining involvement.

The findings support organisations to better understand volunteer experiences and identify ways to strengthen recruitment, engagement and retention.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • understand volunteer motivations and participation trends.
  • identify barriers to volunteer involvement
  • strengthen recruitment and retention approaches.

How to apply this resource

This resource is most useful when reviewing volunteer engagement strategies, improving recognition practices, or strengthening approaches to recruitment and retention.

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Volunteer Recognition from Volunteer Canada | IPSOS
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National organisation supporting volunteering through research, advocacy, and sector development across Canada.
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Global research organisation providing insights into public opinion, markets and social trends across multiple sectors.
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