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Value of volunteering wheel

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This visual tool illustrates the value of volunteering by highlighting the range of personal and community benefits it can create. It focuses on key areas such as building confidence, developing skills, strengthening connections and contributing to community.

The resource supports organisations to better communicate and recognise the impact of volunteering, helping to highlight both individual and collective outcomes.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • recognise the value and impact of volunteering
  • communicate benefits and impact of volunteering to volunteers and stakeholders
  • strengthen engagement and motivation of volunteers.

How to apply this resource

This tool is most useful when promoting volunteering, recognising volunteer contributions, or communicating the impact of volunteer involvement to stakeholders and communities.

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Value of Volunteering Wheel from Volunteer Canada
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National organisation supporting volunteering through research, advocacy, and sector development across Canada.
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