Topic 21: Volunteering in Canada Flashcards
Voluntary sector also known as
non profit, non governmental, 3rd sector
Nature of voluntary sector
organized, private, non profit, self governing, voluntary
Volunteer opportunities in leisure and rec
- Organize and supervise events or activities for an organization
- Sitting as a board member
- Canvassing, campaigning and fundraising
- Office assistance in an organization
- Website development and communication
- Mentoring
- Teaching/coaching
- Maintenance/repair
- Driving
How many Canadians 15+ years old volunteered
12.7 million or 44%.
Total of how many hours
2 billion hours, full time equivalent of 1 mill jobs
Average number of hours volunteered annually
154
Most volunteer hours went to
social services, sports and rec, education and research, and religious organization
Higher levels of volunteering associated with
increased age, higher level of education and household income, being employed and having children
Volunteer rates highest in
SK (56%) and MB (52%)
Lowest volunteer rates
QC (32%)
National average of volunteer rates
44%
Who has the highest volunteer rates and lowest
- highest = teens 15-19
- lowest = seniors 75+
Out of men and women who are more likely to volunteer
women (45%) while men (42%)
Women volunteer activities
fundraising, organizing events providing health care
Men volunteer activities
coaching
Main reasons people volunteer
- make contribution to community
- useful skills and experience
Senior tend to volunteer ..
in day time programs
Unemployed tend to volunteer to gain..
self esteem or work skills
Teenagers/students volunteer to gain..
work experience for shcool
Youth at risk volunteer to..
develop skills needed to be an active contributing citizen
Families volunteer to
connect to meaningful communities, teach value of community
Persons with disabilities volunteer too…
be more active in community
Reasons why canadians don’t volunteer
- lack of time
- cant do long term commitment
- prefer to donate instead
- no one asked
- dissatisfied with previous experience
Why aren’t youth volunteering as much
- increasing pressure to study
- increasing pressure to find paid employment
- increased professionalism and skill needed in leisure and sport context
- not interested in long term
