Our Volunteer Philosophy
The Volunteer Crisis
Volunteers are a critical component of ensuring the continuation of essential community services. However, volunteer-based organizations are facing program reduction and closure due to the decrease in available volunteer labour. Contrary to popular belief, studies indicated that the barrier to volunteer is the lack of available time, and not the desire to contribute.
The Volunteer Sustainability Project
The Volunteer sustainability Project is an innovative approached to volunteer recruitment created by Living Out Loud founder Morgan Cooper. This progressive method accepts that time and not desire is the barrier preventing community members from long term volunteer commitments, and it is the responsibility of the recruiting organization to remove this barrier.
The sacrifices made for a volunteer to donate their time, skill, and passion are greatly underestimated, as is the true value of a volunteer to their community. The impact of volunteerism extends far beyond the hours spent in direct service. The true value of volunteerism continues into the family, workplace, and community. Community Connect believes in the value and lasting benefits to generating a community with a rich volunteer culture. We appreciate what it takes to follow through with your desires to invest in the community by taking up a volunteer role and we are committed to working with you to address those obstacles.
If you would like to engage with our community as a volunteer contact us VolunteerCommunityConnect@gmail.com we will help you find the time.
If your business or organization values volunteerism and believes in fostering a community that values a rich volunteer culture Community Connect invites you to become a Volunteer Sustainability Partner.
How it works
- Gather gift certificates to local restaurants and gas stations
- Acknowledge the true cost of donating time by assisting volunteers with meal and fuel expenses
- Recognize contributing businesses and donors through the Volunteer Sustainability Partners promotion package
- Volunteers are respected for the true cost of their contribution
- Businesses become Volunteer Sustainability Partners receiving marketing, new patrons, and recognition for growing a volunteer rich community
- Port Colborne is strengthened by the revitalisation of local volunteerism
Everyone Wins!
Promotional Package
- o Social media
- o Website listing
- o Media mentions
- o Event signage
- o VSP door decal
Become a volunteer VolunteerCommunityConnect@gmail.com
