Editor’s Note: This story is a part of our series, The Gift, which appeared in the March 2026 issue. When not driven by guilt or others’ expectations to donate but by inner altruism, sharing warms your heart and fills your […]
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Learning to give
Ontario high school students have long been required to complete volunteer hours as a condition of graduation. Here’s why it’s beneficial Volunteering fulfills two criteria for students. Students discover their passions, develop their talents and get involved in […]
The gift of time
If you’d like to volunteer but don’t know where to begin, Volunteer Ottawa can help. “Volunteer Ottawa strengthens our community,” says Christine Trauttmansdorff, the executive director of Volunteer Ottawa, “by supporting volunteers and the not-for-profit sector.” It’s […]