National Volunteer Week: How Volunteering Weaves Us Together

A pink background graphic with illustration of different volunteers. The text reads "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK. Thank you ISANS volunteers!"

What is National Volunteer Week and What is its Significance? Celebrated since 1974, National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023) is an annual event to recognize and appreciate volunteers for their contributions to the community. It is a time to celebrate the impact of volunteerism and encourage everyone to make a difference in their local communities.…

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Thank You, Volunteers! Volunteering is Empathy in Action

This National Volunteer Week (April 24-30), we have been celebrating the contributions of volunteers around Canada. This year’s theme is Volunteering Is Empathy In Action: Volunteers Bring Heart To Canada’s Communities. We want to take this opportunity to thank all ISANS volunteers who have supported and continue to support ISANS programs. Your invaluable work helps…

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EAL Tutor Program

Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) Volunteer Tutor Program provides you with language support by matching you with an EAL volunteer tutor.

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Conversation Circles

ISANS’ Conversation Circles begins with our facilitator. Our program facilitator is someone you can talk, share, and learn with. Most facilitators are not professional teachers; they get basic training and support from the program coordinator. The Conversation Circles meet once a week for 2 hours, over a period of 3 months to one year.

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