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Volunteer Management Resources

The library contains resources curated to address volunteer management and engagement topics. They are designed to be relevant to organizations advancing volunteer engagement as an essential part of their healthy aging work and for volunteers inspired to be active in the CBSS sector.

Topics in the resource library include the following: volunteer management policies, risk management, recruitment, orientation and training, supervision, evaluation, recognition and records management.


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CBSS Partner Support Guide: Posting Opportunities on iVolunteer

Volunteer Engagement Team

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you post your volunteer opportunities on iVolunteer

Volunteer Supported Transportation Resources

Volunteer Engagement Team

Two resources about volunteer-powered, supported transportation

Workplace Volunteers are here to help you with your Programs!

Volunteer Engagement Team

United Way BC is connected to workplaces who would like to support our non-profit partners by providing committed and reliable volunteers to help with community needs.  What do we do for you: •        We help to develop the roles and volunteer position descriptions for your regular progr

Canadian Knowledge Hub for Giving and Volunteering

Multiple Organizations

The knowledge hub is an online centre for data about giving and volunteering. It uses data from a variety of sources, including Statistics Canada’s General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating (GSS-GVP), to show you how data can make an impact on your work.On the data hub you wi

Value of Volunteering Wheel

Volunteer Canada

The Value of Volunteering Wheel illustrates the many benefits of volunteering to building confidence, competence, connections, and community. It also serves as a portal to research that examines the social and economic value to organizations, neighbourhoods, businesses, society-at-large and to vol

Criminal Record Review Program (Links)

Volunteer Engagement Team

Key digital resources from the Criminal Records Review Program – Policing and Security Branch Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralCRRP's new online platform is now live! - Province of British ColumbiaOrientation Package for organizations accessing the online platform: Download Orientat

Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement

Amanda Marchand

Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement (CCVI)Volunteer Canada created the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement (CCVI) to support organizations that engage volunteers. We encourage all organizations to use the CCVI as a guide for engaging volunteers in the CBSS sector. Volunteer_Canada_Canadi

Emergency Preparedness & Response Volunteer Training Guide

Project Lead: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

This Emergency Preparedness & Response Volunteer Training Guide outlines a framework that can be adapted across different communities. It outlines the role of volunteers as first responders during a crisis. Project Lead: Kitsilano Neighbourhood HouseCollaborators and Partners: Dunbar Residen

Boost your volunteer recruitment for seniors’ programs with iVolunteer.ca (webinar recording)

Volunteer Engagement Team

Webinar Recording January 23, 2025Boost your volunteer recruitment for seniors' programs with iVolunteer. In this 25-minute webinar, you’ll learn about iVolunteer - an easy-to-use, feature-rich platform that can help you save time and access qualified, skilled volunteers. You’ll discover the to