Volunteer Management Resources
Volunteer Management is a unique field that shares some similarities with other HR and management roles, but also presents its own unique challenges and opportunities. Learn more about Volunteer Management using these free resources.
General Volunteer Management
The Volunteer Management Handbook from Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Management information from Imagine Canada
Volunteer Management on Volunteer Canada
Ottawa Sport Council’s Volunteer Toolbox
Recruitment, Engagement, and Recognition
Developing Volunteer Positions from Volunteer Alberta
Volunteer Position Description with Risk Assessment and Policy Considerations from Volunteer Alberta
Volunteer Recruitment from Volunteer Alberta
Onboarding and Welcoming Volunteers from Volunteer Alberta
Recognizing Volunteering from Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Connections: Creating an Accessible and Inclusive Environment
An anti-racist approach to volunteering from Volunteer Alberta
Browse the archive of the Canadian Journal of Volunteer Resources Management
Data Sheets
Learn more about who volunteers and why with these data sheets from the Canadian Knowledge Hub for Giving and Volunteering.
Who volunteers and how much time do they give? (By province and age)
Who volunteers and how much time do they give? (By province, age, income, and labour force status)
Who volunteers and how much time do they give? (By income and labour force status)
Screening
For more information and how-to guides on screening your volunteer applicants, visit our Screening resource page.
