Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada

National Profile for the Volunteer Engagement Profession

Do you have volunteers in your organization? It only takes 5 minutes to help put volunteer engagement on Canada’s professional map.

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Survey open May 11 – June 12, 2026

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Organizations

Years since Canada last gathered national data on volunteer leadership

Volunteer hours lost annually in Canada compared to five years ago

of people who want to volunteer say it’s hard to find opportunities

Why This Matters

Volunteering is changing. Canada needs a new picture.

In the more than two decades since Canada last measured volunteer engagement nationally, the nonprofit sector has transformed. Leaders who support volunteers deserve advocacy, resources, and recognition. This study will help make that happen.

When volunteer leaders are supported and trained, they help elevate thousands of hours of meaningful community contribution annually. Together, we can strengthen the people who lead volunteering and strengthen communities across Canada.

Volunteering is declining

Canada has experienced a dramatic and sustained reduction in volunteer hours over recent years, while demand for volunteer-supported services has only grown.

45% of charities report they don’t have enough volunteers

People want to volunteer, but struggle to connect

There is a significant and solvable gap between people willing to give their time and the organizations that need them. Better data can help close it.

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