https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/Latest stories and insights from Volunteer Sudbury.enTue, 28 Apr 2026 22:25:37 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/mental-health-week-canada-2026-come-together/This Mental Health Week (May 4–10, 2026), join the "Come Together, Canada" movement. Discover how giving back and building social connections can boost well-being and help reduce loneliness in the community.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:25:37 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/mental-health-week-canada-2026-come-together/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/happy-national-volunteer-week-sudbury-lets/It is the first day of National Volunteer Week! Join us as we celebrate the amazing people who give their time to make our community a better place.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:19:31 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/happy-national-volunteer-week-sudbury-lets/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/small-actions-big-impact-international/No time? No problem. Celebrate International Microvolunteering Day 2026 by discovering how small actions lead to big changes across Sudbury.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:00:47 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/small-actions-big-impact-international/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/get-ready-make-an-impact-national-volunteer-week/National Volunteer Week is just around the corner! Start thinking about how you can give back and make a lasting impact in our community.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:21:59 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/get-ready-make-an-impact-national-volunteer-week/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/remembering-vimy-ridge-day-a-legacy-of-unity-and-service/Every April 9th, Canadians pause to honor the incredible bravery and sacrifice shown at the Battle of Vimy Ridge—a moment that defined our nation.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:10:53 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/remembering-vimy-ridge-day-a-legacy-of-unity-and-service/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrating-easter-through-community-in-sudbury/Easter is a time for renewal and coming together. Whether you are celebrating traditions in Sudbury or enjoying the spring weather in Northern Ontario, discover simple ways to give back and support your neighbors this season.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:09:03 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrating-easter-through-community-in-sudbury/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/volunteer-opportunities-in-sudbury-mar-23-mar-29-2026/Looking to give back? Explore rewarding volunteer opportunities in Sudbury, from office support to leadership roles with Habitat for Humanity. Find your match and make a difference today!Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:38:29 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/volunteer-opportunities-in-sudbury-mar-23-mar-29-2026/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrating-sikh-heritage-month-in-sudbury/April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. Learn about the spirit of Seva (selfless service) and how you can get involved in Sudbury this month.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:28:13 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrating-sikh-heritage-month-in-sudbury/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/turn-off-the-lights-and-take-action-in-sudbury-for-earth-hour/Earth Hour is Saturday, March 28! Go beyond turning off your lights at 8:30 PM by finding local environmental volunteer opportunities to help keep Sudbury beautiful.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:50:06 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/turn-off-the-lights-and-take-action-in-sudbury-for-earth-hour/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrate-world-water-day-in-sudbury/Celebrate World Water Day on March 22 by giving back to your local community. Discover how you can help protect the vital water sources in Sudbury and ON through local volunteer opportunities.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:36:32 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrate-world-water-day-in-sudbury/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/make-a-local-impact-this-global-recycling-day/Global Recycling Day is March 18th. Learn how you can help protect the environment and find local green volunteer opportunities right here in Sudbury.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:31:56 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/make-a-local-impact-this-global-recycling-day/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/upcoming-events-sudbury-mar-09-mar-15-2026/Don't miss a high-energy weekend of sports in Sudbury! Catch Wolves hockey and Sudbury Five basketball live at the Community Arena from March 13-15. Join the local action!Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:20:46 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/upcoming-events-sudbury-mar-09-mar-15-2026/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrate-international-womens-day-2026-givetogain-in-sudbury/Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 in Sudbury. This year’s theme is #GiveToGain. Join the global movement to support gender equality by finding local volunteer opportunities that make a real difference in ON.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:06:04 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrate-international-womens-day-2026-givetogain-in-sudbury/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/standing-together-pink-shirt-day-in-sudbury/Pink Shirt Day is tomorrow! It’s a day for all of us in Sudbury to wear pink, stand together against bullying, and promote a culture of kindness and inclusion across ON. Whether at school or work, let’s show our support.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:07:53 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/standing-together-pink-shirt-day-in-sudbury/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-feb-09-feb-15-2026/Stay informed with Sudbury’s top news: New grants from Canada Post and Breakthrough T1D, plus an update on Closet Share’s recovery from local flooding. Read the full stories now!Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:27:24 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-feb-09-feb-15-2026/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrate-national-kindness-week-in-sudbury/Celebrate National Kindness Week in Sudbury! Discover simple ways to spread joy, help your neighbors, and make a real difference in our community today.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:06:38 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/celebrate-national-kindness-week-in-sudbury/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/upcoming-events-sudbury-feb-23-mar-01-2026/Feel the roar of the crowd! Catch the Sudbury Wolves and Sudbury Five live at the Community Arena this week. From OHL hockey to pro basketball, experience the best of Sudbury sports.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:16:52 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/upcoming-events-sudbury-feb-23-mar-01-2026/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/show-sudbury-some-love-this-february/February isn't just about romance—it's about community. See how you can show Sudbury some love by volunteering this month.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:59:09 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/show-sudbury-some-love-this-february/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/upcoming-events-sudbury-feb-16-feb-22-2026/Catch the excitement in Sudbury! From OHL hockey with the Wolves to pro basketball with the Sudbury Five, experience high-energy sports at the Community Arena this February.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:26:04 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/upcoming-events-sudbury-feb-16-feb-22-2026/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-feb-02-feb-08-2026/Stay informed with Sudbury’s latest: record Paralympic fundraising, new tennis grants, tax clinic funding, and a moving tribute to a fallen soldier. Your weekly community update is here.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:25:56 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-feb-02-feb-08-2026/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/settling-in-the-newcomers-guide-to-sudbury/New to Sudbury? Discover why volunteering is the fastest way to meet your neighbors, find your way around town, and turn a new house into a home. Learn how to get involved and start building your local circle today.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:48:56 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/settling-in-the-newcomers-guide-to-sudbury/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-jan-13-jan-20-2026/Sudbury's weekly roundup: Newcomer stories, cancer fundraising, Gaza relief, and kids' health initiatives.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:10:30 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-jan-13-jan-20-2026/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/how-to-write-volunteer-descriptions-that-get-noticed-in-sudbury/Want to find more volunteers for your organization? Learn how to write effective opportunity descriptions that stand out to supporters in Sudbury.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:14:44 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/how-to-write-volunteer-descriptions-that-get-noticed-in-sudbury/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-jan-01-jan-08-2026/Sudbury's community news highlights Braille nails, a young donor's impact, Project Impact 2026, and storm-ready volunteers.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:26:59 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-jan-01-jan-08-2026/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/micro-volunteering-in-sudbury/You don't need hours of free time to make an impact. Discover how micro-volunteering allows you to support causes in Sudbury on your own schedule—even from your phone.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:57:15 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/micro-volunteering-in-sudbury/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-dec-27-jan-03-2026/Sudbury community news: Volunteers aid hospitals during storms, Project Impact 2026 launches, and Salvation Army sees increased need.Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:42:25 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/community-news-roundup-sudbury-dec-27-jan-03-2026/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/ivy-2026-why-this-year-matters-for-volunteers/The United Nations has officially declared 2026 as the International Volunteer Year (IVY 2026). It has been 25 years since the last global celebration of volunteers. Find out what this year means for your community.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:50:40 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/ivy-2026-why-this-year-matters-for-volunteers/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/2026-the-year-to-ignite/The UN has declared 2026 the International Volunteer Year. Discover how you can be part of this global movement right here in your own neighborhood.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:25:39 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/2026-the-year-to-ignite/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/new-year-new-connections/The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on the power of community. As we look forward to the New Year, consider making a resolution that truly matters: volunteering. Discover how a few hours of kindness can transform your local area and your own well-being. Happy Holidays!Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:58:45 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/new-year-new-connections/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/ultimate-book-list-for-volunteers-and-changemakers/Looking for inspiration or practical advice on how to make a difference? From moving memoirs to data-driven guides on effective altruism, explore our curated list of essential books for every volunteer and changemaker.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:27:33 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/ultimate-book-list-for-volunteers-and-changemakers/https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/give-the-gift-of-time-this-holiday-season/The holiday season is a time for giving. Discover how a few hours of your time can make a big difference in our community this winter.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:53:39 +0000https://volunteersudbury.ca/blog/give-the-gift-of-time-this-holiday-season/