Membership
Membership
Volunteer Canada supports organizations that work with volunteers. Many non-profits depend on our research and programs to succeed. Through our work, we show Canada how to reach its potential through volunteering. A Volunteer Canada membership demonstrates the value your organization places on volunteerism.
You will be in good company with over 1,100 other proud Volunteer Canada members!
For information about the Volunteer Canada Employer membership click here.
Membership Benefits
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Insurance
Members of Volunteer Canada have exclusive access to Under Our Wing insurance.
This unique and affordable group insurance program is designed specifically for non-profit and charitable organizations and their volunteers. Protect your organization with up to 30% off a group insurance plan, including National Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance, a National Office Package and Special Events Coverage.
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Volunteer Vibe Blog Notifications
Members are automatically subscribed to receive email notifications for new posts to Volunteer Vibe.
Members can customize their subscriptions to notifications according to the content that most interests them among the following categories: Volunteer Engagement, Corporate Citizenship, and / or Special Features.
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Code Audit
Access to the Code Audit to help your organization assess its volunteer program based on the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.
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UPDATED! - Grant Connect
Access thousands of foundations, corporate giving programs, and other grant opportunities. Volunteer Canada members receive an $85 discount on their Grant Connect subscription.
Grant Connect makes it easier for charities across the country to find new prospects and win grants. Its re-imagined platform is easy to use and provides donor data you can trust. Find out more about Grant Connect.
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CVA Credential
10% discount on the "Certified in Volunteer Administration" credential registration fees.
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Discounted access to Volunteer Canada's special events
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Media monitoring reports on the voluntary sector provided by Volunteer Canada
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National Volunteer Week (NVW) marketing tools mailed to you
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Advance access to the NVW online gift store
Membership Categories
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Individual/Organization |
$125 |
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Volunteer Centre |
$100 |
For information about the Volunteer Canada Employer membership click here.
To become a member
Please email us at membership@volunteer.ca or call us at 1-800-670-0401 ext. 260.
Membership fees can be paid by credit card over the phone, or by cheque and mailed to 309 Cooper Street Suite 201, Ottawa Ontario K2P 0G5.
To renew your membership
You will receive an emailed invoice 30-60 days prior to your renewal date. A link will be included to renew online.
Membership renewal fees can be paid by credit card online or over the phone toll-free at 1-800-670-0401 ext. 260, or by cheque and mailed to 309 Cooper Street Suite 201, Ottawa Ontario K2P 0G5.
All Volunteer Canada memberships are valid for one year from the date acquired or renewed. A member certificate can be provided upon request. We offer a 30-day grace period, after which the membership will expire if it isn’t renewed.
Refunds: A member may cancel a membership at any time by calling or emailing Volunteer Canada. In such cases, all member benefits shall cease. Refunds may be granted within four months of purchase, less a $25 administrative fee. To apply for a refund, submit the request in writing, citing the reasons for termination. A decision will be made within four weeks. Volunteer Canada reserves the right to deny a refund.
Membership Benefits Details
Insurance
Members of Volunteer Canada have exclusive access to Under Our Wing insurance. This unique and affordable group insurance program is designed specifically for non-profit and charitable organizations and their volunteers.
Protect your organization with up to 30% off a group insurance plan, including National Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance, a National Office Package and Special Events Coverage.
Automatically included at no additional cost in the Under Our Wing D&O policy are:
- Unlimited access to a Legal Advice Helpline (1-877-832-7534)
- Cyber Security and Privacy Liability
- Comprehensive Legal Expense Insurance
Cyber and Privacy Coverage
Non-profit and charitable organizations face the same threat of a cyber breach as governments and big businesses yet are often not prepared to deal with the technical and financial consequences.
Through your participation in Volunteer Canada’s “Under Our Wing” insurance program, your Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) Liability insurance automatically includes $100,000 of Cyber and Privacy coverage. The policy will cover expenses related to your legal defence and will pay damages awarded to the individuals whose private and personal information was compromised. It will even pay for costs to notify the individuals whose information was compromised and costs to hire a public relations firm to repair any damage to your organization’s reputation.
Having minimum controls in place can prevent most privacy or data breach events, but being prepared and knowing how to react following a breach is crucial to safeguarding your organization. Please click on the link below for further information about this important area of coverage.
Unlimited Telephone Legal Advice for Volunteer Canada Members
Have a legal issue and don’t know who to call?
As a member of Volunteer Canada, you face a variety of legal risks on a daily basis. Your Legal Expense Insurance (LEI) policy empowers you to defend or pursue your legal rights when you are facing common legal issues, such as criminal investigations at work, bodily injury, tax audits and more. Your LEI policy also gives you unlimited access to a general Legal Advice Helpline to discuss any legal matter, even if it is not covered by your policy.
More information about the Legal Advice Helpline.
Code Audit
Using the CCVI as a benchmark, Volunteer Canada developed the online Code Audit tool to help organizations assess their volunteer programs. The Code Audit guides organizations through: analyzing the effectiveness of their volunteer involvement strategies and processes, identifying organizational strengths and prioritizing areas for further development based on the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement
Grant Connect
You’re looking for new funders. They’re looking for you, too.
As a Volunteer Canada member, you will receive a member-exclusive $85 discount code they can redeem when they subscribe or renew their subscription. *
With a Grant Connect subscription, you’ll uncover new opportunities and zero in on the right prospects for your organization. It’s how thousands of charities and non-profits are winning grants and spending less time doing it. Click here to find out more & to subscribe.
* Note that this discount code is not redeemable on grandfathered price plans.
CVA Credential
10% discount on the "Certified in Volunteer Administration" credential registration fees.
Find out why you should become "Certified in Volunteer Administration" here!
Individuals wishing to pursue the CVA certification must meet these requirements in order to register as a candidate:
- Minimum of the equivalent of three years full-time experience related to volunteer resources management. This experience can be a combination of several part-time positions, and can include both salaried and non-salaried roles.
- Minimum of 30 percent of current position related to volunteer resources management.
- Documentation of education and related experience.
