Volunteer Peterborough Celebrates International Year of Volunteers With Two Events This Spring

As Peterborough marks the International Year of Volunteers, Volunteer Peterborough is hosting the inaugural United to Thank Volunteers event at the Canadian Canoe Museum and the annual Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair this spring.

The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers. This marks the first time in 25 years that kind souls who give them time are highlighted in this way. Photo courtesy of Volunteer Peterborough.

United to Thank Volunteers is slated for April 22, while the return of the Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair runs on May 6.

Both events aim to recruit new talent to boost hundreds of non-profits in the region, according to a press release.

Volunteer Peterborough is a matchmaking service that pairs prospective volunteers with organizations to suit their needs.

For anyone searching for a role, Volunteer Peterborough hosts drop-in sessions at Venture North from 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday There are 185 Peterborough-area non-profits registered with Volunteer Peterborough.

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