This National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2026), Volunteer Toronto is thrilled to join Volunteer Canada, volunteer centres, non-profits and all levels of government to celebrate the ways 

in which people in Canada have ignited volunteerism in their communities. 

This year's National Volunteer Week theme is: IGNITE VOLUNTEERISM.

2026 also marks International Volunteer Year, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the power of civic participation and renew Canada’s culture of volunteering. Access Volunteer Canada's campaign resources, including social media templates, here. 

Every April, Volunteer Toronto is proud to celebrate our city's dedicated volunteers.

Toronto is a city of volunteers. A city of helpers. It's who we are.

On Sunday, April 19th, Toronto's non-profits and the City of Toronto are kicking off National Volunteer Week!

Share a message, video, or impact statement about volunteers on social media to celebrate! Remember to use the hashtags:

#NVW2026 and #IgniteVolunteerism. Plus, 

if you tag @VolunteerToronto, we'll respond!

On Sunday, April 19th the Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square will be lit in orange and blue in celebration of Toronto's volunteers!

Are you a non-profit? Tell your volunteers 

to look out for the sign! 

On Monday, April 20th Volunteer Toronto
will announce the recipients of our 2026 Civic Spark Microgrants! 

Thirty-five (35) grassroots groups and informal collectives that are 100% volunteer-run will be funded with $1,000 each to run projects that build social connection

and increase civic participation in Toronto. 

On the evening of Monday, April 20th look to Toronto's skyline for the CN Tower's orange and blue light show in celebration of Toronto's volunteers!

Are you a non-profit? Tell your volunteers 

to look out for the light show! 

In partnership with Panago Pizza, during the month of April 2026, all of Volunteer Toronto's non-profit Subscribers will receive 10% off pizza ordered for volunteer recognition events. 

Plus, six non-profit Subscribers have been selected to receive FREE pizza through a sponsored pizza party for their volunteers!

Are you a non-profit? 

Reach out to subscribe@volunteertoronto.ca
for more information! 

Are you a volunteer open to sharing your 

story to inspire others? Volunteer Toronto and Panago Pizza want to hear from you in 2026!

By sharing your story, you could be 

featured throughout 2026 as a "Volunteer of Toronto"!  If your story is selected to be featured, Panago Pizza will provide a coupon for a free medium pizza!

Remember to tag @VolunteerToronto on social media 

during National Volunteer Week and we'll respond!

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