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What is SPARK?

• An online platform of opportunities and inspiration for all things volunteering in Ontario• A place for the “VolunCurious” – those who want to volunteer but don’t know where to start• A community for not-for-profits to engage with and recruit interested and engaged people AND share their stories

What is SPARK?

• Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade• Part of a legacy initiative for the Pan/Parapan American Games 2015• Partner-driven project led by Findhelp Information Services

What is SPARK?

• Our goal is to help people in Ontario find a volunteering opportunity more easily• But we don’t want them to find just any volunteering opportunity. We want them to find one that SPARKS them• When you volunteer and feel like you are making a difference, you feel it...

The SPARK... And you want to share it with others

What SPARK is doing

• Promoting volunteerism at a provincial level• Engaging a different type of potential volunteer with a fun and unique focus• Promoting skills AND interest-based opportunities• Educating • Inspiring

How you can help

Visit www.findmyspark.ca to learn more about this project and check out the opportunities that are available

How you can help

Share YOUR story. Tell us about the impact volunteering has on your life – and don’t forget to include a photo!

How you can help

Become a Community Champion. As a passionate ambassador for volunteering you can help spread the word about SPARK.

How you can help

Connect with us. Check us out on Twitter (@SparkOntario), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to keep the conversation going! Tell your colleagues, friends, family and networks about SPARK and why they should become a part of this exciting volunteer movement.

How you can help

DON'T FORGET TO TAKE SOME SPARKIES! Or selfies, that is. Get pictures or video of volunteering in action. Share them on your social channels using the hashtags #sparkie #volunteer

THANK YOU!