Recognizing Canada's 13.3 million volunteers!

This week was recognized as Canada's 71st National Volunteer Week and for co-operative businesses, volunteers play a significant role.

With the seventh co-operative principle being "Concern for community" it is no wonder why the co-op sector relies on the power of more than 49,000 volunteers, and of that 10,000 members volunteer for their co-operative's board of directors.

In honour of National Volunteer Week, The Canadian Co-operative Association has posted a blog that features personal stories and photos of 11 CCA volunteers that have made a difference at: I volunteer because....

Each year, GROWMARK and FS Co-operative employees give thousands of hours either on their own or through the GROWMARK Volunteer Network to assist with local community programs and organizations.

Thank you to all who have made a difference!