The IYV 2001 is a wonderful way to highlight the achievements of volunteers worldwide and to encourage more people to engage in volunteer activity. To mark the occasion, an extensive marketing campaign was launched to promote volunteering. Each message highlights an individual story of why people volunteer, their motivation and what they achieve from the act of volunteering.
Volunteers are essential to the social and economic makeup of Canada.
Volunteer services promote stability, empower people, encourage initiative and create community spirit and compassion. IYV 2001 provides a unique opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers for the very important role they play in making our country and our communities the kinds of places we want to live. More than 7.5 million volunteers make up Canada's 175,000 nonprofit organizations. Manitobans in particular have a strong tradition of volunteering. The IYV offers an excellent opportunity to celebrate and strengthen one of Manitoba's greatest assets.