THE RURBAN FRINGE

Exploring Rural Development: Women in Rural Economies

I’m getting by this spring with a little help from my friends … including my pan-west colleague, Evelyn Clark, Senior Project Manager with Community Futures BC.  Evelyn has extensive experience of both the theory and practice of leadership … read on for the fourth installment of The Fringe’s limited online series exploring rural/rurban development – from a women’s perspective.
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The Decline of Rural Volunteerism

Did you know …

rural residents are more likely to have a strong sense of belonging to their local community;
rural residents are more likely to attend public meetings; and
rural residents are more likely to do volunteer work?

It’s true.*  
It’s also been documented that rural volunteerism helps nurture community sustainability.
Yet there are signs that volunteering rates may be [...]

‘The Way We Get By’

With volunteerism on my mind this week, I was astounded to come across the website promoting the new documentary release, The Way We Get By, a film which begins …
“… as a seemingly idiosyncratic story about troop greeters – a group of senior citizens who gather daily at a small airport to thank American soldiers departing and [...]

Volunteer Power Tool – A Basic Recruitment Plan

April 19-25, 2009 saw the promotion and celebration of National Volunteer Week in Canada, recognizing the contribution of thousands of volunteers who support worthy programs and services across the country.
I volunteer.  Along with almost 12 million other Canadians – 45% of the population – we agree that making a positive contribution to our communities is an [...]