New strategy aims to boost volunteerism among veterans

On April 21, the military and veteran-focused charity True Patriot Love Foundation released a National Veteran Volunteerism Action Plan.

The plan was developed in response to the foundation’s research on the impact of volunteering on veterans’ well-being. The foundation surveyed both veteran volunteers and non-profits about the way veterans engage with them.

Almost all — 92 per cent — of veterans surveyed said volunteering improved their well-being. Well-being increased as volunteering increased.

Read the full article at Canadian Affairs.

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Veterans are often looking for structure and purpose. Data and experts say volunteering can provide both.