Why you should make volunteering an important part of your life

Posted on November 5, 2024 in Vital Victoria Podcast

Lisa Mort-Putland has her fingers on the pulse of volunteering in Canada, especially here at home in Greater Victoria. 

From learning essential skills to building community relationships, volunteerism has a pivotal role to play in the health of our region. It strengthens the Greater Victoria’s vital services while boosting the wellbeing of volunteers, themselves.  

This month on the Vital Victoria Podcast, host Lucky Budd chats with Lisa Mort-Putland, Executive Director of Volunteer Victoria. Together, they discuss Lisa’s background in volunteer work, how to make an impact through your own volunteering, its wider purpose in our community, and how we can keep it alive! 

 

Vital Signs Issue Areas:

This episode relates to the issue area of ‘Belonging and Engagement’, which was given a grade of ‘B–’ in Greater Victoria’s 2024 Vital Signs report. This issue is connected to many UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. 

Episode 25 Guest:

Lisa Mort-Putland is the Board Chair of Volunteer Canada and has been the Executive Director of Volunteer Victoria since 2011. Originally from Wales, Lisa moved to Canada as a teenager. She holds a B.A. in Drama and a Master’s in Public Administration with a focus on non-profit management.  

Prior to working with Volunteer Victoria, Lisa was the Development Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters Victoria, and spent more than 25 years working and volunteering in the museum and heritage sector.  

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