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Resources on CORE include checklists, toolkits, reports, studies, videos, and other materials on topics relevant to those working or volunteering in support of healthy aging and older adults independent living.
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Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement
Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada (Home—Volunteer Canada) created the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement (CCVI) to support organizations that engage volunteers. The CCVI is a guide for involving volunteers at all levels of an organization, including volunteers working in leadership, direct service, and virtua
[Resource] A Handbook for Nature on Prescription to Promote Mental Health
University of Exeter Medical School
Click HERE to view or download belowThis handbook is about how Nature on Prescription can be used to support people’s mental health, and makes evidence-based suggestions for how to develop and implement a high-quality scheme, in the new social prescribing landscape. The handbook is primarily aimed
[Poster] Social Prescribing Pathway
Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing
Click HERE to view or download belowThis map illustrates a high-level view of the current Social Prescribing Pathway across a wide range of social prescribing initiatives in Canada. This pathway is divided into five distinct stages: Enter, Connect, Attend, Follow-up and Exit, and indicates the key a
[Webinar Recording] Physical Activity and Social Prescribing
National Academy for Social Prescribing
When you think of physical activity you might picture running on a treadmill at the gym, going to an exercise class, or the often cited goal of achieving 5 x 30 minutes of moderate exercise every week.In this webinar we will debunk the myths that surround how to get people to exercise more and look
[Podcast] Social Prescription: Stories of community, connection and hope through social prescribing
National Academy for Social Prescribing
Click HERE to listen to the podcastHow social prescribing can helpIn these bitesize podcast episodes, hosted by Dr Radha, we hear from three people who have benefitted from social prescribing. Many things that affect our health can’t be fixed by a medical prescription. Like loneliness, isolat
[Resource] Key Components of Delivering Effective Social Prescription Activities for Older People as a Volunteer
National Academy for Social Prescribing
Click HERE to learn moreKey lessons from this case studyAnyone can make a difference. Marjorie’s volunteering has helped many people connect with others.Social Prescribers in GP settings being aware of and keeping up to date with resources, activities and groups in the community ensures effectiv
[Report] A Human Rights-Based Calculation of Canada’s Housing Supply Shortages
Carolyn Whitzman
This report, A Human Rights-Based Calculation of Canada’s Housing Shortages, is commissioned by the Federal Housing Advocate. It focuses on evidence related to housing need divided by income category, household size, and priority population to conclude there exists a current shortfall of three mil
[Podcast] Demystifying Community Housing
IRPP Policy Options
Demystifying Community Housing is a special series from the IRPP’s Policy Options Podcast that aims to have a broad conversation about community housing, its role in addressing Canada’s housing crisis and how public policy can support the building of a strong and resilient community-housing se
A Safe Place To Talk About Death: Death Cafes in Alberta
Covenant Health Palliative Institute
Death Cafes bring people together in coffee shops, libraries and other comfortable places to engage in conversations about death and dying over tasty refreshments.
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