The Walrus Talks: Reimagining Volunteerism - Featured Speakers

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, I attended a Walrus Talk at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St.,. Toronto, Ontario.

The talk was entitled Reimagining Volunteerism--Exploring the Power of Service to counter social isolation and civic polarization.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Sara Lyons, Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer, Volunteer Canada

Susan Pinker, Developmental Psychologist, Columnist, and Author of The Village Effect

Darrell Pinto, Director of Employment, Jumpstart Refugee Talent

Suman Roy, Founder and Executive Director, Feed Scarborough

Kasandra James, Director, Programs, Volunteer Toronto

Vinod Rajasekaran, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Future of Good

Cyndi Gilbert, Board Member and Logistics, The Bike Brigade

HOSTED BY:

Jennifer Hollett, Executive Director, The Walrus WELCOME REMARKS BY

Kim Samuel, Founder, The BelongingForum

Personal Commentary: It was an excellent session. The attendees were informed of a variety of opportunities available in the field of volunteerism.