Exploring the power of service to counter social isolation and civic polarization.
The growing trend of social isolation is one of the major challenges facing our world today. Studies show that the “loneliness epidemic” is causing significant harm to our physical and mental health, and contributing to the troubling rise of polarization.
In the next installment of our series on belonging, join us as we look at the power of volunteerism to build shared purpose, individual agency, and community cohesion.
At The Walrus Talks Reimagining Volunteerism, seven speakers will discuss the joys and benefits of service, as well as some of the barriers that keep us from giving more of our time. They’ll also expand our conception of what community service can look like, outside of organization-based volunteerism.
Come together online or in person in Toronto for an evening that will reshape how you think about the value of meeting the needs of others, both for yourself and for your communities.
Speakers to be announced.
Toronto Reference Library,
Bram and Bluma Appel Salon
789 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET
General Admission: $20
Student/Senior: $12
Livestream: Free with registration
Accessibility Information
We strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you require support to be able to fully participate in this event, please contact [email protected] or (416) 971-5004, ext. 232. Live captioning will be available for this event.
Presenting Sponsor
2025 National Sponsors
The Walrus is proud to recognize Air Canada as our Exclusive Airline Partner
We are thrilled to partner with Bullfrog Power as our Green Events sponsor.
The Walrus is proud to recognize Indspire as our National Education Sponsor
We thank RBC for their continued support of Canada’s emerging creators at The Walrus.
The Walrus is grateful for the commitment by Rogers to support fact-based Canadian journalism.
