Helping Alberta do good, together.

Volunteer Alberta is a diverse and inclusive member association that aims to nurture conditions for civic engagement and volunteerism in Alberta. We work with nonprofits across the province as a capacity-building and capability-nourishing organization. 

For Organizations

Find programs, services and resources to help you recruit and screen volunteers, start a nonprofit, work with corporations, engage your board, and much more! Our resources provide a foundation for developing good standards and practices.

For Volunteers

Volunteerism and civic engagement are crucial for creating healthy, vibrant, and connected Albertans. We have collected resources to help support you in connecting with your community!

Latest News

Join the Conversation: National Volunteer Action Strategy Online Round Tables (Sept 2025)

Share your insights and help shape the future of volunteering in Canada. Volunteer Alberta and Volunteer Canada invite you to join the Online National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS) Round Tables—virtual conversations designed for non-profits, charities, volunteer centres, and volunteer-engaging organizations across Alberta.

Funder Prospecting Made Easy Webinar

Join Volunteer Alberta and Imagine Canada for a free, informative session on how to find and qualify the right funders using Grant Connect, Imagine Canada’s signature fundraising research platform.

Read VA’s latest Insights Report on Volunteer Participation

Discover the motivations, benefits, challenges, and support systems that shape volunteer engagement. Based on insights from over 800 volunteers, this report highlights how highly engaged individuals define and reflect on their experiences—in their own words.

(Re)Engaged

(Re)Engaged is a new research initiative by Volunteer Alberta (VA), Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs Edmonton) and social research and design agency InWithForward aimed at uncovering what is happening to volunteerism in Alberta. Join us in exploring the evolving dynamics of community contribution.


Latest Blog Posts

More Than a Role: Volunteering Looks Different for Everyone

Volunteering as Care, Connection, and Contribution


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