Networks
- Intention vs. Action
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Intention vs. Action
What Drives AlbertansStephen Carter, master strategist for Mayor Nenshi and Premier Redford enlightens us on the difference between what people say they care about and what actually
motivates them.Red Deer Library Downtown
May 31, 2012
Noon - 1:30pm - Annual General Meeting
Join us for our AGM!
June 8, 2012 at 12:00pm in MacLeod Hall E3 at the TELUS Convention Centre (120 9 Avenue) in Calgary.
AGM's are necessary but they don't necessarily need to be boring or tedious! We race through the business items so members can listen to Volunteer Alberta's special guest speaker Ilona Dougherty, Executive Director of Apathy is Boring.
RSVP to Lisa by June 1 and click here for more information.
- Employee Benefits Q&A
Do you have burning questions about employee benefits? Mike Babichuk, expert on employee benefits for the nonprofit/voluntary sector, is available to answer your questions through an interactive discussion on Volunteer Alberta's Facebook Page on Tuesday, May 29 from 1-3 pm.Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of obtaining employee benefits for your organization!
Want to get in touch before May 29? Contact Mike Babichuk, Sales Leader, Western Canada at mbabichuk@oassisplan.com or 1-888-233-5580 ext. 8.
- Membership
Membership
Volunteer Alberta focuses on provincial public policy that affects volunteer-engaging organizations. When you become a member of Volunteer Alberta, you gain ownership of your sector. As membership grows, the collective voice becomes more influential among Alberta’s decision makers.
- KnowledgeConnector
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KnowledgeConnector.ca
A world of knowledge closer to you. Imagine being able to access courses, training, and other learning opportunities closer to where you live. KnowledgeConnector is about connecting Albertans and Alberta organizations to learning like never before. Learn more here.
Volunteer Alberta strategically connects leaders, members, organizations and networks. We encourage network building by both facilitating new networks across all sub-sectors, and encouraging existing nonprofit network growth.
Connecting to Rural Alberta
Through iCCAN videoconferencing technology, Volunteer Alberta connects with 68 communities province-wide and helps educational programming, training, and networking opportunities. In addition to our variety of service delivery locations, Volunteer Alberta also employs five Regional Capacity Coordinators who live and work in the four corners of the province. Their jobs are to connect with rural nonprofits and bring news of the sector back to Volunteer Alberta.
Connecting those who connect volunteers
Great volunteer programs don’t just fall from the sky. Managers of volunteers are critical for mantaining volunteer programs, recognizing the work volunteers do in their communities, and retaining volunteers by providing personal value in each volunteer position. Managers of Volunteers are leaders, advocates, organizers, communicators, networkers, community development workers, entrepreneurs, and facilitators. Most of all, they help the nonprofit organizations they serve meet their missions. Volunteer Alberta supports managers of volunteers through the VAULT initiative and provides resources, a place to share the best practices, and potential professional development opportunities specifically for their roles.
Volunteer Centres
Volunteer Centres play a strategic and vital role in local communities. They are a source of leadership on local trends and issues affecting volunteerism and offer access to local training opportunities.
The support provided by Volunteer Centres enhances the capacity in nonprofit/voluntary sector organizations, helps them achieve their missions, and allows them to better serve the needs of Albertans. There are currently 28 Volunteer Centres in Alberta, each providing a unique mix of programs and services to support local nonprofit/voluntary organizations.