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We are a diverse and inclusive member association strengthening and creating pathways for volunteerism and civic engagement in Alberta.

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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.

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Volunteerism and civic engagement are crucial for creating healthy, vibrant, and connected Albertans.

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We are:

Cultivators of conditions for Albertans to thrive, individually and collectively.

Illuminators that endeavour to shine a light on promising ways forward for initiatives, organizations and institutions supporting volunteers and civic engagement.

Volunteer Alberta and Volunteer Canada are exploring what volunteerism looks like today in different parts of Canada. We need your help to understand why people volunteer, how they’re volunteering, and what barriers they might face (or be hindered by) when participating in volunteering.

We’ve designed two surveys to understand your perspectives:

Survey For Volunteers

Share your experiences and motivations for volunteering. Complete this survey for a chance to win one of nine $100 Co-op Gift Cards. The survey closes on October 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.

Take the Survey

Share this link with a volunteer: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7BRYBST

Survey for Nonprofit and Charity Employees

Offer your perspective on the trends and barriers in volunteer participation. This survey is open to nonprofit and charity employees across the country. Complete this survey for a chance to win a $50 Co-op Gift Card. The survey closes on October 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.

Take the Survey

Share this link with a peer: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QY9D6ZX

Help Us Spread the Word!

By sharing these surveys with your volunteers or peers via email, social media, or newsletter, you’ll help us gather valuable data on their experiences and motivations. Each survey takes about 20-25 minutes, and participation is voluntary.

Your input is invaluable and will support volunteerism efforts across the country. Thank you for contributing to research that supports the sector.

Workshops & Webinars

Explore our Workshops & Webinars page for upcoming events this fall. We offer a wide range of sessions on topics like volunteer engagement, screening, and social innovation. Book a workshop with Volunteer Alberta today!

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What We Heard at the “Calibration” Community Conversation

Volunteer Alberta hosted a community conversation following the 2024 AGM that explored possibilities and tensions highlighted in the Strategic Compass. In group discussions, participants shared how these show up in their own contexts. The insights we heard are summarized in this document. Thank you to everyone who joined our discussion! Your input is invaluable as we work towards thriving, inclusive communities across Alberta.

VA will use these insights to bring our Strategic Compass to life over the next three years. Stay tuned for more opportunities to become involved in sector research, training, and additional Community Conversations in the months and years ahead.

Read the Report

Strategic Dreaming Compass 2024 – 2026

We are thrilled to share with you our Strategic Dreaming Compass, a North Star strategic document to navigate the future with intention and care. This compass aims to be a guide for VA, to help us clarify how we will continue supporting the good work of the sector and fulfill our vision of thriving communities nurtured by caring individuals across Alberta.

Read our Strategic Compass

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