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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.
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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. We have collected resources to help support you in connecting with your community!
Happy Holidays from Volunteer Alberta!
As the year winds down, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for the volunteers, nonprofits, and community partners across Alberta who show up for one another and help strengthen communities every day.
2025 gave us so much to reflect on: from the Re-Engaged Community Sessions this summer, to our research on nonprofit sector pensions, to meaningful conversations through the National Volunteer Action Strategy roundtables. This year was defined by connection, collaboration, and community.
We’re wrapping up the year feeling inspired by the care, energy, and commitment you bring to this sector. A heartfelt thank you for all that you do. We’re so grateful to be on this journey with you.
Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season, and time to pause, reflect, and recharge.
The VA office will be closed for a winter break from December 19 to January 4. We’ll be back on January 5 and look forward to reconnecting in the new year.
Warm regards,
The Volunteer Alberta Team
Learn more about our work
Exploring Pension Solutions for the Nonprofit Workforce
In 2024, the Alberta Nonprofit Network hosted community conversations to understand the challenges and opportunities facing the nonprofit workforce. One idea that emerged was the interest in a pension plan for nonprofit sector employees.
Our new report “Pension planning in the non-profit sector: current gaps and future dreams” unpacks the financial realities facing nonprofits and offers actionable strategies for sustainable retirement planning. Read the report at the link below.
NVAS Round Table Conversations
We were thrilled to host in-person National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS) Alberta Round Tables with Volunteer Canada and the Calgary Foundation, and attend NVAS conversations in St. John’s, NL this October. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed depth, complexity, and local context to emerging recommendations. Check out the link below for insights we’re holding onto from these important conversations.
(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.
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