Helping Alberta do good, together.

Join our AGM on June 10 from 2–4 PM MDT

Following AGM business, join us for a fireside chat with representatives from the City of Medicine Hat to explore their municipal Community Well-Being Plan, developed with the community and meant to cultivate city-wide wellbeing over the next 10 years. If you work with volunteers or support organizations that do, this conversation will deepen your understanding of how volunteering and community wellbeing are connected and give you ideas to bring back to your own work.

Thanks for celebrating National Volunteer Week with us!

The impact of NVW is still burning bright! During NVW, we heard how volunteers and volunteer-engaging organizations uplift those around you. From small acts of kindness to collective efforts, your generosity and care are what ignite our communities and bring people together.

This year’s theme, Ignite Volunteerism, reminds us that even the smallest spark can grow into something bigger. Thanks to volunteers, that spark of care will continue to spread far beyond this week.

Report: Learning from the Field: Insights & Recommendations for Volunteer Centres in Alberta

Over two years, Volunteer Alberta studied how volunteer centres support local volunteering, community connection, and civic participation across the province. This research highlights how volunteer centres and volunteer-engaging organizations have adapted in recent years amid increased demand for services and shifts in volunteer participation. Read a summary of early findings from our research on Volunteer Centres. Full report coming in Spring 2026.

Book a Workshop with Volunteer Alberta

VA’s workshops are designed to support your learning and professional development. Gain new skills, build capacity, and grow your organization’s impact. Topics include Volunteer Engagement, Recruitment & Retention, Screening, Risk Management, and more.

Upcoming Webinar: “Is Everyone Welcome: Tools to Broaden Volunteer Engagement” on May 13, 2026

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.

(Re)Engaged

(Re)Engaged is a 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.