Helping Alberta do good, together.

You are invited to Volunteer Alberta’s AGM on June 10, 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. 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.

The Dignified Retirement Research Project for the Nonprofit Sector

The Dignified Retirement Research Project is a collaborative initiative co‑led by ABNN and Volunteer Alberta to explore, design, and advance pathways toward dignified, sustainable retirement options for Alberta’s nonprofit workforce.

We are currently seeking individuals with expertise in pensions, policy, finance, or nonprofit leadership to join a Pension Project Task Force. This group will review research, evaluate pension models, and make recommendations on sector-wide pension options.

Please submit your expression of interest by June 12, 2026, to aalvarez@volunteeralberta.ab.ca.

Upcoming Events

Webinars:

• “Preparing for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA): What You Need to Know” Webinar on June 11, 2026
• More Than Forms: Bridging the 10 Steps of Volunteer Screening – June 18, August 13, October 15, December 3, February 11

Workshops:

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.

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.

(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 the social research and design agency InWithForward, aimed at uncovering what is happening to volunteerism in Alberta. Join us as we explore the evolving dynamics of community contribution.