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National Volunteer Week Enhancement Fund Grant 2026 – Application Deadline on Monday, March 23 at 12 PM MDT

National Volunteer Week (April 19–25) is a nationwide celebration led by Volunteer Canada that recognizes, celebrates, and promotes volunteerism across the country.

The NVW Enhancement Funding Grant is open for applications until March 23 at noon. Apply to celebrate and honour the volunteers who ignite our communities.

Office Furniture Sale – Pickup in Edmonton by March 23

Exciting news—Volunteer Alberta is moving offices, and we have a selection of office furniture available for purchase, including office chairs, printers, cabinets, and more.

We’ve aimed at keeping prices accessible, but if cost is a barrier, please feel free to reach out and make an offer, or contact us to arrange for alternative payment methods.

Items must be picked up from our downtown Edmonton office by March 23^rd.

Resource: Volunteer Screening Policies Guidebook

Whether you’re creating policies for the first time or updating what you already have, our new guidebook walks you through the volunteer screening policy-writing process, highlights key policies to consider, and explains the 10 essential steps of volunteer screening.

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 sessions:

• Volunteer Screening Policies Guidebook: Book a 1:1 Coaching sessions with Erin Navarro on March 23 and 25

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 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.