Volunteer Alberta

Helping Alberta Do Good, Together.

Volunteer Alberta is a diverse and inclusive member association that supports and strengthens both volunteerism and civic engagement across the province. We work alongside Volunteer Centres, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and communities to build capacity, nourish capability, share knowledge, and foster reciprocal relationships.

Programs

We offer various public programs to support the nonprofit and voluntary sector, in collaboration with community and government partners.

Services

Purpose-built services to help address the needs of your nonprofit organization through flexible and affordable pricing.

Resources

Practical tools and helpful information to nourish capabilties of volunteer programs, staff, and community organizations.

membership

Become a member of Volunteer Alberta and make a powerful investment in the sector and the communities we serve.

Latest from VA

Stay up to date with the latest news, resources, and happenings from Volunteer Alberta.

Article preview for New Report: Learning From the Field: Insights & Recommendations for Volunteer Centres in Alberta
New Report: Learning From the Field: Insights & Recommendations for Volunteer Centres in Alberta
Learning From the Field is Volunteer Alberta's research report exploring what it means to be a volunteer centre in Alberta today and what role these organizations should play...
Article preview for Deep Learning Week at VA: July 22–29
Deep Learning Week at VA: July 22–29
At Volunteer Alberta, we believe meaningful change starts from within. For the past few years, we've been building on our culture of care, curiosity and intentionality. One...
Article preview for Watch Now: Building a Dignified Retirement for Alberta's Nonprofit Sector
Watch Now: Building a Dignified Retirement for Alberta's Nonprofit Sector
Andrés Alvarez, Volunteer Alberta's Research & Knowledge Mobilization Specialist, sits down with Volunteer Alberta's Executive Director, Miki Stricker-Talbot, to talk about...
Article preview for Screening Development Micro-Grants are now open!
Screening Development Micro-Grants are now open!
Organizations in Alberta looking to enhance their volunteer screening practices can now apply for the Screening Development Micro-Grant (SDM)! Micro-grants of up to $3,000...

Upcoming Events

Explore our upcoming events to find your next opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

More Than Forms: Bridging the 10 Steps to Volunteer Screening
More Than Forms: Bridging the 10 Steps to Volunteer Screening
Volunteer screening is more than completing forms: it’s an important process that connects people with meaningful volunteer roles while enhancing the safety and quality of...
ABNN Monthly Gathering - Aug 2026 - Nonprofit Frontline and Operational Staff
ABNN Monthly Gathering - Aug 2026 - Nonprofit Frontline and Operational Staff
Join ABNN for online conversations through a Monthly Gathering. Who is this for : Whether you’re a networked organization, focused on a specific sub-sector or community in...
ABNN Monthly Gathering - Sept 2026 - Nonprofit Leaders and Managers
ABNN Monthly Gathering - Sept 2026 - Nonprofit Leaders and Managers
Join ABNN for online conversations through a Monthly Gathering. Who is this for : Whether you’re a networked organization, focused on a specific sub-sector or community in...
Ethics Education - Co hosted with CCVA
Ethics Education - Co hosted with CCVA
Am I Making the Right Decision? The Role of Ethics in Volunteer Engagement We all encounter ethical dilemmas in our daily work with and for community, but rarely do...

stay connected with us

  We’re here for you! Whether you have a question, want to learn more, or are looking for support, we’d love to connect. Reach out through our Contact Form, or sign up for one of our newsletters to stay in touch and hear about what’s new. However you connect, we’re glad you’re here.  

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As Volunteer Alberta continues our ongoing (un)learning journey, we see the increasing importance of reflecting on our ties to each other and the land. Our main office is situated on Treaty 6 Territory, in an area that holds many Indigenous names but is referred to by the Nehiyaw people as amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ) and colonially as Edmonton. Our staff, board, and work extend into Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 Territories, and we affirm the importance of honouring these historic agreements as well as all future treaties. The land we call Alberta is the ancestral territory and present-day home of many Indigenous peoples, including the Nehiyaw, Dene, Iyarhe Nakoda, Anishinaabe, Niitsitapi, Inuit, and Métis. They have cared for and advocated for the lands, waters, and animals for many generations despite historical and ongoing harmful actions against their communities. We are grateful for their stewardship of this land, and as an act of reconciliation and good will, it is our intention to ensure that our organization can become good partners in supporting the land and communities.


This website is made possible in part by the Government of Alberta’s Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)