Leduc stands out for its volunteer programming by integrating a dedicated volunteer strategy into its city plan. The Leduc City Council prioritizes volunteerism through its Volunteer Leduc initiative, recognizing its crucial role in supporting city events and sports tourism. This approach not only builds community engagement and active citizenship, as reflected by strong volunteer participation,…
Today we would like to introduce you to Victoria, the Executive Director of Grasslands Regional Family Community Support Services, who was kind enough to sit down for a chat with us to discuss their community and their 2024 National Volunteer Week. About Grasslands FCSS Grasslands FCSS is a multi-municipality organization covering the city of Brooks,…
Today, we would to introduce you to Rhonda from the Town of Pincher Creek, who answered questions regarding her community, National Volunteer Week, and more! Get to Know Rhonda: Rhonda is the Recreation Programmer for the Town of Pincher Creek. Her main role is to support community events, and her department as a whole organizes…
Today, the spotlight is on Smoky River; a municipality located in Northwestern Alberta. We would like to introduce Anita from the Smoky River FCSS, who has graciously answered our questions about Smoky River, National Volunteer Week, and more! Get to know Anita Anita is a Community Program Coordinator for the Smoky River FCSS. She believes…
National Volunteer Week is an opportunity for organizations across the country to celebrate and express appreciation for volunteers. Volunteer Alberta and the Government of Alberta work closely to administer funding to help celebrate volunteerism in these communities. Since each community is different, they all celebrate in their own way! Today, we are going to take…
In 2022, Volunteer Alberta started the work of the Intersectionality Project through the support of Suncor Energy Foundation. The Intersectionality Project Team (IPT) asked, “How might we improve our understanding of how the intersections of identity, privilege, and discrimination influence people’s experiences with volunteerism and civic engagement?” Through this guiding question, we recognized that we…
National Volunteer Week is a chance for organizations across the country to celebrate and recognize their volunteers. Volunteer Alberta works alongside the Government of Alberta to provide funding to help celebrate these communities. The way in which communities choose to celebrate varies, so today we are going to take a closer look at Blackfalds. We…
National Volunteer Week is an opportunity for organizations across the country to commemorate and celebrate their volunteers. Volunteer Alberta works alongside the Government of Alberta to provide funding to help celebrate these communities. Every community chooses to celebrate this event in a different way, so today we are going to take a closer look at Drumheller….
National Volunteer Week is a celebration of non-profit organizations in various communities and of the many volunteers who ensure that these organizations operate smoothly and provide services needed in the community. Recognizing the importance of celebrating those volunteers, we provide funding with the support of the Government of Alberta to organizations planning events in honour…
Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS is a preventative human services-based organization that supports people throughout their entire life course, from infants to seniors. Like many rural FCSS’s, they serve multiple communities but their service area includes a stupendous 16 municipalities spread throughout the the Municipal District of Taber, Lethbridge County, and the County Warner. To celebrate National Volunteer…