The Countdown to National Volunteer Week is ON!
The countdown has ended.
National Volunteer Week provides a chance to highlight the value of volunteers and their positive impact on society. Every April, Volunteer Canada leads the National Volunteer Week (NVW) campaign. This year’s theme is Volunteers Make Waves: Together, we create ripples of change. It highlights the power, impact, and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across Canada. Like a wave, volunteering is movement building. Each individual volunteer contribution, big or small, creates momentum and has the power to influence and inspire, joining a wave of positive change. Let’s celebrate the collective impact we make when we come together to contribute to and nurture the well-being of our communities.
The NVW Enhancement funding grant, provided by the Government of Alberta and distributed by Volunteer Alberta, aims to support communities throughout the province in celebrating the outstanding contributions of volunteers, past, present, and future. The grant offers a fantastic opportunity to thank and recognize your amazing volunteers for their invaluable efforts. We can’t wait to see how you will celebrate the wonderful volunteers who have made waves in your community!
Attend a National Volunteer Week Event near you
Check out our list of National Volunteer Week events happening in an area near you:
Information for Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the selected recipients! All applicants have now been notified. Thank you for applying!
Here’s what’s next for grant recipients:
- If you are collaborating with one or more organizations, all collaborating organizations must complete and submit one copy of the Memorandum of Agreement prior to May 30, 2025.
- A Direct Deposit Form must be submitted either through the online submission form or by sending it to VA via email at registrations@volunteeralberta.ab.ca prior to May 30, 2025.
- Please acknowledge the Government of Alberta and Volunteer Alberta on all promotional materials; please use the logo package below
- The Final Report Submission link will be available on this webpage on April 28, 2025. VA will release funds to each organization as soon as their Final Report is reviewed. All Final Reports must be submitted by May 30, 2025. If your organization requires an advance on funding, please contact VA at registrations@volunteeralberta.ab.ca.
- Share your excitement with us by using these hashtags: #NVW2025 #VolunteersMakeWaves #VolunteerAlberta
Resources and Opportunities from Volunteer Canada
Learn about the NVW theme at the Volunteer Canada Website
Get the free 2025 Marketing Campaign Kit—packed with social media graphics and written content to help promote your events.
Find some great merchandise to celebrate your volunteers at the Volunteer Canada E-Store
Help build the NVW Music Playlist! Suggest songs by Canadian musicians or share music that promotes kindness, compassion, or change.
Submit short video clips of your volunteers making waves to be part of the 2025 NVW video. Send clips to marketing@volunteer.ca by April 30.
Volunteer Alberta, in partnership with the Government of Alberta for over 28 years, aims to support communities throughout the province in celebrating the outstanding contributions of volunteers, past, present, and future, through the National Volunteer Week (NVW) Enhancement Grant. NVW Enhancement Grant is designed to supplement other sources of funding and celebrate volunteerism on behalf of your entire community. Connect with your local Volunteer Centre or municipality to get involved. Successful Grant Recipients must adhere to the grant guidelines and acknowledgment requirements.