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- VS Holiday Open HouseDon’t miss out on our Holiday Open House! Swing by the Volunteer Strathcona office at #205 48 Brentwood Blvd on Dec 15, between 3-7pm, and learn more about our efforts over popcorn and drinks. Get a glimpse of our work … Read more
- Youth Volunteer MixerLooking to learn more about youth volunteer opportunities in your community? Join Strathcona Next Gen & Volunteer Strathcona for a casual evening of discussion and information about youth volunteering. Our goal is to create a Strathcona County Youth Volunteering Committee … Read more
- Strathcona County Volunteer Spotlight: Tracey GirouxYou’ve probably seen Tracey Giroux volunteering in Strathcona County – when we saw her volunteering at Winterfest, Tracey said she had a day off and figured she may as well help out. That’s the kind of community member Tracey is … Read more
Upcoming Volunteer Events
A Safe Place is seeking volunteers for the Annual Tree of Hope Fundraiser, taking place at the Sherwood Park Mall from November 17th to December 23rd, 2023. This is an excellent chance to contribute to a meaningful cause. If you’re 18 years of age or older and capable of writing official tax receipts, we would be thrilled to welcome your assistance. To express interest or to find out more, kindly contact the A Safe Place office at 780-464-7232 or email Volunteer@asafeplace.ca. Strathcona Christmas Bureau is currently seeking volunteers to deliver hampers. The hamper deliveries will take place on Saturday, December 9. The South Cooking Lake Community League is looking for VOLUNTEER ELVES to help at the Kids Christmas Stores on Saturday, Dec 2, from 10 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec 9, from 11 to 4 p.m. at the South Cooking Lake Hall (#100, 22016 South Cooking Lake Road, South Cooking Lake, about 10 min east of Sherwood Park). The elves will help children shop for gifts for their loved ones and also help with wrapping and tagging the gifts they choose. Money raised will be donated to the Hope Mission. They are looking for volunteers aged 8 and up and they will have adult elves to help. Shifts are available and can be as long as you like. Usually, 2-3 hours works well. For more information, please contact southcookinglakehall@gmail.com.
Upcoming Learning Events
Presented by IntegralOrg Does your nonprofit collect personal information like name or age from your clients, volunteers, or employees? Or is your nonprofit involved in commercial activities? You may be subject to the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) – legislation that covers how the personal information of employees, clients, customers, and volunteers is collected, used, and disclosed. Whether your nonprofit deals with the personal information of, for example, sports team members, church members, giving program donors, program participants, or day care attendees, your community relies on your organization to implement the best practices when handling personal data. This workshop is moderated by IntegralOrg Legal Counsel C. Yvonne Chenier K.C. with two senior information and privacy managers from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC), the office that reviews privacy complaints. Presented by IntegralOrg The nonprofit sector is no stranger to collaboration. Strategic alliances can run the gamut from mergers, amalgamations, and consolidations to administrative consolidation, joint programming, and collaboration. Successful partnerships can amplify community impact, increase service ability, enhance visibility and accessibility, and ultimately create sustainable, healthy organization. The process of establishing a strategic alliance can be complex, however partnerships are an innovative and forward-thinking option that open up practical solutions for our sector in transition. This 90-minute workshop explores the many shapes and forms of strategic alliances with case study examples rooted in Alberta’s nonprofit context. This workshop is designed for nonprofit leaders and board members who want to chart a course toward organizational resilience and sustainability. Don’t miss out on our Holiday Open House! Swing by the Volunteer Strathcona office at #205 48 Brentwood Blvd on Dec 15, between 3-7pm, and learn more about our efforts over popcorn and drinks. Get a glimpse of our work and learn how you can contribute. See you there!