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VOLUNTEER FAIR 2025!
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Latest Updates
- Make Tax Time Pay Clinics
E4C, Strathcona County Library and Volunteer Strathcona are working together to put on Free Tax Clinics located at Strathcona County Community Centre on March 23 and April 13, 2024 in Meeting Rooms 3 & 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 … Read more - Board Members are key volunteers
When we think of volunteers at community organizations, we tend to think of those who roll up their sleeves and pitch in on program delivery, events and fundraisers – like the folks who pack hampers at the Strathcona Food Bank, … Read more - Community Spotlight: Strathcona County Community Mediation
At Volunteer Strathcona, we love learning about the amazing things being done by volunteers and community organizations in Strathcona County. In December we caught up with Tara Erickson, Program Director at the Strathcona County Community Mediation program (SCCM), to … Read more
Upcoming Events Looking for Volunteers
Canadian Birkebeiner Society is hosting the Biken Bender and they are looking for volunteers to help out with this 37km off-road bicycle race. Opportunities for volunteers include course and site duties, setup/event day/teardown, or riding or hiking out on the course to be a marshal or timekeeper. To sign up as a volunteer https://canadianbirkebeinersociety.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88241 Reminder to mark your calendars!!! Bunks Across Canada is back and it’s happening on September 14th. Bunks Across Canada is SHP’s annual event where chapters across the nation participate in the largest bed building event in a single day. They are looking for volunteers to help out! This year the Strathcona County build will be taking place at Rona in Sherwood Park. There are volunteer opportunities under 2 build shifts, a morning shift and an afternoon shift. Kids must be 12+ and kids aged 12-16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Check out the links below for volunteer registration: The Terry Fox Run is an annual Canada wide event (actually hundreds of locally organized events) that help to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The runs are a legacy to Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope which took place in 1980 with the simple objective of informing Canadians of the importance of finding a cure for cancer. With fierce determination, Terry, who was diagnosed with bone cancer, ran an average of 42 kilometres (26 miles) every day for 143 days. Terry was forced to end his run on September 1, 1980 when the cancer spread to his lungs. The Terry Fox run happens in multiple locations on the same day. There are no entry fees, and while donations are encouraged, there are no minimum donations required. The simple act of support and continued awareness keeps the spirit and goal of the run alive. If you would like to volunteer and help out with the Terry Fox Run please go to this link to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAAAF28A1F5CE9-51012851-terry#/
Upcoming Learning Events
Now Registering for August 2024! From organizations thinking about large strategy questions about the future to practical operational issues, the Advancing Organizational Resilience Initiative will support non-profit organizations in preparing for the future. ECVO, in collaboration with PolicyWise, is launching a unique opportunity for non-profits across Edmonton to strengthen and develop new capabilities, improve engagement and well-being, and turn crises into opportunities. The Advancing Resilience Initiative is geared towards strengthening resilience, as many organizations face the challenges of making informed decisions amid uncertainty and change. From organizations thinking about large strategy questions about the future to practical operational issues, the project will help leaders understand the sources and drivers needed to achieve organizational resilience. ABOUT THE RESILIENCE TOOL As many non-profit leaders continue to navigate these issues without support or guidance, PolicyWise has created an evidence-informed Organizational Resilience Assessment Tool for non-profits. The tool will seek to examine the six (6) domains of Organizational Resilience: To learn more, you can visit: https://policywise.com/organizational-resilience/ PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Organizations enrolled in the program, will benefit from the following: WHO SHOULD APPLY This program is designed for non-profits across Edmonton that are interested in strengthening their resilience. Take a moment to read the Advancing Organizational Resilience Handout to better understand this initiative. HOW TO APPLY 1. Save your interest by registering here. 2. Fill out the Application Form sent to you by ECVO. 3. Email the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and completed Application Form to training@ecvo.ca. Start: August 22, 2024 End: September 13, 2024 Schedule 3 Sessions: #1. August 22, 2024, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM (MDT) #2. August 23, 2024, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM (MDT) #3. September 13, 2024, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM (MDT) Location TBD Free Social Media Workshop for all Strathcona County Organizations only Join Brian Siddle from Strong Coffee Marketing to learn: Please limit attendance to ONE registrant per organization to ensure all Strathcona County Non-Profit Organizations have the opportunity to participate. To Register for this event please fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtsgN7x0jkKXZA0sIqi8ER6oZ-_JKs2UxQ4es1JHJpRB5VVg/viewform?usp=sf_link If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Gabriela at programs@volunteerstrathcona.ca or by phone at 780-464-4243 At Bylaws Lab, learn the latest best practices and ask the experts how you can make your bylaws fresh and future-ready in an evolving non-profit sector. This is a bylaws session for non-profits registered under the Societies Act. Representatives from non-profits will gather for 2 days to explore bylaw requirements, recommendations, and proven practices. Our goal is that you will walking away with a rough draft of your new bylaws to explore with your board and membership. We will also be hosting a follow up session to allow you to come back with any questions you may have. Friday, September 20, 2024 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Online)
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