National Volunteer Week 2025 – April 27 to May 3

Volunteers Make Waves Together, we create ripples of change #VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025 The theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 is Volunteers Make Waves. It highlights the power, impact and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across Canada. Like a wave, volunteering is movement building. Water is in constant motion, always flowing, shifting, and transforming with … Read more

Volunteer Strathcona Holiday Office Hours

Season’s Greetings! On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors at Volunteer Strathcona, we would like to wish you a joyful and festive holiday season! We look forward to working together in 2025!

International Volunteer Day (IVD)

A global celebration of volunteers It takes place every year on December 5 to shine a light on the impact of volunteer efforts everywhere Volunteers are leading social change around the world. This special day promotes the work of volunteers at all levels, including local, national and international Volunteer Strathcona would like to extend a … Read more

Let’s EMPOWER 8 Million Children!

Join us November 20th, 2024, for National Child Day as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child! This year’s theme, #8MillionEmpowered, highlights our collective goal to empower all 8 million kids in Canada by defending their rights and ensuring they have the support to thrive. Children … Read more

International Volunteer Managers Day 2024!

Celebrate International Volunteer Managers Day on November 5, 2024! Volunteer Strathcona recognizes the importance of celebrating volunteers. But what about the people who manage volunteer programs? Managers of volunteers work hard to make sure volunteer programs run smoothly. They care about keeping volunteers fulfilled and engaged. Volunteers who feel fulfilled in their roles are more … Read more

Your Future: Post Secondary and Career Fair!

Thinking about attending post secondary school after high school graduation? Interested in exploring career options? Not sure what career or sector you are interested in? Come out on November 5 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Agora (#501 Festival Ave. Community Centre, Sherwood Park) to the Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair The event brings together … Read more