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
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
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, mentor youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters, show us to our seat at Festival Place, … Read more
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 find out more about their volunteer program and impact in our community. Did you know … Read more
On December 4th, Volunteer Strathcona joined WESeniors Active Aging Series to speak to senior community members about volunteer opportunities in Strathcona County. We linked with fellow colleagues from community organizations and made strong connections with new agencies. The volunteerism panel included Erin Wildeboer (Hodge Podge Lodge), Tracy Lockhart (Big Brothers Big Sisters) and Dyan Semple … Read more
You’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 – happy to help out in the community whenever she can! We decided to ask … Read more