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
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
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
The Sherwood Park News featured an article about Volunteer Strathcona’s SnowBusters Program and our need for volunteers for this upcoming winter season! Check out the article and see if being a SnowBusters volunteer might be the option you were looking for in helping out in the community.
In January, many of us ponder ‘who am I going to be this year’? Will I actually eat less and move more, live an organized life in an organized home, and spend my evenings reading life changing essays instead of watching TV? Probably not … but it’s fun to imagine myself as that person … 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