National Volunteer Week (April 27th to May 3rd, 2025) is a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers. This year’s theme is Volunteers Make Waves – and volunteers are certainly making waves in Strathcona County! No matter how someone volunteers, or how much time they have to give, every volunteer makes waves in Strathcona … Read more
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!
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.