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  • 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

Girl Guides of Canada Volun-Try

March 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
All-day event
Location: Sherwood Park
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You’re invited to Volun-Try Girl Guides! Women 18+ can volunteer in existing units from April until June to experience the fun of Girl Guides. As a volunteer, you’ll help organize activities, go on field trips, and assist the volunteer leader (Guider) as they run the unit.

Successful applicants will be matched up with local units around Sherwood Park. Unit meetings vary by date and time, so our team will help you find the perfect fit. Applications close March 20, 2024.

You new adventure starts here.

Winter Carnival – Presented by Sherwood Heights Community League

March 23, 2024
10:30 am - 2:00 pm MST
Location: The Log Cabin
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Did you know our Winter Carnival 2024! runs on pure community spirit, funded by grants, fundraisers, and the occasional couch cushion change?

It’s powered solely by the magical energy of volunteers – because who needs sleep when there’s fun to be had?

We don’t have corporate sponsors, but who needs ’em when we’ve got the heart and hustle of our amazing community?

Join us for an hour or two (or several) and help make this event magical.

Trust us, with what we have planned, we need all the help we can get.

For More Information of Volunteer Job Descriptions

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14w-ACdApUyiRSFQ7ja3kRdgxzYgFrFIwpmlGY4DNQ48/edit

Saffron Centre – Consent Event

May 25, 2024
9:00 am MST
Location: Broadmoor Lake Park
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Saffron Centre is looking for volunteers to join the #ConsentEvent team and help create a fantastic runner experience. There is a variety of options both prior to race day and on race day for you to help support this event!

Positions range from stuffing swag bags, pre-event packet pickup, and race day volunteering including registration, course marshal, water or fruit station, set-up, and clean-up.

Thank you for being a part of making this event a huge success for runners, Saffron Centre, and survivors of sexual violence!


Upcoming Learning Events

Advancing Organizational Resilience Initiative

January 25, 2024 - April 18, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm MST
Location: Virtual and In-person
AORI – January 2024

Presented by EVCO

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.

National Volunteer Week

April 14, 2024 - April 20, 2024
All-day event

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers. 

More information coming soon!

Volunteer Fair

April 16, 2024
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST
Location: The Agora at Strathcona Community Centre
Volunteer Fair April 16 – Save the Date

We’re excited to announce the upcoming Volunteer Fair in April, where community organizations come together to connect with passionate individuals like you. Join us for an evening of making a difference and finding the perfect volunteer opportunity.

If your organization is interested in having a FREE table at the event to showcase your cause and recruit volunteers, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Wendy at ed@volunteerstrathcona.ca for more information.


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