Volunteer Alberta

Customer relationship: Volunteer Alberta is a Members Village association management software customer using the platform for membership, communications, database management and its website.

Volunteer Alberta is a member association in Alberta focused on strengthening volunteerism and civic engagement. Its mission is to support the well-being of communities by creating conditions under which volunteering and civic participation can thrive. It offers resources and services to nonprofits (such as training, webinars, toolkits, manuals and consulting) to help them improve how they recruit, screen, manage, and engage volunteers, as well as helping them with boards, corporate partnerships, startup processes and best practices. It also offers support to volunteers directly, helping connect them with opportunities and empowering them in their community engagement. Volunteer Alberta bases its work on core values of curiosity, care, collaboration, authenticity and courage, and it is committed to equity, inclusion and reconciliation, acknowledging Indigenous land and drawing from Indigenous knowledge systems. Established in 1990, it has served nonprofit and volunteer-engaging organizations across urban and rural Alberta. For 2024-2026 it has set strategic priorities around connecting networks, collaborating with and among its members, creating change at systems level, supporting research and piloting new models of engagement.

Volunteer Alberta

How we help VOLAB

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News, articles and newsletters by VOLAB

All news and articles will take you to the Volunteer Alberta website.

Introducing VA's Educational and Consulting Services
Volunteer Alberta (VA) provides educational and consulting services tailored for nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations throughout Alberta. Offerings include...
Reflections on Reconciliation and Civic Engagement
Micheal McOuat reflects on the current rise in anti-Indigenous rhetoric and its systemic roots, emphasizing the importance of understanding civic engagement in the context of...
Volunteer Airdire shares how they are putting our "Learning from the Field" Report findings into action
Volunteer Airdrie is actively implementing insights from the "Learning from the Field" Report, highlighting the essential role of volunteer centres as community connectors...
Volunteer Centres Are Essential Social Infrastructure
Volunteer centres are vital to sustaining volunteerism and enhancing community life in Alberta, as outlined in the recent report "Learning From the Field." These centres...
New Report: Learning From the Field: Insights & Recommendations for Volunteer Centres in Alberta
Volunteer Alberta's new report delves into the evolving role of volunteer centres in Alberta, emphasizing their function as community connectors and capacity builders. It...
Deep Learning Week at VA: July 22–29
Volunteer Alberta is dedicating July 22–28 to Deep Learning Week, focusing on meaningful growth and creativity through their "Magic Time" initiative. Expect some delayed...
Watch Now: Building a Dignified Retirement for Alberta's Nonprofit Sector
Andrés Alvarez and Miki Stricker-Talbot discuss the Dignified Retirement Research Project, focusing on how a nonprofit pension plan could enhance retirement security and...
Thank You, ACSEL: Celebrating Three Years of Youth-Led Change in Alberta
The ACSEL program, fostering youth-led change in Alberta, has concluded after three impactful years, empowering 70 young leaders to implement creative community projects that...
Volunteer Alberta Contributes to Canada's National Volunteer Action Strategy
Volunteer Alberta is proud to have contributed to the National Volunteer Action Strategy, as highlighted in Volunteer Canada’s latest report. Our involvement in discussions...
Screening Development Micro-Grants are now open!
Organizations in Alberta can now apply for the Screening Development Micro-Grant, offering up to $3,000 to enhance volunteer screening practices. Applications are open until...
Closing the Gap: A Retirement Plan for Alberta's Nonprofit Workforce
Alberta's nonprofit sector faces retirement insecurity as nearly 47% of employees lack any pension plan. The Alberta Nonprofit Network is launching the next phase of the...
Call For Pension Experts: Help advance retirement security for Alberta’s nonprofit workforce
Alberta Nonprofit Network and Volunteer Alberta are seeking pension experts to join a task force aimed at enhancing retirement security for the nonprofit workforce....

Events and conferences

Volunteer Alberta hosted events and conferences. All items will take you to the VOLAB website.

More Than Forms: Bridging the 10 Steps to Volunteer Screening
Volunteer screening is crucial for connecting individuals to impactful roles while ensuring safety and quality in community services. This session by Volunteer Canada...
More Than Forms: Bridging the 10 Steps to Volunteer Screening
Volunteer screening goes beyond paperwork; it connects individuals with impactful roles while ensuring safety and quality in community programs. This session delves into...
ABNN Monthly Gathering - Oct 2026 - Nonprofit Frontline and Operational Staff
Join ABNN for its October 2026 Monthly Gathering, welcoming nonprofit frontline and operational staff from various organizations across Alberta for insightful online...
More Than Forms: Bridging the 10 Steps to Volunteer Screening
Volunteer screening is a vital process that goes beyond just filling out forms. This session delves into Volunteer Canada's 10 Steps of Screening, emphasizing...
Funder Prospecting Made Easy
Enhance your grant-seeking strategy in our upcoming webinar, where we will guide you through identifying and qualifying funders using Grant Connect's Community Edition....
Ethics Education - Co hosted with CCVA
Join us for a session on ethics in volunteer engagement, co-hosted with CCVA. Discover the nuances of personal, organizational, and professional ethics, learn a structured...
From Spreadsheets to Systems: Finding One Platform to Manage Volunteers, Events, Communications, Members and Donations
Join Communal and Volunteer Alberta for a session on streamlining nonprofit operations. Discover how integrating your tools into one system can save valuable admin time and...
More Than Forms: Bridging the 10 Steps to Volunteer Screening
Volunteer screening is essential for connecting individuals to meaningful roles while ensuring safety in community programs. This session from Volunteer Canada outlines the...
Rural Mental Health Network (RMHN) — Building Connections for Stronger Communities
Join the Rural Mental Health Network for an interactive session aimed at enhancing mental health in rural Alberta through collaboration and community action. Discover how...
ABNN Monthly Gathering - June 2026 - Nonprofit Frontline and Operational Staff
Join ABNN for its June 2026 Monthly Gathering, where nonprofit frontline and operational staff can engage in meaningful online conversations. All organizations and...
More Than Forms: Bridging the 10 Steps to Volunteer Screening
Volunteer screening extends beyond paperwork; it is crucial for connecting individuals to impactful roles while ensuring community safety. This session delves into Volunteer...
2026 Annual General Meeting
Join us for Volunteer Alberta's virtual Annual General Meeting on June 10th, 2026. We look forward to connecting with you!
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