The Stony Plain Volunteer Centre provides support and services to the volunteers and organizations within Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Parkland County. The Centre continues to be an active presence in the community and grows to serve volunteering and community needs.

Community and Social Development is excited to share the What We Heard Report. This is a summary of volunteerism and civic engagement from winter 2023.

Stony Plain Council accepted the Volunteerism and Civic Engagement Strategy for information. This strategy is aimed at promoting wellbeing and healthy communities in Stony Plain by providing a framework for enhancing volunteerism and civic engagement. This strategy emphasizes community development and will be monitored over the next five years of implementation, ensuring it will build upon the legacy of the Volunteer Centre established in 1997. This strategy reflects a commitment to support civic engagement and volunteerism in the community for years to come, as outlined in the  2024-2026 Corporate Plan and 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

Volunteer spotlight

Navy League Cadet Corps #203 Erwin J Stolk - Navy League Officer/Volunteer

 

What are the Volunteer duties or responsibilities?
The Navy League Cadet Corps are managed and supervised by adult volunteers who are enrolled as Navy League Officers or Navy League Instructors. Officers are granted warrants by the League, wear naval pattern uniforms and use naval ranks followed by a Navy League (NL) designator. Navy League Officers are not members of, nor are they affiliated with, the Canadian Armed Forces.

They are dedicated volunteers who have one common interest: developing and growing our nation’s youth.
Navy League officers go through an application and screening process which includes a thorough background check.

To create and maintain a safe environment for our Cadets (9 to 12 years old)

Education/Knowledge Required
No previous cadet/officer experience needed. If you're passionate about helping young people succeed, consider joining us as a volunteer.

All officers and instructors are provided with training opportunities from the Navy League of Canada. This training provides all instructors with the skills required to work with today’s youth. These include home study and weekend training in leadership and instructional techniques.

Benefits to the Volunteer
Growing young minds
Making new friends (other volunteers)
Leaning new things
Having fun!!!

Time commitment required
Wednesday nights (September to June)
Cadet Weekend Camps 2 to 3 times a year
Officer Training weekends 2 times a year
Planning meeting in the summer

Please describe the training provided
Training at the local level
Officer Training weekends twice a year

Start Date
As soon as possible

Contact Amanda for more information at: stonyplainpresident@abnavyleague.ca 

 

Volunteer opportunities

There are so many ways to volunteer in our community. Check out our Volunteer Opportunities below:

Volunteer Opportunities      Seasonal Opportunities

Ways for youth to volunteer

Online Volunteer Opportunities

Alternative Volunteer Opportunities available with Just Serve

 

Who can volunteer?
  • Individuals of all ages
  • Youth
  • Families
  • Community groups, faith groups, clubs or friends

We can help you find volunteers or volunteer opportunities! Contact us for more information.100 Ways to Make a Difference in your Community.

Volunteer Connections Mini Course: Learn how volunteering can help you connect with others and become happier and healthier by getting involved in your community.

 

Are you an organization looking for volunteers?
 

We can post the available opportunity on our Volunteer Opportunities webpage. Please complete a form providing information about the position.

Post a Volunteer Opportunity
 Resources for Non-Profit Organizations
Resources: Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
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  • Alberta Nonprofit Network - advancing a proactive, collaborative, and resilient non profit sector. This network brings together organizations of all sizes and scopes to collectively address provincial-wide issues.  

  • How do you assess skills gaps for volunteers? Check out these tips!

 

Leader of Volunteer's Roundtable

Share successes, enhance collaboration, build capacity, discuss challenges, and share resources related to volunteerism.

Save the date for May 22, 1:15 – 2:45 pm.

Drop in, no RSVP