Volunteering
Volunteering in your Community?
There are so many ways to volunteer in our community. Check out our Volunteer Opportunities below:
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About the Volunteer Centre |
The Stony Plain Volunteer Centre along with Parkland Area Volunteer Action Committee (PAVAC) 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. |
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Our project aims to bring committed, dedicated volunteers together with people living with dementia and their care partners. As a connector you will provide one on one companionship and general support to a family living with dementia. The project commitment is for 4 months, from August 2020 to December 2020. The time commitment is flexible and could include 1-4 hrs every week for the project term. Gain experience and receive a written and/or oral reference after at least three months of satisfactory service. If you have a caring heart, a passion for connecting with others and an interest in dementia - Register to be a Dementia Connector! Understanding Dementia Volunteer Training Up-to-date Dementia related information here |
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Neighbourhood Connect is all about neighbours helping neighbours. Everyone is valuable and has something to offer neighbourhood life. The discovery of your neighbours skills, abilities and needs will lead to a stronger, more engaged, and supportive neighbourhood. Our neighbours are our greatest assets! Register to be a Neighbourhood Connector in your neighbourhood. Build community, strengthen Stony Plain community spirit, and ensure all your neighbours are connected. Use #SPNeighbours to share stories and ideas with other Neighbourhood Connectors. Note: Remember the importance of maintaining physical distancing in these times of COVID-19. Be innovative with your neighbouring and connecting. Resources: Together we can ensure our neighbourhoods are strong, healthy and connected where neighbours care about neighbour and celebrate Stony Plain as a great place to call home. |
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SeniorConnect Tri-Region is a free, online training program that teaches residents how to recognize and respond to seniors in need. The program is open to all residents in the Tri-Municipal Region and is an excellent way for us to work together to help seniors in our community find local information, resources and support.
SeniorConnect Tri-Region is a partnership involving Stony Plain FCSS and Spruce Grove FCSS, and is made up of six training modules focused on: 1. Why connecting with seniors is important Register for SeniorConnect Tri-Region • Create an account with SeniorConnect Tri-Region. SeniorConnect Tri-Region FAQs Why should I become a Senior Connector? Meet Tom, for example. Tom is a widowed senior living on his own. His family has moved away and he doesn’t get out much anymore. A neighbour who has completed the training and is a Senior Connector notices that Tom’s car is no longer parked in front of his home and decides to call him to see how he is doing. The neighbour learns Tom is no longer able to drive and needs groceries. So, she picks up some supplies for Tom and provides information about the Accessible Transportation Service for him to use in the future. What kind of local resources does the online training program focus on? How long will it take to complete the program? How can I support seniors safely amid COVID-19? • Delivering groceries or medical supplies; Learn more about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. |
100 Ways to Make a Difference in your Community
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