Volunteering
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
Town of Stony Plain - Halloween Event Volunteers
The Town of Stony Plain is looking for volunteers to help set up the walking dead house for Halloween. This would include doing pipe and drape, decorating, and other set up jobs. Volunteers would be doing physical work and must enjoy decorating!
Date: Days leading up to October 25 (event is on October 25) and take-down on October 26.
Where: Heritage Park, Stony Plain
Contact events@stonyplain.com if you want to volunteer!
There are so many ways to volunteer in our community. Check out our Volunteer Opportunities below:
Community Service Options: volunteers that have mandated community service hours to fulfil are encouraged to click on the volunteer opportunities and see what is of interest and connect directly with the organization. Alternative volunteer opportunities available with Just Serve and can include some virtual options (note of caution, for mandated hours, they must be served in Canada).
Alternative Volunteer Opportunities, including virtual options available with Just Serve
- 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.
Resources for Non-Profit Organizations
Resources:
- Community Non-Profit Resource Directory - City of Spruce Grove webpage with tons of excellent resources from grants, marketing, generating income, board governance, etc. Check it out!
- Non-Profit Newsletter from City of Spruce Grove: by clicking Subscribe
- Stony Plain Community Initiatives Grant Program
- Parkland County Awards, Grants, Funding and Non Profit
- Non-Profit Learning Centre – Alberta Community Development – Online courses, live webinars, document and guides
- Volunteer Alberta – resources, webinars and services available for non-profit organizations.
- Board and Fund Development resources are available on the Alberta Community Development YouTube Channel
- Volunteer Canada - Volunteer Canada is a registered charity, providing national leadership and expertise on volunteerism to increase the participation, quality and diversity of volunteer experiences
Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
- - news and views from an evolving charitable ecosystem. Networking events and training opportunities for the non profit sector. Boost
- subscribe to stay up to date on events and training opportunities
- 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.
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Leader of Volunteer's Roundtable
Share successes, enhance collaboration, build capacity, discuss challenges, and share resources related to volunteerism.
Save the date for Nov 27, 1:15 – 2:45 pm at Stony Plain Community and Social Development (107, 4613-52 Ave)
RSVP to connect@stonyplain.com or 780-963-8583
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