Volunteer Recognition & Appreciation Events
Volunteer Referral
Professional Development Workshops
Community Directory
Videoconferencing Room
The Resource Centre
Volunteer Recognition & Appreciation Events
- Volunteers of the Week Program, sponsored by Tim Horton's and supported by the Daily Herald Tribune and Channel 7
Non-profit organizations are encouraged to contact the Volunteer Services Bureau to nominate a volunteer who has made a valuable contribution to their organizations. Five recipients will be identified each week and highlighted in the VSB's weekly column in the DHT and on Persona Cable’s Channel 7. Additionally, each recipient will receive a gift package from Tim Horton's and an entry in the monthly draw to win a Tim Horton's Home Brewer. There is no cost to the nominating organization. All nominees must be submitted by the last day of the month in order to be considered for the following month (space permitting). Each nominating organization is invited to submit up to four nominations per month. To view this weeks nominations please click here.
- Leaders of Tomorrow Awards presented by ATCO
These awards recognize students (aged 13-18) who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through volunteerism. The awards are presented at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held in April.
- International Volunteer Day - December 5th
Each year, the Volunteer Services Bureau hosts the IVD Celebration Breakfast where community volunteers, volunteer involving organizations, and volunteer supporters come together in recognition of the significant contributions volunteers make throughout the world. This breakfast is made possible by the generous contributions of our local businesses and organizations. In years when December 5th falls on a weekend, the Celebration Breakfast will be held on the Friday prior to the weekend.
- December 5, 2011
- December 5, 2012
- National Volunteer Week
This special week is designated to honour and thank volunteers across Canada for the time and energy they contribute to causes that benefit our communities.
- April 10 - April 16, 2011
- April 15 - April 21, 2012
- Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
- April 8, 2011
- TBD, 2012
Volunteer Referral
- Volunteer Opportunity Listings
Volunteer listings are available on the VSB website and are included in our weekly Daily Herald Tribune column. Volunteers may contact organizations directly or sign up online. To post your volunteer opportunity please click here.
- VSB Internal Volunteer Database
Organizations can request a report of possible volunteers based on interests (i.e. working with animals). From our internal database of volunteers, the VSB can generate a report for the requesting organization, at which time the organization may contact the individuals and recruit new volunteers.
Professional Development Workshops
The VSB provides opportunities for volunteers, volunteer managers, and volunteer involving organizations to gain new skills through professional development training. Workshops are developed based on feedback from the community and emerging trends within the voluntary sector. For a complete list of upcoming professional development opportunities, please click here.
Community Directory
The Community Directory is an annual publication of community services and programs with complimentary listings for non-profit organizations. Paid advertising is also available with discounts for not-for-profit organizations. To purchase a copy of the directory for $10, please contact our office or purchase using a credit card and have your copy shipped to you using PayPal (shipping charges will apply).
Videoconferencing Room
The GPVSB is a member of the iCCAN network and offers a videoconferencing space in our office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Classroom style seating fits 8 people, maximum of 13 peole without tables. Please call for rates and availability.
The Resource Centre
The GPVSB offers a variety of additional services and resources to the community including:
- Low cost, self-serve photocopying for non-profits (please call for rates and to book a time)
- Customized presentations on volunteerism to schools, youth groups, employers, special interest groups, etc.
- Community information bulletin board in our office and on our website
- Loan of books and resources on various volunteer related topics
- Loan of overhead projector
- Loan of display boards