Volunteer 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.
- 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 3, 2010
- December 5, 2011
- December 5, 2012
- National Volunteer Week
- April 18 - April 24, 2010
- April 17 - April 23, 2011
- April 15 - April 21, 2012
- Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
- April 21, 2010
- April 20, 2011
- April 18, 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.
- 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.
- Bulletin Board
Have excess office equipment to donate to non-profits in our community? Have a large group of volunteers available on a specific day? Post your information here!
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.
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. For advertising information or to purchase a copy of the directory for $12, please contact our office.
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