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Community Services

Professional Development Workshops: various topics

Publication of the Community Directory: annual directory of community services and programs with free listings for non-profit organizations

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: (supported by Canada Revenue Agency) provides free basic tax preparation for low income individuals and families (please call ahead for eligibility requirements and program information)

Low-cost self-serve photocopying:alternative for non-profit organizations (please call ahead to book a time)
Black & White: 2 cents per side
Colour: 15 cents per side

Resource Centre: books, videos, and audio cassettes on various volunteer related topics and the availability of overhead projectors and display boards (please call ahead to reserve items and arrange for pick-up)

Volunteer Appreciation Events

  • Volunteer 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 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.
  • National Volunteer Week
    April 27 - May 3, 2008
    April 19 - April 25, 2009
    April 18 - April 24, 2010
  • Volunteer Appreciations Luncheon
    April 30, 2008
    April 22, 2009
    April 21, 2010
  • 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.
  • International Day of Volunteer - December 5th
    Each year on this day, the Volunteer Services Bureau celebrates with community volunteers and organizations by hosting a complimentary pancake breakfast. This breakfast is made possible by the generous contributions of our local businesses and organizations.

Volunteer Referral

  • Volunteer Opportunity Listings
    Free volunteer listings are available on the VSB website and are included in our weekly Daily Herald Tribune column. Volunteers can call 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.