Volunteer Alberta

Volunteer Alberta (VA) helps Alberta do good, together. As a diverse and inclusive member association, VA nourishes the conditions for civic engagement and volunteerism in the province. We work with nonprofits across Alberta as a capacity-building and capability-nourishing organization. Our work is guided by two strategic priorities: 1. We are Cultivators We nurture conditions for volunteerism and civic engagement by focusing on connection, collaboration, and change-making. • Connectors: We bridge relationships, facilitate partnerships, and convene cross-sector conversations to include diverse perspectives, address challenges, and imagine possibilities for our sector. • Collaborators: We co-design initiatives with members and partners, convene in meaningful conversations, and contribute resources to support mission-aligned initiatives. • Change-Makers: We support research, policy shifts, pilots, and experiments to enhance volunteering and civic engagement, advocating for macro and micro-level changes to build thriving communities. 2. We are Illuminators We endeavor to shine a light on promising paths for volunteering and civic engagement through dreaming, seeking, and incubating. • Dream Hosts: We help members and partners to envision positive futures that galvanize and focus work for positive change and contribute to the “futures literacy” of our sector. • Seekers: We engage in social research, aim to decolonize our practices, and explore developments that support communities of belonging and wellbeing. • Incubators: We support prototypes, pilots, and novel initiatives, welcoming ideas from our community to navigate our rapidly changing contexts and find positive ways forward. Together with our members and partners, we strive to create engaged, connected, and empowered communities for a flourishing Alberta. Learn more about VA’s 2024–2026 Strategic Priorities here: https://volunteeralberta.ab.ca/our-strategic-compass/