By Scott Lundell Today we celebrate volunteerism. December 5 is International Volunteer Day, and we would like to thank the contributions of thousands of Edmontonians who give their time for the benefit of others. Volunteerism is evolving. As the landscape around us and issues that impact us continue to shift, volunteers have been adapting to …
On August 7, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced an indefinite hold on the Canada-Alberta Job Grant Program (CAJG). In 2022-23 alone, 303 non-profit employers accessed the CAJG, representing 9% of the total employers who accessed the grant. The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (ECVO) has outlined our concerns on the impact of this decision on the …
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By Gemma Dunn Growth. That was the theme of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi’s State of the City Address last month. “Our story is about growth,” began Mayor Sohi, “and all of the reasons people choose to move or stay here: like affordability, access to quality services, community, opportunity, and a good quality of life.” Leaders from …
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Full circle is the best way to describe Laurie Fagan’s experience in the Executive Director Mentorship program. Jumped at the chance. Support, guidance, and information was what Laurie Fagan, Executive Director of Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre was looking for when she applied to ECVO’s Executive Director Mentorship program six years ago. “Being …
I don’t remember the first time I heard the phrase, but it struck me: volunteer engagement specialist (VES). Not volunteer manager, volunteer coordinator, volunteer resource manager or whatever version of that title exists. On one hand, it could just be another iteration of the title that describes those who recruit, train, retain and recognize volunteers, …
Think Tank Conversations are bi-monthly communities of practice for those who manage, coordinate and engage volunteers in Edmonton. The space we’ve created is one of discussion, networking and working through the trends, challenges and success volunteer engagement specialists face in their roles. The Fall 2018 lineup of Think Tank Conversations are about Risk. First up was …
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Think Tank Conversations are bi-monthly communities of practice for those who manage, coordinate and engage volunteers in Edmonton. The space we’ve created is one of discussion, networking and working through the trends, challenges and success volunteer engagement specialists face in their roles. The Fall 2018 lineup of Think Tank Conversations are about Risk. First up was …
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Think Tank Conversations are bi-monthly meetups of those who manage, coordinate and engage volunteers in Edmonton. The space we’ve created is one of discussion, networking and working through the trends, challenges and success volunteer coordinators face in their roles. Our May session was the last one before a summer break. Read on for what Think …
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The theme for the 2018 National Volunteer Week was “celebrating the value of volunteerism-building confidence, comptetence, connections and community”. ECVO celebrated with a volunteer fair and week-long campaign. We also held our third annual celebration for volunteer managers. We believe that without trained and supported professionals to manage and engage volunteers, the ability to successfully …
Each year on National Volunteer Week, ECVO celebrates those unsung heroes who are the heart and soul of our communities. Volunteers are all around us: at the mall, in our parks, in our schools, our workplaces, our neighbourhoods. Often unnoticed, rarely recognized, volunteers do what they do because they love the people and places around …
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