Volunteer Alberta

📣 Happening Next Monday! Join us for an interactive session on June 29 with the Rural Mental Health Network (RMHN), a province-wide initiative dedicated to strengthening mental health and well-being in rural Alberta through connection, collaboration, and grassroots action.

Discover how RMHN partners with nonprofits, community groups, and local leaders to amplify the great work already happening, build cross-sector partnerships, and make mental health support more accessible in ways that reflect each community's unique needs.

You’ll learn how to:
▪️ Strengthen wellbeing in your community
▪️ Build cross-sector partnerships
▪️ Weave mental health into the work you already do
▪️ Get involved with RMHN as a Supporter sharing initiatives, a Community Animator leading local activities, or a Backbone Organization providing fiscal and logistical support

Explore how mental health fits into your organization, and leave with insights, answers to your questions, and new connections.

👉 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iEHB5dpASmm39V4HwCv2Xg
👉 Learn more about the RMHN: https://www.ruralmentalhealth.ca/

In 2025, we followed the currents—the visible ripples and the deeper undercurrents shaping volunteerism across Alberta.

From conducting research that reimagines how communities engage volunteers to programs that turned small moments of connection into waves of province-wide impact, this was a year of convergence: streams of work, relationships, and shared purpose flowing together.

Explore the stories, highlights, and numbers that defined the year. Read our 2025 Annual Report to see how we're flowing forward together.https://volunteeralberta.ab.ca/_uploads/6a29ff0ca5c3a.pdf

📣 The 2026 Screening Development Micro-Grant (SDM) is open for applications! 📣

Organizations in Alberta looking to enhance their volunteer screening practices can now apply for the SDM! Micro-grants of up to $3,000 are available to select organizations that are committed to improving their volunteer screening processes or are implementing new screening practices.

Funds may be used to:
✔️ Update policies, manuals, or application forms
✔️ Offset staff time dedicated to updating policies or processes
✔️ Cover costs related to professional development or hiring external expertise

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your organization's volunteer program, grow capabilities, and retain a dedicated volunteer community. The SDM is available thanks to the generous support of YourAlberta (Government of Alberta).

📅 Application Deadline is Friday, July 24th at 11:59 PM MDT.
👉 Read Eligibility Requirements and Apply: https://volunteeralberta.ab.ca/programs/volunteer-screening-program