This blog is to motivate and recognize all volunteers in Northwesrt Alberta! It's run by the
Grande Prairie Regional Association
of Volunteer Organizations which is the centre of Grande Prairie's community non - profit sector. Like Us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/volunteergp
Youth ages 14 to 17 join the GP Friendship Centre at this year's Spirit Seekers Youth Conference May 24 & 25. Theland Kicknosway is the special guest speaker. Register today at https://forms.office.com/r/ESbwZk4VWJ.
Sexsmith and Area Food Bank Society nominates Freda King for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! Read Freda’s nomination at https://www.volunteergrandeprairie.com/services/recognition-programs/tim-hortons-volunteer-of-the-week/.
Nominate your volunteers in the Grande Prairie Area for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week at https://www.volunteergrandeprairie.com/tim-hortons-volunteers-of-the-week-nomination-form-2/.
It’s time for April’s Tim Hortons Volunteer of the Month Draw! The winner of the draw is recognized as Volunteer of the Month for March on our social media, website and newsletter, they also receive a $100 Tim’s Card!
Reminder the only way for your volunteers to enter this draw is for you to nominate them for Volunteers of the Week at https://www.volunteergrandeprairie.com/tim-hortons-volunteers-of-the-week-nomination-form-2/.
Special Thanks to Tim Hortons for sponsoring our Volunteer Recognition Programs.
The GP Friendship Centre’s Rainbow Resiliency Sharing Circle is on Tuesday nights from 7-9 pm in the Pikiskwetan space. The Sharing Circle is free, drop in, for ages 18+ and is open to anyone identifying as 2SLGBTQQIA+, questioning or considering themselves an ally. For more info call 780-897-9832.
The Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society has partnered with NWP and Minhas Group to present a free workshop with Richard Groves, a who speaks on quality cultural, diversity, equity and inclusion in end of life care on May 7 & 8. Email [email protected] by May 1st with your name, organization & contact information to register.
Sexsmith and Area Food Bank Society nominates Debbie Wilson for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! Read Helen’s nomination at https://www.volunteergrandeprairie.com/services/recognition-programs/tim-hortons-volunteer-of-the-week/.
Nominate your volunteers in the Grande Prairie Area for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week at https://www.volunteergrandeprairie.com/tim-hortons-volunteers-of-the-week-nomination-form-2/.
Grande Prairie and area Non-Profits/Charities spread the word about your upcoming events share them on our community calendar at https://www.volunteergrandeprairie.com/events-calendar/submit-an-event/.
The Wembley Firefighters Association is now recruiting new members! Check out the online application form at https://forms.office.com/r/9U1hF3FEQp to view more details on positions available. For more information email [email protected]
CMHA Recovery College’s May 2024 Public Course Calendar.
Recovery College offers free mental health education sessions aimed to inspire optimism and move people towards personal empowerment. Learn more & register at www.recoverycollegegrandeprairie.ca.
Registration is now open for Grande Prairie Sport Connection’s Roundnet Rumble Tournament happening on June 22. Space is limited so don't wait to register. Register as an individual or in pairs at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/roundnet-rumble-tickets-890621401587.
Not-For-Profit Organizations in Grande Prairie & Area our Annual Non-Profit Shredding Event is June 21, 2024. For more info visit https://www.volunteergrandeprairie.com/events/np-shredding-event/.
Thank you to Prairie Disposal Ltd. for supporting this event.
Grande Prairie's Suicide Prevention Resource Centre and Northwestern Polytechnic University are hosting the Mental Health Summit on May 6 & 7. To learn more and sign up, visit the website: https://buff.ly/3vN5cQG.
Tiny Hands of Hope's First Annual Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch is on May 5 at the Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tiny-hands-of-hopes-first-annual-bereaved-mothers-day-brunch-tickets-837745438157.
The 2024 Playhouse Raffle Reveal & Charity BBQ is this Saturday in Canadian Tire’s Parking Lot starting at 11am. BBQ hosted by Rotary Club of Grande Prairie. Learn more about the raffle & purchase tickets at https://www.centreforyoungparents.com/playhouse-raffle.
The Association offers free to low cost advisory services to support non-profits & charities! For information on how we can help your agency call 780-538-2727 or email [email protected].