Volunteer Strathcona
100 Ordze Avenue T8B 1M6 Sherwood Park, AB, Canada

We all play an important role in reducing stigma about mental health struggles and it can start with those closest to us. This is a good reminder to check in on the wellbeing of friends, loved ones, neighbors and, most importantly, yourself. #strathco #shpk #BellLetsTalk #mentalhealthmatters #community

CanadaHelps will be hosting a free webinar tomorrow (Thursday, January 28) "Fundraising in 2021: The Tools You Need to Master". If you would like to learn more about ways to engage supporters digitally with online events, empower them to raise donations on your behalf, and optimize fundraising initiatives, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/yytosav9. #webinar #fundraising #strathco #shpk

Excellent news for Strathcona Shelter Society Ltd. "A Safe Place"! It was truly our pleasure connecting volunteers to help with and support the #TreeofHope campaign. #strathco #shpk #volunteerism

#strathco is looking for young adult leaders inspired to make change in their community and play a role in developing a Youth Strategy! To learn more visit strathcona.ca/nextgenvoice, text NEXT GEN to: 780-239-4366, or connect through email at [email protected]. #SCNextGenVoice #shpk

Are you searching for ways to volunteer virtually? Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area are looking for virtual volunteer mentors and tutors, in #YEG and surrounding areas, to be matched with a child. Sign up for their open house to learn more: bgcbigs.ca/more-than-ever/ #shpk #strathco #mentoringmonth2021 #biggertogether

Volunteer Alberta will be facilitating a webinar on Developing Policies and Assessing Risk on Tuesday, January 26th. The cost is budget-friendly ($10) and they will be hosting the session at two different times (12pm & 7pm). Take a look! #shpk #strathco #volunteer

Lauren, a Ranger with Girl Guides of Canada, Alberta Council donated these beautiful masks to redistribute to our volunteers! We feel incredibly grateful for the donation and know our volunteers will make great use of them. Thank you, Lauren! Keep up the awesome work!

Once again, Home Hardware - Sherwood Park has donated shovels to the SnowBusters program for volunteers to use in their efforts to clear ice and snow in the community. Thank you to Barry Novak and his team at Home Hardware - Sherwood Park for their ongoing support of the SnowBusters program and for being such great community leaders in Strathcona County. #givingback #homehardware #shpk #strathco

Strathcona Shelter Society Ltd. "A Safe Place"'s Tree of Hope fundraising event starts today! If you're visiting Sherwood Park Mall, swing by and say hello to their volunteers!

The snow was no match for our volunteers who helped over 50 individuals this weekend with snow removal! A special thank you to the U13 Aces Hockey Team for stepping up to help with snow shoveling on Saturday and a shoutout to Bree Claude for helping coordinate! #Shpk #StrathCo #volunteer

Do you belong to a particular faith or spirituality group? Want to share what you know and learn about other faith groups? Check out this opportunity from the Diversity Committee!

This morning's weather is a good time to remind everyone that we're still looking for volunteer SnowBusters! Help seniors and persons with disabilities in our community stay safe this winter, apply here: http://ow.ly/lH6Y50CppGP #volunteer #strathco #shpk

Everyone deserves to feel safe. Support is available if you don’t. Call Strathcona County Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044 or visit strathcona.ca/safesupportedconnected. #safesupportedconnected #scsocialaction

Strathcona Christmas Bureau's 2020 campaign has begun! Due to COVID-19, things will look a little different this year in efforts to keep the community and volunteers safe. In place of hamper item donations, the Strathcona Christmas Bureau will be accepting gift cards for food and gifts. If you wish to donate, please visit their website for information.

Stress, uncertainty and loneliness. If you need help parenting during the pandemic call Strathcona County Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044 or visit strathcona.ca/safesupportedconnected. #safesupportedconnected #scsocialaction https://youtu.be/ARLQE52FuOY

Is family violence affecting your life or someone you know? Do you know #WhereToTurn? November is Family Violence Prevention Month. At a time when COVID-19 can cause individuals to be more isolated and vulnerable, it is everyone’s responsibility to help end family violence. Strathcona County Family and Community Services offers supports and services for people who want to make a positive change in their life, or who have relationship concerns. Help is available by calling Family and Community Services 780-464-4044 or visiting the website: https://www.strathcona.ca//well-being-and/family-violence/