Community and Voluntary Services
We believe in a holistic approach to supporting Alberta's voluntary sector. Nonprofit organizations require
funding but they also require the tools and training to effectively run their organizations and better serve their
clients.
Programs and Services
The Alberta Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector Initiative (ANVSI)
The ANVSI section is committed to strengthening the relationship between the province and the voluntary sector and
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Community Development
provides facilitation, customized consultation services and training. These services help communities and
government build on their strengths, address issues, and achieve their goals...
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Community Spirit Program
Examining ways to increase private charitable
donations in Alberta ...
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Grants
Funding is available for community-based, human services organizations and international development projects ...
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Volunteer Police Information Check Program
Non-profit organizations that deal directly with children, seniors and people with disabilities can apply to have
the costs of police information checks for volunteers covered ...
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Consists of more than 19,000 charities and nonprofit organizations - is the cornerstone of our communities
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Volunteer Week 2009
Provides assistance to not-for-profit boards in the area of governance ...
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Celebrate extraordinary volunteer contributions through the Stars of Alberta Volunteer
Awards, and the Corporate Volunteer Award of Excellence.
Publications and resources to assist the voluntary sector.
A Provincial Voluntary Sector conference.
Risk Management Strategies and Tactics Seminars.
Albertans recognized for extraordinary volunteer contributions in our communities.