Art Volunteer Positions

Beat those winter blues with art & volunteering opportunities! See below for submission deadlines & volunteering information.

FuseSocial’s 5^th Annual Wood Buffalo Timeraiser Open Call

The 2016 Wood Buffalo Timeraiser’s digital submission deadline is February 22^nd! Don’t miss out on a chance to sell your artwork at full price, showcase your artwork in the gallery space and take part in the Silent Auction during the opening reception!

For more information. You can also contact Katie Loutitt at katie.loutitt@fusesocial.ca.

 

Volunteers for School Visits Program

Spring School Visit Program runs from Monday to Friday by appointments between 9:30AM and 2:30PM during March and April. This art program is for school kids Kindergarten to Grade 6. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Lucie.Bause@ONErec.ca

Artist Interested in Instructing Art Workshops

Do you want to share your passion for art with others? Do you have an idea for a visual art project that can be completed in a 4 hour workshop that you would like to teach and share with other adults interested in art? If so, please contact Lucie.Bause@ONErec.ca

Santa Claus Parade-Volunteer or Register a Christmas Float

Want to get on Santa’s ‘Nice’ list this Christmas? Volunteer and float registration opens today for this year’s Santa Claus Parade & Lights of Christmas presented by Country 93.3.

“We’re inviting volunteers to register for the parade and get the best seat in the house as Santa makes his way through downtown Fort McMurray,” said Parade coordinator, Megan Stringer. “This is also a great opportunity for community groups and businesses to register a float and be seen in the parade.” The theme of this year’s parade is ‘Holly Jolly Christmas.’

Every year, the local volunteer community has been helping the Santa Claus Parade
festivities to be a success. More than 50 floats participated in last year’s Parade, and
nearly 5,000 spectators came out to see Santa. December 5^th is going to be a festive day in Fort McMurray with the Santa Claus Parade starting at 6:30 p.m., and the Lights of Christmas in Jubilee Plaza at 5 p.m. Residents are also invited to visit the Elves’ Workshop, hosted by the Wood Buffalo Regional Library at MacDonald Island Park from 12:00 – 4:30 p.m.

To volunteer, register a float, or find out more, visit www.rmwb.ca/santa, or email
megan.stringer@rmwb.ca.

Registration is open until November 23^rd. For additional details please contact Megan Stringer, megan.stringer@rmwb.ca or visit http://www.rmwb.ca/santa.

Canada Day!

To celebrate Canada Day, The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo (MCA) is hosting the Canada Day Pancake Breakfast at MacDonald Island Park, July 1st 2015. At the Pancake Breakfast, families will have the opportunity to celebrate Canada and enjoy the entertainment, food, and activities for seniors, children and adults.

The Canada Day Pancake Breakfast is part of a collaborative effort between MCA, RMWB and ONE to provide a wide array of fun activities for families on Canada Day.

The Pancake Breakfast brings our diverse community together with food, music, and activities that celebrate our multiculturalism and Canadian heritage.

Please come out and volunteer for this great event, we promise will be a day full of fun!

Please SIGN UP  and check out all the FUN and exciting events taking place to celebrate Canada’s Birthday.  

For more details please contact Rodas Asres, Events and Volunteer Coordinator, outreach@multiculturefm.org, (780) 791-5186. 

Stars of Alberta 2014 Volunteer Awards Nominations

The search is on for Alberta’s outstanding volunteers as nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards are now open. From students to seniors, volunteers are the backbone of our communities and you can help to recognize their selfless generosity.

Think about those remarkable people who are making a difference in your community through their volunteer service. Now consider putting their names forward for the 2014 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards!

Six awards, two each for youth, adult and seniors, are presented annually on December 5 International Volunteer Day. 

For more information, please visit www.culture.alberta.ca/voluntarysector/stars 

The deadline for nominations is Monday, September 15, 2014.

Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/Stars-of-Alberta-2014-Volunteer-Awards-Nominations

Volunteer Opportunities for Teenagers at FMPL!

Are you a teen aged 13 to 18 and looking for a volunteer opportunity?

The Fort McMurray Public Library is now accepting applicants for the TAB (Teen Advisory Board)! 

TAB gives teens a change to suggest what materials should be added to the YA (Young Adult) collection as well as what programs and services the library should offer to teens. At TAB teens will be able to discuss current teen issues and current events. It is a great way to gain volunteer hours while meeting fellow teens and enjoying free food!

TAB is open only to teens (aged 13 to 18) who are in Fort McMurray Public or Catholic junior or high schools, and must be able to attend monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month (starting September 10).

Applications will be accepted until September 5, 2014.

For more information, visit www.fmpl.ca and look for TAB under the "Teens" section or call the Teen Librarian at 780-792-5141. 

Vitalize 2014- June 5 to 7, 2014 in Calgary

Registration is now open for Vitalize 2014 - secure your spot today!

Vitalize is the premier training and skills development conference for the nonprofit/voluntary sector in Alberta. Vitalize returns to Calgary in 2014 with phenomenal keynote speakers, a fun-filled evening gala and engaging speaker sessions covering topics such as:

• fundraising
• volunteer management
• leadership
• stress management

Vitalize 2014 offers over 55 speaker sessions, arranged according to seven themes:

• Creative Community
• Organizational Capacity Development
• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Communication
• Technology
• Recharge Your Power
• Social Enterprise

Browse this year's speaker sessions. Choose sessions that match your interests and personal and professional development goals before registering for Vitalize 2014.

3rd Annual Wood Buffalo TIMERAISER- April 10, 2014

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wood-buffalo-timeraiser-tickets-10492871461 

Heart of Wood Buffalo Leadership Awards- Nomination Now Open!

Nominations are now open for the 2014 Heart of Wood Buffalo Leadership Awards. Nominate someone who you think is the Heart of Wood Buffalo and recognize their achievements, dedication and passion for their community. Nomination deadline is February 7th, 2014.

The Heart of Wood Buffalo Leadership Awards encompass six separate categories:

The board leadership award is seeking nominees that have demonstrated exemplary leadership at the non-profit board level.  

The Newcomer Engagement Award, which was created in the memory of Lyle Leboldus who moved to Wood Buffalo in 2011, celebrates the support of nonprofit organizations from those new to the community. 

The Volunteer Recognition Award, in honour of Bill Bloomfield, is seeking nominees who have made an invaluable investment in the community through their outstanding volunteer work, going that extra mile to help and inspire others. 

The Community Impact Award recognizes non-profit organizations that have had a positive and a meaningful effect on the community, that’s resulted in clear and measurable and sustainable change. 

The Social Prosperity Leadership Award is for those who have made a significant contribution or provided ongoing support to the community through volunteerism, finical assistance and in kind services targeted at helping one or more non-profit organizations become more sustainable.

Events Wood Buffalo Announces Volunteer Points Program

(Fort McMurray, AB, May 24, 2013) – Just in time for summer activities, Events Wood Buffalo is pleased to announce the launch of its new Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP). Effective June 1, the VIP program will allow all current and future EWB volunteers to collected points which can lead to free concert tickets, programs and much more. “Our volunteers work so hard to make our events the success that they are that we’d like to show them how much we appreciate their undeniable support,” says EWB executive director, David Whitelock.

The program will allow volunteers to collect EWB Points, which can be redeemable to select Events Wood Buffalo events throughout the year. The amount of hours a VIP member volunteers is directly correlated to the amount of points they are able to receive. Therefore, three volunteer hours = three EWB Points.

The Events Wood Buffalo team will monitor and maintain the program and ensure that each volunteer complies with the rules and regulations. There is no cash value attached to the EWB Points and they cannot be traded in for monetary compensation. Only volunteer hours accumulated after June 1, 2013 will be included in the EWB Points program.

Volunteers are now being accepted for this year’s weekend long YMM Canada Day celebrations. Festivities where volunteers will be needed include the Canada Day parade, children’s activities and the two-night CanadaROCKS concert. For more information on the VIP program and volunteer opportunities, please visit, http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4BA9AB2FAA8-ymmcanada. To view the YMM Canada Day festivities, visit, www.ymmcanadaday.com. 

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Media Contact:

Nadia Power 

Festivals and Events Manager, EWB

Office 780.791.1600

Cell 780.838.1179

npower@eventswoodbuffalo.com

Workshop: Element of Volunteer Engagement (EVE)

Elements of Volunteer Engagement will help you take hold of the fundamentals of Volunteer Management and apply them to your volunteer program.

Course Description:

Engage and retain qualified volunteers. Participants will learn that improved volunteer management is fundamental to sustain the personnel and strategies needed to successfully deliver high-quality programs and services.

Your learning will include:

·         Understanding the current trends and influences in volunteerism

·         Exploring the similarities of Volunteer Management and Human Resources

·         Exploring the components of Volunteer Management in detail.

·         Begin creating key pieces towards an overall Volunteer Management plan for your organization.

Suitable for:

Managers of Volunteers

Date: May 8 & 9, 2013	Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Redpoll
Facilitator: Sharlene Cunningham
Fees:  NonProfit: $100.00 + GST

Amanda Kokaram

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Volunteer Wood Buffalo

engagement@volunteerwoodbuffalo.ca

www.volunteerwoodbuffalo.ca

194 Grenfell Crescent
Wood Buffalo Community Village
Phone:  780-791-9333 | Fax:  780-750-4333

Share your volunteer spirit! Help not-for-profit organizations

Alberta’s Board Development Program is seeking volunteers to train as workshop instructors.  Successful applicants receive specialized training in board governance and are expected to conduct 10 workshops with boards of not-for-profit organizations over a period of 2-1/2 years.  Travel expenses are covered.

Preferred applicants: Those who have experience in the not-for-profit sector as board members or senior staff, and a background in facilitating adult groups.

To receive an application package:  In Edmonton, call: 780-427-2001

Outside Edmonton: toll free 310-0000, then 780-427-2001

Email: BDP@gov.ab.ca

www.albertadbp.ca 

Application deadline: September 28, 2012

Volunteers Needed for the AIDS Walk for Life

Want to help out with the AIDS WALK???

Join us for the 1st Annual AIDS Walk For Life on 

Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Borealis Park!

Registration is 10:00am, the walk is at noon, and the BBQ is to follow.

Volunteering is a great way to get involved with the AIDS Walk for Life, meet new people, and have fun!

Volunteers are needed on the day of the event as well as in the weeks leading up to the walk. There are opportunities for anyone willing to help! Here are just some of the positions available:

Registration: This includes welcoming walkers to the AIDS Walk, gathering walker information, and tallying pledge forms and donations on the day of the Walk.

Fundraising: Want to help out with our fundraising campaign? Volunteer to help out with fundraising activities in the weeks leading up to the AIDS Walk.

Set-up and Teardown: This includes assisting in setting up and tearing down the site on the day of the Walk.

Route Monitors: This includes assisting walkers in navigating their way around the walk routes and making sure everyone stays together during the Walk.

Clean Team: Love the environment? Why not help out in maintaining the cleanliness of beautiful Lakeside Park. Clean Team volunteers will be given garbage bags and supplies to help keep our park clean.

BBQ: Want to help out with the barbeque? Sign up to help us cook hamburgers and hotdogs for hungry walkers!

Lots of other volunteer opportunities are available!

Call Larissa @ 780-791-3391!

Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards

The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Six awards, two in each category of youth, adult and senior are presented annually on or around International Volunteer Day, December 5.

The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards Program is an integral part of government's commitment to Alberta's volunteer sector. Seeking out ways to pay tribute to volunteers is part of the Government of Alberta's way of acknowledging and thanking our volunteers whose generous efforts contribute to the vibrant quality of life Albertans so enjoy.

The 2012 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards nomination form is now available
Deadline for nominations - September 25, 2012

For More information visit: http://www.culture.alberta.ca/voluntarysector/stars/

Coffee with NorthWord Magazine

When: Friday, June 15, 2012

Time: 5:00pm until 8:00pm

Where: Keyano College - S212 - Glass Building - On

Franklin Ave.

Wood Buffalo's first and only literary magazine NorthWord - A Literary Journal of the North - is looking for volunteers like you! Join us for Coffee with NorthWord - an evening of mingling, getting to know the Board, the magazine, and how you can help. This is your magazine Wood Buffalo - proud to feature local writers, poets and artists. Only you keep us going.

Join us for warm beverages - there is more than coffee - and refreshments. Get to know us and we'll get to know you.

Volunteer with Write Break Adult Literacy Program

Write Break Adult Literacy Program is recruiting volunteers from the community to work with adults learners.  The learners are working on basic literacy skills; reading, writing, English as another language. Pairs are asked to commit to 2 hours per week and they meet at Holy Trinity Community School, Keyano College or the Public Library. Training, materials and tutor support are provided for the volunteers.  There is no cost to the learner.

To volunteer or for more information please contact 780-791-8943.

Heart of Wood Buffalo nominations deadline has been extended!

Hi –

Thank you to everyone that submitted nominations for the Heart of Wood Buffalo Leadership Awards by the April 26 deadline.  We truly appreciate your effort in getting your nominations in on time.  We are however hoping for a few more nominations for one of our new award categories, the Newcomer Engagement Award in memory of Lyle Leboldus, sponsored by H. Wilson Industries (2010) Ltd.  So, we have decided to extend the nomination deadline to 4 pm MT on Wednesday, May 2nd.  This will be the final deadline.  The nomination package can be found at http://www.socialprosperity.ca/2012-heart-wood-buffalo-leadership-awards

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Kim Nordbye

Project Manager

Social Prosperity Wood Buffalo

(formerly known as the Wood Buffalo Community Building Project)

kim@socialprosperity.ca

P 780-881-3379

http://www.socialprosperity.ca/

Volunteers Needed: Santa Clause Parade 2011

Civic Award Nominations

The Regional Municipality is now accepting Civic Award Nominations for Achievement and Citizenship Awards. The award categories are for youth, adult and groups in the areas of Athletic, Cultural, Environmental and Volunteer Achievement. (Please Note: Groups are not eligible for the Citizenship Awards.)

For program information or to download the nomination packages visit our webpage at http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/ under Living > Events > Civic Awards.

Nomination deadline is October 24th at 4:00 pm.

Any questions or concerns can contact 780-743-7966 or recreationandculture@woodbuffalo.ab.ca.

Fall Workshops and Webinars

Secret of Presenting Designer

Presented by John Shultink (CEO of Idea Transplant)
October 5, 2011 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This FREE webinar is located at the RedPoll Centre, Nonprofit Sector Link
To RSVP for this Webinar, please click here

Cultural CrossroadsThis workshop is brought to you by Centre for Race and Culture and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
October 6, 2011 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Located at the Merit Hotel
For more information or to RSVP for this event, please contact: elaine.moores@woodbuffalo.ab.ca

 

Storytelling Secrets for Boardroom PresentationsPresented by Bruce Gabrielle (Author of Speaking PowerPoint: The New Language of Business)
October 7, 2011 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This FREE webinar is located at the RedPoll Centre, Nonprofit Sector Link
To RSVP for this Webinar, please Email: network@nonprofitsectorlink.com

Blended Presenting – Using a Presentation Toolkit to Ensure Greater Audience EngagementPresented by Simon Morton, Founder of Eyeful Presentations
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (MT)
Located at the The Redpoll Centre, Nonprofit Sector Link.
To RSVP for this FREE Webinar, please click here

Serving Communities Internship Program (SCiP)Presented by the Serving Communities Internship Program (SCiP)
Friday, October 14, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (MT)
Located at Volunteer Woodbuffalo
194 Grenfell Crescent, Wood Buffalo Community Village, Ft. McMurray
To RSVP for this FREE event, please click here

Millennials: How to excite and impassion youth through your missionPresented by Trina Isakson, Principal, of 27 Shift on behalf of Vantage Point
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (MT)
Located at The Redpoll Centre Nonprofit Sector Link
COST: $10.00 (member)
$15.00 (non-member)
To RSVP for this event, please click here

Volunteers Needed: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Want to show your support for Big Brothers Big Sisters in a different way? Enthusiastic volunteers are required to make the 2nd Annual SMS Equipment Wine Auction a success!!

Volunteers are needed September 29th & 30th for pre-event construction, as well as October 1st & 2nd for setup and tear down.

Volunteers are also needed the evening of the event, Saturday, October 1st, 2011 to help in a variety of roles: food servers, greeters, liquor ticket and raffle ticket sales, coat check, payment table... just to name as few.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Danielle at 780-791-2447 or info@fortmcmurraywineauction.ca

 Thanks So Much!

All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them. -Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Start Something Big, Become a Mentor!

Danielle Murgatroyd BSW, RSW
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo
780-791-2447