We are removing barriers in volunteering and connecting you with opportunities across communities. (run by Volunteer Centre of Calgary)

Calgary, Alberta
Joined April 2009
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on June 12. Registration is open now #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Thanks to all those who participated in Next Symposium. Another gathering coming on Nov 8th to keep the conversation going! We are loving all our friends and their willingness to share their experiences. #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Guest Blog - @jeffdsilva shares a journey, supported by volunteering @calgaryzoo , to discover a love of the stage and acting. #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Are you looking for a conversation about the changing trends affecting volunteers and volunteer recruitment? Be sure to join us on Sept 27 to hear from no less than 9 perspectives . . . #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Right now rising housing costs are contributing to an #affordability crisis in #yyc. The average rent rose a shocking 22% in the last year, while the cost of buying a home is seeing the fastest increase in the nation. Demand > Supply. #yyccc #yychousing
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We have a new blog contributor - our good friend @jeffdsilva . . . in his first blog post he offers a window into how volunteering awakened a part of himself that we have all come to know and love! #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Guest Blog by @NathanAhamed about Volunteering in a place that has many cultural barriers including language. Thanks for the encouragement Nathan! #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Another Guest Blog, this one from Tarunika Kalita. Moving in the middle of a pandemic can be lonely, but volunteering can make new connections! #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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NEXT. An extraordinary group of humans who have profound impact in their communities gather to share insights, illuminations and lessons from the past. #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging #community volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Here's a few resources informing our team to share with your team. More support for your anti-racism journeys and continuous learning . . . #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging #antiracism volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Have you ever wondered what the value of a digital transformation looks like? Not always our sector's fav activity to quantify our work in $$ . . . but here it is . . . #digitaltransformation #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Is it possible to change the world? Regular contributor to the VolunteerConnecter, @NathanAhamed , definitely thinks so . . . but it all starts with gratitude. #change #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging #gratitude volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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As promised, here is the slide deck from last week ... "Data Tells A Story" ... we see plenty of volunteer availability but also significant shifts. We would love for you to pose your own questions to us #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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We will call this a Guest Blog but the truth is this is a blog written by someone who has been more than a guest. Thanks @Sally_Mansour for six+ years #volunteer #board #boardofdirectors #canada #alberta #calgary #antiracism #inclusion #diversity volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Great AGM this morning. Acknowledged new and retiring board members! Reminded of the motivations of volunteers and some key things to consider for engagement. #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging
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Guest Blogger @NathanAhamed reminds us of a few things to think about as we prepare to vote. Voting: an excellent way to engage in issues that matter to you and your community! #vote #volunteering #impact #connections #belonging volunteerconnector.org/news/…
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Talking about data and trends this morning! Join us next week at our AGM to hear the interesting stories we are discovering! Only one week away. eventbrite.ca/e/2023-annual-…
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It's AGM season and ours is on June 1 and will include . . . a) a riveting business meeting, b) a humble brag about 2022, and c) 3 snapshots of Data from the Connector. Volunteers have changed in the last 3 years and you're gonna want to know how. eventbrite.ca/e/2023-annual-…
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