Welcome to the Volunteer Resource Centre
Brooks, Alberta, Canada

The Volunteer Resource Centre provides information and resources to volunteers and the non-profit/voluntary sector organizations in the communities of the City of Brooks, County of Newell No. 4, Village of Duchess, Village of Rosemary and the Village of Tilley.

The Volunteer Resource Centre is a responsive, centralized program that:

  • Connects local people
  • Encourages support and promotes volunteerism
  • Builds strong communities by providing the opportunity for social inclusion within communities
  • Identifies and addresses volunteerism and trends

The Volunteer Resource Centre is a program of Grasslands Regional Family and Community Support Services.

 

 

Upcoming Volunteer Events

Proposal Writing/Fundraising Workshop

Friday, September 17, 2010 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Brooks Campus Room 107. Cost is $20.00 per person

Ellen Green will be presenting a workshop that will cover basic fundraising concepts, the ins and outs of grant proposal writing and lots more!

All participants will receive a CD copy of Ellen's step by Step Guide to Proposal Writing.

For more information and to register contact the VRC at 403-362-4432 or vrc@telus.net

Family Fun Day

Join us at the Lakeside Leisure Centre October 3rd from 12:00pm to 6:00pm to celebrate families and inform the community about organizations and resources available.

There will be display tables, demonstrations and the Lakeside Leisure Centre will be offering free skating and swimming.

For more information visit the Family Fun Day website at: http://web.me.com/markhuff/FamilyFunDay2010/Home.html

 

Generative Governance - Dr. Keith Seel

Free workshop! Recruiting and retaining engaged board members is a serious challenge and requires a solution and a new approach to governing.

We invite you to join us on October 22, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Brooks Campus Room 111

For more information and to register contact the VRC at 403-362-4432 or vrc@telus.net. Registration forms must be received by October 18, 2010.

 

Guy Mallabone is returning!

Keep watching for more information