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Welcome
The Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau is the centre of Grande Prairie's community non - profit sector. We work collaboratively with individuals, non-profits, educational institutions, and the corporate sector to provide programs opportunities and advocacy to develop a vibrant, growing community that cares. Read More -
Meet the 2018 Leaders of Tomorrow
Meet the 9 Leaders of Tomorrow who exhibit dedication & excellence in their fields of volunteer work including school, community, social activism, athletics or arts; and inspire the spirit of volunteerism in others. Read More -
National Volunteer Week Annual Appreciation Luncheon
National Volunteer Week and the volunteers in our community was celebrated at the Annual Appreciation Luncheon on April 18th. The Luncheon featured the Leader of Tomorrow Awards presented by ATCO, Special Guest Grande Prairie Actor Alex Zahara & much more! Read More -
Red Rock Urban BBQ Caught in the Act
Check out our latest Caught in the Act featuring Finishing Touch Grad Society Volunteer Lois Kurlovich, click the 'Read More' to learn about this great volunteer. Read More -
Member Spotlight
This month's Member Spotlight features the Grande Prairie Sport Council. To learn about this great organization click Read More -
HR Recipes for Success
10 practical HR focused workshops, that can be taken individually or as a series. Workshops are 90 minutes every Wednesday, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, starting March 14th, 2018! Each workshop is full of practical learning, valuable networking and opportunities. Read More -
GPVSB Member Benefits
There are many benefits to being a GPVSB member such as 3 free workshops for 2 participants, website linkage, volunteer listings, member pricing on professional development opportunities and more! Read More -
Today's Indigenous Employability Services
Our T.I.E.S. project focuses on the personal skills and talent that contribute to the transition from unemployment and depending on family, community or government financial sources to self-sufficiency. This leads to self-empowerment for the individual and eventually the whole Community. If you are of Indigenous ancestry and looking for work, click Read More
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VSB Highlights
Nominate your Volunteers for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week
Tim Hortons & the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau (GPVSB) is looking to honour your exceptional volunteers with our Tim Horton’s Volunteers of the Week program! This is a great way to let the people who go above and beyond know they are appreciated! The recipients will receive a letter of recognition from GPVSB, a gift from Tim Horton’s, be posted on the GPVSB social media sites and be featured as a Tim Horton’s Volunteers of the Week in the Daily Herald Tribune. They will also have the opportunity to be named Volunteer of the Month and win a $100 Tim Horton’s Gift Card! This service is available to anyone who utilizes and depends on volunteer manpower. Click here to submit your nominations!
DTS Job Postings
- A strategic and ‘out of the box’ thinker.
- A ‘bridge-builder’ able to create and grow positive business relationships.
- A relentless communicator who recognizes the value of partnering with a supportive Board of Directors, encouraging staff input and feedback and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.
- A willingness to assess the status quo, research the industry globally, communicate findings to the Board and work with staff to implement best practices as directed.
- Build a five-year plan based on short and long-term needs and goals.
- Be ‘tech-savvy’. Study and communicate current technology advances to move the organization to the next level.
- Be an active listener.
Community Asset Map Survey for the City of Grande Prairie - Community Social Development
Community Social Development is building a profile of the not-for-profit and volunteer community in Grande Prairie. They would greatly appreciate it if GPVSB Members and other not-for-profit agencies, charities or community groups could fill out their online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CAM-GP to assist on this project.
The survey may take as little as 10 minutes or as long as 30 minutes. Not all of the questions will apply to every organization, so please choose the appropriate responses for those which do not apply. To make this process as easy as possible, you may complete part of the survey at one sitting, then return later to complete it. The survey will close Friday, May 11.
Tim Hortons Volunteer of the Month
Evelyn Stark - The Salvation Army
March’s Tim Hortons Volunteer of the Month Draw Winner is Evelyn Stark! Evelyn was nominated for our Volunteers of the Week program, on March 13th by the Salvation Army, here’s a look back at Evelyn’s nomination:
“Evelyn Stark is a great attribute to the Salvation Army. She has been volunteering there for over 11 years. She spends all of her time in the kitchen, with serving the food, washing the dishes and always making their clients smile. The Salvation Army says 'She is a lovely lady and we appreciate all your hard work!'“
Congratulations Evelyn!
The staff and board of the GPVSB would like to thank our sponsor Tim Hortons for helping us fuel the volunteers of Grande Prairie.
