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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 -
Strengthening Volunteer Boards
This Board Development workshop is perfect if you’re a new board member needing to learn about your role, or an experienced board member wishing to enhance your skills and work effectively as a team member! Click "Read More" for details. Read More -
Meet Me at the Mall
Our Member Exclusive Event Meet Me at the Mall returns October 10th to 19th, 2018! Read More -
Red Rock Urban BBQ Caught in the Act
Check out our latest Caught in the Act featuring Shannon Carson! This retired school teacher was nominated by the Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning. Read More -
Member Spotlights
Learn more about our members. 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
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VSB Highlights
 September 18, 2018
Christine Vavrek: CNIBCNIB nominates Christine Vavrek for Volunteers of the Week. They wrote ‘This young lady is so energetic and has a positive nature and is a reliable bingo volunteer. Never saying no to a request to work bingo. She works for 6 clubs now and our players love her.’ |
 September 17, 2018
Joshua Hollis: Grande Prairie Volunteer Services BureauGrande Prairie Volunteer Service Bureau recognizes Joshua Hollis for Volunteers of the Week. They wrote ‘Thank you for volunteering at the Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival. Your assistance with Safety Patrol, Set up and Tear down was greatly appreciated!’ |
 September 14, 2018
Jeremy Thiessen: Grande Prairie Volunteer Services BureauGrande Prairie Volunteer Service Bureau recognizes Jeremy Thiessen for Volunteers of the Week. They wrote ‘Thank you for volunteering at the Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival. You pitched in wherever needed and with a great and friendly attitude.’ |
Tim Hortons Volunteer of the Month
Butch Doerkson - Meals on Wheels
August’s Tim Hortons Volunteer of the Month Draw Winner is Butch Doerkson! Butch was nominated for our Volunteers of the Week program on August 14th by Meals on Wheels, here’s a look back at his nomination:
Meals on Wheels nominates Butch Doerkson for Volunteers of the Week. They wrote ‘Time and time again, Butch has proven himself to be a reliable and dedicated volunteer. He is always willing to fill in whatever role we ask of him and he goes the extra mile with everything he does. Thank you, Butch, for always being the one we can call!’
Congratulations Butch!
The staff and board of the GPVSB would like to thank our sponsor Tim Hortons for helping us fuel the volunteers of Grande Prairie.
