What's Happening in Calgary, AB…

Volunteer Calgary has been providing services to the city of Calgary for 50 years. The organization matches people with volunteer opportunities. Their mission is “leading, promoting, connecting and strengthening volunteerism.” They currently help find volunteers for 450 organizations.

Often people only think of volunteering over the holidays, but volunteers are needed all year long. Many service organizations could not exist without volunteers. Volunteer Calgary offers a service on their website in which those interested in volunteering can search for opportunities they either have experience in or for specific organizations they wish to work with and apply directly to the organization.

Many times, businesses will promote certain charities to their employees and even have fund-raising events for those charities. Business owners can help make it easier for their employees to volunteer by allowing them to have a flexible schedule. They can also encourage their employees to volunteer by recognizing those in the company who already volunteer and presenting them with a certificate suitable for framing. Local Calgary printing companies can provide the business with those certificates for a reasonable price.

Volunteerism seems to be becoming more popular amongst the younger population throughout the world. December 5 is International Volunteer Day which serves to showcase the work that volunteers do and to encourage others to follow their example. This year they will be asking participants from all over the world to send photographs of their volunteer jobs and the people they serve to form a worldwide digital mosaic.