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About Us

About Us

About Volunteer Calgary

For more than 70 years, Volunteer Calgary has worked to strengthen communities through volunteerism. We believe volunteering creates connection, belonging, and meaningful social change.

As a charity focused on volunteer engagement solutions, we support nonprofits, grassroots groups, charities, volunteers, and community leaders through:

Our work is grounded in equity, inclusion, collaboration, and community care. We strive to create welcoming spaces where diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and voices are valued.

Volunteer Calgary serves as part of the social infrastructure that helps communities thrive. We work behind the scenes to strengthen volunteerism so organizations and communities can continue creating meaningful impact.

Our Purpose

Vision

Volunteers creating thriving communities.

Mission

We are a charity providing volunteer engagement solutions across Canada.

OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS

Volunteers Leading

Supporting volunteers as leaders and changemakers in community.

Strengthening Volunteerism

Building stronger volunteer engagement practices and systems.

Building Communities

Creating connected, inclusive, and resilient communities.

Organizational Sustainability

Supporting nonprofits and grassroots groups with tools, learning, and resources that help them thrive.