Sport, Recreation, Youth & Volunteerism
Volunteerism
MACA recognizes the important role that volunteers and the voluntary sector play in developing and maintaining strong and vibrant NWT communities. The Department provides support by:
- Promoting greater citizen involvement in volunteerism at the local, regional and territorial level.
- Working with NWT voluntary organizations to develop capacity and coordinated activity.
- Working with other governments and agencies to bring the benefits of national and other programs to the NWT.
What's new in Volunteer Development?
- GNWT Volunteer Support Initiative 2005-2008 Action Plan
- Volunteer NWT - Northwest Territories Network
MACA provides funding for volunteer training through the:
- Volunteer Development Contributions Policy
- Volunteer Development Fund Application Form
- Aurora College Subsidy Fund
MACA recognizes volunteers through the following programs:
MACA also assists community governments in encouraging volunteer participation in community governance through the:
Other Important Volunteer Documents are contained in our Document Library
- 2006-2007 Volunteer Support Initiative Status Report
- Canada Volunteerism Initiative - Volunteer Canada
- The Northwest Territories Volunteer Support Initiative
- Government of the Northwest Territories Declaration on Volunteering
- Previous Outstanding Volunteer Award Winners
- Summary of 2000-2003 Volunteer Development Fund and Aurora College Subsidy Fund Contributions
For more information about our Volunteer Programs, please e-mail Volunteer Development or call our office for Volunteer Development at: (867) 873-7329