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?
- Government of the Northwest Territories Declaration on Volunteering (September 2005)
1.14 MB - The Northwest Territories Volunteer Support Initiative (September 2005) 40.0 KB
- GNWT Volunteer Support Initiative 2005-2008 Action Plan (September 2005) 99.3 KB
- Volunteer NWT - Northwest Territories Network
- Canada Volunteerism Initiative - Volunteer Canada
MACA provides funding for volunteer training through the:
- Volunteer Development Contributions Policy (April 2005) 48.3 KB
- Volunteer Development Fund Application Form (September 2006) 23.6 KB
- Aurora College Subsidy Fund (September 2006) 28.0 KB
MACA recognizes volunteers through the following programs:
- NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards Program
- 2005 Outstanding Volunteer Awards Information Brochure :: English 994 KB | Word 111 KB | French295 KB (February 2005)
- NWT Fire Service Merit Awards
MACA also assists community governments in encouraging volunteer participation in community governance through the:
- Hearing Assistance Grant Program (April 2005) 50.4 KB
Other Important Volunteer Documents are contained in our Document Library
- Previous Outstanding Volunteer Award Winners (August 2004) 1.75 MB
- Summary of 2000-2003 Volunteer Development Fund and Aurora College Subsidy Fund Contributions (April 2005) 582 KB
For more information about our Volunteer Programs, please e-mail Volunteer Development or call our office for Volunteer Development at: (867) 873-7329