National Volunteer Week is a chance for Tri-Region municipalities to highlight the value of volunteers and their positive impact on society. The 2025 theme, Volunteers Make Waves, highlights the power of individual and collective efforts to create meaningful change. Like waves, volunteering builds momentum, inspires action and fosters connection. During this week, we recognize and appreciate the many ways volunteers make a difference from coast to coast to coast, creating ripples of positive change that extend far beyond their initial efforts.

2025 National Volunteer Week Activities

Sips n' Slices Volunteer Appreciation Event

Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 6:30–8 p.m. with cake cutting at 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE, drop-in
Location: Heritage Park (5100 41 Ave, Stony Plain)
Description: Volunteers from Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County are invited to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. Enjoy dessert and refreshments with the official cake cutting and words of welcome at 7 p.m.

Toonie Swim

Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $2/participant
Location: TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre (221 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove)
Description: Volunteers make waves! Join us at the TLC for a Toonie Swim celebrating volunteers in the Tri-Municipal Region. The City of Spruce Grove, Town of Stony Plain, and Parkland County are sponsoring the Swim to celebrate National Volunteer Week and thank all the volunteers who make a positive impact in our region.

Interested in volunteering? 

Check out our Volunteer page or contact the Stony Plain Volunteer Centre  or call 780-963-8583.