Finance
April 17, 2014
Engaging the Community Sector
Volunteer Organizations Encouraged to Participate in Census
Announced last fall by the Provincial Government, a census of volunteer organizations – the first of its kind in Canada – is capturing the number, location, mandate and labour market information of volunteer and non-profit organizations in the province. With the first phase of the census nearing completion, community and non-profit organizations which have not been formally contacted to date are encouraged to call a toll-free line to participate.
“Through the census, the Provincial Government will obtain valuable information that can be used to inform policy and decisions relating to the community sector. We will also gain important insight into ways in which we can strengthen and better support the work of community and non-profit organizations across Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement
Volunteer organization representatives are encouraged to call the toll-free number at 1-855-681-8210 to participate in the survey.
The census is occurring in two phases. Over the past few months, the Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency has been contacting volunteer and non-profit organizations to determine how many groups exist in the province, and where they are located. In cases where no phone number was available, a short form was sent by mail to collect basic contact information.
“The new toll-free number will help us complete the first phase of the census and allow us to move into the next phase, which will involve the distribution of a more detailed questionnaire to all groups. Through this process, we hope to gather meaningful information on the characteristics of these organizations.”
- The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board
The census is being conducted through a partnership of the Office of Public Engagement, Memorial University’s Harris Centre, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency. Information collected will be protected and will guide general findings, further research, and provide key information for the community sector in Newfoundland and Labrador.
QUICK FACTS
- A census of volunteer organizations – the first of its kind in Canada – is capturing the number, location, mandate and labour market information of volunteer and non-profit organizations in the province.
- Volunteer organizations are encouraged to call 1-855-681-8210 to participate in the survey.
- Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook provides approximately $640,000 in funding to more than 30 organizations that support youth engagement activities and learning opportunities for young people, and an additional $2.5 million has been allocated for 34 Community Youth Networks across the province.
- It is estimated that there are approximately 5,000 volunteer and non-profit organizations, employing close to 23,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- For more information on the Community Sector, visit www.ope.gov.nl.ca and Twitter, @OPE_GovNL.
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Media contacts:
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Kip Bonnell Communications Manager Office of Public Engagement 709-729-1221, 687-9081 kbonnell@gov.nl.ca |
Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Finance 709-729-6830, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca |
2014 04 17 11:55 a.m.