Executive Council
Finance
June 13, 2014
Engaging the Community Sector
Volunteer Organizations Invited to Complete Census Questionnaire
Announced last fall by the Provincial Government, a census of volunteer organizations – the first of its kind in Canada – is developing a comprehensive list which will capture the number, location, mandate and labour market information of volunteer and non-profit organizations in the province. With the first phase of the census now complete, organizations are encouraged to complete a questionnaire to help determine the long-term needs of the community sector.
“The first phase of the census allowed the Provincial Government to verify the contact information on file for volunteer and non-profit organizations across the province. Now, through the distribution of a more detailed questionnaire, organizations can help us gather additional information which will help government make informed decisions and better address the long-term training and support needs of the community sector.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement
The census questionnaire and instructions have been mailed this week to volunteer organizations across the province along with a prepaid response envelope. If an organization was not contacted during phase one of the census, a representative of the organization can call 1-855-681-8210 (toll-free) to request a copy.
“Volunteer and non-profit organizations are important economic generators in Newfoundland and Labrador. They make our communities better places for people to live and build a future. The information we are receiving through this census will help organizations improve training, strategic planning and volunteer recruitment and will enhance our work with the community sector overall.”
- 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, support additional 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.
- With the first phase of the census now complete, organizations are being encouraged to complete a questionnaire to help determine the long-term needs of the community sector.
- The census questionnaire and instructions have been mailed this week to volunteer organizations across the province through a prepaid response envelope.
- 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 volunteer and non-profit organizations employ close to 23,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Media contacts:
| 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 06 13 11:10 a.m.