From an economic perspective, our province grows healthier and stronger by the day-but it does so by shifting a great deal of responsibility back to communities and citizens, which many would argue is where it belongs. Now, as citizens, we must enlist in increasing numbers to ensure the health and well-being of our province beyond the bottom line. Failure to do so could have serious implications for many in our province, including nonprofit organizations such as CPA and, more importantly, the people we help as they return to productivity and quality lives in their communities after the onset of spinal cord injury. Here at CPA, we rely heavily on volunteerism on a daily basis. Peer volunteers effectively lead the way and symbolize the potential of hard work during rehabilitation for newly injured clients.
Volunteers often ease our clerical burden in our six offices throughout Alberta.
Each year, an army of volunteers is needed to staff our annual fund raising events, which are absolutely necessary in a time of declining government support. CPA volunteers come from a broad cross-section of the province's population and are bringing a greater range of skills and experience to our organization. These volunteers also have specific needs and expectations. Naturally, you'll receive the gratitude of our Association and all our members and clients who benefit from your generous contribution of time. But, depending on your circumstances, there are many additional rewards.