Applications for the Community Service Component of the 2014 Student Work and Service Program (SWASP), funded by Service Canada, are now available. View application guidelines and apply online by May 15, 2014.Only voluntary, non-profit or charitable community organizations are eligible and all applications must name a student applicant who is entering or returning to post-secondary studies this year.

At the Alliances for Community Engagement regional Volunteer Week reception in Port Union last Friday night the celebration cake was one of a kind. The team had one made in the shape the Community Sector Council NL logo with the Volunteer Week message “for the health of it”. CSC NL Board Chair, Fay Matthews and Penny Rowe, CEO, enjoyed it before it was cut and served.

For Volunteer Week (April 6 to 12) we have been posting short bios and photos of volunteers whose names were submitted by individuals and organizations for recognition. Read more about volunteers from across the province.

Our esteemed poet Eliza Swyers has penned a poem for volunteer week.

Call for Applications from Newfoundland and Labrador voluntary groups that provide first responder and emergency crisis services to communities. Receive one of five $500 grants for your organization. Apply by April 15.