Volunteer Week 2026
This year, we celebrate National Volunteer Week in Saskatchewan with the theme Ignite Volunteerism.
This theme means to inspire Canadians to reconnect with their communities through acts of service, civic action, and mutual support.
Volunteer Recognition: Celebrate Cultural Volunteers!
As a way of saying thank you to those in Saskatchewan who give time and energy to their communities, we are highlighting cultural volunteers from across the province who contribute to building a culturally vibrant Saskatchewan.
" Every day, people choose to give their time, creativity, and care to champion arts, heritage, and cultural life in meaningful ways. Each volunteer is guided by something personal, a love for a local event, pride in preserving traditions, a desire to mentor youth, or the joy of working alongside neighbours. Their contributions create welcoming spaces, strengthen connections, and ensure stories continue to be shared and celebrated. SaskCulture is grateful for the dedication our volunteers bring and the difference they make for present and future generations, helping to build vibrant, thriving communities across the province."
-Yvonne Hotzak, Chair, SaskCulture Board of Directors
Visit the Government of Saskatchewan National Volunteer Week 2026 page to learn about more amazing volunteers from the sport, culture and recreation sectors in Saskatchewan.
Story: Volunteer-Run Arts Councils
Volunteer-run arts councils across Saskatchewan are creating meaningful opportunities for people and communities to gather and share a love of music, visual art, and live performance.
There are 45 volunteer-run art councils located across Saskatchewan. Along with 80 different schools, the arts councils are part of a network of community organizers that connect with the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) to access professional artists, receive support in running quality exhibitions and performances, and access other professional development opportunities.
Kevin Korchinski, executive director, OSAC, says the system is designed to make it easier for local arts councils across the province to access these artistic opportunities for their communities. “All the scheduling and contracting with artists comes through our office,” he explains. “We make it a turnkey operation for the volunteers.”
For Joanne Bolen, chair of the Melfort Arts Council, that support is invaluable. “They’re really great to lean on,” she says. “If you feel like you're doing this work alone, then it's daunting, but if you've got people that really want to see you succeed without strings attached, it's great.”
Korchinski emphasizes the broader impact of these efforts. “It’s a real community-builder when people see how volunteers are bringing this quality of art to their community.”
Across Saskatchewan, it is that volunteer dedication, neighbours organizing, hosting, and championing the arts, that turns performances into shared memories and strengthens the sense of belonging in communities.
Read more volunteer stories from across the province in the Spring 2023 issue of Engage Magazine.
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities in Saskatchewan, visit the Volunteer Connector.
