Fonds 675 Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations fonds

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Summary information

Repository: South Peace Regional Archives
Title: Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations fonds
Reference code: 0675
Date: 1981-1996 (date of creation)
Physical description: 2.5 cm textual records
Language: English
Dates of creation, revision and deletion: Processed by Josephine Sallis April 2018
Exported from AoR and added to new database on Dec. 2024 – JL
Description reviewed and corrected October 2025 – TD

Administrative history / Biographical sketch

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations (GPRAVO) was originally established in 1969 as the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau and was incorporated in 1983. GPRAVO was a registered charity and is governed by a Board of Directors. The organization provided advisory, resource, and support services for community organizations in the city of Grande Prairie and the surrounding area. The GPRAVO promoted and supported volunteerism within the community by providing support and training for volunteers in the non-profit sector, and through celebrations such as National Volunteer Day and International Volunteer Day. The GPRAVO was governed by a Board of Directors made up of community members. The organization dissolved in 2025.

Custodial history

These records were donated to the Archives by Patricia Schneider, editor and writer of the newsletter, in 2016.

Scope and content

This fonds consists of newsletters written and edited by Patricia Schneider for the Volunteer Services Bureau. The newsletters include stories, poems, news, and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Notes

Title notes

  • Source of title proper: Title of fonds based on contents

Restrictions on access

There are no restrictions on access.

Accruals

No accruals are expected.

Access points

  • Textual record (documentary form)
  • Organizations (subject)