January is National Mentoring Month

Thank you! A total of 16,604 members—including 338 volunteers— completed our Membership Survey last November. We have a very high level of confidence that this sample is reflective of the overall membership population.

National Volunteer Week 2022 takes place from April 24 to 30.
Marie Bergeron

Mr. Gary Oberg announced his resignation as President of the Association at the June 2015 Annual Meeting of Members, effective July 10, 2015.

Candace Jazvac

The Federal Retirees community came together on the morning of March 29th, 2017 to dedicate 865 Shefford Road in Ottawa as the Claude Edwards Building. The ceremony honoured the life of Claude A.

Michele McCleave-Kennedy, NDP candidate for Sault Ste. Marie, speaks with Federal Retirees Algoma branch members at their meet-the-candidates event in advance of the Ontario election.

Dyane Dufresne.

Deadline for Nominations is 4:00 PM EST, Friday, February 26, 2016
 

“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer”
- Author Unknown.

Canada’s national flag flying at half-mast during National Public Service Week at the Claude Edwards Building in Ottawa honouring the contributions of Canadian public servants who have passed away.

 

Joe Sanderson

In honour of International Self-Care Day on July 24, it’s important to spread the word that volunteering can be self-care too!

As part of our Vibrant Voices campaign for the Ontario election, the Ottawa and Lakehead Branches organized local parties to watch the livestream of our town hall event in downtown Toronto.

This time of year can be busy. If you thought you didn’t have time, you now have two more weeks to submit a nomination! The final deadline for the Volunteer Recognition Awards nominations has been extended to Monday March 14, 2016 at 4:00 pm EST.

 

Federal Retirees’ mentorship partnership with the Treasury Board Secretariat is set for a “soft launch” on April 28, 2017 as part of the New Directors Program at the Canada School of Public Service. An official launch event will take place in the coming months.

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Ontario.

 

Prairies District Director Rick Brick (left) meets with Alberta Minister of Seniors Josephine Pon (centre) and Deputy Minister Susan Taylor (right).

National Volunteer Week, April 23 - 29, is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding work our volunteers do for our members, our branches, the Association and our communities. 

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
 

Now is your chance to get involved in advocacy with the National Association of Federal Retirees!

Parliament Hill

Volunteers at Quinte Branch’s first ever election activity in Belleville, Ont. From left to right: Bev Buchanan, chair CARP Greater Bay of Quinte Area Chapter 39; Pat Russell, treasurer & advocacy lead (Quinte Branch); Dianne Raniowski, membership/social (Quinte Branch).
From left to right: Andrew McGillivary, Director of Communications and Marketing; Jean-Guy Soulière, President; Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council of Canada; Simon Coakeley, CEO.
 

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in British Columbia.

Brian Harris

We are looking for 150 retired members who are willing to share their time, knowledge and experience on their terms.

Even during this time of COVID-19, our amazing volunteers are reaching out to members, offering support and making a difference.


National Volunteer Week takes place from April 19 to 25, 2020.

Last Thursday, the National Association of Federal Retirees welcomed 120 volunteers for a tour of the recently rededicated Claude Edwards building, named for Claude A. Edwards, who served as president of the Federal Superannuates National Association from 1989 to 1998.

It’s official — we’re CCVI certified by Volunteer Canada!

International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year.

 

Hand touching screen on modern digital tablet pc.

The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Quebec and Manitoba.
 

Jacques Lambert
The National Association of Federal Retirees is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, a milestone that is only possible because of a team of dedicated volunteers.
National Volunteer Week takes place from April 7 to 13, 2019.

People at a meeting

The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Ontario. Applications will be accepted until April 1 at 11:59 Eastern Time.

Pat King

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Manitoba.
“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer” 

Julie Spencer (far right) is pictured with her fellow volunteers at the 2019 Central Okanagan Branch Annual General Meeting.

 

Working together using laptop

National Volunteer Week takes place from April 18 to 24, 2021.

January is National Mentoring Month, an annual campaign to recognize the value of mentorship and to celebrate the hardworking mentors in our homes, offices and communities. Mentoring is much more than a simple transfer of knowledge and has reciprocal benefits for both the mentor and mentee.

Amy Baldry, Association advocacy coordinator, speaks at a recent Algonquin Valley Branch community event.
 

The Algonquin Valley Branch recently hosted an evening information session to highlight the advocacy work of the National Association of Federal Retirees.

This time of year can be busy. If you thought you didn’t have time, you now have two more weeks to submit a nomination! The final deadline for the Volunteer Recognition Awards nominations has been extended to Monday March 16, 2015 at 4:00 pm EST.

Robert Giroux, Ottawa branch president thanks Sherry Romanado, M.P. and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors for delivering opening remarks at the Branch AGM on April 30 on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi.  We are also grateful to Ms.

Your stories are key to driving our membership focus and advocacy efforts. Sharing stories can give a compelling, authentic look at how real people are affected by issues, actions and policy, helping raise awareness about matters that are important to older Canadians.

Federal Retirees’ president has a message of thanks for our team of volunteers – and for all volunteers – during National Volunteer Week 2021.
Sylvie Rocheleau, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Quebec.

“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” 

Author Unknown