Volunteer Newsletter
July 2019
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone that came out and volunteered at the Youth Bike Rodeo on June 5th. All of the participants had a great time and learned all about bicycle safety. Thank you so much!!
Another successful Blackfalds Days weekend is in the books! It takes many people to run a successful multi-event weekend involving staff from various departments, 55+ volunteers volunteered more than 200 hours, as well - support from our local community groups. I would like to take a moment to thank our amazing volunteers who volunteered throughout the weekend…thank you for your time, energy and enthusiasm! Whether you came out to help at Youth Night Out, Town Council's Pancake Breakfast, the Small Town, Big Dreams Parade, Servus Kids Zone, Blackfalds Got Talent, Family Dance or Party in the Park, the contributions of our volunteers are greatly appreciated and continue to be recognized as a valuable resource. Without volunteers we would not be able to accomplish nearly as much as we do.
Cara Kroetsch, FCSS Volunteer Programmer
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY !
Volunteering offers vital assistance to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, therefore transforming both the lives of the people who volunteer and those who benefit.

“The Heart of a Volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the
Commitment to Make a Difference in the lives of others.” ―  DeAnn Hollis

As part of the volunteer recruitment process, we require your Volunteer Form on file and a Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Checks (for volunteers 18 years of age and older) to be conducted as part of the screening process. Volunteers are required to reaffirm this interest in volunteering for events every 24 months. To download the Volunteer Form click here.

For more information please contact the Blackfalds FCSS Volunteer Programmer at 403.885.6360 volunteer@blackfalds.com.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre Volunteer Program
Canada Day ~ July 1
Super Kids Triathlon ~ July 6
Sign up to volunteer at the Abbey Centre Super Kids Triathlon
 "There is a SUPERHERO in all of us. We just need
the COURAGE to put on the cape!"  -  Superman
Volunteers do everything from registration, helping on the pool deck, assisting in the transition area to directing traffic on the course. 

Race Site Set Up  (5:30-7:30am) – Help assist the Committee and set up as needed for the triathlon

Registration Table / Race Kit Pick Up (7:30-9:30am) – Check in athletes, hand out race kits and body marking.

Swim Area  (8:15am – approx. 11:00am) – Assist athletes who require a life jacket, alert swimmers when they have completed the required amount of laps, and may be required to assist them out of the pool
Transition Area  (7:30am – approx. 1:00pm) – Prior to race: Assist parents/athletes with bikes, directions, etc.  During the race: Keep athletes on track and keep parents out of transition

Bike Area  (8:30am – approx. 1:00pm) – Direct athletes on course, control traffic, and alert bikers when they have completed the required amount of laps

Run Area  (8:45am – approx. 1:00pm) – Direct athletes on course, control traffic, and alert runners when they have completed the required amount of laps
One Seed at a Time
If you are interested in gardening or learning how to garden then Blackfalds FCSS One Seed at a Time garden program is for you!

The gardens have been planted but volunteers are needed to help weed the gardens.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
  • Block Parent is a non-profit organization and being a board member is really easy. We meet when we can (a few times a year) and we try to put on one fundraiser a year. At Blackfalds Days, we ran a BBQ in partnership with FCSS. As well, we try to attend at least one market/fair to talk about the program & getting more Block Parent homes signed up. Board Members Needed!!! Please contact Jody for more information at 403.350.9434

  • The Blackfalds Public Library is looking for Junior Volunteers, Senior Volunteers and Friends of the Library Volunteers. Come and see us if you are interested in volunteering in our program room, or help us fund raise with our Friends group. 

  • Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support invites you to accept the challenge of helping others in your community and to make a difference in the lives of victims/witnesses of crime and tragedy. Call 403.885.3355 to learn more about becoming a Victim Services Volunteer Crisis Advocate, a Member of the Board or an Event Volunteer for the victim services program at the Blackfalds RCMP Detachment. Alternatively check our website at www.victimsupport.ca for volunteer application forms and check us out on Facebook.

  • Want to better prepare your family for emergencies? Do you have an interest in helping communities become more resilient to disasters? If so, consider volunteering with Canadian Red Cross Emergency Management Program. We are currently seeking Disaster Assistance Volunteers to work in both mitigation and disaster response. All training is provided. Local volunteer hours vary based on need; National deployments available for those with 10-21 days consecutive availability. Apply online redcross.ca/volunteer
Blackfalds FCSS | 5016 Waghorn St | Blackfalds, AB
Volunteer Programmer | 403.885.6360 | volunteer@blackfalds.com
www.blackfalds.com/volunteer