Volunteer Newsletter
June 2018
Welcome to the first issue of our monthly Volunteer Newsletter.
We hope you enjoy this new way of keeping you informed of
the exciting volunteer opportunities in our community.
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.”

As part of the volunteer recruitment process the Town undertakes, we require a Volunteer Application form on file and a Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Checks to be conducted as part of the screening process. Because this is a requirement through the Town, there will be no charge to you. To download the application form click here .

For more information please contact the Blackfalds FCSS Volunteer Programmer at 403.885.6360 or volunteer@blackfalds.com.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Youth Bike Rodeo - June 8
Below is a list of volunteer opportunities for the day of the Bike Rodeo:

Set up and Instructions
Everyone arrive at 3:30 to help set up & get instructions
Registration Table  
Check in participants
Mechanical Inspections
Help assist committee with mechanical inspections of the bikes
Helmet Inspections
Help assist committee with helmet inspections
BBQ
BBQ hotdogs
McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre Volunteer Program
The McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre is recruiting volunteers who are at least 13 years of age wanting to gain experience in working in an aquatic setting.
Volunteers should be outgoing, high energy, dynamic people who want to start their career in the aquatic industry and are working on achieving their certificates to gain employment.
If you are interested, please contact Aquatics Coordinator at 403.885.0183
One Seed At A Time
Between May 23 until the end of August volunteers are needed at the raised gardens at FCSS. Learn more about growing your own food while helping plant, maintain and harvest. Volunteers are needed to weed & water the gardens. You can sign up for 1 day, once a month or as often as you can.

The harvested food will be used to feed clients of the Food Bank. 
Blackfalds Days June 15-17
Below is a list of volunteer opportunities during Blackfalds Days:
Youth Night Out  Friday, June 15 th
5:30-9:30pm – Multi-Plex Arena. Help committee with supervising inflatables, bumper balls and eating contest (This event is for youth Gr 4-12)
Family Scavenger Hunt  Friday, June 15 th
5:30-9pm – Meeting location: Abbey Centre and then help direct participants at an assigned location within the town, assist them with clues & facilitate the activities for that location. 
Town Councillors’ Pancake Breakfast 
Saturday, June 16 th – Community Centre 
8:00-10:30am – Help clear tables and clean up.
Kidz Zone  Saturday, June 16 th – Multi-Plex Arena
11:30am-2:00pm or 2:00-4:30pm – Help committee at inflatables, drop in circus arts and with clean up.
Tim Horton's Party in the Park Sunday, June 17 th – Centennial Park 11:30am-3:00pm – Help set up, run the BBQ, and carnival games.
Abbey Centre Super Kids Triathlon July 7
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 Committee and set up as needed for the triathlon
Registration Table/Race Kit Pick Up  (7:30-9:30am) – Check in athletes and hand out race kits
Swim Area  (8:15am – approximately 11am) – Help at marshalling area, assist athletes that require a life jacket, alert swimmers when they are done the proper amount of laps, and may be required to assist them out of the pool.
Transition Area  (7:30am – approximately 1pm) – 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 – approximately 1pm) – Direct athletes & control traffic on course, alert bikers when they are done the proper amount of laps. 
Run Area  (8:45am – approximately 1pm) – Direct athletes & control traffic on course, alert runners when they are done the proper amount of laps. 
For more information about the Triathlon please see blackfalds.com/events
Clean Up The Parks
Wednesday's July 4 - August 29
Volunteers are asked to meet at the Optimist All Wheels Park at 11am (for 1 hr) to help staff clean the Optimist All Wheels Park & Bike Skills Park. Commit to as often as you have available.

Gloves & garbage bags will be provided.  
Other Volunteer Opportunities
  • DIDS (Dual Ice Development Society) will be hosting the ATCO Sponsored BBQ at Blackfalds Days on June 16 and we are looking for volunteers to help out at the following times: Set Up: 10:00 - 12:00 and the BBQ: 12:00 - until we run out of food. If you can help at any time please contact Tabitha at 403-896-2190.
  • Volunteer are the heart and soul of Relay For Life…and there is a volunteer position for everyone on this day ~ June 9th at the Crossroads Church in Red Deer! Please visit https://cancer.volunteerhub.com/events/indexv1?group=47600 to sign up for the volunteer shift that works best for you.
  • A Block Parent means safety and help is near! We are a volunteer run group who is in need of people to join the board and become a Block Parent home. Both of these volunteer positions take very little of your time. Please contact Jody for more information at 403.350.9434 or Info@blackfaldsblockparents.ca 
  • The Kids and Kops program, in partnership with the Big Brothers Big Sisters, Blackfalds RCMP and Lacombe Police Service, runs from July 9-12. This is a police based mentoring program for youth ages 8-11 years. Volunteers are needed for mock scenarios and stations on Monday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 10. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Crystal at 403-877-1516.
  • Makaway Kids Camp August 5-10 and Makaway Youth Camp August 12-17, Sylvan Lake, needs volunteers: Sports directors and assistants, craft helpers, lifeguards and counsellors. To volunteer: makaway.vpweb.ca Contact: info@makaway.com
Blackfalds FCSS | 5016 Waghorn St | Blackfalds, AB
Volunteer Programmer | 403.885.6360 | volunteer@blackfalds.com
www.blackfalds.com/volunteer