BE THE
DIFFERENCE
IN YOUR
COMMUNITY
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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 or email
volunteer@blackfalds.com.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Community Warmth Fall Fundraiser ~ October 3rd
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Looking for volunteers to help FCSS staff in the kitchen at our Community Warmth Fall Fundraiser. Tasks may include washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen and clearing tables.
Thursday, October 3 from 6PM-8PM
Main Hall | Community Centre
Dinner will be provided to volunteers
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Maybe you would like to take the night off volunteering?
Consider attending this years Community Warmth Fall Fundraiser which will be held on October 3, 2019. The 4th annual fundraiser will showcase Snake Lake Brewery craft beer tasting, a delicious chef prepared harvest dinner, live music & the entertaining live dessert auction. Tickets are $30 each, and can be purchased at
Eventbrite.
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Youth Night Out ~ October 25th
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Looking for volunteers to help FCSS staff at the Youth Night Out event. Tasks may include helping facilitate games including mini competitions, eating contests and assisting with clean up.
Friday, October 25 from 6:00-10:00PM
Main Hall | Community Centre
Snacks will be provided to volunteers
Volunteers are encouraged to dress up!
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For those in Grades 4-12 wanting to attend Youth Night Out, the admission is Free. Please bring completed waiver forms on the night of the event. These waiver forms are available at the Abbey Centre or
here
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Monster Bash ~ October 26th
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We need volunteers to help FCSS staff at Monster Bash event. Tasks may include helping facilitate a craft, handing out snacks, room set up and clean up.
Saturday, October 26 from 1:30PM-5PM
Main Hall | Community Centre
Snacks will be provided to volunteers
Volunteers are encouraged to dress up!
Tickets available October 1, 2019 at
Eventbrite
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Snow Angel Program ~ Winter Season
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SNOW ANGELS NEEDED
The Snow Angel Program is a volunteer program that supports Blackfalds residents who require assistance to clear their snowy driveway and/or walkway.
"Adopting" a drive/walkway is a fun and healthy way for all ages to be good neighbours, while contributing to improving the quality of life of others in the community. Those needing assistance can contact
Volunteer Programmer to be matched with a Snow Angel.
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As a Snow Angel you are committed to the same resident throughout the season and may adopt more than one resident if desired. Volunteers who have been matched will receive a toque & collapsible shovel a the beginning of the season, which has been generously donated by Telus.
For more information please check out the
brochure.
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Light Up Blackfalds ~ November 23
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Looking for volunteers to support Town of Blackfalds staff during Light Up Blackfalds. Tasks may include collecting donations for Christmas Bureau & Blackfalds Food Bank.
Volunteers will be required to be outdoors during the event so please dress accordingly.
Saturday, November 23 from 3:45 - 7:00 pm
Tayles Water Spray Park | 5018 Waghorn St
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Breakfast/Lunch with Santa ~ November 30
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We need volunteers to help Town of Blackfalds staff at the Breakfast and Lunch
with Santa events. Tasks may include facilitating a craft, serving breakfast/lunch,
helping children write letters to Santa, photo with Santa line management and clean up.
Saturday, November 30 from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Field House | Abbey Centre
Snacks will be provided to volunteers
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
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- The Optimist Club of Blackfalds is looking for help building our new inclusive playground. We need anyone who can volunteer a day, two days, or a half-day on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5. Shifts available are 8:30am-1:00pm, Noon-5:00pm, or all day. If anyone is interested in volunteering they can contact Bob McMillan at 587.877.7421. The Playground is located at the Corner of Vista Trail and Westbrooke Road on the West Side of Blackfalds. Thanks in advance for your help and support!
- Be on the look out for Big Brothers Big Sisters in September! We are looking for 40 mentors in 40 days! For more information please email Bailee Wigmore or call at 403.782.7870.
- After the Grind is looking for volunteers to assist in their annual Halloween Food Drive for the Blackfalds Food Bank. For more information or to volunteer please call After the Grind at 403.885.2560 or email info@ywamblackfalds.com
- The Blackfalds Food Bank is looking to fill the Treasurer position for their Board of Directors. If interested please email Karie Ackermann.
- 1st Blackfalds Scouts… Where adventure begins. From ages 5 to 25 we currently offer Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Do you have what it takes? Contact us today via Facebook or at myscouts.ca . IT STARTS WITH SCOUTS
- The Blackfalds Skating Club is currently looking for volunteer executives in the treasurer, secretary, and public relations/website roles. We are also looking for a Certified/In Training CanSkate or higher Coach who is in good standing with Skate Canada. For more information or to email your resume please send to David Weizenbach.
- 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.
- 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 will be provided. Local volunteer hours vary based on need; National deployments are available for those with 10-21 days consecutive availability. Apply online redcross.ca/volunteer
- Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society 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 or check us out on Facebook.
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Blackfalds FCSS | 5016 Waghorn St | Blackfalds, AB
Volunteer Programmer | 403.885.6360 | volunteer@blackfalds.com
www.blackfalds.com/volunteer
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