Volunteer Newsletter
January 2020
The holiday season is a time for family, and we consider you part of the Town of Blackfalds family. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

On behalf of the Town of Blackfalds, I would like to take a moment to thank all of our volunteers who gave up time over the past year! Whether you came out to help at Winterfest, Family Easter Event, Town Clean Up, Youth Bike Rodeo, Blackfalds Days, Super Kids Triathlon, Pyro Crew, Blackfalds Culture Days, Winter Warmth Fall Fundraiser, Youth Night Out, Monster Bash, Light Up Blackfalds, Breakfast/Lunch with Santa, Good Food Box program, Snow Angel program or New Year's Eve Family Free Skate.

Thank you for your endless dedication to our events, community programs, Town Boards and Committees, as well as, community organizations and groups.

Thank you to those who attended the Volunteer Appreciation Event, Youth Recognition Night and/or Volunteer Christmas Open House; as we celebrated the contributions made by our valued volunteers.

Wishing you a Happy New Year and thank you for being such a big part of the FCSS Volunteer program. Your time and energy are appreciated!

Cara Kroetsch, FCSS Volunteer Program
2019 Volunteer Christmas Open House
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 and a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search (for volunteers 18 years of age and older) to be conducted as part of the screening process. Volunteers are required to reaffirm their interest in volunteering for events every 24 months. Download the Volunteer Form.

For more information please contact the Blackfalds FCSS Volunteer Programmer at 403.885.6360 or email volunteer@blackfalds.com.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Snow Angel Program ~ Winter Season
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.
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 at the beginning of the season, which has been generously donated by Telus.

For more information please check out the brochure.

Snow Angels needed in the following areas:
  • Popular Ave
  • Westview Cres
  • Landsdowne Ave
Winterfest ~ February 17
Below is a list of volunteer opportunities during Winterfest, shorter shifts available:

* Kids Zone from 10:30am-2:30pm
Field House | Abbey Centre
Help supervise inflatables or drop-in sports in the field house
* L'IL Chippers from 10:45-2:15pm
Outside of the Abbey Centre
Help families carve ice sculptures in the Igloo
* Parking from 10:30am-3:30pm
Parking lot at the Abbey Centre
Help Bylaw with parking
Winterfest Penguin Dippers Needed
It's once again the time of year where participants take an icy plunge in order to raise money for a favorite charity! Would you like to make a difference while participating in one of the most popular Blackfalds winter events? Sign up today to join other eager dippers for the 2020 Penguin Dip.
For more information please check out the Penguin Dip Package
Other Volunteer Opportunities
  • Wishing you a Happy New Year from the Blackfalds Food Bank and thank you to all our volunteers who assist us in the operation of our community food bank. If you are interested in volunteering with the food bank or interested in a position on our board please email Karie Ackermann. 

  • Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for their Emergency Management program. While based in Red Deer, Volunteers in this program will respond to small-scale disasters across Central Alberta and large-scale disasters across the province, and the country. Volunteers are asked to consider that immediate deployments are unlikely and on-going training is key to being prepared to respond when and if the volunteer has available to do so. Please apply online

  • 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

  • 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. We are currently looking for Board Members and Event Volunteers for the victim services program at the Blackfalds RCMP Detachment. Call 403-885-3355 or check our website at www.victimsupport.ca for volunteer application forms. We can also be found on Facebook.

  • 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

  • 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
Blackfalds FCSS | 5016 Waghorn St | Blackfalds, AB
Volunteer Programmer | 403.885.6360 | volunteer@blackfalds.com
www.blackfalds.com/volunteer