Winterfest 2020 has come and gone. Although the temperatures were chillier than anticipated, we saw an abundance of folks out to enjoy our annual winter celebration.
It is thanks to the amazing volunteers in our community, who readily come out to help Town staff, that Winterfest 2020 was such a success.
31
community members came out and provided a total of
95 hours
of their time supporting the many different activities that took place.
- Our Mayor and members of Council served hot chocolate,
- Pathfinders & members of the Optimist Club helped with the Li’l Chipper ice carving station,
- Blackfalds Fire Fighters Association provided their charity BBQ,
- 1st Blackfalds Scouts manned the fire pit,
- DIDS hosted the community pancake breakfast and the Family Free Skate,
- Dad’s Day Off hosted Family Game Time with a great selection of games for people to try &
- Blackfalds Youth Crew once again hosted a very successful Family Bingo at the Hall.
Thank you all so much for your help and support, it really builds community and you are all so very appreciated.
We welcome any feedback or suggestions that you may have that might improve your volunteer experience. Please email
Cara
, our Volunteer Programmer so that we can track your comments and keep them handy for our event planning for future events.
Thanks again for making Winterfest 2020 such a fabulous event!
Sue Bornn, FCSS Manager
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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 (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.
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Do you know someone in your organization who selflessly gives their time?
Please consider recognizing them by nominating them for the awards listed below before
March 1, 2020. Full details, including nomination form, criteria and guidelines for each award can be found in the below links
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Recognizes an individual who has exemplified volunteerism by being a leader through their actions.
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Recognizes an outstanding mentor in our community who demonstrates commitment to mentoring community members.
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Recognizes a group of 3 or more people, organization, society or team who have come together to volunteer time involving leadership, innovation and creativity.
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Recognizes a youth between grades 1-12 who deserve recognition for their devotion to helping others.
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Recognizes a youth individual or group who has contributed to their community and been an ambassador for the community of Blackfalds.
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Recognizes a group of 3 or more people, organization, society or team who have come together to volunteer time involving leadership, innovation and creativity.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Snow Angel Program ~ Winter Season
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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 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
- Blackfalds Estates
- Landsdowne Ave
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Family Easter Event ~ April 4
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We need volunteers to help Blackfalds FCSS staff at the Family Easter event. Tasks may include assisting at one of the activity stations, room set up and clean up.
Saturday, April 4 from 11:30AM-2:30PM
Abbey Centre
Lunch will be provided to volunteers afterwards
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
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- The Dual Ice Development Society and the Blackfalds & District Agricultural Society are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Raise the Rink fundraising gala on April 4, 2020! Our event hopes to raise money towards embellishing the multiplex expansion. Tickets on Eventbrite or follow our Facebook Page for more details as tickets are selling quickly! We are actively accepting live and silent auction donations! Find us on Facebook or by email . Volunteer opportunities also available!
- Blackfalds Lacrosse Association is accepting registrations for the upcoming season. Please contact Evelyn 403.318.0584 for more information about the bottle drive or if you'd like to register.
- The Blackfalds Food Bank would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the Blackfalds Hockey Teams and the ones that took part in their tournaments in the months of Jan and Feb/2020. These tournaments help our food bank so much and we do appreciate all they do for us. The Blackfalds Food Bank is currently needing the following items: pasta, pasta sauce, canned tuna, peanut butter, rice, canned fruit and vegetables. If you would like to volunteer at the food bank please contact Jeanette at 403.600.1768.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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