VOLUNTEER TODAY!

"There is a SUPERHERO in all of us. We just need

the COURAGE to put on the cape!" - Superman



Volunteer with us!

As part of the volunteer recruitment process, we require your Volunteer Application 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 Application Form.

For more information please contact the Blackfalds FCSS Volunteer Programmer, Cara Kroetsch, at 403.885.6360 or through email.

Blackfalds Days ~ June 15-18

We're still looking for volunteers. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities during Blackfalds Days:

Town Councilors' Pancake Breakfast Saturday, June 17

·        Shift: 10:30-11:30AM

·        Community Centre

·        Help clear up kitchen after breakfast.

Kids Zone Saturday, June 17

·        Shifts: 11:30AM-2PM

·        Eagle Builders Centre | Arena 2

·        Help staff with supervising inflatables and activities

Super Kids Triathlon ~ July 8

Volunteers needed to help with registration, on the pool deck, assisting in the transition area and 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 – approximately 11:00am) – Assist athletes who require a life jacket, alert swimmers when they have completed the required amount of laps, may be required to assist them out of the pool.

Transition Area (7:30am – approximately 1:00pm) – Prior to race: Assist parents/athletes with bikes, directions, etc.  During the race: Keep athletes on track and parents out of transition.

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

Run Area (8:45am – approximately 1:00pm) – Direct athletes on course, control traffic, and alert runners when they have completed the required amount of laps.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A

AQUATICS VOLUNTEER? 

The Abbey Centre Aquatics team is looking for mature, passionate, energetic teens who want to experience the aquatic environment firsthand! We are specifically looking for individuals who have started their advanced courses in the aquatic industry. Volunteers will get firsthand experience lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons as they work with a certified staff member.

See the Aquatics Volunteer Program information sheet for more information.

So if you are ready to dive in, please complete an Application Form and return it to Aquatics@blackfalds.ca.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A CAMP VOLUNTEER? 

The Abbey is offering new volunteer opportunities for ages 16+ to help with our Camp Curious summer camps. If you or someone you know can help plan and partake in camp activities while maintaining a clean, safe, and fun atmosphere, we need you!

See the Camp Curious Volunteer Program information sheet for more information.



Complete the Camp Curious Volunteer application and email it to the Guest Services Team Lead or mail it to/drop off at the Abbey Centre.

Golden Circle

Blackfalds Food Bank Society

The Blackfalds Food Bank Board of Directors is currently seeking a person to fulfill the role of Treasurer. The Treasurer oversees the general financial management of the charity. The primary duties include financial reporting to the Board of Directors at monthly meetings and managing incoming and outgoing of funds. The position works in correlation with a third party accounting service to maintain our financial records.

If you are interested in this position or for more information, please contact Chris Keim, Executive Director, Beyond Food Community Hub 403.600.1768.

Blackfalds Minor Sports

Would you like to play an important role in your local sports association? Do you have a few hours to spare each week? If so, there is a range of volunteer opportunities such as: coaches, bench/team helpers, scorekeepers, referees or sitting on Board of Directors or Executive. If you are interested in volunteering, please see below for contact information:

• Blackfalds Minor Ball
• Blackfalds Minor Hockey Association
• Blackfalds Lacrosse
• Blackfalds Figure Skating Club
• Blackfalds Minor Soccer

Central Alberta Pride Society

Join the Central Alberta Pride Society (CAPS) for a fabulous night of disco fun at the Eagle Builder Centre. There will be music, fun, and a ton of laughs! This family-friendly event is all ages and skating abilities are welcome.

Thursday, August 10 from 4-7pm.

Eagle Builders Centre

CAPS is looking for volunteers to help coordinate this event.

Please email Ashley for more information!

KidSport Lacombe County

We provide grants to help cover the costs of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under in Lacombe County can play a season of sport.

Our chapter accepts applications and administers grants of up to $250 per child/year, for kids who live in Lacombe County, or in one of the other communities we serve.

The board/committee members fundraise, plan events, and give out grants to local families so all kids can play community sports. Time commitment is one meeting per month.

You can make a worthwhile contribution that will give a kid a chance to experience the benefits of sport. For more information please or email.

Blackfalds FCSS | 5018 Waghorn St | Blackfalds, AB

Volunteer Programmer | 403.885.6360 | volunteer@blackfalds.com

www.blackfalds.com/volunteer