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Volunteer Newsletter
November 2022
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VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Volunteering offers assistance to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, therefore transforming both the lives of the people who volunteer and those who benefit.
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia
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) 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.
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Upcoming Town of Blackfalds
Volunteer Opportunities
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Jim Hurley Free Skate ~ Every Sunday | |
Jim Hurley Free Skate Ice Marshall needed to help staff every Sunday from 5:45-7:45pm. See below for additional information:
- Location: Eagle Builders Centre | Arena 2
- Be on the ice during the Jim Hurley Free Skate (6:15-7:30pm) to ensure everyone is being safe
- Must be 17+ years of age or older, able to skate and ability to give clear instructions
- Must have their own CSA hockey helmet
- Town will provide safety vest or some sort of identifying clothing
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Honorarium of $15/hour will be provided
If you’re interested in volunteering at Jim Hurley Free Skate, please email.
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Snacks With Santa ~ December 10 | | |
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Volunteers are needed to help staff the Snacks with Santa event. Tasks may include, greeting attendees, managing the Santa lineup, handing out snacks, clearing tables and event cleanup.
Saturday, December 10
Shift 1 8:30AM-12PM
Shift 2 11:30AM-3PM
Abbey Centre | 4500 Womacks Rd
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Snacks will be provided to volunteers and everyone is encouraged to wear a festive hat! | | |
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Intergenerational Pen Program
Volunteers are paired with a resident in the community who has requested the program, giving them an opportunity to establish a friendship and positive conversation through letter-writing.
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Blackfalds Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee (BHPARC) | | |
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Did You Know?
Blackfalds has a Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee. This group of community members works with individuals from Town Council and Administration and health service agencies to develop attraction and recruitment strategies for health care professionals.
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What Does this Group Do?
Committee members will attend meetings as needed and participate in varied activities that correspond with their interests and abilities. Some of the Committee initiatives include promoting health provider opportunities in Blackfalds, hosting community tours, building relationships with community health providers and organizing appreciation activities, and providing support for their families.
Want to Help?
Many hands make light work and robust and diverse community representation on this Committee is welcome! In particular, residents who are seniors, well-connected to the local business community, newcomers to town, or who have a young family are invited to contact FCSS Manager, Sue Bornn at 403.885.6247 or through email.
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Monster Bash Online Costume Contest
Send us a picture of your Halloween costumes and be entered to win fantastic prizes!
Entries are due by October 31 and finalists will be announced the first week of November via our FB page!
Send in your photos to kpenner@blackfalds.ca
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VOLUNTEERING AT THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
At the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, volunteers play a vital role in all of the programs, activities and events we provide. Hundreds of hours each week are logged by our amazing volunteers and we absolutely could not provide the variety of activities that we offer without their support.
We are always recruiting so if you are interested in trying something new, here is a list of our available opportunities:
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Reception: Reception coverage is needed Monday through Friday from the late morning to early afternoon for answering phones, serving clients and taking payments.
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Meal Cashiers: Cashiers are required for breakfasts and lunches to collect money from patrons.
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Kitchen: There are a variety of available opportunities from serving food, delivering plates, clearing tables, doing dishes and helping with food preparation.
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Bingos: Afternoon and evening bingos at the Red Deer Bingo Centre.
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Drivers: Drivers are needed to transport Golden Circle clients to medical rides and to community dining activities, as well as for the grocery delivery program.
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Special Events: We are always looking for entertainers!
Anyone with a desire to support the Golden Circle, and to make a difference in the lives of older adults in our community are welcome to apply to be a volunteer! Volunteers must be able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check* and will be asked to sign an Oath of Confidentiality. On the job training is provided for all volunteer positions.
For questions or to apply to become a Golden Circle volunteer, please call Melissa Flinn, Program & Volunteer Coordinator at 403-343-6074 or mflinn@goldencircle.ca
*Volunteers under the age of 18 will be required to provide references in lieu of a Criminal Record Check.
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Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region Society is a non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
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Habitat for Humanity will soon be starting their build in Blackfalds and may have some volunteer opportunities, but those are dependent on weather and the construction tasks that are happening any given week.
The organization relies heavily on the support of volunteers, donors and local communities to build simple, decent and affordable houses with Habitat families. Minimum age to volunteer at the build site is 16.
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For those that don’t know, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts donations of new and used building materials/home furnishings and sells them at a reduced price to the public, with the funds supporting their operational and construction costs. The ReStore is looking for volunteers! Full or half-day shifts available, Monday-Saturday, and can be a variety of tasks in the store. Minimum age to volunteer at the store is 16.
To sign up to volunteer, go to our website and click 'Volunteer' to get started.
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Other Volunteer Opportunities | |
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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 is available to do so. Please apply online.
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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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