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.
“Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.”
- James Matthew Barrie
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) 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, Cara Kroetsch, at 403.885.6360 or through email.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities |
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Summer Culture Series ~ July & August |
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Looking for volunteers to help Town of Blackfalds staff at our Summer Culture Series.
Tasks include serving popcorn.
Thursday's, July 7 - August 25 from 5:30-7PM
Ag Society Amphitheatre | Abbey Centre | 4500 Womacks Rd
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Camp Curious Volunteer Program ~ July - August |
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The Abbey Centre is excited to announce that they are offering volunteer opportunities for ages 16+ to help with Camp Curious summer camps. They are looking for volunteers who can help plan and partake in camp activities while maintaining a clean, safe, and fun atmosphere!
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McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre Volunteer Program |
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The Abbey Centre Aquatics team is always looking for mature, passionate , energetic teens who want to experience the aquatic environment first hand. We are specifically looking for individuals who have started their advance courses for the aquatic industry. Volunteers will get first hand experience lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons as the work with a certified staff member.
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Friendly Caller Program
Volunteers are paired with a resident in the community who has requested the program, by providing a friendly ear, positive conversation, and companionship through informal phone calls.
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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 cjohnson@blackfalds.ca or 403.885.6246 for more information.
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Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity |
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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.
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.
To sign up to volunteer, go to our website and click 'Volunteer' to get started.
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Servus Public Library is looking for volunteers to join our Friends of the Library Society. Volunteers meet 3-4 times a year for planning, they brainstorm fundraising ideas, commit time to ongoing fundraisers, apply for grants, and advocate for the library. Becoming a member of the Friends of the Library is a rewarding and fun way to help your community to grow.
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Looking for something productive to do in your spare time? Would you like to make a difference in the community too? Consider volunteering at the Golden Circle!
Minimum age to be a Brokered Worker with the Golden Circle is 18.
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For more information please contact the Golden Circle at 403.343.6074 or email. |
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Beyond Food Community Hub |
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Each Monday you can pick up a box of food supplies for the week to build healthy lunches and breakfast for your family at home.
If your household, or someone you know, could benefit from this program OR if you would like to donate to the program please contact FCSS at 403.600.9066 or send an email.
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Blackfalds Fire | Rescue Volunteer Firefighter |
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Other Volunteer Opportunities |
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- Phoenix Event Management is holding their Summer Flourish Markets this summer. They're looking for volunteers to help at the market on Sundays from 12:30-4:30PM starting July 3 through September 11. Tasks include setup, operate a kid's space in the park with sand toys, chalk art for the paths, giant Jenga, dominos, etc and takedown. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Jessica at 403-877-3507.
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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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