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.
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through
life without someone else's help." Heather French Henry
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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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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Snow Angel Program
(7 volunteers needed)
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Snow Angels needed in the following areas:
- Blackfalds Estates (5)
- Westgate
- Valley Cres
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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.com or 403.885.6246 for more information.
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Volunteer with Junior Achievement Southern Alberta |
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with JA Southern Alberta! JA is the largest youth education organization in Canada focusing on entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness skills.
JA serves students from coast to coast, and works in partnership with educators, volunteers and businesses to help youth expand their potential, engage in their own economic development, and contribute to the strength of their community and Canada’s economy.
JA Southern Alberta reaches over 28,000 students each year with the help of volunteers and community partners who share in our mission to inspire young Albertans to succeed in the global economy.
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Volunteers Needed for Restorative Justice Program
The Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice (RRDRJ) program is seeking volunteers to function in the role of Case Facilitator.
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The Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice program is a non-profit, volunteer and community based alternative justice program that partners with the Blackfalds RCMP to provide:
- Young offenders between the ages of 12 and 24 with an opportunity to avoid entering the criminal justice system by taking accountability for their actions and repairing the harm done.
- Those who have been harmed with an opportunity to share the impact of that harm and help to identify actions that would repair that harm and restore relationships.
The volunteer facilitator supports the process by meeting with the person harmed, the person who caused the harm, their families and related support programs to develop an action plan to repair the harm and restore relationships. Individuals who are accepted into the volunteer facilitator role receive comprehensive training, mentoring and support to feel comfortable and confident in the role.
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Beyond Food Community Hub ~ Blackfalds Food Bank |
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Beyond Food Community Hub is the umbrella organization that operates multiple community programs, including the Blackfalds Food Bank, the Lunchbox, the Good Food Box, and Emergency Food Hampers.
With the ongoing challenges brought on by COVID-19, this year has been difficult for so many in our community. We anticipate as great a need as ever this Christmas season for families, children, at risk-individuals and seniors with low-income.
Ways you can help:
- $$$ donations, food donations
- Host a food and gift card drive
- Volunteer your time
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Beyond Food Community Hub Lunchbox Program |
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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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School councils are structured groups of parents, principals, teachers, secondary students, and community representatives who work together to effectively support and enhance student learning. They provide a method for members of the school community to consult with and offer advice to the principal and the school board.
Parents play a vital role in student success and can participate in decisions that impact student learning through school council. By contributing knowledge, perspective and ideas at school council or COSC meetings, parents are actively contributing to school community and school district success.
The Government of Alberta recognizes the value of parents and the community in the education of children, and by law requires school councils in every school operated by a school board in Alberta.
Please note – this does NOT refer to groups that are registered with Alberta Corporate Registries as associations, councils or societies - incorporated under the Societies Act, eg. Fundraising Associations.
Please see below for more information about each Blackfalds school:
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Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
Next School Council Meeting:
Date: Jan 4/22| Time: 7pm
Fundraising body - Friends of Iron Ridge Elementary Society (FIRES)
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Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus
is moving to a Principle's Advisory Council, contact the school for more information.
Fundraising body - Parents of Iron Ridge Intermediate Society (PIRIS)
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Iron Ridge Junior Campus
Next School Council Meeting:
Date: Jan 18/22 | Time: 6pm (virtual)
Fundraising body - Friends of Iron Ridge Campus Society (FIRCS)
Contact information:
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St Gregory the Great Catholic School
Next School Council Meeting:
Date: Jan 5/22 | Time: 6:30pm
Contact information:
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Blackfalds Fire | Rescue Volunteer Firefighter |
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Other Volunteer Opportunities |
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The Dual Ice Development Society are still actively seeking individuals or businesses who are looking to leave their mark on the new arena through sponsorship opportunities; including naming of seat fundraiser! Put your name on a piece of Blackfalds history and buy a seat plaque today! For only $150, a plaque featuring your family's or business's name will be a permanent fixture in the Eagle Builders Centre. Please feel free to contact us for further information. You can contact either Sean Barnes, Community Services Director or the President of the Dual Ice Development Society Karen Sernecky at 587.877.9266. Or find us on Facebook or Instagram. Volunteer opportunities also available!
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The Blackfalds Public Library has free memberships and access to eBooks, eAudio as well as regular books. In addition, we offer curbside pick up and online programs now and through out the spring and summer. Follow us on Facebook or our website. The Friends of the Library are fundraising for the new Library furnishings for our new Library furnishings for our new move to the Eagle Builders Centre in 2021. Contact the library for more information on how to make a tax deductible donation 403-885-2343.
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The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) is looking for volunteers to help on their 24-Hour Help Line. Volunteers will be working remotely answering incoming phone calls or text/webchats and providing support, information, and referrals to all those that call in. For more information, please contact CASASC at 403-340-1124.
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The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has various volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Volunteers play very important roles in our success through events, data entry, and visitor services. If you are interested in sharing your time, energy, creativity, and helping hands as a volunteer with the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame please contact us! If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer with the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, please contact 403-341-8614 or info@albertasportshall.ca.
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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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