BE THE
DIFFERENCE
IN YOUR
COMMUNITY
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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) 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 through
email.
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You're Invited! ~ Community Volunteer Celebration
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We are so thankful for the work that you have done and continue to do for the community and those who reside within it. Due to this year's change in events timelines we had to postpone our Volunteer Appreciation Events. We look forward to celebrating with you at our Community Volunteer Celebration BBQ. A variety of food trucks will be on site with specially pre-determined menus just for you!
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Saturday, September 26th
12:30PM-4PM
Abbey Centre | Amphitheater
Food Truck style BBQ
Aboriginal Dancer Troupe with Drummers & the presentations of our 2020 Volunteer Awards
All attendees will be required to RSVP in order to ensure we can adhere to the current public guidelines.
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RSVP to the Community Volunteer Celebration
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LOCATION
Abbey Centre | Amphitheater
DATE AND TIME
09/26/20
12:30pm -
09/26/20
4:00pm
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Upcoming Vacancies on the Town Boards, Committees & Commissions
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Are you interested in greater participation within the community, providing creative and valuable input, and being involved in the growth of Blackfalds?
All interested residents must send their intentions in before September 12th to be considered for member at large positions. Positions will be appointed by Council at the October 27th Annual Organizational Meeting.
If you have questions about serving on a Town Board or Committee or would like additional details, please contact
volunteer@blackfalds.com
or 403.885.6360
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Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee
Blackfalds has identified a need for more health services in the community and is establishing a community based Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee this summer to address this need.
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If you are passionate about ensuring that the people of Blackfalds have access to excellent local health services and you are willing to work with like minded community members and consultants from the Rural Health Professions Action Plan to achieve this end, then we want to hear from you!
Committee activities will not be regularly scheduled, but will take place as needed, based on member availability. For more information please contact
Jennifer Hartigh at 403.885.6246.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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NEW Camp Curious Volunteer
Program ~ July - August
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In following the Province of Alberta Relaunch strategy, the Abbey Centre re-opened June 19, 2020 and
Camp Curious will be offered this summer!
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 ~ July - August
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The McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre is recruiting volunteers who are at least 13 years of age wanting to gain experience in working in an aquatic setting.
There will be many opportunities to volunteer and work with experienced lifeguards and swimming instructors. Volunteers will gain experience supervising public swimming, working as a slide attendant and aiding with swimming lessons. The ideal candidate must be comfortable interacting with people and can work in a team environment.
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If you are interested in volunteering at the McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre or for more information about the volunteer program, please
email aquatics.
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Community Information Expo ~ September 14
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You are invited to attend the
COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXPO
on September 14, 2020
at the Blackfalds Community Centre
6:00-8:00 pm
Don't miss the opportunity to meet with various Blackfalds community groups, get information about services and register for programs.
Monday, September 14, 2020 Event Time: 6-8PM
Blackfalds Community Centre | Main Hall
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This is an opportunity for all
Community Groups
to provide information about the programs and services they offer.
At your organization's booth you may include information about the :
- programs you run
- recruitment of volunteers/members
- opportunity for registration
- promote upcoming events or fundraisers
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Town Council and Staff will be on hand to answer all your questions regarding the 2021 Municipal Budget.
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Blackfalds Culture Days ~ NEW for 2020 ~ Activities All September Long!
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Help Blackfalds say goodbye to summer with a variety of activities, events and projects that will raise awareness, engage residents and inspire future involvement in the cultural life of Blackfalds and Alberta.
Partners that the Town is looking forward to working with include:
- Blackfalds & Area Historical Society
- Blackfalds Public Library
- Royal Tyrell Museum
- Central Alberta Refugee Effort
- McMan Central: Lacombe & District Family Resource Network
- Red Deer Native Friendship Society
- Blackfalds Against Racism
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Volunteer Needs for Culture Days
Drive-In Movie
Friday, September 25th
All Star Park | Soccer Field
6:00PM-7:30PM
Needed: 5-6 volunteers to help Bylaw with parking.
Movie starts at 7:30pm
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Blackfalds Lunch Box Program
Blackfalds Food Bank, After the Grind and Blackfalds FCSS have partnered to offer our community the Blackfalds Lunch Box Program. During the COVID-19 pandemic our children may not be getting the nutrition that their growing bodies and minds need. To meet these needs this program has been developed.
The program is available until August 27, 2020.
If your household, or someone you know, could benefit from this program please contact FCSS at 403.600.9066 or send an
email
.
There is no eligibility to access this program, outside of being from Blackfalds.
Special thank you to the amazing sponsors that have made this program possible! Telus, Go Services, MEGlobal, Dow, Vesta Energy, Blackfalds IGA, Optimist Club of Blackfalds, Wolf Creek School Division, Central Alberta United Way, Gurleen's Enterprises LTD. and some very generous community members.
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If you are looking for ways to help our community cope with the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Blackfalds Food Bank is looking for your help!
Did you know that you can donate non perishable goods at our local IGA? If every time a person did their grocery shopping, they donated one item - our Food Bank would have shelves full to bursting! Want to donate online? Visit
ATBCares.
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Our Blackfalds Food Bank does
not
have a financial eligibility threshold. If you know someone who could benefit from the great local partnerships that the Food Bank Society has created - please refer them to FCSS so they can get the info necessary to make an appointment at the Food Bank.
Cobb's Bakery in Red Deer
donates
bread weekly, local farmers donate inspected beef whenever needed and Lacombe Pik-n-Pak provides weekly fresh vegetables!
During the COVID-19 Pandemic the Food Bank will be open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
August 5th
and
August 19th
are the upcoming dates
.
Please call 403.600.1768 to make your appointment for pick up.
If you might have some time and an interest in supporting this worthwhile initiative please contact
Karie Ackermann
, Food Bank Chairperson, at 403.885.0119
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During these times, the volunteers in our communities deserve our gratitude now more than ever, and the Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Program gives them the recognition they deserve.
Individuals and groups from across the province can be nominated for the program if they:
- contribute unpaid service to the community through formal or informal volunteering
- demonstrate community spirit
- serve as a role model for others in their community
Volunteers who are selected through the program will:
- be profiled on the Alberta.ca website
- receive a letter of recognition from the Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
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- The Blackfalds Public Library has free memberships and a lot of eBooks and eAudio. In addition, we offer curbside pick up and online programs now and through out the summer. Follow us on Facebook or our website. The Friends of the Library are fundraising for the new Library furnishings for our new move to the Multi-Plex in 2021. Contact the library for more information on how to make a tax deductible donation 403-885-2343.
- The Dual Ice Development Society and the Blackfalds & District Agricultural Society are still actively seeking individuals or businesses who are looking to leave their mark on the new arena through sponsorship opportunities!! Please feel free to contact us for further information. You can contact either Sean Barnes, Director Community Services or the President of Dual Ice Development Society Karen Sernecky or 587.877.9266. Or find us on Facebook or instagram. Volunteer opportunities also available!
- 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.
- 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.
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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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