Make-A-Wish Canada

We are looking for volunteers to assist in bringing their festive gift wrapping expertise to shoppers at CrossIron Mills, to raise important funds for Make-A-Wish Canada and our mission to grant wishes to children living with life-threatening critical illness.To sign-up, please visit: VolunteerSignup - Online volunteer signup sheets - CrossIron Mills Make-A-Wish Holiday Gift Wrapping (November 23-December 23, 2026) signup sheet All the important details!Location: CrossIron Mills (261055 CrossIron Blvd, Rocky View) – Nov 23-Dec 23Dates/Times:• Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM – 7:00pm (PM/EVE shift times)• Saturday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (PM/EVE shift times)• Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (PM/EVE shift times)✨ Your Role Includes:• Preparing and wrapping gifts for mall shoppers• Keeping work space clean and organized• Representing Make-A-Wish Canada with holiday cheer• Supporting our mission in a fun, festive environment👕 Dress Code:• Black pants• Make-A-Wish t-shirt (if you are an existing volunteer) or a holiday/festive sweaterAge Requirement:18+ unless otherwise arranged (please contact Lauren Clift - lauren.clift@makeawish.ca for any youth volunteer requests)If you have any friends or family that may be able to support this festive fundraiser, please share the Volunteer Sign-up link – everyone is welcome (and appreciated!)🎁 Requirements:• General Gift wrapping experience is recommended - training videos and instructions will be provided.• All volunteers must sign a waiver before their shift• Volunteers will not be handling cash or donationsEvent Contact: Kate Simunkovic (katherine.simunkovic@makeawish.ca / 780-908-6435) - Manager, Community Partnerships - West & Central*All volunteers will be emailed the week prior to your scheduled shift with additional details regarding locations, expectations etc.

Trees of Joy, presented by CN, is a heartwarming and magical event that brings together compassionate corporate donors, with wish kids and their families, to make more wishes come true. The first Trees of Joy began in Toronto in 2016 with just eight trees and has now spread across Canada, attracting top corporate and community donors. We are looking for volunteers to help bring holiday joy to Wish Families from across Southern Alberta through supporting Trees of Joy Calgary 2026!Please sign-up here to volunteer at Trees of Joy Calgary: VolunteerSignup - Online volunteer signup sheets - Trees of Joy Calgary (November 27, 2026) signup sheetDetails:Date: Friday November 27th, 2026Time: 5:30am-1:00pm (various shift times)Location: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2P 0K6 - Lower BallroomROLES**Ballroom & Tree Set-Up | 5:30 a.m. call time**Help bring the magic of Trees of Joy to life! This early-morning team plays an essential role in getting the ballroom ready for our wish families and donors.Volunteers will help set up and fluff all 31 Christmas trees, assist donors with bringing their decorations and gifts into the ballroom, lend a hand with decorating, and tidy the space before the tree reveal at approximately 9:30 a.m.**Registration | 7:30am-10:00amBe the first friendly face our wish families and donors see as they arrive! Registration volunteers will help welcome guests, check them in, ensure all required waivers are signed, and confirm each wish family’s tree delivery address.You will also answer questions, direct guests to the activity stations and other event spaces, and help everyone feel comfortable and excited for the morning ahead. A warm smile, attention to detail and a welcoming approach will go a long way in making arrivals run smoothly.**Activity Stations | 7:30am-10:00amHelp keep the Christmas excitement going while our wish children and their siblings wait for the tree-lighting ceremony! Families will remain outside the ballroom until the reveal, so these stations will provide a welcoming space to play, create and make memories.Activities will include colouring, ornament making, Santa photos and temporary tattoos. Volunteers will help children participate, keep supplies organized, manage lineups where needed, and keep their stations tidy. At the Santa photo station, volunteers will help welcome families and keep the photo experience running smoothly. We encourage volunteers to follow each child’s lead and help them enjoy the activities at their own pace. Station assignments and further instructions will be shared closer to the event.** Raffle Ticket Sales | 7:30am-1:00pmCirculate around the ballroom and engage with community partners and guests. You will be inviting guests to purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win WestJet travel vouchers.OTHER NOTES AND DETAILS**Volunteer Training | November 19 at 6:00 p.m.** We will hold a virtual training session for all volunteers on November 19 at 6:00 p.m. Together, we will walk through the event schedule, review each volunteer role and key responsibilities, and answer any questions so everyone feels prepared for event day.- Dress Code: Make-A-Wish Volunteer T-shirt or holiday sweater, black pants, comfortable shoes- Pastries and coffee in the morning, brunch following the tree reveal- Onsite parking and transit accessibleThank you for sharing your time and energy to help make Trees of Joy a magical experience for our wish families!