Nonprofit Organizations in Calgary

We are a non-profit organization based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, dedicated to offering diverse recreational and competitive para cycling opportunities for para-athletes, coaches, and volunteers. Our mission is to create and support sport opportunities ranging from developmental to elite levels, focusing on athletic competition, technical development, leadership, and integration.

For over 93 years, Camp Cadicasu Association of Calgary has provided a safe, affordable place for children and youth aged 7-15 years of age as well as over 10+ generations of families, the Calgary Public and Separate School Board, special interest groups like the Duke of Edinburgh Award candidates, Boys Scouts, Girl Guides, Environmental workshop attendees, Hikers and sports enthusiasts who want easy access to the ski hills of Canmore and Banff.  We also host weddings and family get-togethers for Calgarians of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Today our Board, whose members possess and demonstrate a strategic combination of personal attributes, expertise, social capital, competencies, and occupational backgrounds so that, collectively, it has access to a broad diversity of experiences, perspectives, knowledge, connections, and skills to carry out its governance, planning, stewardship, and advocacy functions. We are looking for a Board Director. Terms are for three (3) years, and term limits are set at 3 terms.  Camp Cadicasu orientation and training is provided to new Board Directors. Board Directors commit to attending and actively participating in approximately four (2-hour) Board Meetings/year (on ZOOM), 1 full-day Strategy Meeting, and approximately four (2-hour) Committee Meetings/year. Please note that most Board Directors serve on one Committee  Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Human Resource Advisor, Finance, Special Projects, and Governance). Based on Camp Cadicasu's most recent skills matric review, our immediate preference for the upcoming Board appointments will be given to a candidate demonstrating strategic skillsets and experience in Financial Management. While previous Board governance experience is not required, successful candidates must exhibit the qualities of a strong governor. If you bring a strong passion for the community and ensure that all people have the support they need to flourish and demonstrate one or more of the above-noted strategic skill sets, we want to hear from you! To learn more about this exciting Board of Directors opportunity with Camp Cadicasu, don't hesitate to contact Margie Schuett, President/Chair of the Board of Directors, at margie@cadicasu.com.  We are looking for a successful applicant to shadow the outgoing Treasurer for the next few months before taking on the treasurer's responsibility in April 2025 to prepare and understand the budgeting and operational process.  Please note that the closing date for applications is not specific.  We are looking for the perfect candidate interested in growth development and building capacity and sustainability for one of Calgary's most successful camp and recreational outdoor facilities in over 94 consecutive years.  Cadicasu has been voted BEST Outdoor summer camp By Parents Choice Magazine for 2018, 2019, and 2023, with Honourable Mentions in 2006, 2010, 2016, and 2017.

he mission of the Oakridge Community Association remains true to its roots—to provide a recreational and social setting for community activities and to provide civic representation and support for community issues. Oh My Oakridge is a subcommittee of the Oakridge Community Association trying to revitalize and connect all greenspaces in Oakridge in order to create a more desirable and livable neighbourhood.

Mission Passionate about sport – and people – and community. Vision MNP Community & Sport Centre is a world class sport and fitness facility that inspires individuals and teams to achieve their goals and dreams through innovation, expertise and passion. Values SAFETY – Creating a safe environment is our number one priority. It is beyond compromise and we are responsible to ensure everyone is protected. LEGENDARY SERVICE – The strength of our team, and respect we show for each other, empowers MNP Community & Sport Centre employees to continually exceed expectations of our customers and create meaningful and unique experiences, setting us apart from the competition. EXCELLENCE – A journey of fulfillment of the organization’s strategic goals, continually raising the bar in all aspects of our business operations to forever create new competitive advantages. INNOVATION – Bold thinking that challenges, changes and enhances the organization.

Judo has been in Canada for over 100 years. Operating as a non-profit governance to promote and support the development and promotion of the Olympic sport of Judo. Currently recruiting volunteers for the 2025 Judo National competition being held in Calgary.

Wheelchair rugby is a co-ed parasport that is fast, physical, and exciting. CWRA supports our local athletes and encourages new players to come out and give the sport a try!

The Government of Canada, the Province of Alberta, and the City of Calgary have provided funding support to host Play On! 2026: One Nation. With this support comes their invitation to us all to bring 300 teams together and to hold the largest street hockey event in Canada since 2017. The event is also being supported by Hockey Alberta, Hockey Calgary, the Canadian Ball Hockey Association, and Ball Hockey Alberta. With that, we are now on the Road to 300. We invite teams of all ages, gender, and experience levels from across Calgary, from across Alberta, and from all parts of Canada to unite by playing the game we all love. But One Nation is about more than what happens on the street. Along with competition, community, and unforgettable memories, participants can look forward to our Celebrity Draft. Donations support the Play On! Calgary 2026 community benefit framework, which benefits the Calgary Food Bank, Calgary Police Youth Foundation, and Play On!’s community programming. Because when people come together around something they love, the impact reaches far beyond the final whistle. This is Our Nation. This is Our Game.

At UPSA, we believe sport should be for everyone — not in spite of disability, but with it fully in mind. We're a Calgary-based non-profit working to remove the barriers that keep people with physical disabilities from experiencing the challenge, community, and joy of sport. Our mission is simple: give athletes with physical disabilities real, ongoing access to adaptive sport, handcycling, para cycling, and adaptive Nordic skiing so they can train, compete, and belong. Our vision is a Calgary where adaptive sport isn't an afterthought, but a normal, thriving part of the athletic community, with the coaching, equipment, and volunteer support to back it up. We can't do that alone. Every race day, clinic, and training session depends on volunteers who show up. Whether that's helping an athlete onto a handcycle for the first time, marshalling a course, or just being an encouraging face at the finish line. For a lot of our athletes, the moment they realize they can compete like any other athlete is life-changing, and our volunteers are the ones who help make that moment happen. If you're looking for a cause where your time translates directly into someone's confidence, independence, and joy, where you can see the impact of your afternoon in real time we'd love to have you on our team.

Cardel Rec South is a community-based recreational center located in Shawnessy. The idea for the center was first proposed by a group of concerned community members in the mid-1990s. They believed that a center like this would be a valuable resource for the community, providing a place for people to participate in sports, fitness, and other recreational activities. The process of turning this vision into a reality was not easy, but the community was determined and worked hard to make it happen. Finally, in January 2001, the first phase of the center opened to the public. This phase included two ice rinks, a gym, and a few meeting rooms. The center has likely undergone additional development and expansion since its initial opening, but the core mission of providing a place for community members to come together and participate in recreational activities remains the same.