Archived Opportunities
These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization). Please note that these opportunities are only presented for interest – to give volunteers and site visitors an opportunity to see the types of positions offered by organizations.
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Category: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: We are looking for volunteers to help fill our shifts at Pure Casino on November 3 and 4th. [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-enviro.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: WHAT DO WE DO? ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. POSITION Help fight against climate change by joining our team at ClimateScience! As a Community Coordinator, you would help recruit people to be a part of our team, actively participate in meetings and events, form partnerships with schools and organizations, and learn more about climate change through our website. You have the chance to gain new experiences and connections, opportunities to earn leadership positions, build your resume, and acquire skills, all while being part of a fun community! Community Coordinators must be interested in learning more about climate change and passionate about bringing climate education into their own communities, and a flexible schedule would be a bonus. The position is entirely online. If you want to find out more about ClimateScience, please check out our website at climatescience.org! INFORMATION Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!), Must be willing to commit for at least 6 months, Entirely remote, Should be eager to learn, passionate about climate change, sense of responsibility and accountability, networking and communication skills are a plus! RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit people to join ClimateScience Canada, Will work within their community to create and implement long-term projects that help address climate change on a local level (Can include: Research, Outreach, Document writing, Skill-building), Promote ClimateScience content on social media, Learn about climate change and participate in climate education events. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9 [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-social.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is a community-based, restorative justice project that helps reduce re-offence rates by supporting and assisting persons with histories of sexual offending in integrating with the community and leading safe, responsible, and accountable lives. Circles are a support group of 3-5 screened and trained community volunteers formed around a person with a history of sexual offending (the "core member"). CoSA volunteers believe the best way to ensure public safety is to help core members find their place in the community and be surrounded by a committed group of people who will support them and hold them accountable for their actions. If this sounds like you, send an email to cosa@mccab.ca to find out more, or visit our website, fill out an application, and send it to cosa@mccab.ca [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-event.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Thanks for your interest in volunteering at Lunchbox Theatre. Our volunteers make it possible for us to do what we do, and we're always on the lookout for dedicated and passionate individuals to help us out! See a show for free! Usher or volunteer front of house for any of our shows. Things to know: Show times are 12pm Tuesday to Sunday with an additional show at 6:30pm Friday and 4pm Saturdays. Our shows tend to run 50-60 minutes in length not including the preshow speech. Preferred Dress code is black pants, white top, button up, but neat and tidy is what we are after in case you don't have the others. Volunteer shifts start 60 minutes before the show start and end about 15 minutes after the show is over. More Details and Signup Genius link can be found here: https://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/volunteering We use Sign up Genius for Usher and raffle tickets volunteer sign ups. Please follow the link to sign up for the shows and dates of your choice! Home for the Holidays: Nov 29-Dec 18, 2022 Raising Stanley/Life with Tulia: Feb 1-19, 2023 Countries Shaped Like Stars: March 21-April 8, 2023 Cottagers & Indians: May 9-27, 2023 [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-event.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: 15th Annual Under $100 Art Show CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ART SPOT's most anticipated event of the year is back for the 15th year- The Under $100 Art Show! Calgary's largest group exhibition featuring over 200 different artists- 100 different artists each weekend! 1000s of pieces of original art, over 15 000sq feet- EVERYTHING UNDER $100 Show Hours Dec 1-4 2022 Thursday 5-10pm Friday - Sunday 11am-7pm Dec 8-11 Thursday 5-10pm Friday - Sunday 11am-7pm Looking for the list of featured artists? Ticket Info? Head on over to www.under100artshow.com Weekend 1 (Dec 1-4 2022) and Weekend 2 (Dec 8-11) run Thursdays 5pm-10pm, and Friday-Sundays 11am-7pm 8 Manning Close NE [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-social.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Memory care programs are essential for the engagement and wellbeing of individuals with dementia, and play a key role in providing respite opportunities for family caregivers of individuals with dementia. JFSC proudly offers in-home memory care programming with the help of our wonderful Memory Care Volunteers. Do you have a knack for art, puzzles, music, or physical games? Or do you simply love spending quality time with others? Memory Care Volunteers provide in-home one-on-one companionship and leisure activity support designed to engage individuals living with memory loss or a diagnosis of a dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, while also providing the opportunity for caregiver respite. We require volunteers in all areas of the city for various shifts, however, our largest need is in the SW quadrant: Area of the City: SW Days of the week: Wednesdays and Thursdays Time of day: Afternoons (i.e. 1:00-4:00pm) Commitment: Up to 3-hours every other week Please join us in delivering this essential support to individuals with dementia and their caregivers! [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-social.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Many seniors in our community experience isolation and loneliness. Friendly Visiting is a meaningful way to give back to the community and make a difference in the life of a senior. Our Friendly Visitor Volunteers explore common interests, share experiences, and build connections with their senior pair. You may also learn something new yourself! • Visit with seniors in their home, community or care facilities every week for 1-2 hours. • Look for opportunities to decrease social isolation through promoting social interaction and activities. [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-comm.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Category: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: Looking to gain experience volunteering in a non-profit organization, develop your various skills and make professional connections? Please apply directly via our website: https://thehopeinitiative.ca/hiring/ The HOPE Initiative Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that increases student access to education and leadership opportunities. HOPE exists as a platform to inspire innovative solutions to broken systems. Whether providing short-term relief, or building long-term systems, we believe that the best answers are global in concept, local in execution, and limitless in their ability to create and inspire change. We have numerous university specific HOPE branches that focus on creating tangible change in the local area. We also host a program, called HOPE for Community, that was created to connect students with organizations who need enthusiastic volunteers. We are currently hiring for the following position: Blog Coordinator This individual is responsible for researching and writing promotional blog content that will generate interest from the target audience. They must have excellent writing and communication skills, an innovative mind and great attention to detail. Main Responsibilities Generate, research and pitch ideas for posts. Keep an ongoing schedule of blog ideas Write, edit and publish content. Maximize site traffic by utilizing Search Engine Optimization keywords. Make a comprehensive list of blogs, news outlets, magazines and organizations that blog ideas can be pitched to and/or collaborated with. Monitor responses to post via the website, social media and other platforms to understand the target audience. Stay current on trends to write engaging and innovative content. Time Commitment: HOPE Charity general meetings - once per month Marketing committee meetings - once every two weeks or more as needed Hours of commitment may vary but will be close to 5 hours per week Additionally, we are looking to fill multiple remote opportunities in mentorship, finance, data analysis, human resources, marketing, volunteer coordination and more. Please reach out to us if this opportunity is not suited for you, as all our vacancies may not be posted here. Please note that applications through this website are not monitored. For further questions, feel free to reach out to our HR Team at careers@thehopeinitiative.ca. Please apply directly via our website: https://thehopeinitiative.ca/hiring/ [/et_pb_blurb]
Calgary Boys' Choir Casino volunteers, November 3 and 4th 2022 at Pure Casino
Organization: Calgary Boys' ChoirCategory: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: We are looking for volunteers to help fill our shifts at Pure Casino on November 3 and 4th. [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-enviro.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator! [Remote]
Organization: ClimateScienceCategory: Environmental Improvement
Description: WHAT DO WE DO? ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. POSITION Help fight against climate change by joining our team at ClimateScience! As a Community Coordinator, you would help recruit people to be a part of our team, actively participate in meetings and events, form partnerships with schools and organizations, and learn more about climate change through our website. You have the chance to gain new experiences and connections, opportunities to earn leadership positions, build your resume, and acquire skills, all while being part of a fun community! Community Coordinators must be interested in learning more about climate change and passionate about bringing climate education into their own communities, and a flexible schedule would be a bonus. The position is entirely online. If you want to find out more about ClimateScience, please check out our website at climatescience.org! INFORMATION Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!), Must be willing to commit for at least 6 months, Entirely remote, Should be eager to learn, passionate about climate change, sense of responsibility and accountability, networking and communication skills are a plus! RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit people to join ClimateScience Canada, Will work within their community to create and implement long-term projects that help address climate change on a local level (Can include: Research, Outreach, Document writing, Skill-building), Promote ClimateScience content on social media, Learn about climate change and participate in climate education events. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9 [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-social.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Circles of Support and Accountability program volunteer support worker
Organization: Mennonite Central CommitteeCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is a community-based, restorative justice project that helps reduce re-offence rates by supporting and assisting persons with histories of sexual offending in integrating with the community and leading safe, responsible, and accountable lives. Circles are a support group of 3-5 screened and trained community volunteers formed around a person with a history of sexual offending (the "core member"). CoSA volunteers believe the best way to ensure public safety is to help core members find their place in the community and be surrounded by a committed group of people who will support them and hold them accountable for their actions. If this sounds like you, send an email to cosa@mccab.ca to find out more, or visit our website, fill out an application, and send it to cosa@mccab.ca [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-event.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Looking for Volunteer Ushers for live Shows needed
Organization: Lunchbox TheatreCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Thanks for your interest in volunteering at Lunchbox Theatre. Our volunteers make it possible for us to do what we do, and we're always on the lookout for dedicated and passionate individuals to help us out! See a show for free! Usher or volunteer front of house for any of our shows. Things to know: Show times are 12pm Tuesday to Sunday with an additional show at 6:30pm Friday and 4pm Saturdays. Our shows tend to run 50-60 minutes in length not including the preshow speech. Preferred Dress code is black pants, white top, button up, but neat and tidy is what we are after in case you don't have the others. Volunteer shifts start 60 minutes before the show start and end about 15 minutes after the show is over. More Details and Signup Genius link can be found here: https://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/volunteering We use Sign up Genius for Usher and raffle tickets volunteer sign ups. Please follow the link to sign up for the shows and dates of your choice! Home for the Holidays: Nov 29-Dec 18, 2022 Raising Stanley/Life with Tulia: Feb 1-19, 2023 Countries Shaped Like Stars: March 21-April 8, 2023 Cottagers & Indians: May 9-27, 2023 [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-event.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
ARTSPOT Under $100 Art Show Volunteers
Organization: ART SPOTCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: 15th Annual Under $100 Art Show CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ART SPOT's most anticipated event of the year is back for the 15th year- The Under $100 Art Show! Calgary's largest group exhibition featuring over 200 different artists- 100 different artists each weekend! 1000s of pieces of original art, over 15 000sq feet- EVERYTHING UNDER $100 Show Hours Dec 1-4 2022 Thursday 5-10pm Friday - Sunday 11am-7pm Dec 8-11 Thursday 5-10pm Friday - Sunday 11am-7pm Looking for the list of featured artists? Ticket Info? Head on over to www.under100artshow.com Weekend 1 (Dec 1-4 2022) and Weekend 2 (Dec 8-11) run Thursdays 5pm-10pm, and Friday-Sundays 11am-7pm 8 Manning Close NE [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-social.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Memory Care Volunteer
Organization: JFSCCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Memory care programs are essential for the engagement and wellbeing of individuals with dementia, and play a key role in providing respite opportunities for family caregivers of individuals with dementia. JFSC proudly offers in-home memory care programming with the help of our wonderful Memory Care Volunteers. Do you have a knack for art, puzzles, music, or physical games? Or do you simply love spending quality time with others? Memory Care Volunteers provide in-home one-on-one companionship and leisure activity support designed to engage individuals living with memory loss or a diagnosis of a dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, while also providing the opportunity for caregiver respite. We require volunteers in all areas of the city for various shifts, however, our largest need is in the SW quadrant: Area of the City: SW Days of the week: Wednesdays and Thursdays Time of day: Afternoons (i.e. 1:00-4:00pm) Commitment: Up to 3-hours every other week Please join us in delivering this essential support to individuals with dementia and their caregivers! [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-social.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Friendly Visitor - In Person
Organization: JFSCCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Many seniors in our community experience isolation and loneliness. Friendly Visiting is a meaningful way to give back to the community and make a difference in the life of a senior. Our Friendly Visitor Volunteers explore common interests, share experiences, and build connections with their senior pair. You may also learn something new yourself! • Visit with seniors in their home, community or care facilities every week for 1-2 hours. • Look for opportunities to decrease social isolation through promoting social interaction and activities. [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteercalgary.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/02/icon-comm.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Blog Coordinator: NON-PROFIT CHARITY LOOKING FOR REMOTE VOLUNTEERS!
Organization: The HOPE Initiative FoundationCategory: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: Looking to gain experience volunteering in a non-profit organization, develop your various skills and make professional connections? Please apply directly via our website: https://thehopeinitiative.ca/hiring/ The HOPE Initiative Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that increases student access to education and leadership opportunities. HOPE exists as a platform to inspire innovative solutions to broken systems. Whether providing short-term relief, or building long-term systems, we believe that the best answers are global in concept, local in execution, and limitless in their ability to create and inspire change. We have numerous university specific HOPE branches that focus on creating tangible change in the local area. We also host a program, called HOPE for Community, that was created to connect students with organizations who need enthusiastic volunteers. We are currently hiring for the following position: Blog Coordinator This individual is responsible for researching and writing promotional blog content that will generate interest from the target audience. They must have excellent writing and communication skills, an innovative mind and great attention to detail. Main Responsibilities Generate, research and pitch ideas for posts. Keep an ongoing schedule of blog ideas Write, edit and publish content. Maximize site traffic by utilizing Search Engine Optimization keywords. Make a comprehensive list of blogs, news outlets, magazines and organizations that blog ideas can be pitched to and/or collaborated with. Monitor responses to post via the website, social media and other platforms to understand the target audience. Stay current on trends to write engaging and innovative content. Time Commitment: HOPE Charity general meetings - once per month Marketing committee meetings - once every two weeks or more as needed Hours of commitment may vary but will be close to 5 hours per week Additionally, we are looking to fill multiple remote opportunities in mentorship, finance, data analysis, human resources, marketing, volunteer coordination and more. Please reach out to us if this opportunity is not suited for you, as all our vacancies may not be posted here. Please note that applications through this website are not monitored. For further questions, feel free to reach out to our HR Team at careers@thehopeinitiative.ca. Please apply directly via our website: https://thehopeinitiative.ca/hiring/ [/et_pb_blurb]