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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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: Heritage / Museums
Description: Come support our Ghouls Night Out and Once Upon A Christmas Events. Share your amazing smile and friendly nature to provide our guests a positive, memorable experience. Come join our team of Volunteers at Heritage Park! Applying now will give you an opportunity to learn about all of the volunteer roles at Heritage Park through the entire year! https://heritagepark.ca/volunteer/ [/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: Grow Calgary is a non profit organization that grows fresh fruits and vegetable's for homeless and women's shelters, food banks, and community fridges. We need to move and we need help! [/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: Looking for several volunteers for our Christmas Market on November 18th from 9:30-5:30. St.Martins is raising funds for our community outreach programs. Each week we have many volunteers who make over 150 sandwiches for Alpha House. We also do a coat drive and giving tree in the winter months to help out those who are struggling. This year we are hosting our first annual Christmas Market, with admission going towards these much needed community programs. We need volunteers for a variety of positions: Admission Coat Check Concession Cash Concession Kitchen General Assistance and Clean Up If you would like to volunteer please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Emma to discuss details. Happy Holidays! [/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-driver.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: Driving / Transportation
Description: Position Summary: Movers and Drivers are core to the organization by assisting on each move. In a group of 2-7 movers, volunteers will load/unload the client’s belongings into a vehicle and transport the client to the predetermined location. Vehicles are provided for the move, and movers who have a valid driver’s license are welcome to register as drivers. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a big impact in a small amount of time. Each move varies from 3-5 hours. With our flexible volunteering model, you can sign up to volunteer on moves as per your availability. Responsibilities: - Meet other movers at the arranged time and place - Work under the direction of a volunteer Lead Mover and Move Coordinator, and maintain communication with the Lead Mover and all other movers during move - Move client’s belongings in and out of vehicles, and transport client's personal belongings to a predetermined location (client's children may accompany some of the moves) - vehicles are provided - Liaise with the volunteer team, private security, and/or law enforcement - Continuously conduct risk assessments throughout a move - Maintain client confidentiality and provide trauma-informed care to all clients - Uphold Shelter Movers’ protocols and procedures - Work with private security and law enforcement (led by Lead Mover) when necessary Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling. Time commitment is based on a per-move basis, with each move taking approximately 3-4 hours. Volunteers can work around their schedule and sign up for moves based on their availability. A minimum of 1-2 moves a month, or 4-8 hours per month, is encouraged. This is an unpaid volunteer position. Essential Skills & Knowledge: - Passion for Shelter Movers’ mission of supporting women and children fleeing violence and abuse - Tact, discretion, high maturity level and good judgment - Ability to protect client confidentiality and provide trauma-informed care to clients - Awareness of appropriate boundaries, compassion fatigue, and self-care - Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds - No previous education is required - A long-term interest in the Violence Against Women (VAW) sector an asset - Ability to speak additional languages an asset. As a mover, no drivers license is required. Movers who have a valid driver’s license are welcome to register as drivers. If you are interested in being a driver, you will be asked to provide a scanned copy of your driver’s license. Shelter Movers primarily operates through car-share vehicles and trucks. Other Requirements: Shelter Movers volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, complete an interview process, sign a confidentiality agreement, complete and pass a police reference check, and attend a Trauma-Informed Care Orientation session. As A Mover At Shelter Movers: - You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact helping women and families transition away from violence and abuse. - You’ll gain hands-on experience on the front lines of our organization, providing moving and storage services for our clients. - You’ll receive training in preparation for your role and have access to ongoing training opportunities. - You’ll work with a great team of passionate volunteers and supporters. - After 3 months of satisfactory service a confirmation of volunteering can be provided. After 6 months, we'd be happy to provide a personalized reference letter. How to Apply: If interested, please send a brief description outlining your interest as well as your resume to volunteer.calgary@sheltermovers.com [/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: We receive fresh food and pantry items weekly and are in need of a volunteer to organize and clean our pantry and fridges so that food items are more easily accessed by staff and volunteers for food hamper deliveries to clients. Please join us in this essential duty to ensure that vulnerable Calgarians have access to fresh food items! [/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: JFSC is passionate about providing the Calgary Jewish community with the items they need to celebrate the Jewish Holidays. Holiday Package Delivery Volunteers assist with the delivery of packages rich in meaning to clients' homes. [/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-counse.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: Counselling / Support / Mentoring
Description: Are you in interested in simultaneously creating community and community safety? This opportunity might be for you! Circles of Support and Accountability is a community level reintegration program for people who have been incarcerated. By volunteering within the program, you'll be paired with other volunteers, staff, and core members (what we call those who have offended previously) to form a circle of support and accountability. CoSA creates community where there is none. Walking with our core members, volunteers will be mentors and listening ears; offering ideas and experience on creating a social network while also problem solving weekly issues. By creating community, you are also creating safety. Volunteering can be done in-person or online. We are not limited to Calgary; we work primarily in Calgary and Edmonton, but extend our reach south to Lethbridge, East to Drumheller, and north of Edmonton. Contact Program Coordinator Ken Grahlman for more details and with interest. Our training is done during application. We ask for a minimum of one year commitment. [/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: Join the 2024 Festival of Animated Objects as a valued volunteer! As a nonprofit on a mission to spread joy through mask and puppet-related performances, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to contribute their much-valued time and energy to ensure our festival is an absolute blast. Volunteer Opportunities Ushers: Guide and assist attendees to their seats and create a smooth and enjoyable experience for our audiences. Front of House: Be the welcoming face of our festival, providing information and assistance to guests as they enter the venue. Ticket Takers: Play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless entry process, scanning tickets, and managing the flow of attendees. Merch Table Attendants: Help showcase and sell festival merchandise, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the event. Transportation: Be available with a car (and valid driver's license) to pick up and drop off artists and transport materials when needed. Save the Dates! The festival will take place from March 11 to March 24, 2024. We would be honoured to have you with us throughout the event, but even if you can spare just a few hours, your contribution will be invaluable. To become a volunteer, please click this link to fill out our volunteer sign-up sheet: https://forms.gle/PeXNwpGeUbt9bHo39 Thank you for your consideration in joining the 2024 Festival of Animated Objects. Your dedication will play a vital role in making this festival a truly unforgettable experience! [/et_pb_blurb]
Get into the Spirit! Volunteer at Heritage Park
Organization: Heritage ParkCategory: Heritage / Museums
Description: Come support our Ghouls Night Out and Once Upon A Christmas Events. Share your amazing smile and friendly nature to provide our guests a positive, memorable experience. Come join our team of Volunteers at Heritage Park! Applying now will give you an opportunity to learn about all of the volunteer roles at Heritage Park through the entire year! https://heritagepark.ca/volunteer/ [/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;"]
Non profit needs help moving!
Organization: Grow Calgary SocietyCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Grow Calgary is a non profit organization that grows fresh fruits and vegetable's for homeless and women's shelters, food banks, and community fridges. We need to move and we need help! [/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;"]
Help Needed for Fundraiser Christmas Market
Organization: St. Martin's ChurchCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Looking for several volunteers for our Christmas Market on November 18th from 9:30-5:30. St.Martins is raising funds for our community outreach programs. Each week we have many volunteers who make over 150 sandwiches for Alpha House. We also do a coat drive and giving tree in the winter months to help out those who are struggling. This year we are hosting our first annual Christmas Market, with admission going towards these much needed community programs. We need volunteers for a variety of positions: Admission Coat Check Concession Cash Concession Kitchen General Assistance and Clean Up If you would like to volunteer please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Emma to discuss details. Happy Holidays! [/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-driver.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;"]
Mover/Driver
Organization: Shelter MoversCategory: Driving / Transportation
Description: Position Summary: Movers and Drivers are core to the organization by assisting on each move. In a group of 2-7 movers, volunteers will load/unload the client’s belongings into a vehicle and transport the client to the predetermined location. Vehicles are provided for the move, and movers who have a valid driver’s license are welcome to register as drivers. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a big impact in a small amount of time. Each move varies from 3-5 hours. With our flexible volunteering model, you can sign up to volunteer on moves as per your availability. Responsibilities: - Meet other movers at the arranged time and place - Work under the direction of a volunteer Lead Mover and Move Coordinator, and maintain communication with the Lead Mover and all other movers during move - Move client’s belongings in and out of vehicles, and transport client's personal belongings to a predetermined location (client's children may accompany some of the moves) - vehicles are provided - Liaise with the volunteer team, private security, and/or law enforcement - Continuously conduct risk assessments throughout a move - Maintain client confidentiality and provide trauma-informed care to all clients - Uphold Shelter Movers’ protocols and procedures - Work with private security and law enforcement (led by Lead Mover) when necessary Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling. Time commitment is based on a per-move basis, with each move taking approximately 3-4 hours. Volunteers can work around their schedule and sign up for moves based on their availability. A minimum of 1-2 moves a month, or 4-8 hours per month, is encouraged. This is an unpaid volunteer position. Essential Skills & Knowledge: - Passion for Shelter Movers’ mission of supporting women and children fleeing violence and abuse - Tact, discretion, high maturity level and good judgment - Ability to protect client confidentiality and provide trauma-informed care to clients - Awareness of appropriate boundaries, compassion fatigue, and self-care - Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds - No previous education is required - A long-term interest in the Violence Against Women (VAW) sector an asset - Ability to speak additional languages an asset. As a mover, no drivers license is required. Movers who have a valid driver’s license are welcome to register as drivers. If you are interested in being a driver, you will be asked to provide a scanned copy of your driver’s license. Shelter Movers primarily operates through car-share vehicles and trucks. Other Requirements: Shelter Movers volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, complete an interview process, sign a confidentiality agreement, complete and pass a police reference check, and attend a Trauma-Informed Care Orientation session. As A Mover At Shelter Movers: - You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact helping women and families transition away from violence and abuse. - You’ll gain hands-on experience on the front lines of our organization, providing moving and storage services for our clients. - You’ll receive training in preparation for your role and have access to ongoing training opportunities. - You’ll work with a great team of passionate volunteers and supporters. - After 3 months of satisfactory service a confirmation of volunteering can be provided. After 6 months, we'd be happy to provide a personalized reference letter. How to Apply: If interested, please send a brief description outlining your interest as well as your resume to volunteer.calgary@sheltermovers.com [/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;"]
Food Pantry Organizer Volunteer
Organization: JFSCCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: We receive fresh food and pantry items weekly and are in need of a volunteer to organize and clean our pantry and fridges so that food items are more easily accessed by staff and volunteers for food hamper deliveries to clients. Please join us in this essential duty to ensure that vulnerable Calgarians have access to fresh food items! [/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;"]
Holiday Package Delivery Volunteer
Organization: JFSCCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: JFSC is passionate about providing the Calgary Jewish community with the items they need to celebrate the Jewish Holidays. Holiday Package Delivery Volunteers assist with the delivery of packages rich in meaning to clients' homes. [/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-counse.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;"]
Support and Accountability Worker
Organization: Mennonite Central CommitteeCategory: Counselling / Support / Mentoring
Description: Are you in interested in simultaneously creating community and community safety? This opportunity might be for you! Circles of Support and Accountability is a community level reintegration program for people who have been incarcerated. By volunteering within the program, you'll be paired with other volunteers, staff, and core members (what we call those who have offended previously) to form a circle of support and accountability. CoSA creates community where there is none. Walking with our core members, volunteers will be mentors and listening ears; offering ideas and experience on creating a social network while also problem solving weekly issues. By creating community, you are also creating safety. Volunteering can be done in-person or online. We are not limited to Calgary; we work primarily in Calgary and Edmonton, but extend our reach south to Lethbridge, East to Drumheller, and north of Edmonton. Contact Program Coordinator Ken Grahlman for more details and with interest. Our training is done during application. We ask for a minimum of one year commitment. [/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;"]
Searching for Volunteers for the 2024 Festival of Animated Objects!
Organization: Festival of Animated ObjectsCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Join the 2024 Festival of Animated Objects as a valued volunteer! As a nonprofit on a mission to spread joy through mask and puppet-related performances, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to contribute their much-valued time and energy to ensure our festival is an absolute blast. Volunteer Opportunities Ushers: Guide and assist attendees to their seats and create a smooth and enjoyable experience for our audiences. Front of House: Be the welcoming face of our festival, providing information and assistance to guests as they enter the venue. Ticket Takers: Play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless entry process, scanning tickets, and managing the flow of attendees. Merch Table Attendants: Help showcase and sell festival merchandise, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the event. Transportation: Be available with a car (and valid driver's license) to pick up and drop off artists and transport materials when needed. Save the Dates! The festival will take place from March 11 to March 24, 2024. We would be honoured to have you with us throughout the event, but even if you can spare just a few hours, your contribution will be invaluable. To become a volunteer, please click this link to fill out our volunteer sign-up sheet: https://forms.gle/PeXNwpGeUbt9bHo39 Thank you for your consideration in joining the 2024 Festival of Animated Objects. Your dedication will play a vital role in making this festival a truly unforgettable experience! [/et_pb_blurb]