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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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: Other Positions
Description: What you’ll be doing: Join us at this year's conference for teens and young adults. There will be different sessions where volunteers can support our members, such as dance, cooking, and educational workshops. Police and vulnerable sector checks needed. The volunteer tasks include: helping set up, clean up, and general support within their session. Details of the event: Date: September 17th Location: David Thompson School, 9320 Arbour Crescent SE Hours: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm You can choose to volunteer for the entire event or part-time. [/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 are a registered non-profit community farm dedicated to growing fresh produce for food insecure people in Calgary and surrounding communities and we need to move and need your help! If you would like to help us organize, box, and haul garbage/recycling (a trailer would be awesome) that would be amazing! [/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-fund.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: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: Join us on Sunday, October 8 as we walk and run to support local families impacted by dementia. Your support at this event will ensure people living with dementia have access to the help they need at Alzheimer Calgary. In Canada today, over 600,000 people are living with dementia, and this number is expected to reach close to one million by 2030. Thanks to you, countless people impacted by dementia can live life well in an inclusive and caring community. Register today to take part in our 1K, 5K, or 10K races in person or virtually. [/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-leader.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: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society in Calgary is looking for an experienced volunteer with accounting/bookkeeping experience to join our Board of Directors as Community Member – Volunteer Treasurer. Are you looking for work experience in a non-profit organization? Would you like to support an arts non-profit society that has contributed to arts and culture for 30 years in the City of Calgary? As Treasurer, you will manage and direct the financial affairs of the Society. To report on the financial affairs of the Society at every Board meeting. After consultation with the Board, to prepare the annual budget of the Society, and regularly reports to the Board as to the Society’s progress in meeting the budget. A further description of role and responsibilities will be discussed in an interview. We invite all candidates with accounting experience to join our Board team. Contact and submit your application and resume for Treasurer - Board Director (Volunteer) to info@artpoint.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-admin.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: Administration / Clerical / Office
Description: CORNERSTONE OF HOPE is a Calgary based, not-for-profit organization helping families live through loss and thrive in the face of adversity. Our peer support programs for children and adults assist participants to deal with the emotions around divorce, separation, death, or other loss to help restore emotional wholeness. Operating since 1996, we are seeking an Executive Director to help us expand our reach and programs. Overall responsibilities will be to (a) Work with the Cornerstone of Hope board to fulfill the organization mission, (b) Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization, (c) Work with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach and (d) Oversee and implement appropriate resources to ensure the operations of the organization are appropriate. Here are some more detailed responsibilities of the Executive Director: 1. Plan, implement, and operate annual budget. 2. Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit. 3. Serve as Cornerstone of Hope’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public. 4. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations where needed and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance Cornerstone of Hope’s Mission. 5. Collaborate and work closely with the Board Chairperson. 6. Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the Foundation throughout the City, Province, and Country. 7. Supervise and collaborate with organization staff and volunteers. 8. Implement strategic planning goals. 9. Plan and oversee marketing and other communications efforts. 10. Hands-on for all event planning and duties. 11. Organize, prepare and facilitate classroom learning activities. 12. Prepare, coordinate, schedule, and execute training as needed. 13. Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors. [/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-fund.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: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: Are you interested in giving your time to help us raise funds to promote healthy child development? We are looking for volunteers to fill evening positions (7 pm - 3 am) at a casino. Elbow River Casino 218 - 18 Ave SW. If you have never worked a casino before, be assured that our advisor will provide an orientation and support during the shift. We provide a meal, snacks, and taxi vouchers for transportation, if necessary. We hope that you can join us -- get to know our Society and the work that we do. [/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-sport.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: Sports and Recreation
Description: Did you know that some dementias occur as early as 40s and 50s? … Like anyone else, younger people with dementia enjoy engaging with others … YOU can help them have a good day, each day! What is YouQuest? YouQuest is a community for people with young-onset dementia (diagnosed before age 65) and their families. Our purpose is to promote health and well-being by ensuring access to recreation therapy, counselling, and peer support. YouQuest offers a place to belong. It is a reliable support network for caregivers, providing them with a break from caring responsibilities. A registered charity, YouQuest organizes activities for people in this younger population group. Our recreation therapy staff and volunteers provide functional support to help participants achieve well-being, learn new skills, and maintain their independence. Who are the YouQuest Participants? YouQuest is designed to appeal to younger people with dementia who want to be active and social in a community. Inclusion criteria includes: Diagnosis of dementia and/or symptoms before age 65 Safe in an unsecured environment Self-ambulatory and medically stable Independent with meals and medication Willing and able to participate safely in individual and group recreation activities What's a Typical Day at YouQuest? Interacting with participants and staff as part of our team Actively participating in recreation activities Anticipating participant needs and learning their life stories Support participant independence and decision-making abilities Service days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Volunteer Shifts: 3+ hours morning, afternoon, or full day Schedule: Weekly, monthly (your choice!) Location: Calgary Jewish Community Centre Nutrition: Snacks/Lunch provided; enjoyed with participants Is YouQuest a Fit for You? Do you… Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude? Value supporting participant’s independence? Communicate easily in a calm, reliable and compassionate manner? Have a desire to learn/implement strategies that support participants to express themselves? ‘Go with the flow’ for flexible and proactive support of participants? Respect the privacy and confidentiality of YouQuest participants and families? [/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: If you are looking for a spooktacular volunteer opportunity - this one is for you! You will be assisting mall customers with taking pictures at different Halloween displays, handing out swag, selling wish stars to be placed on the wishing tree, to name just a few of the tasks at this year's Make-A-Wish/Southcentre Halloween Campaign. You are invited to dress up like a wizard or wish fairy (optional) and celebrate the Halloween season while helping raise funds to grant the wishes of critically ill children. Various shifts are available throughout the month of October. You can copy this volunteer sign-up link into your browser: https://volunteersignup.org/9QMDB or contact me directly for more information at kim.matthews@makeawish.ca [/et_pb_blurb]
Ups and Downs Teen and Young Adult Conference
Organization: Ups and Downs - Calgary Down Syndrome AssociationCategory: Other Positions
Description: What you’ll be doing: Join us at this year's conference for teens and young adults. There will be different sessions where volunteers can support our members, such as dance, cooking, and educational workshops. Police and vulnerable sector checks needed. The volunteer tasks include: helping set up, clean up, and general support within their session. Details of the event: Date: September 17th Location: David Thompson School, 9320 Arbour Crescent SE Hours: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm You can choose to volunteer for the entire event or part-time. [/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;"]
Help us move!
Organization: Grow Calgary SocietyCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: We are a registered non-profit community farm dedicated to growing fresh produce for food insecure people in Calgary and surrounding communities and we need to move and need your help! If you would like to help us organize, box, and haul garbage/recycling (a trailer would be awesome) that would be amazing! [/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-fund.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;"]
IG Wealth Management Alzheimer Walk & Run!
Organization: www.alzheimercalgary.caCategory: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: Join us on Sunday, October 8 as we walk and run to support local families impacted by dementia. Your support at this event will ensure people living with dementia have access to the help they need at Alzheimer Calgary. In Canada today, over 600,000 people are living with dementia, and this number is expected to reach close to one million by 2030. Thanks to you, countless people impacted by dementia can live life well in an inclusive and caring community. Register today to take part in our 1K, 5K, or 10K races in person or virtually. [/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-leader.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;"]
Treasurer-Board Director (Volunteer member)
Organization: Artpoint Gallery and Studios SocietyCategory: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society in Calgary is looking for an experienced volunteer with accounting/bookkeeping experience to join our Board of Directors as Community Member – Volunteer Treasurer. Are you looking for work experience in a non-profit organization? Would you like to support an arts non-profit society that has contributed to arts and culture for 30 years in the City of Calgary? As Treasurer, you will manage and direct the financial affairs of the Society. To report on the financial affairs of the Society at every Board meeting. After consultation with the Board, to prepare the annual budget of the Society, and regularly reports to the Board as to the Society’s progress in meeting the budget. A further description of role and responsibilities will be discussed in an interview. We invite all candidates with accounting experience to join our Board team. Contact and submit your application and resume for Treasurer - Board Director (Volunteer) to info@artpoint.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-admin.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;"]
Nonprofit Executive Director Position
Organization: Cornerstone of Hope Alberta SocietyCategory: Administration / Clerical / Office
Description: CORNERSTONE OF HOPE is a Calgary based, not-for-profit organization helping families live through loss and thrive in the face of adversity. Our peer support programs for children and adults assist participants to deal with the emotions around divorce, separation, death, or other loss to help restore emotional wholeness. Operating since 1996, we are seeking an Executive Director to help us expand our reach and programs. Overall responsibilities will be to (a) Work with the Cornerstone of Hope board to fulfill the organization mission, (b) Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization, (c) Work with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach and (d) Oversee and implement appropriate resources to ensure the operations of the organization are appropriate. Here are some more detailed responsibilities of the Executive Director: 1. Plan, implement, and operate annual budget. 2. Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit. 3. Serve as Cornerstone of Hope’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public. 4. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations where needed and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance Cornerstone of Hope’s Mission. 5. Collaborate and work closely with the Board Chairperson. 6. Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the Foundation throughout the City, Province, and Country. 7. Supervise and collaborate with organization staff and volunteers. 8. Implement strategic planning goals. 9. Plan and oversee marketing and other communications efforts. 10. Hands-on for all event planning and duties. 11. Organize, prepare and facilitate classroom learning activities. 12. Prepare, coordinate, schedule, and execute training as needed. 13. Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors. [/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-fund.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;"]
Casino Volunteer
Organization: Calgary Society for Healthy Child DevelopmentCategory: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: Are you interested in giving your time to help us raise funds to promote healthy child development? We are looking for volunteers to fill evening positions (7 pm - 3 am) at a casino. Elbow River Casino 218 - 18 Ave SW. If you have never worked a casino before, be assured that our advisor will provide an orientation and support during the shift. We provide a meal, snacks, and taxi vouchers for transportation, if necessary. We hope that you can join us -- get to know our Society and the work that we do. [/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-sport.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;"]
Participant Companion
Organization: YouQuest Young Onset Dementia AssociationCategory: Sports and Recreation
Description: Did you know that some dementias occur as early as 40s and 50s? … Like anyone else, younger people with dementia enjoy engaging with others … YOU can help them have a good day, each day! What is YouQuest? YouQuest is a community for people with young-onset dementia (diagnosed before age 65) and their families. Our purpose is to promote health and well-being by ensuring access to recreation therapy, counselling, and peer support. YouQuest offers a place to belong. It is a reliable support network for caregivers, providing them with a break from caring responsibilities. A registered charity, YouQuest organizes activities for people in this younger population group. Our recreation therapy staff and volunteers provide functional support to help participants achieve well-being, learn new skills, and maintain their independence. Who are the YouQuest Participants? YouQuest is designed to appeal to younger people with dementia who want to be active and social in a community. Inclusion criteria includes: Diagnosis of dementia and/or symptoms before age 65 Safe in an unsecured environment Self-ambulatory and medically stable Independent with meals and medication Willing and able to participate safely in individual and group recreation activities What's a Typical Day at YouQuest? Interacting with participants and staff as part of our team Actively participating in recreation activities Anticipating participant needs and learning their life stories Support participant independence and decision-making abilities Service days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Volunteer Shifts: 3+ hours morning, afternoon, or full day Schedule: Weekly, monthly (your choice!) Location: Calgary Jewish Community Centre Nutrition: Snacks/Lunch provided; enjoyed with participants Is YouQuest a Fit for You? Do you… Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude? Value supporting participant’s independence? Communicate easily in a calm, reliable and compassionate manner? Have a desire to learn/implement strategies that support participants to express themselves? ‘Go with the flow’ for flexible and proactive support of participants? Respect the privacy and confidentiality of YouQuest participants and families? [/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;"]
Make-A-Wish/Southcentre Halloween Campaign
Organization: Make-A-Wish CanadaCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: If you are looking for a spooktacular volunteer opportunity - this one is for you! You will be assisting mall customers with taking pictures at different Halloween displays, handing out swag, selling wish stars to be placed on the wishing tree, to name just a few of the tasks at this year's Make-A-Wish/Southcentre Halloween Campaign. You are invited to dress up like a wizard or wish fairy (optional) and celebrate the Halloween season while helping raise funds to grant the wishes of critically ill children. Various shifts are available throughout the month of October. You can copy this volunteer sign-up link into your browser: https://volunteersignup.org/9QMDB or contact me directly for more information at kim.matthews@makeawish.ca [/et_pb_blurb]