Volunteer and enrich your own life and your community. The St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre has many volunteer opportunities to choose from and can help find the right fit for you. For information on any of the following volunteer opportunities, call 780-459-6666 or visit the website www.govolunteer.ca.
Show your pride for the Canadian Forces and help broaden their exposure in our communities by assisting with the sale of yellow ribbon merchandise at various venues throughout St. Albert and Edmonton. Sale dates include Canada Day celebrations on July 1, Capital EX on July 23 and the Edmonton Indy from July 23 to 25, as well as other community events.
Help celebrate Canada Day and spread the word about this winter games organization. On Thursday, July 1 a booth will be set up in Lions Park as part of Canada Day festivities and volunteers are required to run the booth 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with set up at 9:30 a.m.
Do you have some experience in grant writing and the non-profit sector? Assist this organization in the research and application process for government grants to help fund this most worthwhile organization and its events. This is a short-term project until September with flexible hours and work location.
Be a part of this very popular Edmonton summer festival. There are a wide variety of volunteer positions available including ticket sellers, raffle ticket sales, greeters at all entry sites, working the information booth, security, volunteer tent and helping at the Safeway Family Pancake Breakfast. Festival takes place July 23 to Aug. 1. Many four-hour shifts to choose from.
Do you love reading, enjoy crafts and games and have good communication skills? Assist the Garrison library with its summer program Destination Jungle, July 14 to Aug. 25 on Wednesday afternoons. Volunteers should be at least 15 years of age and have some knowledge and/or interest in the military community.
Do you enjoy children and does being a grandfather to more than 1,500 children appeal to you? This gymnastics club is seeking a retired electrician and/or plumber to assist with facility maintenance at the club. Hours are flexible.
Do you have some time to share each week with an individual in need of some companionship? Share your gift of listening and good conversation as you visit the client in their home. Choose from one of the following one-on-one opportunities or many others as well — a weekly afternoon visit with a senior who enjoys conversation, playing cards and doing puzzles; a weekly visit with an senior who enjoys conversation and board games or assisting a client with a once a month grocery shop.
