Looking to help out in the community? Feel like trying something new? Building up your resume? There's A LOT of reasons people volunteer and lucky for you, there's a A LOT of opportunities to volunteer.
Take a look at some of these volunteer opportunities for youth and young adults in the area.
Volunteer with The ACCSC
he Arts & Culture Council of Strathcona County is looking for volunteers! ACCSC is a vibrant, community-focused organization that champions the promotions and appreciation of arts, culture and heritage in our region. Strathcona County Culture Days Celebrations is an annual event aimed at promoting and celebrating arts, culture, and heritage in our community.
They are currently seeking to fill multiple volunteer-based positions. If you are interested in volunteering please check out the link below to view their page on Volunteer Connector; If you have any questions please contact info@accsc.ca
The Arts & Culture Council of Strathcona County (ACCSC)
Canada Day Volunteers Needed
Each year on July 1, Strathcona County hosts a family-friendly Canada Day celebration at Broadmoor Lake Park. Activities often include fireworks, live entertainment, scavenger hunts, food courts, canoeing and more.
A number of positions and time slots are available for sign up. If you are interested in volunteering please click the button below to view the list of volunteer positions and times.
If you have any questions please contact Strathcona County - Recreation Parks and Culture at volunteer@strathcona.ca, call 780-467-2211, or check out the link below for more information.
Strathcona County
Button-Making at the Highland Gathering
Strathcona County Next Gen has been tasked with button-making at the Sherwood Park Highland Gathering on July 20th and 21st and we're looking for some volunteers!
Volunteers will assist in creating buttons, set-up, and explaining the activity. If this sounds interesting to you, please send us an email at info@strathconextgen.ca to learn more.
**More details will be shared closer to the event
Next Gen
Volunteers for the 2024 Farmer's Market Season
The South Cooking Community League is looking for volunteers for their upcoming Farmer’s Market season (Thursday June 20 to Thursday September 12) from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the South Cooking Lake Hall. Volunteer positions currently open are: musicians/singers, youth face painters, youth crafts and games leaders.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Heather via the link below.
South Cooking Lake Farmers Market
Mending Parade Float
The ARAS (Ardrossan Recreation & Agricultural Society) is looking for a volunteer to help in mending their parade float skirt (it unfortunately received a couple rips the last time it was used). A pretty straightforward repair for someone semi-handy with a sewing machine. Sometimes helping out/volunteering really can be this easy! If you can volunteer your help and time please contact ARAS at aras.volunteer@gmail.com or via the link below.
Ardrossan Recreation & Agricultural Society (ARAS)
A Safe Place
Whether you are seeking a flexible commitment arrangement or a set schedule each week, A Safe Place has an opportunity for you to be apart of the team. A Safe Place has opportunities to work in administration, donations and their New Beginnings Program, working in the shelter, and fundraising. Please see their website for more info on how you can help out and get in touch.
Strathcona Shelter Society
Volunteer with BGC
Volunteers are a vital part of BGC Strathcona County. Every individual who gives their time, skills and passion in the interest of helping the children, youth and their families are essential members in development and positive environment at their club. For a volunteer package or to become a volunteer, email Christie at christie@scbgc.com or by using the link below.
BGCBigs
Baby Loss Peer Support Chat Line Volunteers
The Briar Patch Family Life Education Centre provides Baby Loss Grief Support through our H.E.A.R.T.S. Baby Loss Program (www.heartsbabyloss.com). We are launching a brand new chat line on Thursday, January 4th and are seeking volunteers who can commit to training, then being a peer support chat line volunteer.
Check out the link below to apply and learn more.