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Tour of Alberta – Canada's Pro Cycling Festival
Participate in an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Okotoks will serve as one of only 11 official host communities for the inaugural year for the Tour of Alberta Pro Cycling Event. The final stage of the tour kicks off in Okotoks on Sunday, September 7, where as many as 15 professional, international cycling teams and riders from over 20 countries participate in this internationally televised event. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions including: Course Marshalls, Media Check-in, Security, Hospitality, Volunteer Check-in, Surveyors and Parking Monitors.
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Rotary Performing Arts Centre - Front of House Team
The Rotary Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) is seeking energetic and friendly individuals interested in volunteering for our Front of House team. During the RPAC season volunteers will have the opportunity to get involved in the arts community, meet new people, and be part of a great team. You also have the opportunity to expand your skill set and see our shows for free!! Volunteering for Front of House includes the following tasks:
- Welcoming patrons
- Handing out programs
- Taking tickets
- Ensuring everyone is seated in the theatre (including latecomers)
- During intermissions, ensure that patrons return to their seats for the next act
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Bartending
Please contact the Volunteer Administrator at 403-938-8936 or email volunteer@okotoks.ca if you are interested in applying. |
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Foothills Victim Services
Do you have a little time in your day to help others? Foothills Victim Services is recruiting volunteers with daytime availability. Please come join us for an information session on Wednesday May 15/13 at 1pm at the Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre. For more information call 403-652-2359 or email fhvs@rcmp-grc.gc.ca |
Town of Okotoks Aquatics
Do you need volunteer hours for school credits? Are you interested in making a contribution to your community? If you love the water, have a Bronze Medallion, and like working with children, then the Aquatic Centre has the opportunity for you. The Centre offers its volunteers flexibility and an opportunity to learn in a fun, friendly environment!
For more information please contact volunteer@okotoks.ca or 403-938-8936. |
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Volunteer Drivers Program
Volunteers are needed to drive seniors or individuals who have no means of transportation to and from medical appointments in Okotoks and Calgary. Volunteers can work the drives around their schedules. For more information, or to sign-up please contact the Okotoks Volunteer Resource Centre at 403-938-8936 or volunteer@okotoks.ca |
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Start something. Spend as little as one hour a week mentoring a young person either in the community or at school. Learn new things and explore possibilities all while developing friendship! Sign up today! http://www.bbscalgary.com/ or call 403-909-7507. |
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Foothills Salvage Centre
Several opportunities to volunteer at the Foothills Salvage Centre, including a clothes sorter, book sorter and toy sorter.
Please contact:
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Literacy For Life Foundation
Literacy for Life is looking for a volunteer to help with communication and promotion of the first ever Alberta Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee. The event will be held on June 7th at the Okotoks Rotary Performing Arts Centre. The volunteer should have knowledge and experience working with social media and promotion. If interested or for more information please contact Executive Director (403) 652-5090 or email s.stegmeier@litforlife.com |
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Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre
Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
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The Urgent Care Centre is in need of casual volunteers to help cover shifts at various times over the summer months. Shifts are from 5pm – 7pm.
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Clerical volunteers to help in the Health Unit 1 for 2 hours per week on a regular basis throughout the summer. Volunteers will be assembling information for the Public Health Nurses as well as helping with a mass immunization mail out in June.
Please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 403-933-6564 for more information. |
United Way/Okotoks Partnership Campaign Sub-Committee
Volunteers are needed to assist with the 2013 campaign activities. Meetings will be held monthly from May – October.
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Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer
200 volunteers are needed to assist with this 2-day cycling event that takes place on June 22 & 23. Participants raise a minimum of $2500 and bike over 200 km to raise money and awareness for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. This year the Foothills Composite High School will be the venue for the Camp area, where over 2000 riders and volunteers sleep at the end of the first day. Last year this event raised over 8 million dollars!
For more information or to register as a volunteer please contact the Crew & Volunteer Coordinator at 1.888.624.2453 or kjenkins@collaborationhost.net.
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Sheep River Health Trust
Golf Classic
Health Trust Charity Golf Classic 4 Wellness in July 2013. There are many options available for volunteers to help.
Every Penny Counts Campaign
An energetic volunteer is needed to manage the "Every Penny Counts" Campaign. This position will assist in finding donation box location partners,placing thechange boxes, managing monthly check-ins and pick-ups and rolling/counting any donations.
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Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Cooking Circle Leader
Healthy Moms Healthy Babes is looking for a Volunteer Cooking Circle Leader. The group meets the 2 nd & 3 rd Thursday of the month from 9:30 – 12:00 at the Evangelical Free Church in Okotoks. Volunteer duties include menu planning, grocery shopping, working with participants, cooking and food preparation, set up and clean up of supplies, etc. All volunteers receive a site and position orientation. Training and policy guidelines will be provided for this role. For more information, please contact Program Assistant of Volunteer Resources at 403-933-6564 or email Robin.Carnegie@albertahealthservices.ca
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Foothills Children's Wellness Network
Seeking volunteers of all skills to help us promote the importance of early childhood development. We need volunteers with marketing experience to work with our communications committee to help get the word out!
Please click on the pdf below or call 403-995-2702 for more information.
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Foothills Regional Victim Services Court Support
Volunteer Court Support Workers are needed to provide court orientation, information, support and court accompaniment to victims/witnesses of a criminal offence. You must be available during daytime business hours Tuesday to Friday and be flexible in your time commitment.
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Community Connections for Newcomers
Looking for a meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunity? Moving to a new place and learning a new culture is not a simple process. Volunteers are needed to assist newcomer immigrant families adjust to Canadian life in the Foothills. This unique cultural exchange gives you a chance to experience the world without leaving home! If interested, please contact program staff at highriverjb@ccis-calgary.ab.ca or call 403-652-5325. |
Rowan House Emergency Shelter
Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
If interested please contact 403-652-3316 or volunteer@rowanhouse.ca |
Foothills Community Immigrant Services
Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunity for you or your family? This is it! Moving to a new place and learning a new culture is not a simple process and volunteers are needed to assist newcomer immigrant families adjust to Canadian life in the Foothills area! This unique cultural exchange gives you and your family a chance to experience the world without leaving home! If you are interested, please contact the program staff at Foothills Community Immigrant Services fcisconnections@ccis-calgary.ab.ca or call 403-938-4699/403-652-5325 |
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Okotoks Youth Centre – Youth Advisory Committee
The Okotoks Youth Centre is looking for a group of teens who want to have a positive impact on the facility while enjoying their time at the Youth Centre. The commitment is a few hours a month and contributing all your good ideas!
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For more information, or to sign-up please contact the Okotoks Volunteer Resource Centre at 403-938-8936 or email volunteer@okotoks.ca. |
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