The Volunteer Resource Centre facilitates community volunteer involvement through promotion, recruiting, interviewing, screening, placing, referring, supporting and recognizing volunteers in our community. We strive to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities, promote life-long learning, and provide services and support to vulnerable residents.
Adult Volunteer Application Form
The Town of Okotoks has a volunteer registry where volunteers apply, are screened, and are then connected with a volunteer opportunities that fits their schedule and utilizes their skills. Referrals will also be made to local nonprofits and organizations to ensure that all volunteers in Okotoks have access to as many opportunities as possible.
Step 1: Complete the online application forms: Adult Volunteer Application Form or Youth Volunteer Application Form.
Step 2: Once your application is received, the Volunteer Resource Centre will contact you to book an interview time that is convenient for you.
Better Impact is our Volunteer Registry. Once volunteers have registered, they can log in to their account to register for Volunteer Activities, Update their Profiles, Track their Volunteer Hours and View their Schedule.
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Download the My Impact App on Google Play or App Store.
Many schools and community organizations are now requiring youth to volunteer. College and University applications also may require volunteer experience as a condition of acceptance. Contact us to find the right volunteer opportunity for you!
Summer 2026 - Day Camp Volunteer (age 13-17). Responsibilities include:
Gain valuable work experience, make new friends and have a fantastic experience! Click the button below to apply now.
Volunteering is an ideal way to contribute and make a positive impact in the community. There are plenty of ways to get involved in Okotoks and surrounding area. Login or create in account in our Volunteer Database to find an activity or program that suits your skills and interests!
Ice Rink Volunteers
We're looking for Outdoor Ice Rink Volunteers! If you love being outdoors and getting involved in your community, we have an amazing opportunity for you! Volunteers will help maintain outdoor ice rinks throughout the season with duties such as ice inspections, shoveling snow, snow blowing and repairing cracks.
Pop-up Café Volunteer
Pop Up Cafés aims to create a welcoming environment for community members who may be experiencing isolation or loneliness. By fostering connections, the café encourages relationships between residents and builds a sense of belonging. Pop Up Café Volunteers are crucial to creating a warm, friendly, and safe atmosphere for everyone. Your main role is to engage with visitors, offer them refreshments and snacks, and promote community connections through conversations and activities.
*Pop up café volunteer orientation is required and will be scheduled once your application is accepted.
If you don't see a position that interests you, then call us and we will work to try and create a volunteer opportunity that works for you.
Consider putting your name on the list for one of the following special events or programs:
Contact the Volunteer Resource Centre for more opportunities.
National Volunteer Week is April 19 to 25, 2026, and this year's theme is Ignite Volunteerism. The theme celebrates the ways in which people in Canada have ignited volunteerism in their communities, and is an ongoing effort to elevate the role of civic participation, rebuild volunteer infrastructure, and celebrate volunteer stories. Learn more about National Volunteer Week at volunteer.ca.
Throughout the week, tune in as we highlight the incredible volunteers who have selflessly given their time and energy to make Okotoks a wonderful place to call home on the Town's social channels, or learn more about these amazing individuals and volunteers who have made a difference in our community below!
We’re pleased to recognize Sally von Hertzberg, a volunteer you may recognize from the Pop Up Café at Sobeys on Wednesday mornings.
Sally began volunteering in September 2025, after her husband joked that she needed to get out of the house more often. What started as a gentle nudge soon became a rewarding way for Sally to step outside her comfort zone, build social connections, and stay engaged in the community. She’s especially grateful she took the leap to sign up online and begin volunteering in Okotoks.
Her favourite part of volunteering is meeting new people and hearing their stories. Sally hopes the experience continues to make her a better listener and deepens her appreciation for the simple connections that happen when people take time for one another. One of Sally’s memorable volunteer moments included chatting with a couple and discovering they share a favourite hotel destination while travelling in Mexico, proof that volunteering can reveal unexpected common ground!
Outside of volunteering, Sally enjoys spending time with family and friends, going for walks, gardening, reading, and travelling. People might be surprised to learn that while she enjoys snorkelling and once jumped off a 12 foot ledge into a river, she admits she doesn’t feel confident swimming!
Sally is proof that you can improve someone’s day by listening. A simple but powerful act that can make a real difference in everyday interactions.
Thank you, Sally, for helping create a warm and welcoming community.
We’re proud to introduce Angela Brown, a dedicated advocate and volunteer with Rowan House Society.
Angela is passionate about supporting survivors of intimate partner violence and believes that no woman should have to live in fear of a current or former partner. It is this passion that lead her to volunteer with the Rowan House’s Events and Fundraising Committee, where she has been for the past year and a half.
For Angela, one of the most rewarding parts of volunteering is working alongside a committed team to turn ideas into meaningful, successful events that raise awareness and support vital services.
Outside of volunteering, Angela works full time, enjoys spending time with her family (and her dog), and loves to travel whenever she can. People might be surprised to learn that she’s recently returned from her first sailing trip, an experience that reminded her just how much she enjoys being on the ocean.
Volunteering has helped Angela stay connected to her community and causes that matter, and her involvement has made a difference to a cause that truly matters.
Thank you, Angela, for your compassion, commitment, and the difference you make.
We’re excited to recognize Bernardina “Berry” Urban, a dedicated volunteer with Literacy for Life, who passion for language has been making a difference for the past year and a half!
For Berry, volunteering means drawing on her own life experience to bring hope, confidence, and encouragement into people’s lives.
Berry’s volunteer journey began after being encouraged by the Town of Okotoks Volunteer Coordinator to explore an opportunity that aligned with her love of languages. That recommendation led her to Literacy for Life, where she has found volunteering to be both meaningful and rewarding.
Rather than one single standout moment, Berry values each experience equally. She shares that every interaction brings its own unforgettable moments, and as students learn and grow, she, too, continues to learn about herself along the way.
Outside of volunteering, Berry works part time as a patient care coordinator at a health clinic in Okotoks, where she enjoys interacting with patients and practitioners. She also leads an active lifestyle with her husband, Rob, attending local fitness classes several times a week. In the winter, Berry enjoys skiing, and in the summer she can often be found golfing or tending to her garden.
People are often surprised to learn that Berry doesn’t like her Dutch accent, even though others find it interesting and intriguing. Despite this, she loves hearing other accents and learning about where people are from.
For Berry, volunteering is rewarding because it not only helps others, but also enriches her own life.
Thank you, Berry, for your dedication and the meaningful impact you make in our community.
We’re thrilled to recognize Colleen Jantzen, a volunteer who shares her time and talents with seniors at Tudor Manor, Heartland, and Sandstone Lodge.
For Colleen, volunteering is an honour. She values spending time visiting with residents, listening to their stories, and especially making music together. Colleen has been volunteering since January 2025, and her favourite part of the role is building meaningful connections with seniors living in long term care in Okotoks.
One of Colleen’s most memorable volunteer experiences has been making music with residents living with dementia. She recalls a special experience watching one resident light up as he remembered every word to an old ballad they were singing together.
Outside of volunteering, you can find Colleen reading, quilting, sewing, hiking, baking, gardening, writing, and spending time with family and friends. People may be surprised to learn that she learned to play both the ukulele and the fiddle in her fifties, skills she now joyfully shares with others.
For Colleen, volunteering is a joy-bringer. Thank you, Colleen, for sharing your time, your music, and the kindness you share with our community.
We’re honoured to recognize Silvia Corsini, a volunteer who generously gives her time to a number of organizations in Okotoks and the Foothills.
Silvia currently volunteers with Okotoks Meals on Wheels, the Okotoks Food Bank, the Town of Okotoks, Memory Café, Friends of the Okotoks Public Library, Days for Girls, and occasionally Tudor Manor. She also lends her time during seasonal events such as Magic of Christmas and Baby It’s Cold Outside. Silvia is true example of community dedication!
Silvia’s motivation to volunteer comes from her deep gratitude she feels for her health, retirement and love she shares with her family and friends. Knowing that many others are less fortunate inspires her to do what she can to make life a little better for those around her.
After a 39 year career with the Canadian Pacific Railway, Silvia began volunteering “full throttle” when she retired in 2023. What she enjoys most is the trust placed in volunteers to carry out meaningful work that benefits both organizations and the people they serve. The sense of responsibility and shared joy is what keeps her coming back.
One of Silvia’s favourite memories as a volunteer happened while delivering meals on a cold, snowy, blustery day. A client came outside to help carry meals and surprised Silvia with a hand carved owl as a thank you. The gesture deeply touched her and still remains a cherished memory.
Outside of volunteering, Silvia enjoys reading, gardening, watching Dawgs baseball, crafting, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She also loves working with her 3D printer, designing and creating items that are both useful and fun. People may be surprised to learn that despite her confidence today, Silvia was once extremely shy.
For Silvia, volunteering is her way of giving back for the joy and good fortune she has received.
Thank you, Silvia, for your incredible commitment and for making such a meaningful difference in our community.
Okotoks, meet Susan Endersby! As part of National Volunteer Week, we’re proud to recognize Susan as a long-time volunteer with the Foothills Country Hospice whose dedication and compassion have made a lasting impact for nearly two decades!
Susan has been volunteering with Foothills Country Hospice for an incredible 18 years. She’s motivated by the opportunity to make even a small difference in someone’s life, to be surrounded by like minded people, and to be part of a supportive team, something she says she finds in full at FCH.
One of Susan’s volunteer roles is making grief support phone calls as part of the Compassionate Conversations program, which has become her favourite part of volunteering. She values the sense of contributing to the community during some of the most meaningful and vulnerable moments in people’s lives.
Susan has many memorable experiences from her time at hospice, but one that stands out was when a volunteer group helped plan and host a wedding for a patient whose child was getting married. The patient was unable to leave their bed, so the ceremony was held by the waterfall outside, where they could watch from their room, with guests taking turns visiting afterward. Susan describes the experience as deeply meaningful and says she was honoured to be part of such a special moment.
Outside of volunteering, Susan also serves as a board member with another organization and enjoys travelling, Pilates, hiking, and spending time walking with friends. People may be surprised to learn that she was born in New York and has a strong interest in interior design.
For Susan, volunteering is a reminder that it truly takes a village, and she’s grateful to be part of that village.
Thank you, Susan, for your compassion, commitment, and the care you bring to our community.
We're honoured to recognize Marvin and Wendy Axani, a couple whose shared dedication to the Okotoks Food Bank has made a lasting impact for many years.
For Marvin, volunteering in retirement has given him purpose and routine, and a way to give back while staying connected through a weekly commitment. With a background that includes years of volunteering through Scouting, community associations, and youth sports, Marvin brought his skills and experience to the Food Bank just over two years ago. There, he’s helped develop tools to support warehouse intake and client tracking, while also taking the time to build relationships with the people who come through the doors. Though naturally introverted, Marvin finds meaning in the quiet, consistent act of showing compassion through service.
Wendy’s volunteer journey began at just 14 years old, and has continued throughout her life. Now approaching nine years at the Okotoks Food Bank, she remains driven by the importance of modelling volunteerism and kindness, especially for younger generations. Wendy is known for her warm welcomes and sense of humour, helping ensure every client is met with dignity and a smile. She even introduced small but thoughtful gestures, like treats or popsicles for children to help create positive memories during what can be difficult moments for families.
Both Marvin and Wendy carry powerful memories from volunteering. Marvin recalls going above and beyond to support a family living in tents during the fall, working alongside staff and fellow volunteers to provide extra care during a time of extreme need, and later seeing that family regain stability. Wendy remembers helping a young mother and her children who arrived at the Food Bank after leaving an abusive relationship, only to reconnect years later when the family returned to share that life was going well.
Outside of volunteering, Marvin enjoys oil painting, music, gardening, and growing tropical plants, while Wendy finds joy in gardening with her pets, sewing dresses for her granddaughters, and spending creative time in her sewing room during the winter months. Wendy also volunteered for five years with Calgary Youth Justice Alternative Measures. People may be surprised to learn that despite his steady presence, Marvin is quite introverted.
Together, Marvin and Wendy embody what it means to give back with intention, generosity, and heart.
Thank you, Marvin and Wendy, for the care, compassion, and purpose you bring to our community.
Al Fraser has been a dedicated volunteer with the Foothills Country Hospice for nearly 16 years, generously sharing his love of music and wildlife photography to bring comfort, calm, and connection to residents and families.
Inspired by the passing of his close friend, Tom Mullin, Al honours that friendship each time he sings and plays guitar at the hospice.
Al values the compassion shown by staff and fellow volunteers and treasures the many connections he has made over the years.
Thank you, Al, for the kindness, talent, and warmth you bring to our hospice community.