Welcome!
Volunteer Airdrie in response to governmental changes are focused on the Airdrie Covid-19 Response at this time. Volunteer opportunities that are not within this category may be at a standstill but you will be contacted when they reopen.
Thanks!
Yours in volunteering,
Volunteer Airdrie
A city where volunteering and community involvement are a chosen way of life.
By contributing time, energy, and skills to their community, people gain a greater sense of belonging and connection. They are more likely to care for their environments and the people around them; imagine less graffiti, more local shopping, less crime, more block parties, and increasing community pride. This is especially important in a rapidly growing city like Airdrie, where we are seeing the strains of growth and below-average levels of community volunteerism.
The research shows that volunteers are more likely to lead connected lives, improving their personal well-being and sense of meaning. As a result, we see less social isolation which is often linked to stress and to poor health – this will reduce health care costs. Imagine the improved impact for social benefit organizations, whose strong volunteer base makes them more able to deliver on their mandates! We are working towards an inclusive and neighbourly Airdrie that is well-known for its caring citizens who make a difference wherever they can.
To empower Airdrie residents to invest in themselves and their community through volunteerism.
1) Promoting and connecting people to volunteer opportunities with existing Airdrie organizations
This is our matchmaker role – helping individuals find meaningful ways to contribute and reducing the barriers for them to do so. Helping organizations promote their opportunities and find volunteers to support them.
2) Facilitating exchange and learning within Airdrie’s social profit sector
This is our knowledge broker & networker role – Helping organizations find resources helping them better engage volunteers, or hosting a gathering of social profits who are all facing a similar challenge and want to share ideas.
3) Supporting creative, DIY voluntary initiatives by individuals and groups
This is our creative partner role – you might see us developing a workshop or resource for DIY community engagement projects, hosting a ‘demo’ project, or simply sharing neat ideas and examples happening in your neighborhood to inspire local action.
Many organizations require volunteers for office administration assistance such as reception duties, typing and research. Organizations often seek volunteers to help out at busy times with publicity campaigns or fundraising drives. Potential activities can include reception and administrative work, computing, managing a committee, and much more.
Help others in your community and elsewhere around the world by volunteering your time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic health crisis. This category will include at home volunteering and microvolunteering.
Do you love the outdoors? Are you passionate about a the environment? We may not always have the weather – but that doesn’t hold back thousands of volunteers from volunteering throughout the year! Activities include beautification, public engagement and teaching.
There are lots of amazing ways to volunteer in the arts. You can volunteer by teaching, coaching, set design and assisting with a variety of arts and crafts from fine art to card making. If you’re musical, you can volunteer as a musician at a local nursing home or community centre. Of course, you don’t necessarily have to be artistic to volunteer in the arts – why not help out behind the scenes with a local theatre group or promote an arts project in your area.
Looking to develop or actively demonstrating your leadership skills (board service looks great on a resume or CV!) Getting a behind-the-scenes look at internal organizational systems such as nonprofit management, human resources, fundraising and resource development, and volunteer resource management.
Are you passionate about making our community a better place for all of us to live in? These opportunities are focused on exactly that!
Volunteer opportunities to support the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Program locally through the Volunteer Airdrie Open Award Centre.
Volunteering opportunities that involve group activities, often for employees of a company, members of a church, service club or youth group.
Applies to all opportunities that involve safety programs to comply with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.
Virtual volunteering opportunities are those activities that can be done from home using your computer.
The following category is virtual and micro volunteering opportunities that can be done from the comfort of your home to support the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inn from the Cold - Remote Volunteering | 1 | |||
| Making Word Search Puzzles for Seniors | 1 | |||
All activities that are run directly through Volunteer Airdrie.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee Volunteer - Fund Development | 1 | 12/4/2023 | 12/4/2023 | |
| Community Cleanup Volunteer | 1 | |||
| Translator Volunteer | 1 | |||
| Volunteer Drivers - Seniors & Disabled Medical Appointments | 1 | |||
Many organizations require volunteers for office administration assistance such as reception duties, typing and research. Organizations often seek volunteers to help out at busy times with publicity campaigns or fundraising drives. Potential activities can include reception and administrative work, computing, managing a committee, and much more.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Crisis Responder: Kids Help Phone | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airdrie Food Bank- 5 Tonne Truck Driver | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Advisory Council Member | 1 | |||
| Patient Experience Volunteer (Volunteer Visitor) | 1 | |||
| Provincial Advisory Council Member | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tails To Tell Cat Rescue | 0 | |||
There are lots of amazing ways to volunteer in the arts. You can volunteer by teaching, coaching, set design and assisting with a variety of arts and crafts from fine art to card making. If you’re musical, you can volunteer as a musician at a local nursing home or community centre. Of course, you don’t necessarily have to be artistic to volunteer in the arts – why not help out behind the scenes with a local theatre group or promote an arts project in your area.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nose Creek Valley Museum - Tour Guide | 1 | |||
| Nose Creek Valley Museum: Content Writer | 1 | |||
Looking to develop or actively demonstrating your leadership skills (board service looks great on a resume or CV!) Getting a behind-the-scenes look at internal organizational systems such as nonprofit management, human resources, fundraising and resource development, and volunteer resource management.
Events and stewarding volunteers are often the face of festivals, events and community gatherings, provide a warm welcome to event attendees helping to ensure events run smoothly and safely.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP Holiday Train Parking Lot Volunteer | 1 | 12/8/2023 | 12/8/2023 | |
| Santa Claus Parade Volunteer - Barricades | 1 | 12/2/2023 | 12/2/2023 | |
Are you passionate about making our community a better place for all of us to live in? These opportunities are focused on exactly that!
Support local music events as a volunteer!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra - Event Poster Distribution | 0 | |||
Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society (OA) is an unbiased organization providing free patient support services in Alberta. We are a group of compassionate volunteers who share a common goal: achieving the best possible care for all patients. Recognizing that each client has unique needs for their healthcare journey, we provide a range of services to support clients; from guidance on specific healthcare questions (i.e. obtaining records, filing a complaint or informing on services available) to providing goal oriented in-person support.
As an independent, non-profit organization we work with Alberta Health Services and other healthcare organizations to seek the best possible care for patients. One of the key ways we do this is by positively contributing to research and education initiatives to support improvements on the existing system. OA has participated in a number of seminars and studies, where we have provided valuable learnings and recommendations for a better overall system.
Our goal is to help patients advocate for themselves. We look for opportunities to build positive relationships between healthcare professionals and their patients so that patients feel empowered to have productive and effective communications with healthcare professionals that result in the best possible outcome. Ultimately, we hope to equip patients with the ability to independently work with healthcare professionals but are also available to support if required.
Our Vision
We strive to inform and empower individuals seeking support with the ultimate goal of experiencing the best possible health care.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocates | 1 | |||
| Ambassadors | 1 | |||
| Co-Volunteer Coordinator - Patient Advocacy | 1 | |||
| Finance Director/Treasurer | 1 | |||
| Fundraising Coordinator | 1 | |||
| Membership Coordinator | 1 | |||
| Outreach Co-Chair | 1 | |||
| Patient Advocate | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters: Volunteer Community Mentor | 1 | |||
| Girl Guides of Canada in Airdrie: Volunteer Leaders | 1 | |||
This category is for participants of Volunteer Airdrie's Youth Volunteer Corps and LEAD program. Those signed up for these positions will be cross-referenced with the staff in charge of these two programs.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YVC/LEAD Parent Volunteer | 1 | |||
To empower Airdrie residents to invest in themselves and their community through volunteerism.
