Volunteer to give back to the Dalhousie Community!

The Dalhousie Community Association (DCA) offers volunteer opportunities in our programs, services, Community Garden, Events, Board of Directors, ice rink maintenance in the winter, Farmers Markets, fundraisers, and more. Volunteering for the community can bring numerous benefits, both for the individual and the community as a whole.

 

 

 

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Dalhousie Casino Fundraiser

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Casino Fundraiser.

 

Location: ACE Casino Airport (40 Aero Cres. NE)

 

Please read this before you sign up. You need to:

 

  1. Select an Activity from the list below.
  2. Click on Fill in an Application in the top right corner.
  3. If you have already signed up for a DCA role on Better Impact, enter your user name and password on the right side of the page OR
  4. If you haven’t signed up for a DCA role on Better Impact, fill out the I am new to MyImpactPage.com on the left side of the page.
    1. Set up your account – you can use this the next time you sign up to help at a DCA activity
    2. Click save and continue
  5. Confirm you are at least 18 years of age and Submit Application.
  6. Select the date and time and click Sign Up.
  7. In the top right of the page you will see - Thank you for signing up. You have not been scheduled yet but will be contacted later regarding your assigned shift(s).

 

You have completed the application. Our casino coordinator will evaluate your application. Once it is approved, you will be contacted.

Notes:

  • Volunteers can work more than one shift but cannot change positions. 
  • General Managers, Bankers, Cashiers, and Count Room Supervisors must be DCA Members. If you aren’t a member, we will help you become a member.
Activity Shifts Start End
Backup Volunteer - 4 volunteers needed 3 5/21/2026 5/23/2026
Banker - 4 volunteers needed 2 5/21/2026 5/23/2026
Cashier - 8 volunteers needed 2 5/21/2026 5/23/2026
Chiprunner - 8 volunteers needed 3 5/21/2026 5/23/2026
Countroom Staff - 10 volunteers needed 2 5/21/2026 5/23/2026
Countroom Supervisor - 2 volunteers needed 2 5/21/2026 5/23/2026
General Manager - 4 volunteers needed 1 5/21/2026 5/23/2026

Dalhousie Community Garden and Food Forest Team

Join Our Community Garden Volunteer Team

The Dalhousie Garden Team is looking to expand to support the development of the Community Garden and Food Forest. We have a number of volunteer positions that we need help with. Some roles may consist of multiple volunteers or one volunteer may hold multiple roles based on seasonal workload.

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Community Garden Volunteer 1

Ice Rink 2025/26

Support Our Ice Rink - Join our Volunteer Team

Our rink behind the Dalhousie Community Association depends on community volunteers.

You can help by flooding the rink and clearing snow. We’ll show you how to use the snowblowers and self-propelled sweeper, and the skid steer will handle large snowfalls.

Activity Shifts Start End
Ice Rink Volunteer Sign-Up 1 12/9/2025 3/31/2026

Repair Exchange 2026

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Repair Exchange!

Upcoming Dates:
  • Saturday, May 2: 1:30 – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday, June 18: 3:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, August 15: 1:30 – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Please read the following instructions before signing up:
  1. Select an activity from the list provided (choose “Fixer”).
  2. On the next page, click “Fill in an Application” in the top right corner.
  3. If you have already registered on Better Impact, enter your username and password on the right side of the page.
  4. If you are new to Better Impact, complete the “I am new to MyImpactPage.com” section on the left side of the page.
  5. Set up your account — you can use this login for future volunteer opportunities.
  6. Click “Save and Continue.”
  7. On the next page, let us know which items you are prepared to repair, then click “Submit Application.”
  8. Select your preferred date and time, and click “Sign Up.”
  9. You will see a confirmation message in the top right corner.
You can check your scheduled shifts at any time in your MyImpact account under the “Schedule” tab.
Our volunteer coordinator will contact you closer to the event date with additional details.
If you have any questions, please contact us at stepanka.drlikova@dalhousiecalgary.ca.
We look forward to having you join us!
Activity Shifts Start End
Fixer 4 5/2/2026 9/26/2026

About the DCA

The Dalhousie Community Association serves the diverse interests of our neighborhood, through building relationships, advocacy and offering programs and services.