The Women’s Centre is a women’s only space which provides services and referrals for all women, as well as a place where women can come and build community. We work with a unique peer model, where women are recognized as the experts in their own lives and volunteers work as women helping other women. We offer women referrals, basic needs assistance, peer support, and many other services. We provide informal social space where women can come and meet with other women over a coffee or a snack. The Women’s Centre is also a place to learn about social issues and work for social change. In general, the Women’s Centre is a very busy and vibrant place to volunteer.
**Please note:
We are now recruiting and training new volunteers!
We have implemented safety and cleaning procedures to ensure that staff and women remain safe during the pandemic and while at the Women's Centre.
If you would like details on our safety measures, or are interested in joining us as a volunteer please check out the available opportunities below, or reach out to us by e-mail at volprog@womenscentrecalgary.org or by calling our centre 403-264-1155.
We hope you continue to stay safe and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Program Description
Community Ambassador volunteers are an important part of building partnerships with organizations in our community and getting the word out about the programs, services, and volunteering opportunities the Women’s Centre offers.
Job Duties
Share the story of the Women’s Centre at events in the community, including but not limited to resource fairs, festivals, farmer’s markets, Stampede breakfasts and conferences.
Needed Skills
Time Commitment
4 hours/month
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feminist/Jane's Walk | 1 | |||
We believe women need strong social and community connections to thrive.
Social inclusion and the participation of women in society are often considered indicators of healthy families and healthy communities. However, an increasing number of women are at risk of being socially isolated. Isolation is a major problem for many women in poverty, new to the city or country, or with health issues. It affects coping skills and makes all other problems harder to deal with.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Connector | 1 | |||
The Women’s Centre is a safe place to drop-in, connect and build community with other women. We believe women need strong social and community connections to thrive.
Social inclusion and the participation of women in society are often considered indicators of healthy families and healthy communities. However, an increasing number of women are at risk of being socially isolated. Isolation is a major problem for many women in poverty, new to the city or country, or with health issues. It affects coping skills and makes all other problems harder to deal with.
The Women’s Centre works within a Community Capacity-Building Peer Model for all of our programs and activities. For example, we offer trust-based peer support, Girl Power Summer Camps, and free workshops and groups on a wide range of topics.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Minding | 1 | |||
The Women’s Centre provides a safe and supportive space accessed by thousands of women in Calgary. We offer women opportunities to both receive and provide support, connect with others and build community through a variety of programs. While the Women’s Centre is open to all women, 52% of the women who access our services and volunteer their time are living in poverty.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking pick up-Wednesdays | 52 | 6/7/2023 | 5/29/2024 | |
| Basement | 1 | |||
| Benefit Navigators | 1 | |||
| Host Volunteers | 0 | |||
| Tax Volunteers | 0 | |||
