Stony Plain Volunteer Centre


Spotlight:  Volunteer Opportunities

The Builder's Den is looking for volunteers 

What are the Volunteer duties or responsibilities?
As a volunteer, you’ll play an essential role in helping us create a welcoming and inspiring space for our members and workshop participants. Here’s an overview of some of the key tasks you could be involved in:

🔧 Assisting in Workshops & Classes
Support our instructors by preparing materials and tools before classes.
Assist participants during workshops, especially beginners, to ensure they have a positive and safe experience.
Help guide kids and teens through their projects, encouraging creativity and hands-on learning.
Clean up and organize the space after each session to keep our shop running smoothly.
🪚 Community Events Support
Provide assistance during special events, such as themed workshops or gift-building sessions.
Welcome participants, offer guidance, and ensure everyone has a fun and productive time.
Assist with event setup, takedown, and maintaining an organized workspace.
🛠️ Shop Maintenance & Organization
Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace by organizing tools and supplies.
Support with minor shop maintenance, such as tool sharpening and workstation upkeep.
Answer questions from members, provide support, and help foster a positive atmosphere.

Education/Knowledge Required
What We’re Looking For in a Volunteer
Enthusiasm for woodworking, creativity, or simply helping others learn and grow.
Willingness to learn how to use tools and equipment safely.
A positive, dependable, and community-oriented mindset.
Woodworking experience would be an asset but not necessary.

Benefits to the Volunteer
Benefits of Volunteering with Us
Gain hands-on woodworking experience in a well-equipped shop.
Be part of a friendly and supportive community.
Learn new skills while helping others bring their creative ideas to life.
Free member access to the shop.

Time commitment required
We run a variety of scheduled time slots: 10am to 11:30am, 1pm to 2:30pm, evening workshops are more sporadic as are weekend at this time.
Depending on the number of volunteers 3ish hours a week

Is orientation provided?
Yes

Is training provided?
Yes

Link to website for more information (if applicable)
www.thebuildersden.ca

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Ways To Get Involved

Administrative/Office Work

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. 

Animals and the Environment

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. 

Arts, Culture and History

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.

Befriending/Mentoring

Befriending/mentoring can offer volunteers the opportunity to provide support and friendship to a person who may be going through a difficult period, is feeling lonely, or is adjusting to a major change in their life. Potential activities can include meeting with a client to go shopping or visiting a client who might be isolated in their community to have a chat over a cup of coffee.

Organizations who are looking for your help are...

 

Board Service and Committees

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.

Community Support

Are you passionate about making our community a better place for all of us to live in? These opportunities are focused on exactly that! 

Counselling/Listening

Counselling/listening volunteers can provide practical and emotional support to others who are enduring a difficult time or recovering from a traumatic experience. There are lots of ways to volunteer and help, from counselling those suffering from depression to lending an ear to someone in any type of emotional distress. Volunteering roles are available for both qualified counselors any anyone interested in providing support.

Special Events

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. 

Support/Outdoor Activities/Coaching

Do you love the outdoors? Are you passionate about a sport? We may not always have the weather – but that doesn’t hold back thousands of volunteers from volunteering throughout the year! There are lots of fantastic opportunities to volunteer and supervise and/or coach participants in a host of sporting/outdoor activities. Activities often include coaching and facilitating. 

Teaching/Tutoring/Supporting Learning

Volunteering opportunities in teaching are available across all age groups and an assortment of organizations and causes.   Potential volunteering activities include literacy tutoring, student support, and many others.

Youth Engagement

Are you passionate about enabling young people to find their voice and develop? Volunteering opportunities in youth work include a wide range of activities concerned with supporting children and young people. A few examples of volunteering activities in this area include: supervising young people, becoming a leader in a youth club, facilitating art workshops, being a positive role model for a young person, and many more!

Working with Animals

The following organizations are looking for volunteers.. please follow the links for more information!

 

Town of Stony Plain Volunteer Opportunities

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Become a Board or Committee Member with the Town 1
C&SD Data Entry Volunteer 1
Co-Facilitator for Caring Friends Bereavement Group 0
Council Appointed Board - Stony Plain 1
Financial Empowerment Champion Volunteer 1
Program Support and Co-Facilitator - Community Helpers Program 1
Rotary Run for Life 1

Stony Plain Youth Centre

Founded in 2004, The Stony Plain Youth Centre prides itself on having provided a safe space for youth for almost 20 years! The SPYC grants youth opportunities in leadership, creative expression, and emotional support. The Centre can also be a place for youth to meet new people and have fun!

Activity Shifts Start End
Stony Plain Youth Team (11-17) - EVENTS 1
Stony Plain Youth Team (11-17) - LEADERSHIP 1
Youth Mentor (18+) 1
Youth Volunteer (11-17) 1

Animals and the Environment

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Pit Bulls for Life Foundation of Alberta - The DOGHOUSE 1

Arts, Culture and History

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Model Trains Volunteer - Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum 1
Red Brick Common - Social Media Ambassador and Content Creator 1
Red Brick Common - Vintage Store Sales Assistant 1
Red Brick Common - Art Gallery Curator Assistant 1
Red Brick Common - Community Garden Assistant 1
Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society - Museum Volunteers 1

Befriending/Mentoring

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Caregivers Alberta - Peer Buddy for Family & Friend Caregivers 1
Caregivers Alberta - Peer Support Group Facilitator 1
Community Ambassador for Newcomers to Canada 1

Community Support

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Alberta First Responders Association - Volunteer Coordinator 1
Drive Happiness - Volunteers 1
Food for the Soul - Outreach Volunteer 1
Olive Branch Outreach Society - Board Members and Volunteers 1
Parkland Food Bank Volunteers - Loading Dock and On-Call Grocery Run Drivers 1
Parkland Wellness Center - Fundraising Administrator Volunteer 1
Senior Caregiver Ambassador - Caregivers Alberta 1
Shelter Movers - Mover/Driver Volunteers Needed 1
St. Andrew's Thrift Shop - Volunteer 1
St. Michael's Health Group - Bingo Volunteer 1
St. Michael's Health Group - Recreation Volunteer - Evening Programs 1
St. Michael's Health Group - Special Events Volunteer 1
The Builder's Den - Volunteer Team Member 1
Tri Region Terry Fox Run Volunteers 1
Volunteer for Stony Plain Youth Network 1

Special Events

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Wabamun Community League - Executive Members 1

Sports/Outdoor Activities/Coaching

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Tri Area Warriors Volleyball Club - Head and Assistant Coach 1

Teaching/Tutoring/Facilitation/Supportive Learning

Activity Shifts Start End
The Builder's Den Inc - Woodworking helper for workshops and classes 1

Ways for Youth to Volunteer

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Red Brick Common - Social Media Ambassador and Content Creator 1
Red Brick Common - Vintage Store Sales Assistant 1
Red Brick Common - Art Gallery Curator Assistant 1
Red Brick Common - Community Garden Assistant 1
St. Andrew's Thrift Shop - Volunteer 1
Transalta Tri Leisure - Leaders in Training Program 1
Westview PCN - Integrated Youth Services Youth Advisory 1
Youth Volunteer - Stony Plain Youth Team (11-17) - Advisory, Leadership and Project Planning Team 1
Youth Volunteer - Stony Plain Youth Team (11-17) - Special Event Team 1
Youth Volunteer (11-17) 1

Youth Engagement

Activity Shifts Start End
Navy League Cadet Corps #203 Erwin J Stolk - Navy League Officer/Volunteer 1

Connecting Community

Stony Plain and area residents are enriched through a strong, healthy, connected community. 

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