Spotlight: Volunteer Opportunities
Navy League Cadet Corps #203 Erwin J Stolk - Navy League Officer/Volunteer
What are the Volunteer duties or responsibilities?
The Navy League Cadet Corps are managed and supervised by adult volunteers who are enrolled as Navy League Officers or Navy League Instructors. Officers are granted warrants by the League, wear naval pattern uniforms and use naval ranks followed by a Navy League (NL) designator. Navy League Officers are not members of, nor are they affiliated with, the Canadian Armed Forces.
They are dedicated volunteers who have one common interest: developing and growing our nation’s youth.
Navy League officers go through an application and screening process which includes a thorough background check.
To create and maintain a safe environment for our Cadets (9 to 12 years old)
Education/Knowledge Required
No previous cadet/officer experience needed. If you're passionate about helping young people succeed, consider joining us as a volunteer.
All officers and instructors are provided with training opportunities from the Navy League of Canada. This training provides all instructors with the skills required to work with today’s youth. These include home study and weekend training in leadership and instructional techniques.
Benefits to the Volunteer
Growing young minds
Making new friends (other volunteers)
Leaning new things
Having fun!!!
Time commitment required
Wednesday nights (September to June)
Cadet Weekend Camps 2 to 3 times a year
Officer Training weekends 2 times a year
Planning meeting in the summer
Please describe the training provided
Training at the local level
Officer Training weekends twice a year
Start Date
As soon as possible
Contact Amanda for more information at: stonyplainpresident@abnavyleague.ca
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The following organizations are looking for volunteers.. please follow the links for more information!
| 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 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pit Bulls for Life Foundation of Alberta - The DOGHOUSE | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caregivers Alberta - Peer Buddy for Family & Friend Caregivers | 1 | |||
| Caregivers Alberta - Peer Support Group Facilitator | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospital Foundation - Festival of Tees - Tree & Site Design Committee Member | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Builder's Den Inc - Woodworking helper for workshops and classes | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet Instructor - Navy League of Canada | 1 | |||
| Navy League Cadet Corps #203 Erwin J Stolk - Navy League Officer/Volunteer | 1 | |||
Stony Plain and area residents are enriched through a strong, healthy, connected community.
Click on the activity that interests you for more information on the volunteer opportunity, including who to contact for more information.
