Spotlight: Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer as a Navy League Officer
Our Navy League Officer program is suitable for any adult looking for progressive professional development opportunities. Navy League Officers are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and are deeply connected to their community, and passionate about giving youth better start at life. Navy League Officers commit to training with cadets (9 years old to 12 years old) on a weekly basis and some camps/training throughout the year. They are often the ones running the training program themselves, administering the cadets in their charge, and liaising with families to ensure the success of the children. As they gain experience and training of their own and training weekend provided by Navy League of Canada - Alberta Division, Navy League Officers have the opportunity to progress through the ranking system, continue learning new skills, and contribute to the training aspect of the cadet program.
https://www.parklandcadets.com/2025/04/09/looking-for-navy-league-officers/
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.
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
The following organizations are looking for volunteers.. please follow the links for more information!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Housing Foundation - Board of Directors | 1 | |||
| Parkland Poets' Society - Board Member | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Points Counselling Services - Various positions | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Tri Area Warriors Volleyball Club - Head and Assistant Coach | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| The Builder's Den Inc - Woodworking helper for workshops and classes | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Girl Guides of Canada - Unit Guiders and Treasurers | 1 | |||
| Navy League Cadet Corps #203 Erwin J Stolk - Navy League Cadet Officer | 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.
