Volunteer in Alberta, Canada

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The In-Definite Arts
8038 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary, Alberta

In-Definite Arts is a nonprofit visual arts centre where artists with developmental disabilities come together to create, exhibit and sell artwork. Since its beginnings in 1975, In-Definite Arts has continually been a leader and innovator in Calgary's art and disability sectors, playing a significant role in supporting artists with disabilities, promoting their artwork and advocating for inclusion within contemporary art practice.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of The In-Definite Arts

The Junior League of Calgary
511 22 Ave S.W., Calgary, Alberta

The Junior League of Calgary (JLC) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of The Junior League of Calgary

The Learning Centre Literacy Association
Branch: Northeast Edmonton
3210 - 118 Avenue, Abbottsfield Mall, #223, Edmonton, Alberta

The Learning Centre Literacy Association assists adults in the community improve their English literacy skills.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of The Learning Centre Literacy Association

The Learning Centre Literacy Association
Branch: Downtown
10116 - 105 Avenue, Suite 200, Boyle Street Community Services Building, Edmonton, Alberta

The Learning Centre Literacy Association assists adults in the community improve their English literacy skills.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of The Learning Centre Literacy Association

The Lethbridge Association for Community Living
527 - 6 St South, Lethbridge, Alberta

In 1957, parents of children with developmental disabilities in the Lethbridge area came together with a shared dream. This dream was of a meaningful and inclusive life in the community for their children. Fifty years later this dream lives at the heart of Lethbridge Association for Community Living.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of The Lethbridge Association for Community Living

The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
500 - 11th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta

Established as a Society in July 1975 as a multipurpose 56,200 square foot senior centre located in the heart of the city. It is designed to be the community focal point on aging where older persons as individuals or in groups can come together for services, activities and sociability.

Keywords: Seniors · Housing

Volunteer Profile of The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum Foundation
10440-108 Avenue, 118 Prince Of Wales Armoury, Edmonton, Alberta

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum is dedicated to preserving the military heritage of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and other central and northern Alberta military units. Since 1997, we have been located at the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre, the building where the regiment was based from 1920 to 1965.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum Foundation

The Lung Association Alberta & NWT
208, 17420 Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta

For almost 75 years, The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT has helped fund a wide variety of community initiatives focused on research, public education, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of The Lung Association Alberta & NWT

The Maple Leaf Legacy Project
Le Projet De L'heritage De La Feuille D'erable
933 - 17th Avenue S.W., Suite 401, Calgary, Alberta

It is with the greatest respect and appreciation for the memory and sacrifices of Canada's War Dead that this project is undertaken. We are committed to creating a web site, in both official languages, that is dignified and professional and honours those men and women who have given their lives in the service of Canada and the cause of peace and freedom around the world. The Maple Leaf Legacy Project is an enormous volunteer endeavour to procure a photograph of each and every Canadian War Grave from the South African War (1899-1902), World War 1 (1914-18), World War II (1939-45), Korean War (1950-52) and all United Nations Peacekeeping Missions to the present day conflict in Afghanistan.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Maple Leaf Legacy Project

The Millet and District Historical Society
Millet, Alberta

The Millet and District Historical Society was registered as a Society on February 25, 1977 and then became a charity in 1985 when the Millet and District Museum and Exhibit Room was opened. Its purpose was to "maintain, preserve, further develop and expand Millet's cultural resources and to ensure them for future generations by operating the Millet and District Museum.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Millet and District Historical Society

The Mustard Seed
Branch: Mustard Seed Shelter
7025 44 St. SE, Mustard Seed Shelter, Calgary, Alberta

The Mustard Seed is a Christian not-for-profit organization that builds community, grows hope and supports change. At its three ministry locations across Alberta, The Mustard Seed seeks to address the root causes of poverty through the delivery of basic services, housing, employment and the provision of a safe, supportive community for those in need.

Keywords: Poverty · Hunger · Housing · Homeless and Housing · Employment and Careers

Volunteer Profile of The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed
Branch: Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta

The Mustard Seed is a Christian not-for-profit organization that builds community, grows hope and supports change. At its three ministry locations across Alberta, The Mustard Seed seeks to address the root causes of poverty through the delivery of basic services, housing, employment and the provision of a safe, supportive community for those in need.

Keywords: Poverty · Hunger · Housing · Homeless and Housing · Employment and Careers

Volunteer Profile of The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed
Branch: Calgary
102-11 Ave. SE, Mustard Seed Centre Street, Calgary, Alberta

The Mustard Seed is a Christian not-for-profit organization that builds community, grows hope and supports change. At its three ministry locations across Alberta, The Mustard Seed seeks to address the root causes of poverty through the delivery of basic services, housing, employment and the provision of a safe, supportive community for those in need.

Keywords: Poverty · Hunger · Housing · Homeless and Housing · Employment and Careers

Volunteer Profile of The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed
Branch: Sundre
Mountain Aire Lodge, Sundre, Alberta

The Mustard Seed is a Christian not-for-profit organization that builds community, grows hope and supports change. At its three ministry locations across Alberta, The Mustard Seed seeks to address the root causes of poverty through the delivery of basic services, housing, employment and the provision of a safe, supportive community for those in need.

Keywords: Poverty · Hunger · Housing · Homeless and Housing · Employment and Careers

Volunteer Profile of The Mustard Seed

The PREP Program
2004 - 12 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta

The PREP Program (PREP) is where families, who have a child with Down syndrome, find expert advice, innovative services, and best of all, hope, for their child's future. The goal is "inclusion for life" and that begins in the home, continues at school, then leads to an independent life with a meaningful job. Parents connect in a welcoming, supportive community that accepts their child's disability yet challenges them to expect more. PREP partners with government, community sponsors, and individual donors to provide educational, therapy and family support services that enable each child to achieve his or her own unique potential and help parents become their child's best advocate.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of The PREP Program

The Red Deer Library Board
4818-49th Street, Red Deer, Alberta

The mandate of Red Deer Public Library is to provide library service to every person in the community of Red Deer.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Red Deer Library Board

The Ride to Conquer Cancer Benefiting Alberta Cancer Foundation
707 - 7th Avenue SW, Suite 120, Calgary, Alberta

The Alberta Cancer Foundation's Ride to Conquer Cancer is an exciting two-day cycling event to take place on August 8-9, 2015.
During this journey, participants will ride for two days along the majestic Rockies! Funds raised through the ride will directly support patients and families at the Tom Baker Centre in Calgary, the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton and 15 cancer centres throughout Alberta.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of The Ride to Conquer Cancer Benefiting Alberta Cancer Foundation

The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association
3750 19th Street N E, Unit 103, Calgary, Alberta

The Salmon Arm Fall Fair has a long and interesting history. In keeping with the traditions of North American agricultural fairs, it has, since its inception in 1897, brought the people of the Shuswap region together to celebrate the community. We show off our livestock, our garden and field produce, our handiwork, and we have fun.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association

The Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp
9620-101A Ave, Edmonton, Alberta

Since 1958, The Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp in Alberta has been a trusted destination for kids and families whereby they can escape home pressures and relax in nature.

Keywords: Emergency and Safety

Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp

The Shoebox Project for Shelters
, Alberta

The Shoebox Project, supported by Dream, collects and distributes gifts, in the form of shoeboxes, to women in shelters across the United States and Canada.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of The Shoebox Project for Shelters

The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities
11010 142 Street, Barnett House Suite 427, Edmonton, Alberta

SACSC programs prevent negative social behaviour through character education, conflict management training and building respect for diversity.

Keywords: Leadership · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities

The Society of Beaux Esprits Playschool
15120 - 104 Avenue, Suite 105, Edmonton, Alberta

For over 30 years, Beaux Esprits has offered children a gentle introduction to French. Our students blossom as enthusiastic learners in a play-based program featuring strong educational components. Our parents enjoy sharing their children's excitement as they develop pride and confidence in their new knowledge of the world around them and of the French language.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Society of Beaux Esprits Playschool

The Society of the Friends of the Edmonton Public Library
7620-132 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

EPL's Community-Led Service Philosophy is a framework for EPL to build relationships, and identify and meet customer needs. Our focus is on anyone facing barriers to using our services. This philosophy is all about improving services and finding ways to meet evolving community needs.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Society of the Friends of the Edmonton Public Library

The St Albert Library Board
5 St Anne Street, St. Albert, Alberta

The Board operates within the mandate of the Province of Alberta Libraries Act and Regulations and of the City of St. Albert's Library By-Law.

The Board functions as the governing body of the St. Albert Public Library and provides citizen input to the direction of the Library's services. It is accountable to City Council, the Province, and the City residents for the operation of the Library.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The St Albert Library Board

The Unisphere Global Resource Centre Society
101 6 St SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Primarily we strive to increase public awareness of the links between Canadians and people in other parts of the world.
We welcome others, whether from here in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, or from around the world. Together, we learn about life in other nations, and offer opportunities for Albertans to have a positive impact overseas. We do not employ any paid staff. We are not affiliated with any other organization, church or agency, but encourage the open exchange of information and resources among these groups.

Keywords: Poverty · International

Volunteer Profile of The Unisphere Global Resource Centre Society

The University of Alberta
89 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Within a vibrant and supportive learning environment, the University of Alberta discovers, disseminates, and applies new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement, and partnerships. The U of A gives a national and international voice to innovation in our province, taking a lead role in placing Canada at the global forefront.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of The University of Alberta

The Water Valley Community Association
Water Valley, Alberta

Mountain View County has requested that our community provides them with a 5-year plan that identifies requirements for additional facilities an/or enhancements to existing facilities.(Ball fields, hall etc.) This plan will include acquiring additional land within 1 km of the 4way stop.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of The Water Valley Community Association

The Weaselhead Glenmore Park Preservation Society
9504 Oakfield Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta

The Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society was set up in 1994 by a group of people who wanted to preserve the parkland that surrounds the Glenmore Reservoir, here in the heart of Calgary. This land comprises three parks - The Weaselhead Natural Environment Area, NorthGlenmorePark and SouthGlenmorePark. They were originally protected from development by the City of Calgary to ensure that the water in the reservoir remained clean and uncontaminated, providing its citizens with that most precious commodity - clean water.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment

Volunteer Profile of The Weaselhead Glenmore Park Preservation Society

The Western Canada High School Alumni Foundation
641 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

To foster and strengthen communication among graduates of Western Canada High School (Western), and their predecessors, the graduates of Western Canada College, for the benefit of the school, by establishing a community of human resources and support dedicated to the students, faculty, and administrators.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Western Canada High School Alumni Foundation

The Westerner Exposition Association
4911 51 St, Suite 500, Red Deer, Alberta

Each year, Westerner Park hosts more than 1,500 events and receives 1.5 million visitors, making us central Alberta's largest convention, trade show, agriculture, entertainment and sports facility. We are Your Destination for Celebration.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Westerner Exposition Association

The Works International Visual Arts Society
10225 100 Ave, Suite 200, Edmonton, Alberta

The Works International Visual Arts Society produces The Works Art & Design Festival which attracts artists and patrons from around the world, boosting the energy and imagination of Downtown Edmonton at the start of every summer. The Works is a free event that draws an audience representing all ages and interests, offering over 200 exciting exhibits and special events to the public.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of The Works International Visual Arts Society

The Writers' Guild of Alberta
11759 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta

The Writers' Guild of Alberta's mission is to inspire, connect, support, encourage and promote writers and writing, to safeguard the freedom to write and to read, and to advocate for the well-being of writers.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of The Writers' Guild of Alberta

Theatre Calgary
220 - 9th Avenue S E, Calgary, Alberta

Theatre Calgary's vision is to set a national standard for ambitious programming, extraordinary productions and passionate community engagement.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Theatre Calgary

Theatre Junction Society
608 1st St SW, Calgary, Alberta

Theatre Junction GRAND is a not-for-profit organization that founded Calgary's culturehouse for multidisciplinary live art. Since 2006, the theatre has become a centre for creation, presentation, and dissemination of contemporary performance from Calgary, Canada, and around the world.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Theatre Junction Society

Theatre Network
8529 Gateway Blvd., Edmonton, Alberta

Theatre Network~live at the Roxy produces contemporary theatre with an emphasis on Canadian playwrights and stories. Theatre Network has taken on a dedication to produce work that is challenging and engaging in content and form, and is not afraid to challenge our conceptions of the world we live in. Our continuing commitment is towards risk, especially where it involves content and the energy that is borne from that kind of risk. Not all of our work is controversial, but we have chosen to welcome controversy, rather than fear it.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Theatre Network

Third Academy International
2452 Battleford Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

The Third Academy was founded by Dr. S. Lal Mattu. He is an experienced educator and administrator who has worked in public education for over forty years. Dr S. Lal Mattu holds a BSc, MEd, PhD (Educational Psychology), Diploma in Early Childhood Education, and is a Psychologist. His primary responsibilities, while school superintendent/assistant superintendent in various school jurisdictions in Alberta and British Columbia have been threefold: human resources, program development, and special needs.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Third Academy International

Town of Bonnyville Community Services
4917 - 49 Avenue, Bonnyville, Alberta

Community Services Directory

Children / Youth Activities & Services
Community/Economic Development Organizations
Service Clubs
Support Groups / Counseling
Sports Groups

Keywords: Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Town of Bonnyville Community Services

Town of St. Paul FCSS
5101 50th Street, St. Paul, Alberta

Family & Community Support Services (F.C.S.S.) is a unique 80/20 funding partnership established in 1968 between the Government of Alberta and participating municipalities or Metis Settlements. At F.C.S.S., we design and deliver social programs that are preventative in nature to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families and communities. These programs depend on community resources, often involving volunteers in management and delivery.

Keywords: Seniors · Hunger · Family Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Town of St. Paul FCSS

Town of Sylvan Lake FCSS
4725 43rd Street, Sylvan Lake, Alberta

FCSS provides Information and Referral services to assist community individuals and agencies on anything from counseling service referrals to "do you know where I can.?" questions to services for any age group in the community of Sylvan Lake. Although counseling is not available through our local office, the Information & Referral Administrator can provide information and assistance on obtaining counseling. Confidentiality is protected.

Keywords: Seniors · Family Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Town of Sylvan Lake FCSS

Two Wheel View
1712 13 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

Two Wheel View creates opportunities for young people to learn and practice lessons in leadership, health and wellness, self-esteem, achievement and environmental stewardship through bicycle education programs and volunteer service trips.

Keywords: Leadership · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Two Wheel View

United Way of Central Alberta
4811 48 Street, Red Deer, Alberta

A funding and community impact organization.

Keywords: Independence · Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of United Way of Central Alberta

United Way of Lethbridge & District
1277-3 Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta

The United Way was born from the idea that we can do more together than we can apart. The United Way concept in Lethbridge & South Western Alberta has roots dating back to as early as 1941 when it began as the Community Chest.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of United Way of Lethbridge & District

United Way of the Alberta Capital Region
15132 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta

To create Pathways Out of Poverty, United Way is focused on three areas that provide the best opportunities to significantly change lives and social conditions - Education, Income and Wellness.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region

Vegreville and District Family and Community Support Services
4829 50th Street, Vegreville, Alberta

We offer free or low-cost preventative programs and services for all ages.
Our service area is the Town of Vegreville and the western portion of the County of Minburn.
We are a department of the Town of Vegreville.

Keywords: Seniors · Hunger · Family Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Vegreville and District Family and Community Support Services

Volunteer Airdrie
Box 80024 Towerlane RPO, Airdrie, Alberta

Volunteer Airdrie is a community operated volunteer organization serving the people of Airdrie and surrounding area. Our primary goal is strengthening our community through volunteerism.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres

Volunteer Profile of Volunteer Airdrie

Volunteer Alberta
10113 - 104 Street, 217 Birks Building, Edmonton, Alberta

We are an inclusive member association that serves and represents Alberta's diverse nonprofit organizations. We are a voice for the value of volunteerism and the nonprofit sector, encouraging participation and collaboration that contributes to the common good in Alberta.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres

Volunteer Profile of Volunteer Alberta

Volunteer Drumheller
703-2nd Ave West, Drumheller, Alberta

There are a great number of people and youth ready to volunteer in our community.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres

Volunteer Profile of Volunteer Drumheller

Volunteer Edmonton
400, 10025-106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Building a healthier community...one volunteer at a time.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres

Volunteer Profile of Volunteer Edmonton

Volunteer Lethbridge
410 Stafford Drive South, Suite 200 - Deveta Place, Lethbridge, Alberta

Volunteer Lethbridge has established a solid reputation as a leader in the voluntary and non-profit sector. Our services have grown and evolved over the years to meet the needs of our member agencies and individual volunteers in the community.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres

Volunteer Profile of Volunteer Lethbridge

Volunteer Red Deer
4728 Ross Street, CiRS, Red Deer, Alberta

Volunteer Central brings people and community together to meet the vital needs of Red Deer and Central Alberta. Volunteers are essential to our way of life and have a positive impact on the way our communities grow and succeed. It helps build the capacity and resilience of our communities!

Keywords: Volunteer Centres

Volunteer Profile of Volunteer Red Deer

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