Volunteer Opportunities

If you have empathy, understanding and a genuine interest in working with people who have a mental illness, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities that we can tailor to meet your skills and interests. All our volunteers receive orientation and training and then, ongoing support and recognition.

A variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities assisting in the day-to-day program operations are available for both the Association's clientelle and interested community members.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

Food Services

Duties: menu planning and food preparation for monthly and special event meals
Commitment: 1 - 2 days per month

Resource/Activity Centre Program

Duties:
Recreation Assistants - assist with recreational activities offered on site and in the community
Phone Volunteers - reception duties answering the Association's phone lines
Tuck Shop Volunteers - providing customer service and sales of snack items
Commitment: times vary as the Centre operates Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 PM. Weekends and holidays 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Shifts range from 2 - 4 hours per week.

Building Maintenance/Handy Person

Duties: to assist the Association with minor building maintenance.
Commitment: 1 - 3 days per month

Other Vounteer Opportunities Include:

Board of Directors
Committee Work
Special Events
and many more...

Licensed Hair Stylist

Duties: to provide basic haircuts for clients; facility and equipment provided.
Commitment: 1 - 2 hours per month; day and time negotiable.

Recycling Project

Duties: working with client volunteers to sort, clean, repair and display donated items for the Recycling Store. Sale of items.
Commitment: 3 - 6 hours per week, program is offered Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 PM

Craft Programs

Duties: Assist staff with arts and craft instruction in a group setting.
Commitment: 3 hours per week

Contact Bev Wadsworth at (403) 266-8711

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