National Volunteer Week 2022
April 24-30, 2022
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, Volunteering Is Empathy In Action, affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This profoundly human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals and stronger communities.
Let’s celebrate Canada’s volunteers. The empathy, compassion and generosity of volunteers creates connected communities and builds a stronger Canada.
#NVW2022
#EmpathyInAction
#VolunteersBringHeart
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2022 Town of Blackfalds Volunteer Awards |
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We would like to officially congratulate the recipients of the 2022 Volunteer Awards!
We are so fortunate to have such dedicated, selfless volunteers in our community who constantly give their time.
A special thank you goes out to dignitaries, volunteers and our sponsors MEGlobal and Volunteer AB.
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Video from April 13th Awards Presentation |
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Leaders of Tomorrow Recipient in the Elementary Category
RHYS BONNETT
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Leaders of Tomorrow Recipient in the Junior High Category
TESSA OVERACKER
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Leaders of Tomorrow Recipient in the High School Category
ANITA DIACHOK
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Gloria House Mentor
Recipient
LOUISE RELLIS
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Carol Simpson Volunteer of the Year Recipient
BRAD HARNACK
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Outstanding Group Recipient in the Adult Category
LUNCH BOX PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS
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VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Volunteering offers assistance to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, therefore transforming both the lives of the people who volunteer and those who benefit.
“There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of
their way to make life beautiful for others.” - Mandy Hale
As part of the volunteer recruitment process, we require your Volunteer Form and a Criminal Record Check (for volunteers 18 years of age and older) be conducted as part of the screening process. Volunteers are required to reaffirm their interest in volunteering for events every 24 months. Download the Volunteer Form.
For more information please contact the Blackfalds FCSS Volunteer Programmer, Cara Kroetsch, at 403.885.6360 or through email.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities |
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Youth Bike Rodeo ~ June 1 |
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Below is a list of volunteer opportunities for the day of the Bike Rodeo:
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Registration Table - Check in participants
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Skills Course Volunteers - Help assist participants through the course
BBQ provided to all volunteers
Wednesday, June 1
Volunteer from 3:30 - 6:30PM
Easter Builders Centre | Arena 1 Dry Floor
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Blackfalds Days ~ June 16-19 |
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Below is a list of volunteer opportunities during Blackfalds Days:
Drive-In Movie Thursday, June 16
- Shift: 5-9:30PM
- All Star Park | Soccer Fields.
- Help staff with parking.
Youth Night Out Friday, June 17
- Shift: 5:30-8:30PM
- Abbey Centre | Field House
- Help staff with supervising inflatables and activities (this event is for youth Gr 4-12)
Town Councillors' Pancake Breakfast Saturday, June 18
- Shift: 8:00-10:30AM
- Eagle Builders Centre | Banquet Rm
- Help clear tables and clean up.
Kids Zone Saturday, June 18
- Shifts: 11:30Am-2PM | 2-4:30PM
- Eagle Builders Centre | Arena 2
- Help staff with supervising inflatables and activities
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Camp Curious Volunteer Program ~ July - August |
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The Abbey Centre is excited to announce that they are offering volunteer opportunities for ages 16+ to help with Camp Curious summer camps. They are looking for volunteers who can help plan and partake in camp activities while maintaining a clean, safe, and fun atmosphere!
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McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre Volunteer Program |
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The Abbey Centre Aquatics team is always looking for mature, passionate , energetic teens who want to experience the aquatic environment first hand. We are specifically looking for individuals who have started their advance courses for the aquatic industry. Volunteers will get first hand experience lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons as the work with a certified staff member.
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Friendly Caller Program
Volunteers are paired with a resident in the community who has requested the program, by providing a friendly ear, positive conversation, and companionship through informal phone calls.
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Intergenerational Pen Program
Volunteers are paired with a resident in the community who has requested the program, giving them an opportunity to establish a friendship and positive conversation through letter-writing.
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Blackfalds Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee (BHPARC) |
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Did You Know?
Blackfalds has a Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee. This group of community members works with individuals from Town Council and Administration and health service agencies to develop attraction and recruitment strategies for health care professionals.
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What Does this Group Do?
Committee members will attend meetings as needed and participate in varied activities that correspond with their interests and abilities. Some of the Committee initiatives include promoting health provider opportunities in Blackfalds, hosting community tours, building relationships with community health providers and organizing appreciation activities, and providing support for their families.
Want to Help?
Many hands make light work and robust and diverse community representation on this Committee is welcome! In particular, residents who are seniors, well-connected to the local business community, newcomers to town, or who have a young family are invited to contact cjohnson@blackfalds.ca or 403.885.6246 for more information.
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Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity |
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Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region Society is a non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
Habitat for Humanity will soon be starting their build in Blackfalds and may have some volunteer opportunities, but those are dependent on weather and the construction tasks that are happening any given week.
The organization relies heavily on the support of volunteers, donors and local communities to build simple, decent and affordable houses with Habitat families. Minimum age to volunteer at the build site is 16.
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For those that don’t know, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts donations of new and used building materials/home furnishings and sells them at a reduced price to the public, with the funds supporting their operational and construction costs.
To sign up to volunteer, go to our website and click 'Volunteer' to get started.
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In addition to Community Volunteer Movie Night there is a variety of activities taking place within Blackfalds to celebration National Youth Week, May 1 - 7, 2022. Check out the schedule and join us for some fun!! |
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Beyond Food Community Hub |
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Each Monday you can pick up a box of food supplies for the week to build healthy lunches and breakfast for your family at home.
If your household, or someone you know, could benefit from this program OR if you would like to donate to the program please contact FCSS at 403.600.9066 or send an email.
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Blackfalds Fire | Rescue Volunteer Firefighter |
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Other Volunteer Opportunities |
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The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) is looking for volunteers to help on their 24-Hour Help Line. Volunteers will be working remotely answering incoming phone calls or text/webchats and providing support, information, and referrals to all those that call in. For more information, please contact CASASC at 403-340-1124.
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The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has various volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Volunteers play very important roles in our success through events, data entry, and visitor services. If you are interested in sharing your time, energy, creativity, and helping hands as a volunteer with the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame please contact us! If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer with the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, please contact 403-341-8614 or info@albertasportshall.ca.
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Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for their Emergency Management program. While based in Red Deer, Volunteers in this program will respond to small-scale disasters across Central Alberta and large-scale disasters across the province, and the country. Volunteers are asked to consider that immediate deployments are unlikely and on-going training is key to being prepared to respond when and if the volunteer is available to do so. Please apply online.
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Blackfalds FCSS | 5016 Waghorn St | Blackfalds, AB
Volunteer Programmer | 403.885.6360 | volunteer@blackfalds.com
www.blackfalds.com/volunteer
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