Volunteer Newsletter

September 2024

VOLUNTEER TODAY!

“Alone we can do so little; TOGETHER we can

do so much.” — Helen Keller

Join our team as a Volunteer!

To get started, please complete the Volunteer Application Form and undergo a Criminal Record Check (for volunteers 18 years and older). These steps are essential for the screening process. Additionally, volunteers are requested to reconfirm their interest in volunteering for the Town of Blackfalds every 24 months.

Download the Volunteer Application Form.

For further details, feel free to reach out to FCSS Volunteer Programmer, Cara Kroetsch, at 403.885.6360 or through email.

Community Info Expo & Food Truck Festival

Join us in celebrating diversity and community

during Alberta Culture Days.

Blackfalds Community Info Expo

Food Truck Festival

Wednesday, September 11

Blackfalds Community Centre - 4810 Womacks Road

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Connect with community groups and organizations!

Learn about the programs, services, and volunteer opportunities

that are available in this great community!

The following food trucks will be on-site:

Simple Spice

3 Pink Flamingos

The Food Dude

Totally Chill Ice Cream Truck

Village Waffles

Upcoming Town of Blackfalds

Volunteer Opportunities

Blackfalds Culture Days ~ September

Help Blackfalds say goodbye to summer with a variety of activities, events and projects that will raise awareness, engage residents and inspire future involvement in the cultural life of Blackfalds and Alberta.

See the brochure for a full schedule of activities.

Community Drive-In Movie

Gather your family and friends, hop in your vehicle and head over to Sterling Industries Sports Park for dinner and a movie! Proceeds going to FCSS Back to School program. Food trucks will be on site until 9PM; Simple Spice, Share-a-Tea, Village Waffles, the Red Deer Food Bank's Totally Chill Ice Cream Truck and The Food Dude.

Date: Sep 20

Location: All Star Park | Soccer Field

Tasks: Help staff park vehicles

Volunteer Meeting 5:30pm | Parking: 6-7:30pm

Movie Showtime: 7:30pm | Movie: Monsters Inc

Winter Warmth Fall Fundraiser ~ Oct 3

Looking for volunteers to help FCSS staff in the kitchen at our Community Winter Warmth Fall Fundraiser. Tasks may include washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, clearing tables and bartending.

Thursday, October 3 from 5:30-9:00PM

Main Hall | Blackfalds Community Centre

Volunteer Now ~ Winter Warmth

Monster Bash ~ October 26

Are you someone who loves Halloween, being around little ones and enjoys a lively environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeking volunteers to help at Monster Bash. As a volunteer you will have an opportunity to interact with children, help create a fun and engaging atmosphere for them. Your role would include supervising inflatables and activities.

Saturday, October 26

Location: Blackfalds Community Centre

Shift: 12:30-3:30PM

Help staff greet attendees and clean up.

Volunteers are encouraged to dress up!

Volunteer Now ~ Monster Bash

Community Information

LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS!!

We would like to extend a warm invitation for you to attend an upcoming Blackfalds & District Agricultural Society meeting.

Join us the 3^rd Tuesday from September to June in the Ag Room

Level 2 | Eagle Builders Centre

Time: 7 PM

For more information email admin@blackfaldsagsociety.com

Would you like to play an important role in your local sports association? Do you have a few hours to spare each week? If so, there is a range of volunteer opportunities such as: coaches, bench/team helpers, scorekeepers, referees or sitting on Board of Directors or Executive. If you are interested in volunteering, please see below for contact information:
Blackfalds Minor Ball
Blackfalds Minor Hockey Association
Blackfalds Lacrosse
Blackfalds Figure Skating Club
Blackfalds Minor Soccer

School councils are structured groups of parents, principals, teachers, secondary students, and community representatives who work together to effectively support and enhance student learning. They provide a method for members of the school community to consult with and offer advice to the principal and the school board. For more information about each school and upcoming council meetings, please click the links below:
Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus
Iron Ridge Junior Campus
St Gregory the Great Catholic School

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.

Blackfalds FCSS | 5018 Waghorn St | Blackfalds, AB

Volunteer Programmer | 403.885.6360 | volunteer@blackfalds.com

www.blackfalds.com/volunteer

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