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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - program volunteering

Have a fun time volunteering with Between Friends Club! Sign up early to guarantee a spot in your favorite program(s).

What are the programs?

The programs are held most evenings and weekends so you can sign up for a program that fits with your schedule. Each program is designed to offer social and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. You can volunteer in any of our programs such as Bowling, Swimming, Teen Night Out, Simply Social, Yoga, Dance, and other fun activities.

Where do the programs take place?

Programs locations vary and we offer programs in North, South or Central Calgary in order to serve our members located across Calgary.

What is the time commitment?

Typically our programs run for eight weeks and our summer programs run for four weeks. A commitment of once a week for the full eight weeks at 1.5 – 4 hours a week is expected, depending on the program of choice. You will be volunteering at the same time, same day each week and, depending on the program, the same location each week.

How do I volunteer for a program?

Volunteering with us is easy. If you are a previous volunteer or staff member, all you have to do is pick a program and call to let us know you are interested. If you are a new volunteer it is just as easy. Call and let us know you are interested in volunteering. The Personnel Coordinator and yourself with arrange a mutually agreed upon date and time for a brief meet and greet.

This initial meeting will allow open communication of what Between Friends Clubs’ expectations are of our volunteers and to find out what you would like to experience. From this meeting we can decide on a program that is beneficial to both yourself and Between Friends Club. New volunteers will be provided with an orientation and training package/session prior to the start of a program.

Follow this link to complete an application form to get started as a volunteer.

Who can volunteer?

Our year round W.E.S.O.A.R! volunteers are required to be 16 years of age or older. Group volunteer opportunities are available for special events, Books Between Friends and other areas.

Junior volunteers, 12 – 15 years old, are welcome to volunteer during the summer months at Camp Bonaventure. All volunteers are required to go through a screening process prior to volunteering with Between Friends Club.

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2011/2012 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

W.E.S.O.A.R! Volunteer Opportunities Fall 2011

Position:	Program Recreation Assistant
Date:	Evening and Weekends. A commitment of one night a week for 10 weeks is required.
Where:	Various locations throughout the city - Choose from North, South or Central Programs.
Who:	Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
Time Commitment:	Each program is 8 weeks, approximately two hours per week.
Role:	Volunteers will provide support and friendship to people with disabilities in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. Volunteers are expected to exhibit patience, caring attitudes and model positive behaviors. Some fun activities include social outings, bowling, swimming, yoga, etc.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERING

What:	Group or Corporate Group Volunteering - Please contact our Human Resources Lead for specific projects and dates; there are LOTS of opportunities this summer to get involved and have a Day of Caring or just volunteer as a group!
What:	Office Volunteering - Administrative volunteers will be needed on various days. Duties include filing, data entry, administrative duties, phone surveys, etc.
What:	Casino Volunteers - Casino volunteers will be needed for January 21 & 22, 2012. Volunteer roles vary in responsibility and length.
What:	Friends in Motion - Volunteers will be needed for our annual fundraiser. Money raised from this fundraiser will provide subsidies and fee assistance to participants of our Summer programs which include Camp Bonaventure, Camp Funz’Amust and Adventurers. Volunteers will be needed for February 25, 2012 in a variety of roles.

BOOKS BETWEEN FRIENDS

Books Between Friends is a book store that is located at Alberta Computer Cable (1816 - 25th Avenue NE) and helps raise money for charities such as Between Friends club.

Volunteers are needed year round to help with sorting, organizing, and shelving books. Volunteers may be asked to help in other capacities, in relation to Books Between Friends.

If you would like more information or to volunteer at Books Between Friends, please call 291-5560.

WHO TO CONTACT FOR VOLUNTEER OR STAFFING QUESTIONS

Please contact Kathleen Whelan at (403) 508-0111 or kwhelan@betweenfriends.ab.ca for information about getting involved with Between Friends Club as a volunteer.