Volunteer
GNP has collaborated with a number of local non-profit organizations who utilize volunteers. If you are interested in having your organization listed here, please contact us.
Community Volunteer Opportunities
Do you like helping people? Are you looking for new experiences and challenges? Want to make a difference in your community? Then you might enjoy being a volunteer with us.
Kevin Land
kevin.land@ahs.ca
Victim Services Advocates provide non-judgmental practical assistance, support, information and referral to victims of crime or tragedy in the olds/Didsbury/Sundre RCMP Detachment areas. Seeking volunteers to provide practical assistance, support, and information.
Julia Klassen: 403 586 0658
julia.klassen@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
The CRA supports the program by providing training, software, and kit of handy reference materials to each volunteer. To become a volunteer for the Sundre area you may contact Greenwood Neighbourhood Place.
403 638 1011
info@mygnp.org
Cooking for Kindness
Seeking volunteers to help serve lunch, coffee, and tea. The organization is also looking to volunteers to visit with seniors from Sundre and area.
Lourelle Vooys: 403 638 3378
Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society
Our community resource centre is supporting non-profit organizations in a variety of ways and is providing social services to the entire community. Contact us for more volunteer opportunities.
403 638 1011
info@mygnp.org
Volunteers are at the heart of the foundation. Whether you enjoy working with children, prefer the allure of special event planning or the quiet of an office, we have a place for you. We offer day camps and overnight camps at Camp Kindle in Water Valley throughout the summer and is a great opportunity for those looking to gain knowledge and skills.
mhigginson@kidscancercare.ab.ca
Visitor Information Centre – Chamber of Commerce
The Sundre Visitor Information Centre is operated by the Sundre Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers greet and welcome visitors as well as answer questions about services, events, businesses and activities available in the area.
403 638 3245
Founded in 1984, the Medicine River Wildlife Centre is a non-profit organization that cares for injured, orphaned and compromised wildlife. MRWC now treats over 2200 wild patients annually, provides education programs, answers 10,000 phone calls and welcomes visitors to the nature trail and playground. Seeking volunteers to help on the Board of Directors.
403 728 3467
info@mrwc.ca
MVCALS provides non-credit classes, workshops & learning activities that promote lifelong learning. We offer safe learning spaces, non-judgmental supportive programs for Reading, Writing, Math Skills, English Language, Computer Literacy, Resume Help & Work Skills. MVCALS is looking for Volunteer Learning Coaches that can provide ongoing instructional support & encouragement to adult learners achieve their goals.
403 518 7020
admin@mvcals.org
We enhance lives by providing quality care and self-sustainable living through innovative leadership.
Our volunteers make a difference in the lives of local seniors.
403 556 2957 ext. 706
volunteer@mvsh.ca
Snow Angels
Snow Angels lend a helping hand by shoveling snow from sidewalks in the Sundre Neighbourhoods.
403 638 1011
info@mygnp.org
Sundre Band Parents Society
The Sundre Band Parents Society is a non-profit group who support the band programs in both River Valley School and Sundre High School. This dedicated group organize fundraisers, help with concert preparation and advertising, solicit sponsorship, prepare information for grant applications and purchase instruments and other necessary items that the programs would otherwise be unable to afford.
Tracy Wilson: twilson@cesd73.ca
Sundre Bike and Ski Club
Cross Country Ski Coach: Assist a certified instructor by skiing with a small group of children or youth as they practice skills and enjoy the trails on the rodeo grounds and Snake Hill. Equipment Operator: During the winter, the Club maintains trails for cross country skiing and single track paths for walking and fat biking. Communications: The Club has a Website, Facebook page, and Instagram account that need frequent updates that reflect our enthusiastic use of Sundre’s in-town wilderness.
sundrebikenski@gmail.com
Sundre Community Van
We are seeking drivers in their own vehicles and for the community van.
403 638 3266
Sundre & District Allied Arts Society
Sundre Arts Development Centre
- Sundre Music Series is seeking concert and building volunteers.
sundre.allied.arts@gmail.com - Peak Theatre is seeking production and performance volunteers.
peak.theatre.players@gmail.com
The Sundre & District Historical Society is a World Class Museum and Wildlife Exhibit, which provides unique, interactive and educational activities promoting out heritage in an environment of friendship. Volunteer Opportunities: Front Desk, Exhibit Design, Guided Tours, Building & Ground Maintenance, Event Planning & Youth Programming. Come be a part of history!
403 638 3233
sundremuseum@telus.net
Sundre & District Nutrition for Learning Society goes into the school and provides a healthy snack and milk to over 600 elementary students and breakfast to over 350 High School students.
Lana Saunders: 403 638 8457
executivedirector@sundrenutrition.org
Sundre Elks Lodge
Seeking volunteers to help families in need through fundraisers, attend monthly meetings, and help with hall rentals.
Barkley Carrier: 403 638 1567
Sundre Ladies Auxiliary – Royal Canadian Legion
Seeking volunteers to cater to funerals, sewing groups, community luncheons, and other fundraisers.
Kristy Gamble: 403 559 4536
We’re here to provide books, DVDs, magazines, local newspapers, audio books, computer access and information of all kinds to everyone in our community. Come visit us soon.
403 638 4000
Sundre Palliative Care Association
Our organization is looking for volunteers who are interested in providing compassionate support to those community members who are living with serious illness. Our volunteers make a positive difference in the person’s quality of life, and provide respite and support to the families of those going through their end of life journey.
Anne: 403 507 1255
Diana: 403 335 8481
ROAR Society is a non-profit “No-Kill” organization dedicated to the rescue of stray and unwanted animals. Seeking volunteers to help with fostering, emergency fostering, fundraising, and public education seminars.
403 844 6024
roarsociety@yahoo.ca
Sundre Royal Purple
Brenda Johnston: 403 638 7436
bandbj@telusplanet.net
Sundre Santa’s
This is a seasonal program that collects donations of food items, new and/or in new condition gifts and clothing items as well as financial donations in the Sundre community to deliver Christmas hampers to those who need a little extra help throughout the holidays.
403 638 1011
info@mygnp.org
Sundre Search and Rescue
Sundre Volunteer Search and Rescue Society is looking for new volunteers to join our team of searchers. Sundre SAR works under the command of the RCMP and goes where the police and fire services will not or cannot go. Sundre SAR services the town and West Country, including areas in Mountain View County, Clearwater County, and the MD of Bighorn. Join our team to learn survival skills and help others in need.
sundresearchandrescue@gmail.com
Sundre Thrift Shop (Sundre Hospital Ladies Auxiliary)
Tina Richards: 403 507 8105
Sundre Volunteer Fire Department
The Sundre Fire Department is operated by 32 volunteer firefighters, officers, and a part time Fire Chief. The fire department services the Town of Sundre along with a large rural area consisting of parts of Mountain View County, Clearwater County and Big Horn County.
403 638 4044
fire.assistant@sundre.com
The West Country Centre is a 50+ recreational centre. We are seeking volunteers to serve on the board of directors. This would include monthly meetings, offering new ideas for programs and events and co-ordinating 2 activities/duties [example: monthly calendars].
Contact Ed: eawicks@airenet.com or 638-3962
Do you have a passion for working with youth and making a difference in their lives? The targeted age range for the Den is Grade 7-12 youth. If you feel you have something to contribute and would like to volunteer in some capacity, visit The Den~SYC website or contact us at:
GNP: 403 638 1011
info@mygnp.org