Helping Hands
Volunteering for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta

Thank you for supporting the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta! We rely extensively on our volunteer network. Your valuable volunteer effort will help us realize our mission to support and enrich the lives of people affected by cerebral palsy.

Thank You!!

Select the appropriate Volunteer Package to download.
Edmonton Volunteer Package	Calgary Volunteer Package

For more information about volunteering, to submit a volunteer application, or to book your individual interview please contact:

NEW - Volunteer Share Program

Community agencies and dedicated volunteers now have the opportunity to expand their networks with the Volunteer Share Program. 

For more information or to enquire about arranging a volunteer share, please contact:
Calgary:  Natasha Gleiser- 403.219.3610 or email natasha@cpalberta.com. Edmonton:Kimberly Mayer- 780.477.8030 or email kimberly@cpalberta.com.

Current Edmonton Volunteer Opportunities

Recreation - Computability Program

This volunteer position is an excellent practicum opportunity for someone who wants to share their computer knowledge and possesses information technology skills. This volunteer will assist individuals with computer start-up and log in, accessing e-mail, browsing the internet, working with productivity software, etc. Patience, teaching skills, a strong knowledge of computers and willingness to help others are an asset.

Dates and Times: Daytime weekday availability required. Sessions are typically one to two hours long and run once a week. Flexibility exists, sessions dates and times can work around your schedule.

Location: Edmonton Office, 17231 – 105 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5S 1H2

Recreation - Ballerina Dreams

This volunteer will assist children with special needs during this modified therapeutic dance program, taught by a registered occupational therapist who is also a dance instructor.  Some experience with children and creative dance would be desirable, as well as a sociable nature and an interest in having fun!

The program runs for eight weeks and a time commitment of 45 minutes to one hour would be necessary.

Location: DanceCo Ltd, 9030 McKenney Avenue, St. Albert, AB.

Recreation - Members' Support Group

Need a night away from studying? Come socialize with our members' support group. This volunteer will be helping with group interactions, group member participation, and other various activities. A desire to socialize, have fun and be a friend is a must!

Recreation - Members' Support Group Dinner Night

Need a night away from studying? Come socialize with our members' support group and enjoy an evening out at an Edmonton restaurant. This volunteer will assist members as needed. Desire to assist members with meals, socialize, and be a good friend is a must!

Please note that the volunteer is a paying guest at these dinners.

Come on out and help with our yearly race. Have a great time helping out while getting to know lots of great people.
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009
Location: Gold Bar Park

Call Centre Opportunities

Do you like to talk to people?
A volunteer is needed for the confirmation desk. The task involves calling donors to confirm previously booked pick ups for cloth and household items. This opportunity requires good customer service, a courteous telephone manner, and accuracy.


For more information on Edmonton volunteer opportunities please contact:

Tambra Britner, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (780) 477-8030
Email: tambra@cpalberta.com

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Current Calgary Volunteer Opportunities

Funding Request Committee

If you are interested in becoming a funding request committee member for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta please contact our main office at 403-543-1161

Art Fundamentals

If you have an artistic streak then this is the position for you! Come help participants to create works of art through painting, sculpting, drawing and more, as well as helping our art instructor to prepare materials and clean up. One volunteer is needed who would also be able to assist a participant with mobility and moving from a chair to a wheelchair.

Dates: Thursday Mornings, for 12 weeks
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (3688 48 Ave. NE).

Special Events - Life Without Limits Gala (Pre-Event)

We are seeking volunteers to help with plan our annual gala.

Special Events - Life Without Limits Gala

Come on out to help with our yearly Gala! Have a great time helping out while getting to know lots of great people.

For more information please contact:

Natasha Gleiser, Volunteer Events Coordinator
Phone: 403-219-3610
Email: natasha@cpalberta.com

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