Helping Hands
Volunteering for Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta

Thank you for your support of 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:

For Edmonton:

Eve Hughes , Volunteer Coordinator (Northern Region)
Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta
17231 105 Ave. Edmonton, AB T5S 1H2
Ph: (780) 471-9167        Fax: (780) 471-0855
Email: eve@cpalberta.com

For Calgary:

Current Edmonton Volunteer Opportunities

Board Member

If you are interested in becoming a board member for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta please contactour main office at (403)543-1161

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 - Adult Bowling

This volunteer practicum opportunity combines the fun of bowling and the joys of knowing you are making a difference in someone’s life. This volunteer will be setting up ramps, accompanying program participants to the lane as necessary, socializing and creating a fun atmosphere for friends to meet together. You will also be assisting the team leader with attendance and award presentation. No bowling experience is required, but enthusiasm is a must!

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.

Special Events - May 2008 Awareness Month

Display Tables:  various dates throughout May.

We need volunteers to man display tables at the Glenrose, University and Misericordia Hospitals, along with members of our staff, in order to provide information to the public in a courteous and helpful manner. Volunteers should be outgoing, friendly, and courteous - and willing to learn all the facts about Cerebral Palsy, our mission, vision, and the purpose of our Association in Alberta, as well as being aware of related activities and services. Training will be provided.


Go Green Day: at Beaumaris Sobey's store on May 31, 2008. Volunteers needed for a clothing drive, hotdog sale, and display - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Special Events - The Edmonton Annual Members' Picnic

This volunteer will be outgoing and friendly, able to assist members with general needs. Duties incldue food preparation and serving - as well as helping with set up and clean up. Willing to have fun and ejnjoy good food!

Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: William Hawrelak Park (Site #2)

Special Events -	Edmonton Food Bank Drive:
	HERITAGE DAYS at Hawrelak Park

The Edmonton office of the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta is again partnering with the Edmonton Food Bank to collect donations during Heritage Days. Volunteeers are required to help with food donations as well as loading the Cerebral Palsy Association truck. The ability to lift up to 30 lbs a must - Have fun while supporting the Cerebral Palsy Association and the Edmonton Food Bank

Special Events -	Life Without Limits (LOL) Challenge:
	Edmonton BIKE-a-THON

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 14, 2008
Location: Gold Bar Park

Special Events - International Day of Disabled Persons

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, courteous telephone manner, and accuracy.


For more information on Edmonton volunteer opportunities please contact:

Eve Hughes, Volunteer Coordinatior
Phone: (780) 477-8030
Email: eve@cpalberta.com

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Current Calgary Volunteer Opportunities

Board Member

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

Computer Access Program (CAP)

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 system start-ups, accessing e-mail, downloading information, creating software, etc. Patience, teaching skills and willingness to help others are an asset.

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

Location: Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, lower level of Calgary Rotary Challenger Park Jim and Pearl Burns Centre (3688 48 Ave. NE).

Art Fundamentals

If you have an artistic streak 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 and Times: Daytime weekday availability required. Classes are on Thursday mornings and run until the beginning of June.

Location: Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (3688 48 Ave. NE).

Dance

Adult Bowling

This volunteer practicum opportunity combines the fun of bowling and the joys of knowing you are making a difference in someone’s life. This volunteer will be setting up the lanes and the ramps, accompanying program participants to the lane, socializing and creating a fun atmosphere for friends to meet together. You’ll also be assisting the team leader with attendance and award presentation. No bowling experience is required, but enthusiasm is a must!

Members' Support Group

Need a night away from studying? Come socialize with our adult support group. This volunteer will be helping with removing outdoor gear, serving and feeding meals (and eating as well!), watching movies, playing games, taking part in guest presentations, observing interactions among group members and participating in various other activities. Desire to socialize and be a friend is a must!

Weekend Retreat Camp

Need a night away from studying? Come socialize with our adult support group. This volunteer will be helping with removing outdoor gear, serving and feeding meals (and eating as well!), watching movies, playing games, taking part in guest presentations, observing interactions among group members and participating in various other activities. Desire to socialize and be a friend is a must!

Community Education - Community Ambassador

Enjoy sharing your story with others? Come and help us with our community education program. This volunteer will be sharing about Cerebral Palsy in the community. Desire to share and socialize is a must!

Community Education - Teen Program

Enjoy working with young people? Come out and help us with our new teen program. We are seeking a program assistant that will assist our members in the program and also organize snacks for the event.

Community Education - Employment Program

Come out and help people find jobs! This volunteer will help our members with job transition and employment services. A desire to socialize and make friends is a must!

Special Events - Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Community Booth

Come on out and help us promote Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month (May 2008) by helping set-up and run the Cerebral Palsy Association booth at South Centre Mall. Enjoy meeting new people and informing the public about CPAA.

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

We are seeking volunteers for the following:

• Researching - finding great places, businesses, individuals to request auction items from to then forward to auction item solicitors for contact
• Auction item solicitation – approaching businesses/individuals (via email, phone calls, personal visit) to request donations to the auction
• Pick up of donated auction items

Special Events - Life Without Limits Gala

Enjoy interacting with people? Come out to help with our largest fundraiser of the year! We are seeking people to help set up, welcome guests, and help with the silent auction. Organization and a friendly smile is a must!

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

We are seeking volunteers to help with invitation mail outs, making signs, and race bag stuffing.

Special Events - Life Without Limits Challenge

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

Special Events - Casino

Come on out to help with our largest fundraiser of the year! Have a great time helping out while raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.

Special Events - Casino

Come on out to help with our largest fundraiser of the year! Have a great time helping out while raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.

Special Events - Casino

Come on out to help with our largest fundraiser of the year! Have a great time helping out while raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.

Special Events - Casino

Come on out to help with our largest fundraiser of the year! Have a great time helping out while raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.

Special Events - Casino

Come on out to help with our largest fundraiser of the year! Have a great time helping out while raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.

Special Events - Casino

Come on out to help with our largest fundraiser of the year! Have a great time helping out while raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.

Volunteer Appreciation Week - April 2006

Volunteer of the Year Award
Recipient - Madeline Willott

Ode To A Volunteer

Many will be shocked to find,
When the day of judgment nears,
That there's a special place in Heaven,
Set aside for volunteers.

Furnished with big recliners,
Satin couches and footstools,
Where there are no committee chairmen,
No group to lead, no envelopes to stuff
There will be nothing to print or staple,
Not one thing to fold or mail,

Telephone lists will be outlawed.
But a finger snap will bring
Cool drinks and gourmet dinners
And rare treats fit for a king.

You ask, "Who'll serve these privileged
And work for all they're worth?"
Why, all those who reaped the benefits,
And not once volunteered on Earth.

Author Unknown

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