Join our Volunteer Team
Become an environmental steward in your community by volunteering with Green Calgary.
This is an opportunity to advocate for climate resiliency, network and connect with passionate like-minded individuals, and utilize your unique skill set to make a meaningful impact.
All the volunteer events and activities listed below are for registered Green Calgary volunteers. If you are not a registered volunteer and you are interested in any of the below opportunities, please email judi@greencalgary.org and you can volunteer with us too! We have ongoing registration for volunteers, so please reach out!
Volunteer Opportunities
**please note: you must first register as a volunteer by emailing judi@greencalgary.org , before communicating with the specific program coordinators listed below to volunteer for specific opportunities.
EVENT SUPPORT
Come support Event Greening in August! Help keep local events green by working with us to manage waste stations and educate community members on correct waste sorting practices. No experience necessary. Training will be onsite for those who have never experienced the exciting world of Event Greening or if you just need a refresher.
Calgary Folk Arts Council- Heritage Day Festival.
Date: Monday, August 5th, 2024
Location: Olympic Plaza | 228 8 Ave. S.E
Shifts Needed: 11:00am - 7:00pm
**if you can only help for part of the day, that is fine, too. Please contact Crystal with your availability**
6 volunteers needed
Please email crystal@greencalgary.org to volunteer.
Brewery and the Beast 18+
Date: Sunday, August 25th, 2024
Location: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (formually Fort Calgary) | 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5E1
Shifts Needed: 11:30 am - 6:00pm
**if you can only help for part of the day, that is fine, too. Please contact Crystal with your availability**
12 volunteers needed
Please email crystal@greencalgary.org to volunteer.
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
Internal| Admin Support
Volunteers are needed to support the communications team to market campaigns, grow social media platforms and engage with Green Calgary’s online community. Activities will include content creation such as social media posts, blog posts and more. It will also include supporting social media campaigns and initiatives by facilitating outreach activities, sharing content on your personal channels, and engaging with posted content.
If you are passionate about communications and marketing and want to put your skills towards a worthy cause please contact louise@greencalgary.org.
Video and Audio Narration | Communication Support
We need volunteers to provide narration for upcoming Green Calgary videos and also be filmed and included in video footage. We are open to those who hold video editing or content creation who have suggestion for the compliation of video content. If you are interested in providing your skills and expertise please email louise@greencalgary.org.
When: This volunteer position is an on-going opportunity where volunteers can expect to contribute 2 - 5 hours per week depending on the initiative. For more information please contact louise@greencalgary.org
FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY ACTION
Fund Development Support| Rain Barrel Sales
Raising funds is a priority and reality in the non-for-profit sector and Green Calgary needs volunteers to support fundraising initiatives and campaigns, and bring fresh ideas to inspire community members to give.
Our biggest annual fundraiser is coming up! Starting on April 1st Green Calgary is hosting its annual rain barrel sales, and we will need volunteers to facilitate rain barrel sales. Responsibilities will include set up and take down of sale booths, moving rain barrels during set up, sales, and take down. Answering questions from potential buyers, and providing educational resources on rain barrels and water conservation as needed.
No previous knowledge or training is required to volunteer. Green Calgary program coordinators will provide any training necessary to set our volunteers up for success!
Rain Barrel sales will take place throughout the spring and summer season in various locations around Calgary. For specific dates and locations please refer to our info page here.
If you are interested in supporting the annual rain barrel sales please contact funding@greencalgary.org.
