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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 contact us at judi@greencalgary.org and you can volunteer with us too! We have ongoing registration for volunteers, so please reach out!

Opportunities are available to adults and youth ages 14-17 (with guardian approval)*
 

How to Become a Green Calgary Volunteer

We couldn't do half of what we do without our amazing volunteers! We have many opportunities to fit all kinds of schedules whether you work full time or part time, are a student, semi or fully retired, or somewhere in between. We offer training, support, and a great chance to contribute your skills and talents to build a more sustainable city.

Register as a volunteer to receive regular volunteer opportunities, special invites, and offers via our newsletters. When you sign up, you'll be invited to an orientation session and receive a welcome email with a little more info. 

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Why Volunteer? 

…because you can make a difference:

  • encouraging Calgarians to live more sustainably

  • increasing your own capacity to take environmental action

  • contributing your passion and skills to help build a more sustainable city

…because you'll have a great time:

  • connecting with others that share similar interests and values

  • learning simple ways to live greener together

  • getting out into your community and meeting new people 

…because you can help:

  • represent Green Calgary at community events

  • provide administrative and/or IT support 

  • facilitate educational presentations and workshops

  • research and contribute to online resources

  • run annual celebrations and fundraisers

Volunteer Positions 

Waste Management 

Volunteers will conduct in-person waste audits, assist with waste management at corporate events (also known as event greening), and help conduct waste assessments. These activities play a key role in helping businesses and organizations understand their waste patterns, reduce waste, and achieve their sustainability goals.

Be ready to get your hands dirty—it can get messy, but it's meaningful work! You’d be surprised how much you can learn about an organization, individuals, and even society based on what we throw away and how we sort it. In today’s world, how we manage our waste is more important to sustainability than ever before.

 

Communications Team

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, graphic design, blog posts, event photography, 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. 

 

Event Support 

Volunteers in this role assist with a variety of event activities, including attending booths to engage the public, supporting hands-on workshops like our Energy Efficiency and Spill the Beans food waste reduction sessions, taking photos to capture the energy of the day, and helping with set-up and take-down. This is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about sustainability and community education to gain experience, meet like-minded people, and support environmental action in Calgary.

 

Community Clean Ups 

Volunteers in this role help lead and participate in clean-up events across the city. This role involves guiding small groups through specific routes to pick up litter, sort waste properly, and promote sustainable habits. Your efforts will directly support a cleaner urban environment and help raise awareness about the importance of conscious waste management. These events are a great way to take climate action at the community level, meet like-minded individuals, and make a visible impact in Calgary’s parks, streets, and public spaces.

 

Fundraising Support 

Volunteers in this role support our mission by assisting with both in-person and online fundraising efforts. This includes helping at charity events, sharing our campaigns on social media, and encouraging your network to get involved. Whether you’re greeting guests at a fundraiser, helping with donation tracking, or simply spreading the word, your support will help raise vital funds for our environmental programs. This role is perfect for someone passionate about sustainability and community action, and who wants to make a meaningful difference by amplifying our impact.

 

POSTION DETAILS 

No prior knowledge or experience is required to become a volunteer or participate in any of our roles. All training, information, and materials will be provided by Green Calgary staff. We only ask that you participate with enthusiasm and professionalism.

All roles are flexible and based on your availability. Opportunities will be regularly shared through our volunteer newsletter, and we encourage volunteers to sign up for positions that best fit their schedule.

 

 

My inspiration for joining stems from a long held and even innate desire to help protect the resources we rely on and to actually take action rather than sit back and talk about what should be done.

Jennifer

I give because I love the work Green Calgary does. I've been involved with the organization for many years and have attended workshops, been a volunteer, been a member and believe in the work and the programs.

Sara