To promote, encourage, and support volunteer work in the FCSS service area.
FCSS Volunteer Services connects residents to volunteer opportunities both within and outside of FCSS.
To volunteer with FCSS, you must do the following:
Get a Criminal Record with vulnerable sector check, and Children’s Services Intervention Check.
Complete FCSS’s Volunteer Application.
Attend a Volunteer Orientation with the Volunteer Services Coordinator where you will complete all other paperwork.
For all volunteer opportunities (excluding practicum placements), please contact Cindy Lauwen (403) 915-7063 or volunteerservices@fcss.ca
- FCSS is recruiting volunteers to help complete taxes through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. A basic understanding of taxes is all you need!
- Complete taxes on your own time.
- File taxes in March and April of each year.
- All supplies needed to file taxes are provided (laptop, tax filing software, paper, printer, etc.)
- FCSS is recruiting volunteers for early childhood and youth programs. Volunteering can take place in any community that FCSS provides programming. Duties include:
- Set up and take down for programming.
- Snack preparation.
- Engaging with infants, children, youth, and/or families.
- FCSS is recruiting volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels in Picture Butte and Coaldale. Duties include:
- Delivering meals to seniors in the Town of Coaldale or the Town of Picture Butte for at least one week per year (at lunch and/or supper time)
- Volunteers must have access to a vehicle.
- FCSS hosts many events throughout the FCSS service area that require the help of volunteers. These events are usually a single day and do not require an on-going commitment. Duties include:
- Set up and take down for events.
- Entertainment (music, etc.).
- Engage with children, youth, and/or families.
- FCSS can host practicum students who are completing post-secondary in Counselling or Child and Youth Care.
- FCSS takes two Counselling Practicum Students each semester. For more information, contact Michael Fedunec.
- For more information about completing a practicum in Child and Youth Care or Early Childhood Education, please contact Petra Debow.
- Each year during National Volunteer Week, FCSS recognizes volunteers in the FCSS service area. This year, three volunteers were recognized for their efforts sharing their time, skills, empathy, and creativity.
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Group
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Youth
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Individual
Youth Do Crew
Adriena
Stewart
Upcoming Events for Volunteers
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Snow Angel Program
November 20, 2024 – April 16, 2025
Coalhurst
527 50 Ave, Coalhurst, Alberta
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