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Calgary French & International School Society
700 - 77th St SW, Calgary, Alberta

We are an educationally progressive, French immersion school with strong academics and a flourishing Spanish-language program. Cultural peace is cultivated through teaching UNESCO values and instilling a strong global perspective, in every grade.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Calgary French & International School Society

Calgary Girls' School Society
6304 Larkspur Way SW, Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary Girls' School concept sprang into reality 10 years ago. Since then, CGS has grown rapidly from 180 students to 600 girls on two campuses, following a `one school' community philosophy. With its intent to create an engaging and meaningful educational experience for girls and young women, CGS helps girls develop leadership and problem-solving skills, and a strong voice for issues that are important personally, in their community and in the world at large.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Girls' School Society

Calgary Habitat for Humanity Society
210, 805 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta

Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta is a non-profit organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Habitat for Humanity Society

Calgary Health Region
10101 Southport Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada's first and largest provincewide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta, as well as to some residents of Saskatchewan, B.C. and the Northwest Territories.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Health Region

Calgary Health Trust
11012 Macleod Trail SE, Suite 800, Calgary, Alberta

Calgary Health Trust, a catalyst in health care philanthropy, connects donor passion with treatment, education and research priorities in the Calgary community. Calgary Health Trust is the fundraising arm of Alberta Health Services in Calgary. The Trust receives and disburses philanthropic health care gifts and other funds across Calgary and the surrounding area.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Health Trust

Calgary Homeless Foundation
925 7th Ave S.W., O'Neil Tower, Suite 308, Calgary, Alberta

In 2008, Canada's first Plan to End Homelessness was launched with community committing to develop the resources and infrastructure necessary to end homelessness. The third update to the Plan was launched in March 2015 with an emphasis on collective impact and leadership to bring about the end of chronic homelessness by 2018. CHF provides necessary backbone supports and acts as the catalyst and enabler for Service Agencies and Systems to work collaboratively towards optimizing client success.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Homeless Foundation

Calgary Horticultural Society
208-50 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary Horticultural Society is a charity dedicated to cultivating Calgary's gardening community. A network of more than 100 community gardens and 5,000 members makes us one of largest and most active gardening organizations.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Horticultural Society

Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
4455 110 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta

Our mission is clear and simple: To help as many animals as we can. In today's complex and changing world, we know that to help as many animals as we can, we must be more than a shelter. We must be leaders in education and violence prevention focused on creating a more compassionate tomorrow.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Calgary Immigrant Educational Society
1723-40 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary Immigrant Educational Society (C.I.E.S.) is a non profit registered charitable organization established in 1988 with one primary goal: to provide Calgary immigrants and economically disadvantaged individuals with a solid foothold in Canada and afford them the opportunities to grow into productive, confident and contributive Canadians. C.I.E.S. is governed by a Board of Directors made up of devoted community-minded volunteers and operates through funding from both government and private organizations.

Keywords: Immigrants and Refugees · Cultural Centres · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Calgary Immigrant Women Association
138 4th Ave SE, Suite 200, Calgary, Alberta

Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA) was established in 1982 as a non-profit organization to address the needs and concerns of immigrant and refugee women, youth, children and families.

Keywords: Women · Immigrants and Refugees

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Immigrant Women Association

Calgary International Children's Festival Society
205-8th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary International Children's Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary this season, recognizing 30 years of holding a key position in the cultural landscape of our community and introducing young minds to the inspiration, creativity, and fun of live theatre. It's exciting to now see adults attending the Festival who had their first exposure to theatre through the Calgary International Children's Festival now bringing their children to experience that same magic.

Keywords: Festival · Children and Youth · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Calgary International Children's Festival Society

Calgary International Film Festival Society
1320 15th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is a 12-day showcase of up to 200 multi-genre films from Canada and over 40 other countries. The festival hosts gala events, screenings, award ceremonies and special presentations. We host a large number of participating filmmakers from our backyard and round the world and connect them with the audience through post-screening question and answer periods, mingling at our events, and through panels and film talks open to the general public.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Calgary International Film Festival Society

Calgary Jewish Centre
1607 90th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary JCC is a community centre open to everyone! We are a non-profit organization offering social, educational, recreational and cultural programming to individuals and families of all ages, stages and backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our facility so come in today. You belong here!

Keywords: Cultural Centres · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Jewish Centre

Calgary Meals on Wheels
3610 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta

Calgary Meals on Wheels is a not-for-profit organization established on November 15, 1965 in response to an official request by the City of Calgary to assist the elderly living alone and those being discharged from hospital with no help available during their recovery.

Keywords: Hunger

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Meals on Wheels

Calgary Men's Chorus Society
Box 23127, Connaught RPO, Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary Men's Chorus Society achieves excellence in the performance of choral music, creates a nurturing musical and social environment, and garners the respect of both the music community and the community at large.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Men's Chorus Society

Calgary Opera Association
1315-7 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta

Calgary Opera's outreach and education programs are helping the company connect with the community more than ever. Let's Create an Opera continues to take the magic of opera into Calgary schools, giving children the chance to write and present their very own operas to Calgary audiences.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Opera Association

Calgary Outlink: Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
223 12th Ave SW, Unit 303, Calgary, Alberta

Calgary Outlink: Center for Gender & Sexual Diversity strives to create healthy communities and brighter futures for LGBTQ+ individuals. We provide a safe community space equipped with support services, education opportunities, a support line, and access to resources. Outlink has been serving the Calgary community for over 30 years.


Volunteer Profile of Calgary Outlink: Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity

Calgary Philharmonic Society
205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta

Led by internationally renowned Music Director Roberto Minczuk, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) has been a cornerstone of Calgary's multi-faceted arts community since 1955 and is one of North America's finest and most versatile live music ensembles. A repertoire that is extensive and broad in scope consistently attracts acclaimed guest artists and conductors. From classical giants to rock and roll hits and family favourites, the CPO offers an average of 85 concerts per Season designed to fit all musical tastes.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Philharmonic Society

Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation
1935 32 Ave NE, Suite 140, Calgary, Alberta

To promote self-sufficiency and growth within adults who have a disAbility. This is achieved through Community Presence and Participation, Skill and Image Enhancement, Autonomy and Empowerment.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation

Calgary Reads
4105 - 26 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta

Calgary Reads acts as a bridge between home and school, working to create communities where reading matters. We engage corporate partners, champions, networks and systems (including education and health care) in this process. Find free literacy-building and reading resources including games and books, and learn about our many programs and initiatives.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Reads

Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1
1000 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

CCSD is the largest Catholic school district in Alberta, serving more than 53,000 students in 105 schools located in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere and the Municipal District of Rocky View.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

Calgary Seniors' Resource Society
3639-26 St. NE, Calgary, Alberta

Our agency provides a variety of innovative programs and services to seniors throughout the city with the goals to end senior isolation and help seniors remain safe and independent in their homes as long as possible. We provide assistance with transportation, social support, housing, critical needs and benefits as well as information and referrals.

Keywords: Seniors · Independence

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Seniors' Resource Society

Calgary United Jewish Appeal
1607 90th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta

Whether you are a newcomer to Calgary or a long-standing member of the community looking for new ways to connect, our community has something for everybody. Jewish Calgary has it all: formal and informal educational opportunities, communal organizations, lifecycle events, cultural events, support services for the vulnerable, clubs (youth, adults, and seniors), kashrut services and synagogues. When there is something Jewish going on in Calgary, we want you to know about it.

Keywords: Cultural Centres · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Calgary United Jewish Appeal

Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
5149 Counrty Hills Blvd. NW, Unit 234, Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS) is dedicated to treating injured and orphaned wildlife, providing valuable outreach and education services to the community and engaging all volunteers in motivational work and skill building experience.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Calgary Womens Emergency Shelter Association
2616 18 St NE, Suite 201, Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter is focused on ending family violence and abuse in the lives of women, children, youth and men. "Taking a Stand Against Family Violence" in the community for the past 41 years, the agency has helped more than 165,000 Calgarians build safe lives and healthy relationships. We are on the front lines to provide hope and support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Womens Emergency Shelter Association

Calgary Young People's Theatre Society
Calgary, Alberta

We aim to inspire and encourage the next generation of the theatre community by providing a safe, creative space where young people can freely express themselves and their ideas. Through this we hope to foster in them a strong sense of community, passion and appreciation for the arts.

Keywords: Theatre · Children and Youth · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Young People's Theatre Society

Calgary Youth Justice Society
665 - 8th Street SW, Suite 500, Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary Youth Justice Society provides three programs to support young people who are vulnerable to risk-taking and criminal activities. Youth Justice Committees are an alternative to court. The Committees find appropriate and meaningful consequences and solutions for the young person between 12-18 years involved in criminal activity and his/her victims. Ngage supports youth who are assigned community service hours in response to their offence and who are having trouble starting or completing their mandated hours.

Keywords: Restorative Justice · Justice and Legal · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Youth Justice Society

Calgary Zoological Society
1300 Zoo Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta

At the Calgary Zoo, we partner with other conservation organizations to help reintroduce and recover endangered species including Vancouver Island marmots, whooping cranes, swift foxes, black-footed ferrets, burrowing owls and more, offering both expertise and captive-bred animals for release.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Calgary Zoological Society

Camp Carmangay
BOX 15, Carmangay, Alberta

Camp Carmangay was founded by Brian Nimijean, who is currently the Camp Manager and Paul Wagman, who is a Detective with the Calgary PoliceService. Alice May is the driving force of our administration and facilitates our fundraising objectives, alongside co-managing the full spectrum of logistics and programming.

Keywords: Children and Youth · Camps

Volunteer Profile of Camp Carmangay

Camp Silversides
Hwy 12, Bentley, Alberta

Camp Silversides is owned by One Hope Canada and has operated Bible Camps since 1929 as a non profit charity. At our camps, campers are taught how to have a relationship with Jesus Christ while enjoying an experience of a lifetime. Campers are supervised by trained and caring staff who provide a safe, encouraging and positive environment for them.

Keywords: Children and Youth · Camps

Volunteer Profile of Camp Silversides

Campus Food Bank Society
8900 114 Street, University of Alberta 1-81 Students' Union Building, Edmonton, Alberta

Founded in 1991, Campus Food Bank is a registered charity (#89241 4566 RR0001) that distributes food items and toiletries to all members of the University of Alberta community: students, staff, alumni and their children. As such, we are governed by a Board of Directors that represents the diversity of the University Community.

Keywords: Hunger

Volunteer Profile of Campus Food Bank Society

Camrose Public Library
4710 - 50 Ave, Camrose, Alberta

Our Vision is to provide excellent library services to the residents of the City of Camrose and the surrounding communities.

Our Mission is to be a contributor to early literacy and lifelong learning while providing modern, efficient services in a comfortable and appealing environment.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Camrose Public Library

Camrose Public Library Board
4710 - 50 Ave, Camrose, Alberta

In accordance with the Libraries Act (Alberta), Trustees for the Camrose Public Library Board are appointed by the Council of the City of Camrose for a three year term. Trustees may also be re-appointed in accordance with the Libraries Act.

Keywords: Libraries

Volunteer Profile of Camrose Public Library Board

Camrose Regional Exhibition and Agricultural Society
4250 Exhibition Drive, Camrose, Alberta

The Camrose Regional Exhibition is a Catalyst for the growth of the City of Camrose, Camrose County and the Region, and its contribution is acknowledged and supported throughout the community.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Camrose Regional Exhibition and Agricultural Society

Camrose Women's Shelter Society
Camrose, Alberta

Camrose women's Shelter is a not-for-profit organization that provides shelter and support for women and families fleeing domestic violence and other crises.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Camrose Women's Shelter Society

Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - Alberta
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta

CADS - ALBERTA is the provincial chapter (or Division) of The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS). A volunteer based organization having as it's main objective, assisting individuals with a disability to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive snow skiing and snowboarding.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - Alberta

Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing CADS Calgary
88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Canada Olympic Park, Calgary, Alberta

The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) - Calgary is the local zone of CADS National and is also affiliated with CADS Alberta, the provincial division. We are a volunteer-based organization currently with approximately 500 members. Our main objective is to promote adaptive skiing and snowboarding by teaching people with disabilities how to ski or snowboard using adaptive skills and equipment tailored to their needs.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing CADS Calgary

Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing CADS Edmonton
10818 - Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta

Our Mission is to give anyone with a physical or sensory disability the opportunity to enjoy the sport of skiing anywhere and anytime. CADS Edmonton offers programs in downhill skiing and snowboarding. Our programs are aimed at instructing individuals with disabilities in the various adapted skiing techniques. Our volunteer instructors are trained in adaptive ski instruction as developed by the CADS national certifying body.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing CADS Edmonton

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Prairies NWT
700 - 10665 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, Alberta

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Prairies/NWT Region's roots go back to 1984 and the establishment of the Alberta Breast Cancer Foundation by Margaret Friedman, Dr. Morris Friedman, Dr. Patricia Burns, and Dr. Alvina Nett. They believed the diseases of the breast required a greater focus than they had been given up to that point, and their goal was to deal with all aspects of breast disease. They understood that an individual's survival depended not only on advances in medicine, but upon prevention, education and early detection.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Prairies NWT

Canadian Cancer Society Alberta NWT
Societe Canadienne Du Cancer
Branch: Alberta & NWT
325 Manning Road NE, Suite 200, Calgary, Alberta

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Cancer Society Alberta NWT

Canadian Celiac Association Calgary Chapter
231 37 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta

Non profit organization with a mandate of education and awareness of Celiac Disease and the gluten-free diet

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Celiac Association Calgary Chapter

Canadian Hockey Foundation
Fondation Canadienne De Hockey
2424 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta

Hockey Canada is the national governing body for grassroots hockey in the country. The organization works in conjunction with the 13 provincial branches, the Canadian Hockey League and Canadian Interuniversity Sport in growing the game at all levels.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Hockey Foundation

Canadian Humanitarian Organization for International Relief
675 3rd Street SE, Suite 1, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Canadian Humanitarian Organization for International Relief (Canadian Humanitarian) is a non-religious, non-political, registered Canadian Charity (#87302 9102 RR0001). We are dedicated to assisting disadvantaged children, their families and communities break free from the cycle of poverty.

Keywords: Poverty · International

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Humanitarian Organization for International Relief

Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Central Region 1991
5017-50th Ave, Red Deer, Alberta

The CMHA Central Alberta Region was founded in 1964. Like the other eight Alberta regional branches, we are separately incorporated as a non-profit charity and respond to grass root needs. Over the past thirty years we have played a major role in addressing the education, housing, income, and support needs of our community and the individuals with mental illness, brain injuries and addiction living in Central Alberta.

Keywords: Mental Health · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Central Region 1991

Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary Region
105 - 12 Ave. SE, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Calgary Region is part of Canada's most established national mental health organizations, the Canadian Mental Health Association. CMHA facilitates access to resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience and support recovery from mental illness and addiction.

Keywords: Mental Health · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary Region

Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton Region
10045 111 Street, 800 Harley Court, Edmonton, Alberta

Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region (CMHA Edmonton) is a non-profit volunteer agency. It functions as a community centre promoting mental health. It works in partnership with other community agencies to educate about mental health and illness, to advocate for better conditions in the community, and to help people build strong supports for community life.

Keywords: Mental Health · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton Region

Canadian Mental Health Association Lethbridge Region
426-6th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta

CMHA Alberta Division was incorporated in 1955 and the Lethbridge Region established in 1965. Branch offices were established in Claresholm in 1983 and Pincher Creek in 1987. Claresholm branch closed in 1995. Pincher Creek Branch closed December 2012.

Keywords: Mental Health · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Mental Health Association Lethbridge Region

Canadian Mountain Arts Foundation
Canmore, Alberta

artsPlace is a community arts centre, serving the residents and visitors of the Bow Valley.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Mountain Arts Foundation

Canadian Northern Society
Camrose, Alberta

The Canadian Northern Society is always seeking new leaders, new members, and new volunteers. The society's efforts in preserving heritage railway depots at Big Valley, Camrose, and Meeting Creek, as well as supporting other related projects have been successful only due to the quality and dedication of its core group of volunteers, and its long-time supporters who have donated cash and supported by way of membership each and every year.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Northern Society

Canadian Paraplegic Association Alberta
11010 101st Street NW, Suite 305, Edmonton, Alberta

Since 1945, Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (formerly Canadian Paraplegic Association Alberta) has been helping Canadians with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. Started by a core group of WWII veterans in Ontario, the association has expanded to include offices in almost every province.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Paraplegic Association Alberta

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