Volunteer Database

Looking to get involved in your community? Learn new skills? Make a difference?

Alberta Health Services is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join our team at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre. Volunteering with AHS is a great way to give back to your community, learn about careers in healthcare, gain valuable life experience, and forge lifelong friendships.

There are currently opportunities in the following areas: patient/resident visitation, office assistance, pet therapy, gardening, recreation assistant, mealtime assistant, and music therapy.

For more information on Volunteer Resources, please visit the AHS Volunteer Resources website.

On July 1st, the Town of Olds celebrates Canada’s birthday in Centennial Park. The goal is to offer a free, family-friendly event that everyone can enjoy with games, activities, entertainment, and fireworks. There is something for everyone!

This event wouldn’t be possible without help from local organizations, businesses, and dedicated volunteers.

It would be great to have you join the planning committee or help out with various jobs the day of. If you are interested in volunteering and would love to give back to the community, please contact hdixon@olds.ca 

We are looking for volunteers who can sort clothing, understand sizing, and work independently.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Lucinda Watkins at 403-438-0273 or lucindal19@hotmail.com.

Be a part of Hope 4 MVC Kids! We have a few volunteer opportunities coming up and are looking for individuals that would like to help share the importance of Hope 4 MVC Kids!

If you are looking for a way to give back or know someone who may be interested in helping through volunteering, send an email to Jen Forscutt, Volunteer Director: volunteers@hope4mvckids.org.

Hope 4 MVC Kids is a registered charity and non-profit society with a mission of providing support to families of children in medical need within Mountain View County by offering 6 clear programs.

Program 1 can assist if a local child is hospitalized (admitted). The program may cover parking, meals, fuel, and sibling care. For long-term admissions, there may be additional support such as rent/mortgage/utility assistance.

Program 2 can assist a local child that needs adaptive equipment for home or school that is not covered by other sources.

Program 3 can assist a local child who requires home adaptations due to illness or disability not covered by other sources.

Program 4 can assist a local child who requires therapy, such as counseling, private o/t, p/t, mental health care, or alternative therapies not covered by health insurance or other sources.

Program 5 can assist a local child who requires prescription support not covered by health insurance or other sources.

Note: For Programs 1–5, supporting documentation from a medical professional is required.

Program 6 can assist local family’s with support, advocacy, and information. Navigating a child’s illness or diagnosis can be overwhelming, and many members of our board have lived this journey. We help families with understanding ,resources, and practical guidance.

Hope 4 MVC Kids is operated entirely by volunteers and belongs to YOUR community.

Visit the Hope4MVCKids website to learn more.

JA Southern Alberta is a non-profit organization that offers programming in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness to students from kindergarten through Grade 12. Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and share one common goal: to educate students and inspire them to reach their highest potential. Many of our volunteers come from the business community, either individually or through their organizations, and generously donate their time to help prepare Canadian youth for the future. If you are in the Olds area, we would love to have you and your colleagues join our team of amazing volunteers! Support JA programing by volunteering in local classrooms. We have many of volunteer opportunities in schools in Olds for the upcoming school year.

Organization Contact: Janette Santiago
Phone Number: 403-872-5608
E-mail: jsantiago@jasouthalberta.org

The primary purpose of the Kiwanis Club of Olds is to improve the quality of life for children and families in the community, by giving children the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.

Mission Statement:
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Vision Statement:
Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.

Email: oldskiwanis@gmail.com.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of local seniors, Mountain View Seniors Housing would love to hear from you! Please contact MVSH to learn more about volunteer opportunities available at its four lodges.

Volunteer Opportunities: Friendly Visitors, Auxiliary Members, Readers Corner, Men's Coffee Leaders, Women's Coffee Leaders, Bible Study Leaders, Bingo Calling Assistants, Nail Spa Assistants, Activities Assistants, Events Assistants, Community Outing Assistants and Walking Companions. Positions will vary by location. 

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator if you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities.

Email: volunteer@mvsh.ca
Phone: 403-556-2957 ext. 724

BGC Olds and Area provides programming for children, youth, and families in Olds and surrounding rural communities. The organization offers a variety of programs that promote respectful, inclusive, and engaging environments; relationship building and mentoring as well as community and family engagement.

Volunteer opportunities throughout the year:

• Canada Day - Assistance with facilitating Canada Day events
• Summer Program (July/August) - field trips, swimming, assistance with programming, youth mentorship
• OSC (September - June) - assistance with programing, youth mentorship
• Pre-teen (September - June) - assistance with programing, youth mentorship
• Haunted House (September - October) - committee, haunted house set up, acting in haunted house
• Olds Fashioned Christmas - Craft booth
• Board of Directors - Applicants accepted yearly to fill available positions

Contact: boysgirlsolds@live.com 

The Olds Curling Club, officially operating since 1975, is home to over 300 curlers of all ages. Its mission is to provide great curling experiences for all enthusiasts.

Volunteers are the backbone of this club. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, give back to the community, and promote a meaningful activity. Without volunteers, there would be no Olds Curling Club.

Interested in helping? Contact the Olds Curling Club at oldscurlinginfo@gmail.com.

The Olds Figure Skating Club is looking for volunteers with the following qualities: creative, patient, organized, reliable, team player, willing to help, respectful and trustworthy.

Contact Darci Molander at 403-439-0145 or info@oldsskatingclub.ca

Lions Clubs – Ready to Help, Worldwide

Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller - and communities get better. That's because we help where help is needed, in our own communities and around the world, with unmatched integrity and energy.

The World's Largest Service Club Organization

With 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members, Lions is the world's largest service club organization - and also one of the most effective. Lions do whatever is needed to support their local communities. Everywhere we work, we make friends: with children who need eyeglasses, with seniors who don’t have enough to eat, and with people we may never meet.

The Olds Lions Club has been proudly serving the community of Olds and surrounding district since 1968.

If you are interested in joining please contact Henry at  czarnota@telus.net.

Olds Minor Baseball is a local, volunteer-based association serving Olds and the surrounding area. During the 2022 season, it supported more than 250 youth baseball players.

Spitfire Baseball exists to foster and encourage the growth, development, and joy of baseball from its grassroots to  community-based programming to AA and AAA competitive streams.

There are many volunteer opportunities at the start of the season and throughout, including coaching, managing, diamond maintenance, scorekeeping, etc.

Community members interested in getting involved are encouraged to contact spitfirespresident@gmail.com.

The Olds Minor Hockey Association, in active partnership with players, coaches, families, and the community, is committed to fostering the values of fairness, sportsmanship, safety, and leadership among all its members.

Olds Minor Hockey Association is currently seeking volunteer coaches and board members.

Those interested in volunteering can email  oldsminorhockey@gmail.com or visit www.oldsminorhockey.com for more information. 

Olds Minor Lacrosse Association has been active since 2003.
The association is led by a board of nine members, with half rotating every two years. Positions include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure, Scheduler, Equipment Manager, Registrar: Player/Coach Development and Website/Media.

The board meets once a month from October to July with an AGM at the end of June. The season begins mid March with games running from mid April to late June and sometimes into July. Age groups include 6U, 8U,10U,12U,14U,16U and 18U, with an average of 80 to 100 kids participating each year.

For more information please contact us at oldslacrossepresident@gmail.com or visit oldslacrosse.ca/.

The club meets every Thursday morning at Smitty's Restaurant located at 18-4513 52 Avenue, Olds. Breakfast is served as a buffet for $12.00. Meetings run from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and visitors are welcome to attend any time. Rotarians are very proud of the community, vocational, and international projects they support.

Thanks to the enthusiastic cooperation of members, local businesses, and the broader Olds community. Rotary in Olds is FUN... with a purpose!

Contact: rotaryclubofolds@gmail.com

Volunteers are needed in many ways, from sitting with clients, to supporting governance, communications, fund development, organization and advocacy.

The Mountain View Hospice Society has more than 60 volunteers and is looking for more as the society grows to support individuals in need.
There are many opportunities to use your special skills to be part of an amazing meaningful organization.  It takes many talented people to keep a non-profit running.

If you are passionate about “Helping People Live” please reach out at admin@hospiceolds.com.