Distress Centre Calgary always welcomes new faces to our team of
volunteers.
In 2009, over 312 people donated over 33,000 hours of their time and talents. New
volunteers are joining our team every month. Read the information below to see
if you may want to be one of our dedicated volunteers. You can click on the
volunteer opportunity titles for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
|
Volunteer Opportunity |
Description |
Commitment Required |
Application Forms |
| Crisis
Line Volunteers |
Answer calls on our 24 hour crisis lines. Provide
support, crisis intervention, information and referrals to callers. |
4 shifts per month,
4 hours each,
for one year |
 Application
Training Schedule
|
| Youth Program
Volunteers |
From 5pm-10pm each day the Youth Program volunteers manage
calls on Teen Line and provide crisis intervention, support, information
and referrals to youth callers and their families. Youth Program volunteers also respond to online
posts through Teen Line Vibe, a peer support forum powered by Calgary Urban Vibe. |
3 shifts per month,
5 hours each,
for 8 months |
Application
Training Schedule
|
| Fundraising
Volunteer |
Work on planning, sponsorships, marketing and
execution of fundraising events. Past events include golf tournaments and the Rocky Road Ride, a mystery motorcycle ride fundraiser. |
1 meeting per month
for 6-12 months of planning, plus specific tasks as you choose to take on |
To apply, please send an email to
the Major Gifts Officer,
Roxanne Cote.
|
| Board of Directors |
Provide governance, strategy and policy guidance to Distress
Centre Calgary. Specific expertise such as legal, accounting and fundraising may be
desirable.
|
1 meeting per month
9 meetings per year, plus annual retreat and sub-committee participation |
To apply, please send an email to the Executive
Director,
Carol Oliver.
|
Testimonials
Hear it from the source! Read what our volunteers have to say
about their work at Distress Centre:
"Distress Centre is the only place I know where you can always find a room filled with down-to-earth, modest, everyday heroes" - Vivian C.
"Whenever I finish a shift I feel like a better person for being there." -Kerina D.
"I have never felt more supported or appreciate than I do when I'm volunteering at Distress Centre." - Anonymous volunteer
"Volunteering at the DC has allowed me to feel the hearbeat of Calgary." -Faye A.