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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.

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