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4 ways to be a good neighbour during a Pandemic As the Covid pandemic continues to grow and change, it can hard to find ways to get to know your neighbours, especially if you are new to the city! There are still ways you can help your neighbour and make new friends, even during these challenging times. Try these 4 …
Distress Centre (DC) has recently announced that their online services – crisis chat and text – are now available 24 hours a day! Text 403-266-4357 to speak with a volunteer, or Chat online through the chat portal at the top of every page of DC’s website. Phone support is still available 24/7. Call 403-266-4357 if you need to talk. Distress …
Join Trellis and the Calgary Zoo to learn about 2 youth opportunities available at the zoo for this spring: The Junior Zoo Guide volunteer program (for youth ages 14-17; 80 hours of volunteering required) The ZooYouth Employment Program (for youth ages 16-22; paid positions in Concessions, Retail and Main Kitchen). Presenters from the Calgary zoo will give an overview of …
We are approaching the busy tax season. Did you know that you can volunteer with a community organization to help others file their taxes? The 2021 tax season is no different. This year, you are welcome to volunteer at a virtual tax clinic and help people online or by phone. The program is called the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program …
Link-ages has a Pen Pal program that invites people of all ages to join. This program helps connect individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic where social distancing is encouraged. This program allows people of all ages, ethnicities, identities and abilities to connect through handwritten mail. The Pen Pal Program is unique because Link-ages will be using organization hubs to receive and …
Today is Giving Tuesday, Giving Tuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. It is a time when charities, companies and individuals join together and rally for charitable causes! To celebrate Giving Tuesday, you may: Volunteer Donate to a charity Fundraise for a charity Spread the message on social media If you would …
Are you new in Canada and wondering where to make new friends and get information about community resources? Canada Connects is for you! Canada Connects is a free program offered by Calgary Catholic Immigration Society CCIS. Participating newcomer individuals or families are matched with volunteers who are Canadian citizens or longtime community members and build friendship and meaningful relationships find …
The Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society has recently launched the new Holiday Helpers program! This program aims to bring happiness, connection and holiday spirit to seniors to prevent further isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers will help with one time or short-term tasks for holidays all year long (not just Christmas and new year) in these ways: helping seniors decorate …
The Consumer Debt Negotiation Project is a project that aims to help Albertans facing debt by offering free legal advice. This project is done by the University of Calgary law school students who are volunteering their time to help those in need. The clinic is also collaborating with Pro Bono Law Alberta’s ongoing duty counsel and amicus programs as well …
How does your gender identity affect your involvement in sport and physical activities? Researchers at the University of Calgary are trying to find out and they need your help! To volunteer and participate in this research, you will be asked to share your experiences in sport or physical activities during a 60-90 minute interview. The interview will be recorded and …
