Program volunteers

Brenda’s House – support a family experiencing homelessness while they are staying at Brenda’s House, a residential centre for families in need of housing and social care. Volunteer roles include, Child Care, Program Facilitators/Activity leaders, Drivers, Cooking Assistants

Crisis Nursery – help make a difference in a child’s life while they are staying at the Crisis Nursery. Child Care, Program Facilitators, Office Assistants, Donation Sorters, and Bakers, are a few of the roles that volunteers have in supporting the staff at the Crisis Nursery.

Group volunteer projects

A time for friends, families, and co-workers, to come together to give back to the community and share with others. The Children’s Cottage Society has many different projects throughout the year that are perfect for such groups. Seasonal decorating, gardening and landscaping, building maintenance and repairs, fundraising projects, baking, seasonal cleaning and tidying, etc. are some of the projects that have been completed by volunteer groups. If you have an idea, please contact us and we will try to make it happen.

Board of Directors

Committees of the board of directors – learn about how the organization works and share your talents and skills on various committees of the board of directors. Communications, Fundraising, Information Technology, Evaluation. Share your commitment to providing quality respite and support to the families of Calgary by taking a leadership role on the Board of Directors of the Society.

Fundraising/Special Events

Almost half of the Children's Cottage Society annual operating funds are raised by fundraising. Help out with just a few hours of your time at a wide range of fundraising and special events. No secruity clearances are required.

For more information on these volunteer opportunities contact volunteer@childrenscottage.ab.ca.