Volunteer With Us
If you’ve been thinking about giving back to the community and would like to get involved with our Volunteer Program, please email our Volunteer Team at info@alphahousecalgary.com We have a variety of opportunities available for individual volunteers looking to get involved, and for corporate and group volunteers looking to make an impact as a team.
Corporate & Group Volunteer Opportunities
Sandwiches & Kits
We offer on-site group volunteer opportunities for up to 15 people, where you’ll either make sandwiches or put together kits, depending on current and seasonal needs.
$100 – $250 depending on group size
Kits for a Cause
If you have a group of 15 or more people, consider making a difference through our Alpha House Kits for a Cause Care Kit Program.
Soup Sisters
If you’re looking for another opportunity off-site, check out our partners over at Soup Sisters, and book a hands-on soup-making event led by a chef at Sunterra.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
If you’re interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, please fill out the form below and follow the instructions inside. Please note that we only accept volunteers over the age of 18.
Shelter Helper
As a volunteer Shelter Helper, you will assist Shelter staff in providing basic needs supplies and material support for clients accessing Alpha House’s Emergency Shelter.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with clients in small groups or 1:1, through the concession stand on the Shelter floor
- Provide basic needs supplies to clients who come to the stand asking for supplies
- Assist with washing, drying, and sorting shelter laundry
- Make trips to the laundry room for additional supplies/specific items as needed.
Detox Helper
The Detox Helper role works with clients in the Detox program to encourage engagement in programming and hands-on activities, and supports them to feel included and heard. Additional duties include helping staff with operational activities like laundry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with clients in small groups or 1:1, through activities and programming, listening to their stories, and facilitating non-judgmental conversation as appropriate
- Seek out clients who may be isolating and encourage their participation in activities
- Treat clients with respect and dignity, interacting with them in a caring, respectful manner
Kitchen Volunteer
A volunteer in the kitchen works with our staff and chefs to assist in the preparation and serving of nutritious meals to our Detox and Shelter clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage clients with respect and dignity, interacting with them in a caring, non-judgmental manner
- Assist in the preparation and serving of meals
- Set up and clean up the dining room
- Assist in monitoring clients’ safety and well-being, call for support when needed
