Youth Volunteer – Whitecourt Volunteer Hub https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca It’s always a great time to volunteer. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:59:17 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-VolunteerWhitecourt-favicon-32x32.png Youth Volunteer – Whitecourt Volunteer Hub https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca 32 32 Lawn Care Program Youth Volunteer https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca/listing/lawn-care-program-youth-volunteer/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:34:13 +0000 https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca/?post_type=hp_listing&p=723 Time commitment is dependent on lawn care needed.

; Volunteer Position:

Volunteers will assist with lawn care for seniors and people with physical disabilities.

; Volunteer Role:

Many individuals in our community have difficulty maintaining their lawns. Volunteers will provide lawn mowing, and possibly watering, trimming, weeding if necessary. Youth may choose to “adopt” a yard to maintain through the summer months.

; Volunteer Benefits:

Volunteering with lawn care is a great way to make a difference in the life of an individual to help maintain independent living. It gives the opportunity to improve lawn care skills, make new friends, and give back to the community.

; How To Apply - Contact Info:

Fay Arcand, Program Coordinator

780-778-3637 ext. 417
fayarcand@whitecourt.ca

; Website: https://www.whitecourt.ca; Social Media: ; Vendor: Town of Whitecourt.]]> Time commitment is dependent on lawn care needed.

; Volunteer Position:

Volunteers will assist with lawn care for seniors and people with physical disabilities.

; Volunteer Role:

Many individuals in our community have difficulty maintaining their lawns. Volunteers will provide lawn mowing, and possibly watering, trimming, weeding if necessary. Youth may choose to “adopt” a yard to maintain through the summer months.

; Volunteer Benefits:

Volunteering with lawn care is a great way to make a difference in the life of an individual to help maintain independent living. It gives the opportunity to improve lawn care skills, make new friends, and give back to the community.

; How To Apply - Contact Info:

Fay Arcand, Program Coordinator

780-778-3637 ext. 417
fayarcand@whitecourt.ca

; Website: https://www.whitecourt.ca; Social Media: ; Vendor: Town of Whitecourt.]]> Youth Snow Stars Volunteer https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca/listing/youth-snow-stars-volunteer/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:23:52 +0000 https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca/?post_type=hp_listing&p=718 Volunteers will remove snow from driveways and sidewalks for seniors and people with physical disabilities. Time commitment is dependent on snowfall levels. Snow is to be removed 48 hours after snowfall.

; Volunteer Duties:

Many individuals in our community have difficulty removing snow from their driveways and sidewalks. Volunteers will provide snow removal for these individuals. Snow removal equipment will be provided.

; Volunteer Benefits:

Volunteers will get some physical activity while having fun in the snow. They will give back to the community by assisting a person in need.

; How To Apply - Contact Info:

Fay Arcand, Program Coordinator

780-778-3637 ext 417
fayarcand@whitecourt.ca

; Website: https://www.whitecourt.ca; Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TownofWhitecourt; Vendor: Town of Whitecourt.]]> Volunteers will remove snow from driveways and sidewalks for seniors and people with physical disabilities. Time commitment is dependent on snowfall levels. Snow is to be removed 48 hours after snowfall.

; Volunteer Duties:

Many individuals in our community have difficulty removing snow from their driveways and sidewalks. Volunteers will provide snow removal for these individuals. Snow removal equipment will be provided.

; Volunteer Benefits:

Volunteers will get some physical activity while having fun in the snow. They will give back to the community by assisting a person in need.

; How To Apply - Contact Info:

Fay Arcand, Program Coordinator

780-778-3637 ext 417
fayarcand@whitecourt.ca

; Website: https://www.whitecourt.ca; Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TownofWhitecourt; Vendor: Town of Whitecourt.]]> Twice is Nice Store Youth Volunteers https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca/listing/twice-is-nice-second-hand-store-youth-volunteers/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:07:24 +0000 https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca/?post_type=hp_listing&p=709 There is no minimum time commitment, however it is beneficial if volunteers can commit to specific days and hours so staff can prepare a work station for that time. Drop ins are welcome during store hours.

Store hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Open Mondays 10:00am-5:00pm for volunteers only.

; Volunteer Position:

Volunteers will assist staff with sorting and organizing and donations. Twice is Nice is looking for youth who have a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative and commitment, and are responsible, honest and willing to take direction from staff.

; Volunteer Role:

Volunteer duties will include emptying donation bins and sorting items; cleaning and dusting; sorting and cleaning jewelry; folding and hanging clothes. Oath of Confidentiality, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest agreements are required.

There is no minimum time commitment, however it is beneficial if volunteers can commit to specific days and hours so staff can prepare a work station for that time. Drop ins are welcome during store hours.

Store hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm

; Volunteer Benefits:

Twice is Nice works in conjunction with school programs to help students achieve volunteer hours; youth will gain experience in retail, customer service and communication; meet and work with diverse people; provide references for future job opportunities.

; How To Apply - Contact Info:

Cathy (Wellspring)
780-778-6209 / wsciwp4@gmail.com

Volunteer packages available at the store or at Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre.

; Vendor: Wellspring Family Resource Crisis Centre.]]> There is no minimum time commitment, however it is beneficial if volunteers can commit to specific days and hours so staff can prepare a work station for that time. Drop ins are welcome during store hours.

Store hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Open Mondays 10:00am-5:00pm for volunteers only.

; Volunteer Position:

Volunteers will assist staff with sorting and organizing and donations. Twice is Nice is looking for youth who have a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative and commitment, and are responsible, honest and willing to take direction from staff.

; Volunteer Role:

Volunteer duties will include emptying donation bins and sorting items; cleaning and dusting; sorting and cleaning jewelry; folding and hanging clothes. Oath of Confidentiality, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest agreements are required.

There is no minimum time commitment, however it is beneficial if volunteers can commit to specific days and hours so staff can prepare a work station for that time. Drop ins are welcome during store hours.

Store hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm

; Volunteer Benefits:

Twice is Nice works in conjunction with school programs to help students achieve volunteer hours; youth will gain experience in retail, customer service and communication; meet and work with diverse people; provide references for future job opportunities.

; How To Apply - Contact Info:

Cathy (Wellspring)
780-778-6209 / wsciwp4@gmail.com

Volunteer packages available at the store or at Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre.

; Vendor: Wellspring Family Resource Crisis Centre.]]> Community Adult Learning Program Digital Skills Tutor, Youth Teaching Adults https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca/listing/community-adult-learning-program-digital-skills-tutor-youth-teaching-adults/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 02:16:40 +0000 https://volunteerwhitecourt.ca/?post_type=hp_listing&p=407 We are seeking youth aged 16 – 18 to tutor adults and seniors in basic digital skills.
The CALP at NorQuest will provide trianing and lesson plans so youth are prepared to offer one-on-one tutoring to adult learners in areas such as basic computer or device hardware, Internet safety, using apps, or creating and using email or Social Media.

Approximately 90 minutes a week, from May to June. Up to 4 hours of training and coaching.

; Volunteer Role:

Participate in training and mentoring with CALP staff at NorQuest (up to approximately 3.5 hours of training).
Offer one-on-one tutoring sessions (with support as needed) once a week during the school year.

; Volunteer Benefits:
  • Gain experience, confidence and leadership skills
  • Get training and support to learn and practice facilitation skills for face-to-face and/or online learning
  • Receive a certificate of participation from ABC Life Literacy Canada and the CALP at NorQuest as proof of their volunteer hours
; How To Apply - Contact Info:

Odette Lloyd
odette.lloyd@norquest.ca
780-220-6460

; Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/NorQuestCALP/; Vendor: NorQuest College.]]> We are seeking youth aged 16 – 18 to tutor adults and seniors in basic digital skills.
The CALP at NorQuest will provide trianing and lesson plans so youth are prepared to offer one-on-one tutoring to adult learners in areas such as basic computer or device hardware, Internet safety, using apps, or creating and using email or Social Media.

Approximately 90 minutes a week, from May to June. Up to 4 hours of training and coaching.

; Volunteer Role:

Participate in training and mentoring with CALP staff at NorQuest (up to approximately 3.5 hours of training).
Offer one-on-one tutoring sessions (with support as needed) once a week during the school year.

; Volunteer Benefits:
  • Gain experience, confidence and leadership skills
  • Get training and support to learn and practice facilitation skills for face-to-face and/or online learning
  • Receive a certificate of participation from ABC Life Literacy Canada and the CALP at NorQuest as proof of their volunteer hours
; How To Apply - Contact Info:

Odette Lloyd
odette.lloyd@norquest.ca
780-220-6460

; Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/NorQuestCALP/; Vendor: NorQuest College.]]>