Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for a way to share your skill set, assist with grant writing, process mapping, or general office duties? Please, call ESC and let's talk about how volunteering might be just what you are looking for. You can make a difference in the lives of others. 

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Looking for a Nevada Sales Person. Must be at least 18 years old. Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Lunch included. Call 780-425-8625

Looking for a Back-desk Reception Person. Must be at least 18 years old. Thursdays from 12.30 pm to 4 pm. Lunch included. Call 780-425-8625

Volunteers are the spirit and soul of our centre.  You do not have to be a senior or a member to volunteer in a number of short-term or long-term positions available. We are located on the ground floor of the General Hospital site and provide free parking to our volunteers.

Volunteer positions at the Edmonton Seniors Centre include, but are not limited to:

Are you looking for an opportunity to try something new, different or more meaningful? 
​Come and join us! 

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• Thrift Store Workers
• Thrift Store Assistants

• Hot Lunch Helpers
• Newsletter producer
• Program guide layout

• Casino Volunteers

• Outreach visitors/ callers

• Instructors for jewelry
• Instructors for crafts
• Instructors for quilts
• Centre Greeters

• Instructors for sewing
  
• Back Office Assistants

• Crafters
• Sewers
• Quilters

• Entertainers
• Photographers

• Nevada (pull ticket) sellers

• Special Event volunteers
• Popcorn seller
• Social Media updates
• Monthly events coordinator

For full list of volunteer positions, please see the Volunteer Application Form

Outreach Volunteers Needed for isolated senior companionship

• Interviewing prospective volunteers with a view to client-volunteer fit.
• Training volunteers for their selected assignment.
• Distributing Digital Volunteer Log Report forms and collecting the completed reports on a monthly basis.
• Maintaining regular contact and ongoing support via telephone.
• To find out more, contact Shirley at 780-425-8625

Volunteering gives you a chance to share your skills or learn new ones, to meet new friends and to contribute to the community.  We could not do what we do without our volunteers.

We invite you to fill in our Volunteer Application Form and we will respond promptly.  If you have any volunteer-related questions, please call  
780-425-8625 or send an email to aed@edmontonseniorscentre.ca. 

We hope you choose to make us part of your life! 

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Greeter Volunteers

A Greeter Volunteer is responsible for welcoming guests to the centre.  Greeter Volunteers will also be responsible for handing out Centre brochures and any other materials necessary.
Greeter volunteers will need to be comfortable taking direction and working unassisted.
Reports to The Centre Assistant
Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities:
•        Provide information to visitors with respect to programs, workshops, membership, volunteering, and the thrift shoppe.
•        Wear identification
•        Welcome all guests to the Centre, introduce them to others, show them the art, coffee, back desk, etc.
•        Be warm and welcoming
Skills and Qualifications:
•        Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual
•        Exudes an outgoing and pleasant attitude
•        Outgoing personalities who are enthusiastic at welcoming and facilitating visitors with in the centre
•        A professional and positive approach to volunteering
•        Able to read and understand information and answer visitor’s questions
Time Commitment: Various Shifts: Monday - Friday 10am-1pm



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