Volunteer and Donation Opportunities in St. Albert: How to Get Involved

The Quick Answer

The easiest way to start volunteering in St. Albert is through the St. Albert Community Information and Volunteer Centre (CIVC), which matches people with local non-profits. You can also go straight to groups like the St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village or join a service club such as Rotary. If time is short, a donation or helping spread the word about a fundraiser still counts.

I'm John Carle, a REALTOR with Homes & Gardens Real Estate Limited, and I've been selling homes in St. Albert since 1999. I'm also a member of the Rotary Club of St. Albert, so getting involved is close to my heart.

Where do you start?

Pick a cause you care about. Kids, seniors, food security, the arts, the environment. Then look for a group doing that work. The CIVC is a good first call because it knows who needs help right now.

Which local groups need volunteers?

A few to start with:

• St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village. Hampers, sorting, driving, events and client support.
• St. Albert Community Information and Volunteer Centre. Volunteer matching and its Sidekicks mentoring program.
• Volunteer St. Albert. The City's own page for volunteer opportunities.
• Service clubs. Rotary, Lions and the Kinsmen family of clubs all run local projects and events.

What if you don't have much time?

That's fine. You can:

• Give a single afternoon at an event.
• Donate money or goods to a local charity.
• Share a fundraiser with your friends and neighbours.

How can your skills help?

Non-profits always need people who can write, keep books, fix things, run a website or sit on a board. If you've got a skill from work, offer it.

Key takeaways

• The St. Albert CIVC can match you with a local non-profit.
• The St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village takes volunteers for many roles.
• Service clubs like Rotary, Lions and Kinsmen are always looking for members.
• Small commitments and donations still make a difference.

If you're new to St. Albert and want to meet people, volunteering is one of the fastest ways I know to feel at home.

Just Call John. 780-937-7534

Sources

• St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village, Volunteer: https://stalbertfoodbankandcommunityvillage.com/support-us/volunteer/
• St. Albert Community Information and Volunteer Centre: https://www.stalbertcivc.com/
• City of St. Albert, Volunteer St. Albert: https://stalbert.ca/city/fcss/publications/volunteer-stalbert/
• Rotary Club of St. Albert: https://www.stalbertrotaryclub.com/stories