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    Recreational Program Volunteers

    Volunteer with Between Friends! Support people with disabilities in weekly evening and weekend programs—swimming, community outings, games, and more. Help create fun, safe, and inclusive experiences while building friendships and confidence.

    Main Office 401, 8989 Macleod Trail SE Calgary T2H 0M2
    Role Details

    🌟 Volunteer with Between Friends – Spring W.E.S.O.A.R! Programs 🌟

    Between Friends provides quality social, recreational, and developmental opportunities so that people with disabilities can Connect, Grow, and Belong.


    We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Spring W.E.S.O.A.R! Programs! These in-person programs run once a week, in the evenings and on weekends.


    You’ll be supporting participants with disabilities in fun, engaging activities like weekly swimming, trying new bars, jumping at Flying Squirrel, and so much more. Volunteers work alongside our Program Leaders to ensure participants feel safe, included, and have a great time.

    🕒 Time Commitment

    • Runs once per week from Tuesday to Sunday
    • Spring: April 19 – June 20, 2026
    • No Programs: May 18 (Victoria Day Weekend)
    • Each session is 2–3 hours
    • You can volunteer for multiple programs per week
    • Consistency is key – volunteers are expected to attend every scheduled session
    • Evening Programs: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    • Weekend Programs: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (exact time depends on the activity)

    ✨ You Might Be a Great Fit If You Are:

    • Fun – You bring joy and energy to everyday experiences
    • Intentional – You act with purpose and clarity, even under pressure
    • Caring – You lead with empathy and celebrate others
    • Easeful – You help create accessible, inclusive environments
    • Safe – You value emotional and physical safety for everyone

    ✅ Volunteer Requirements

    • Must be 16+ years old
    • Complete a Police Check (instructions provided)
    • Have reliable transportation
    • Be comfortable assisting with:
      • Personal care
      • Supporting medication administration
    • Bring an inclusive mindset and eagerness to learn
    • Be a team player and problem solver
    • Communicate with staff and leaders using Slack
    • Complete an application through Better Impact
    • Experience working with people with disabilities is an asset, but not required


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    Minimum age requirement is Yound Adult (Age 18-56) for all participants of this event.

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    Once you click the confirm button, Between Friends will be notified you're interested in volunteering for them and they will have access to your profile, contact information, and resume. You can wait for them to follow up with you or contact them through their Between Friends profile page.

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    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Between Friends! 🌟 We’re excited to connect with you. Our team will review your interest and follow up soon with next steps, including how to complete your application through Better Impact. We appreciate your desire to help create spaces where people can Connect, Grow, and Belong!

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