What is the Community Supports Program?
The Community Support Program fills a community gap by connecting volunteers with vulnerable citizens in Strathcona County who may need extra support. This program was created during the pandemic to fill this gap, but the community response has moved the program from a pandemic need to an ongoing service.
Current Services Offered:
- Dog walking
- Grocery shopping, pick up & delivery
- Prescription pick up & delivery
- Minor outdoor tasks
- Light gardening, weeding and edge trimming
- Small outdoor house repair
Our Community Partnerships:
- Edmonton Meals on Wheels pick up & delivery
- Strathcona Food Bank pick up & delivery
- WECAN Food Box pick up & delivery
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are very flexible and are ongoing throughout the year. Volunteer Strathcona is always excited to discuss volunteer opportunities with you.
Who is eligible to volunteer?
- Individuals
- Couples
- Teams or Groups*
- Families*
*(All youth under 18 must have an adult present while volunteering)
How do I volunteer in the program?
Please fill out Volunteer Application
How do I use the program?
Please contact us at 780-464-4242 or email services@volunteerstrathcona.ca.
At Volunteer Strathcona, we envision a community where people look out for each other. Together, we can create a supportive, safe, and connected place to call home.
Disclaimer: All Volunteer Strathcona clients and volunteers agree not to enter into any additional agreements and/or offer additional services, paid or otherwise, outside the scope of their agreement(s) with Volunteer Strathcona. Any clients or volunteers that do not follow this rule will no longer be eligible to participate in any Volunteer Strathcona programs.