Upcoming Volunteering Events

Strathcona in Bloom Society

May 7, 2024 - September 30, 2024
All-day event
Location: Strathcona County
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VOLUNTEERS needed to help make our community bloom!

The Strathcona in Bloom Society (SIB) endeavors to beautify Strathcona County and Sherwood Park through the efforts of volunteers and County staff. We encourage the efforts of private homeowners and businesses as they help with this work.

Do you enjoy gardening? Would you like to work with a group of like-minded folks who want to beautify the community? Do you have the time to plant and/or help maintain a flower bed in your neighborhood? Do you like coordinating the efforts of groups of volunteers?

Variety of Volunteer Opportunities available such as the following:

  • Help plant and maintain a community flower bed
  • Deliver nominations to neighbours as part of Front Yard Recognition
  • Become a Director on the Strathcona in Bloom Board
  • Deliver nominations to local businesses and non-profits as part of Public Spaces Recognition
  • Participate in special events like Arbor Day and Canada Day, and Pitch In

Colchester Cemetery in need of Volunteers!

July 8, 2024 - September 30, 2024
All-day event
Location: Colchester Cemetery
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Colchester Cemetery is a non-profit and volunteer run cemetery for over 12 decades. They are looking for volunteers to help out with lawn mowing of the grounds.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

  • Help maintaining the cemetery grounds by mowing the grass
  • Must have experience with operating a zero turn lawn mower
  • Open to individuals age 16+
  • Shifts are 2-3 hours (occasional shifts throughout the summer months)

If interested in volunteering please contact Scott Montgomery at 780-901-2884 or email at colchestercemetery@gmail.com

Sherwood Park Farmers Market

July 9, 2024 - October 9, 2024
2:30 pm - 7:30 pm MST
Location: #350 5000 Emerald Drive (Emerald Hills Shopping Centre)
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Calling all Farmers Markets enthusiasts!

The  Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market is looking for some enthusiastic volunteers to help out with the bouncy castle and Children’s’ Market Buds program throughout the market season.

The Sherwood Park Farmers Market Volunteer shift takes place every Wednesday from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM at 3000 Emerald Drive (the Canadian Tire parking lot).

Volunteer opportunity is open to all youth ages 16+!

If you are interested in volunteering please email Karen at sherwoodparkfarmersmarket@gmail.com!

ARAS Community Growing Patch Volunteers

July 29, 2024 - September 28, 2024
All-day event
Location: ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road Ardrossan
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The Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society (ARAS) is looking for volunteers for our Community Growing Patch and Committee!

The Community Growing Patch helps volunteers to learn about and practice agriculture in a cheerful community setting.

The Growing Patch is part of the Growing Committee’s long-term goal of building a passive solar community greenhouse in Strathcona County.

Both projects aim to increase community engagement and deepen people’s connections to local food systems and agriculture.

Do you love working outdoors? Do you want to learn new skills that you can apply to your own garden? Are you excited to get involved in your community? With the ARAS Growing Committee, there’s volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and abilities!

Volunteer roles include:

  • Helping to plant, weed and harvest the Growing Patch
  • Participating in educational workshops and special events
  • Getting involved with the ARAS Growing Committee Board

Contact aras.greetings@gmail.com and ahill@sclibrary.ca if you are interested in volunteering!

Great Canadian Gran Fondo

August 8, 2024 - August 11, 2024
All-day event
Location: Strathcona County
GREAT CANADIAN GRAN FONDO

Get ready to experience the thrill of the Great Canadian Gran Fondo event happening on Sunday August 11th in Sherwood Park as a valued volunteer.

Join a passionate team and embark on an unforgettable journey.

From organizing packets to setting up the Expo and being a Course Marshal, there’s a perfect spot for you.

You’ll receive awesome perks! An event T-shirt, prize giveaways specifically for volunteers and a healthy lunch!

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Part of a team or club? They do offer honorariums for groups larger than 15 that volunteer together. Click the button below to find out more about volunteer shifts and additional event information!

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