Alberta Alpine needs 100 volunteers for the Lake Louise Nor-Am on December 8-12.  They get lodging, breakfast, lunch, a gift and daily socials from Sunday, December 7 to set-up through to Friday, December 12 after the Super-G races.  Volunteers for the week or by the day are welcome.  Contact Maureen O'Hara Leman maureenol@telus.net or 403-242-7148.

The 2008 Santa's Anonymous Christmas Hamper campaign is looking for some new faces to work with the program.  If you are interested in becoming one of the team and have skills in special events, volunteer management or program operations, please call Alison Milroy, program coordinator at 403.762.5323 or Town of Banff Community Services at 403.762.1251.

In partnership with St. Mary's Catholic Church, the members of the BRRR Committee (Banff Residents Responding Responsibly) are hosting a new Community Soup & Bread Program. This weekly lunch program provides a hot meal to any community member, regardless of ability to pay. A number of local restaurants are sponsoring this program.
If you can spare just one or two hours each week between the hours of 10 am - 3 pm, then we would love to hear from you. Volunteers are needed on a weekly basis each Thursday starting October 16, 2008 to help with set-up, food serving, and clean-up. Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 312 Lynx Street (across the street from the hospital).
This is a great opportunity to connect with the members of your community in a relaxed atmosphere.   To volunteer, please contact Bianca Ross, BRRR Outreach Worker at 403-762-1233 (office), 403-763-7381 (cell) or email: brrr.outreach@banff.ca

Canmore Hospital is looking for "Hospital Greeters".  Serving as Ambassadors of the Canmore General Hospital, volunteers will assist in welcoming patients, families and visitors to the facility, making them feel comfortable, and guiding them to the proper unit or department for their procedure.  Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and willing to complete the screening process, including a criminal record check.  Shifts available 6:30-8:30 a.m.  Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Please call Volunteer Resources at 403-678-7253 for more information.

Banff Family and Community Support Services ( FCSS) would like you to consider becoming a member of our Advisory Committee.  We are seeking members with: a vested interest in and concern for social issues in Banff; the ability to work within the Town of Banff's operating framework; a minimum of one year's residency in Banff; and the ability to commit to a two year term.

Advisory Committee members would act as a liaison between the citizens of the Community and Banff FCSS and through their actions, increase the community's knowledge of FCSS programs and services.  To learn more about this opportunity, check out the Committee Terms of reference at www.banff.ca.  To apply please contact Alison Gerrits, FCSS Supervisor at 403.762.1252 or alison.gerrits@banff.ca

The Town of Banff Family and Community Support Services and the Banff Volunteer Centre are still seeking Disaster Social Services volunteers.  Online training is now available through the Red Cross.  Help your community at times of need, add experience to your resume and acces other international Red Cross oppportunities.  We are asking that all potential volunteers be able to commit to minimum one year period if possible.

For more information contact Karen at 762-4466 or email: info@volunteerbanff.ab.ca

St. Martha's Place of the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital is looking to recruit new volunteers.  We are looking for special individuals who can offer their time in any of the following areas: Moms who can bring their babies in for play visits, assisting with fun community bus outings, social visits with our residents, friendly pet visits (dogs), musical background talent to entertain our residents, assisting with organizing special events.

For more information on Volunteering, please contact Pamela Wong at 760-7222 ext.160.

Parent volunteers are needed to help with the Motoring Munchkins activity program for 1-3 year olds. Volunteers would open and close the Banff elementary school, set up and pack away the toys, collect drop-in money and supervise the gym on Saturday mornings from 11 am to noon. Volunteering your time is a great trade-off to letting your toddler run around! If you are interested in helping, please contact Kim Coultis at 762-1223.

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The Bow Valley Clean Air Society welcomes volunteers who would like to help ensure that the Bow Valley has the highest quality of air, and air free from emissions that negatively affect people, the environment, and the climate. Our mission is to improve and protect the air quality in the Bow Valley and minimize regional contributions to climate change. We will also offer assistance if you have a project idea of your own. Contact us by email for more information.

The Bow Valley Victim Services Association is still seeking dedicated volunteers to help out our existing Victim Advocates in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Exshaw and Kananaskis. Advocates provide non-judgmental support, assistance, and information to victims of crime and trauma - join one of our advocate on-call teams - assist with scheduled evenings and weekend coverage - possess good communication skills - participate in an extensive training program covering areas such as domestic violence, sexual assault, suicide intervention and sudden death - are looking for opportunities for self development and growth - must obtain an RCMP security clearance and be willing to commit to a one year contract - possess a valid driver's license. If this is a challenge for you, please call 760-0197 for more information or go to our website.