Volunteer Opportunities

The Dalhousie Community Association (DCA) offers volunteer opportunities in our programs, services, Community Garden, Events, Board of Directors, ice rink maintenance in the winter, Farmers Markets, fundraisers, and more. Volunteering for the community can bring numerous benefits, both for the individual and the community as a whole.

Building a Sense of Community: Volunteering is a great way to connect with your neighbours. You’ll meet new people, form friendships, and develop a sense of belonging.
Skill Development: Volunteering develops a wide range of skills, from leadership and communication to problem-solving and teamwork.
Promoting Community Engagement: Volunteering can inspire others, including friends and neighbours, to participate in community events and programs.
Personal Fulfillment: Volunteering allows you to make a meaningful difference in your community.

Dalhousie Repair Exchange – Fixers Needed

The Repair Exchange is a free program where individuals can learn how to repair broken household items alongside the help of a community member.

Fixers are hands-on volunteers who help community members repair everyday items and learn practical skills. At repair events, fixers work alongside participants to assess and fix items such as small household appliances, clothing, or bikes, sharing knowledge rather than simply doing the repair for them.

This role is perfect for people who enjoy tinkering, problem-solving, and helping others. Fixers don’t need to be professionals, just willing to share their skills, support learning, and contribute to a more sustainable, low-waste community.

Community Cleanup

Join our team of volunteers for the Dalhousie Community Cleanup & Electronics Recycling Roundup and help make a real difference in our neighbourhood.

This fast-paced, high-impact event relies on volunteers to keep things running smoothly—from greeting residents and directing traffic to assisting with unloading items and supporting recycling stations. You’ll be part of a collaborative team helping hundreds of community members safely dispose of household items and keep Dalhousie clean.

This is a great opportunity to meet neighbours, be part of a meaningful community initiative, and see the direct impact of your time and effort. No experience is needed—just a willingness to help and a positive attitude.

*Minimum age to volunteer: 18 years

Whether you’re looking to earn volunteer hours or just want to be part of a vibrant community event, we’d love to have you on board!

Sneak-a-Peek Stampede BBQ – July 2

Join us for the Sneak-a-Peek Stampede BBQ on July 2, hosted by the Dalhousie Community Centre in collaboration with our weekly Farmers’ Market.

Volunteers are a key part of making this celebration a success and we are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people to help us create a welcoming and memorable start to Stampede for the whole community. Roles we need filled are:

Kitchen Leader: Organizer of the BBQ’s and kitchen including serving.

Health & Safety Coordinator: Qualified First Aider who works with DCA to make sure first aid kit is up to date and be the first aider at the event.

Volunteer Coordinator: Responsible for managing and monitoring volunteer sign-ups through Better Impact, ensuring adequate volunteer coverage for the event, and following up with volunteers as needed. On the event day, this role includes welcoming volunteers, checking them in, providing a brief orientation to their assigned tasks, and thanking them for their support and participation.

*Minimum age to volunteer: 18 years

Whether you’re looking to earn volunteer hours or just want to be part of a vibrant community event, we’d love to have you on board!

Decorating the DCA for the Christmas Season

Lend a Hand: Help Us Decorate for the Holidays!

We’re looking for volunteers to help transform our community centre into a winter wonderland!

There are tasks for all abilities and comfort levels, including:

Sorting and organizing seasonal decorations
Hanging ornaments and festive accents
Assembling and arranging larger holiday displays
Setting up the big Christmas tree in the Auditorium

It’s a wonderful way to connect with neighbours and get into the holiday spirit.

Christmas Craft Market

Our annual Dalhousie Christmas Craft Market on Saturday, November 21, brings together over 60 local vendors, hundreds of visitors, and a full day of community spirit and we couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers.

We’re looking for outgoing, reliable helpers to assist with setup, vendor support, greeting guests, and more. Whether you love staying behind the scenes or being in the middle of the action, there’s a role for everyone!

Please review the positions and shifts, then sign up for whichever ones fit your schedule. Your time and energy make all the difference in creating a warm, festive atmosphere for our community.

This is a great opportunity to meet people, support local vendors, and be part of a fun, community-focused event. No experience needed, just a willingness to jump in and help where needed!

*Minimum age to volunteer: 15 years

Whether you’re looking to earn volunteer hours or just want to be part of a vibrant community event, we’d love to have you on board!

DCA Planning & Development Committee

Call For Volunteers – Planning and Development Committee

Are you interested in helping guide how our community evolves and in encouraging a physical form that meets the needs of all residents? The Dalhousie Community Association Planning and Development Committee is looking for motivated volunteers to help. In this role, as defined in our Terms of Reference, you will collaborate with the Committee Chairperson and other Committee Members to:

Review and comment on planning applications, including land use changes and development permits, as part of DCA submissions to City of Calgary Planning Services.
Help inform residents of planning or development matters that could impact them or the community through meetings, contributions to newsletters, social media and website.
Participate in planning discussions with City of Calgary staff, educational institutions or other groups around development and transportation.
Help to advocate for the preservation and improvement of Dalhousie’s public spaces.

The DCA believes in an environment of inclusion per our vision of ensuring that “Dalhousie is a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive community that promotes involvement”. From the Planning and Development Committee perspective, this means recognizing that Dalhousie residents have diverse needs in terms of how they live, work, play and travel and working to facilitate those needs through the evolution of our community’s physical form.

The Planning and Development Committee understands that people’s interests vary and availability may change and we are happy to try and accommodate everyone’s unique circumstances in fulfilling the role of the Planning and Development Committee.

Dalhousie Community Garden and Food Forest

The Dalhousie Garden Committee is looking to expand the team. We have a number of volunteer positions that we need help with. Some roles may consist of multiple volunteers or one volunteer may hold multiple roles based on seasonal workload.

The Dalhousie Community Garden and Food Forest is an interactive, accessible and beautiful communal space for Dalhousie residents to gather and grow together. Developing a food forest and community garden beds fills a void within Dalhousie community: a destination that encourages residents to spend time outside, in a space that is cared for and loved by residents themselves. It gives a sense of ownership to the area, encouraging people to see themselves as stewards of communal space in addition to their own.

If you have any questions, please email garden@dalhousiecalgary.ca.

Ice Rink Volunteer

We need your help with the Ice Rink behind the Dalhousie Community Association building. Volunteers help flood the rink and clear snow. We will teach you how to use the snowblowers and self-propelled sweeper. A skid steer loader clears the rink when there is a lot of snow.

A typical shift is 2 hours.

We plan to flood the rink in December (depending on the weather) and maintain it until mid-March.

Volunteer to give back to the Dalhousie Community!

Dalhousie Repair Exchange – Fixers Needed

Community Cleanup

Sneak-a-Peek Stampede BBQ – July 2

Decorating the DCA for the Christmas Season

Christmas Craft Market

DCA Planning & Development Committee

Dalhousie Community Garden and Food Forest

Ice Rink Volunteer

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