Opportunities From: Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation

It is the third annual Fun Run in support of the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation! 

This event has grown from a small neighborhood idea into a significant community movement. Over the last two years, this Fun Run has collectively raised $31,000. That money has gone directly toward life-saving equipment and research. We are so grateful to have you as part of this journey.

Volunteers with a positive attitude, flexible to help where needed, and enjoy being outside - this event is for you! 

Volunteers have helped hand out ice cream, organizer runners at the starting line, and cheered on runners during the race in the past two years. 

This is an outdoor event - volunteers must be prepared for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. 

Volunteer are asked to arrive ready for 9:30am. The race begins at 10am and the volunteer shift ends at 12pm. 

Is there a waitlist to volunteer or do you want to take part in the race yourself? Check out their website here 

Chinook Malls annual Stampede Breakfast is Calgary's largest free pancake breakfast, served with delicious toppings and sausages! Entertainment for all ages, including live music, a kidzone play area, and vendor booths are available for all guests.

Volunteers for this event might support numerous locations including topping stations, water station team, kids activation games, or on the recycling teams. 

Volunteers should be prepared for all weather conditions, be able to stand for the entirety of the shift and feel comfortable interacting with the public. 

The Calgary Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is an incredible local organization that hosts the Fall Harvest, an annual event in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and other charities. This ticketed event offers Calgarians access to produce at bargain prices.

Each year, the Fall Harvest requires 250+ volunteers to make the event happen. Volunteers will support stations such as, produce sales, tallying, checkout and ticket sales. This event is a great opportunity for groups and families to volunteer together. Kids aged 12+ are allowed to volunteer with a parent/guardian present. 

Fall Harvest will be on Sept 19th and 20th, 2026 (Location TBD). We are able to accommodate groups of any size to either work a half day or full day shift on either Saturday or Sunday. More details and information about Fall Harvest will be released in the summer. If you are interested in organizing a group or offering this to your employees, please reach out to Sam Agnew ahead of time to secure your spot! You can save spots by signing up and creating a Team!

Please be aware that the location is yet to be determined. 

Volunteer Roles - If you have a preference on your role, please include it in your Additional Notes when signing up for your shift. Please note that we endeavor to place you at your preferred position, but we appreciate your flexibility if help is needed elsewhere:

1. Produce Sales - Volunteers are assigned to produce stands (Lettuce, Tomatoes, Potatos etc). Volunteers should interact with the guests, helping to fill their baskets, or answer potential questions about the produce. They also help refill the boxes available to guests. Guests should be prepared to stand for the majority of their shift. This is a great role for teams or large groups to work together.

2. Tally and Checkout Tables Volunteers are provided with a tally sheet and they tally up the produce in the guest basket. Volunteers should be comfortable interacting with guests, be comfortable with basic math (calculators provided for large orders). This is a semi-seated job role. Volunteers also help at the Checkout tables, taking payments (Cash and Debit/Credit). This is a seated job role. 

3. Ticket Booth Volunteers manage ticket sales on the day of. This is a seated role. Volunteers can either work a half day or full day at this station. 

4. Cart Rental Volunteers manage the cart rental booth where guests can rent a cart for their use during the event. Volunteers ensure that information is being collected, and these are being returned after the guest has finished using them. This is a semi-seated role.

Other roles (please inquire with Sam at sagnew@achf.com)

A. Freggie the Mascot - Interested in being the CPMA mascot Freggie?! Volunteers must be over the age of 18, be at least 5'7", with a shoe size of less than a mens size 12. This volunteer should be comfortable interacting with guests and wearing a mascot costume that does have sensory deprivation. The Freggie shift is on Saturday Sept 19th from 9:00am-12pm. 

B. Photographer - Interested in taking photos for CPMA? Volunteers should have their own camera, be comfortable interacting with the public, and be able to stand for the entirety of the shift. The photographer shift is on Saturday Sept 19th from 9am-12pm. 

Are you a new volunteer or interested in becoming a volunteer for the Alberta Children's Hospital? Please schedule a time by using the booking link. In this 15 minute call, you can ask any questions you may have, as well as you will be provided with an overview of the Foundation and what volunteer roles are available throughout the year. 

Book time with the Volunteer Coordinator: Get to Know ACHF Volunteering  

Please do NOT respond to this opportunity. You must use the booking link above to schedule a time. 

For the call, please ensure you are able to access a Microsoft Teams meeting, you have a working webcam/camera, and you are in a quiet space. Please come prepared with any questions you may have about volunteering.