Volunteer and work opportunities

Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee (WAVE)

City of Edmonton

WAVE is recruiting up to six positions to make recommendations to City Council about women’s gender-based issues. Applicants should have a strong interest in issues that affect women, excellent analytical abilities, and the ability to commit to approximately 8 to 10 hours each month. Applicants are required to complete the online application and attach a current resume plus three written letters of reference. View the full recruitment profile for more information and apply online by February 2.

Various Volunteer Opportunities

Telus World of Science

Love science? Lend your enthusiasm to help others discover the world and beyond in a fun and interactive environment at the Telus World of Science. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including educational program assistance and guest services support. Download the full posting for more information.

2020-2021 Board Members Wanted

Mill Woods Seniors Association (2610 Hewes Way, 2nd Floor)

If you are a Regular MWSA Member in good standing for at least sixty days prior to the AGM on March 26, you are encouraged to apply to become a Board Member. Completed applications must be submitted no later than January 23, 2020.  Interviews to take place in early February. Call 780-496-2997 for more information.

Study participants wanted: Factors influencing implementation of four frailty-screening tools in team-based primary care clinics in Canada

Identifying frailty risks in older adults has the potential to limit admissions into healthcare facilities, and help maintain their quality of life, yet they are still poorly implemented in primary care clinics in Canada. The goal of this project is to compare users’ perceptions of the factors influencing implementation and usability of four screening tools in Canadian family practice clinics: (1) the interRai Preliminary Screener; (2) the Pictorial Fit Frail Scale (PFFS); (3) the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS); and (4) the Program for the Integration of Services for the Maintenance of Autonomy into 7 items (PRISMA-7).

In order to compare the implications of using frailty or risk screening tools, as perceived by older adults, the researchers are looking to have persons aged 65 years old or more in each province participate to the study. If you are interested in participating, please return to the Consent to Contact form to Heather Roland, heather.roland@espcn.ca or call 587.758.6890 if you have further questions. The deadline to indicate your interest is January 21. For additional information, please reference the project protocols.

Drop-In Volunteer Mentors Wanted

Interested in Being Part of a Healthier City for Seniors? Take a Survey! 

Study Participants Wanted: Under-Reporting in Abuse of Older Adults in the Prairie Provinces

Event Volunteers

The North West Edmonton Seniors Society is seeking social function volunteers to set up for events, serve food, clean up, and socialize with NWESS members. This is an excellent team building opportunity for local companies seeking to build strong relationships between team members while helping others. Call 780-451-1925 to get involved. 

Vision Mate Program