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ElderCare Edmonton is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing recreational therapeutic programming for seniors in the community.

Recreation Program Volunteers take part in the on-site facilitation of our day programs. This includes many things, such as playing physical games, guiding arts and crafts, and fostering meaningful conversation with our clients.

Our Day Programs operate out of three different locations across Edmonton, and volunteers are able to work alongside their supervisor to specify which location and time works best for their schedule.

Dreamcatcher™ Nature-Assisted Therapy is looking for positive, enthusiastic, and fun individuals to harness their social skills and engage the public in new and exciting activities.

Our Tourism program usually runs between May & September where we offer activities such as:
- Guided Interactive Animal Tours
- Magical Forest Trails
- Animal or Nature Yoga

Shifts may be between 4-8 hours long depending on the event. Majority of events will be hosted on Saturdays and Sundays but may occasionally be hosted on a Friday.

Age Requirements:
- Must be 14+ to volunteer without parent/guardian
- Please inquire if you wish to volunteer with children under 12

Roles & Duties:
- Tour Guides: provide safe interactive animal tours for our guests (opportunities for topic specific tours may be available e.g., plant IDing, agriculture, etc. based on specialty area of volunteer)
- Animal Handlers: ensure safe animal interactions during animal yoga, tours, or at animal stations
- Market booth: Manage the market booth, selling snacks/beverages, swag, providing information, checking guests in
- Activity Stations: Manage whatever station we have (e.g., craft station)
- Other duties may include: helping with setting up/tearing down event, answering guest questions/concerns, ensuring guests are following rules, leading guests into animal pens

If you are interested in helping with tourism development, planning, or magical forest development, please email us or check our other posting!

The HodgePodge Lodge is a community reuse building where people can drop off items they no longer need and take ones they do, all for free! The initiative is run by Strathcona County but the day to day operation is done by volunteers. They sort donations, put them away, tidy things up and answer questions the public has.