Volunteer at Terra and Help Teen Moms and Dads and Their Babies
Volunteers contribute their time, knowledge, experience and skills to enhance Terra and its programs.The time and energy volunteers contribute to Terra make it possible for us to support teen parents in their efforts to be successful in raising healthy, resilient children and becoming contributing members of our community.
If you are interested in social work, child care, community support and positively impacting the lives of Edmonton youth consider volunteering with Terra.
Volunteer Services at the Terra Centre is currently recruiting volunteers for the following program areas:
- Fundraising – we are currently seeking volunteers to join our bingo/casino rosters. Volunteers will assist the Terra Centre in raising funds for the agency. Bingos occur approximately once per month during regular business hours. Casinos generally occur once every 18-24 months. The Terra Centre’s last casino was in March of 2011.
- Clothes Closet Donation Room – we are currently seeking volunteers who are able to assist in our Clothes Closet donation room, unpacking, sorting and displaying gently used and new items. In particular, we are in need of a volunteer who has access to a larger vehicle who would be willing to transport donations between various locations.
- Childcare Support Roster – volunteers are needed to join our Childcare Support Roster. Childcare support is needed during the Terra Centre’s special events and for various program areas.
- Client Survey Support – volunteers are need to help Terra implement it’s annual client survey. Volunteers will survey clients in-person at Braemar School and/or by phone (can be done from the volunteer’s home). Survey implementation will take place between April 16th and May 11th. Training will be provided.
Applicants must be willing to complete an interview, provide references and complete a police and child welfare check.
For more information, or for a more detailed description of these volunteer roles, please do not hesitate to contact Lori Jeske, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at 780-428-3772 0r ljeske@terracentre.ca.
