CCASA Volunteer Program
Last Updated: Tuesday July 3, 2007
Volunteers are essential to the high quality of service delivery CCASA offers. Volunteers make a contribution in helping to raise awareness about the issue of sexual abuse and sexual assault to communities in Calgary and surrounding area. CCASA volunteers make a real difference in the lives of those affected by the various forms of sexual abuse and sexual assault. In 2005, volunteers contributed 11,495 hours to support CCASA’s programs.
CCASA has volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
24 hour Support and Information Line: answer calls on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Administration: volunteers assist with translation and with clerical duties such as photocopying, preparing packages, etc…
Interpretation: volunteers use their second language skill to benefit CCASA clients or help with community events.
Committees: plan, organize, shape and impact the agency’s activities by joining CCASA’s various committees.
Special events: volunteers participate in community events, including fundraising events, and building and creating client motivational and coping tools.
Communications: there are opportunities to write articles for the CCASA newsletter and website.
Board of Directors: see below.
To Become A Volunteer:
- Submit an application. Applications are also available online, by email, fax, or by regular mail. Contact CCASA for inquiries.
- Attend a pre-training interview. During this interview the volunteer coordinator will provide more information about the agency and the volunteer program and will discuss the mandatory criminal record check and child welfare check.
- Training. Upon successful completion of the previous steps, training will be provided by staff and other community professionals. This training is mandatory.
- Attend a post-training interview. CCASA has various areas where volunteers are needed. Some areas require different training and commitment. Visit the CCASA website to under stand the work and goals of each program.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
• Complete volunteer training.
• Attend bi-monthly volunteer/committee meetings and events.
• Cover a minimum of 10 hours per month.
• Commit for a minimum of 1 year.
To volunteer at CCASA, please print the volunteer application form and mail to the Volunteer Program Coordinator. Volunteer Application 2007.pdf
For further information on becoming a CCASA Volunteer please call Volunteer Program Coordinator Marieke Knight at 237-6905 ext 252 or email mknight@calgarycasa.com
Board of Directors
CCASA is always looking for motivated individuals who are excited and committed to bringing community awareness of sexual abuse and sexual assault.
CCASA’s Board of Directors is a non-operational (not involved in day to day work of agency) board of directors. Training is a 4 hour orientation, an annual training day and an annual strategic planning day. Commitment of a monthly board meeting and training is required. This position is open to those persons over the age of 18.
For further information on becoming a CCASA Board member and its responsibilities please contact Deb Tomlinson, Interim Executive Director at 237-6905 ext 228 or email dtomlinson@calgarycasa.com.