Posted 17 days ago
Programs Volunteer - Community Connect & OSC
@ Alberta AdaptAbilities Association
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Alberta AdaptAbilities Association is recruiting volunteers for its Community Connect and after-school programs for people with disabilities in Edmonton and St. Albert. Volunteers support participants in community activities, help provide care and supervision alongside staff, and encourage independence. Shifts are one weekly or biweekly commitment of 6 or 3 hours over a six-month term, with orientation and training provided.
Responsibilities:
- Support participants in community-based activities
- Assist employees with care and supervision
- Foster positive, inclusive interactions
- Help create safe, welcoming environments
- Encourage independence and skill development
Requirements summary:
- Commit to one weekly or biweekly shift for six months
- Experience with individuals with disabilities is an asset
- Flexible and comfortable working independently or as a team
- Clear Police Information Check with vulnerable sector search
- Child Intervention Record Check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | No experience needed |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer none |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Alberta AdaptAbilities Association
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AdaptAbilities creates possibilities for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Full company description
AdaptAbilities creates possibilities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Our non-profit delivers essential programs that nurture friendships and empower individuals to grow, succeed and belong. Our human-rights approach not only focuses on the individual but also on their families who have altered there work-life balance to become caregivers. The specialized services at AdaptAbilities give parents the opportunity to pause, take a breath, and focus on their own wellbeing while fostering relationships with their loved ones. Learn more at http://www.adaptabilities.ca/
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,090
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 114
- Reported office locations
- 3697 Mill Woods Rd NW, 300, Edmonton, Alberta T6K 3L6, CA
- Business categories
- Service Industry
- Communities
- Consulting
- Non Profit
- Other recorded names
- Alberta AdaptAbilities Association
- AdaptAbilities
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
AdaptAbilities creates possibilities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Our non-profit delivers essential programs that nurture friendships and empower individuals to grow, succeed and belong. Our human-rights approach not only focuses on the individual but also on their families who have altered there work-life balance to become caregivers. The specialized services at AdaptAbilities give parents…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2004 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Program Volunteer Opportunity
Meet AdaptAbilities.
AdaptAbilities is a nonprofit organization that provides meaningful programs for children, youth, and adults with disabilities across Edmonton and St. Albert. Volunteers play an important role in helping create supportive, inclusive, and engaging environments where participants can build confidence, independence, friendships, and community connection.
Why Volunteer With Us?
This opportunity is ideal for students, aspiring professionals, community members, or anyone looking to gain hands on experience while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Orientation and training are provided, and volunteers are supported throughout their experience.
The Position:
We are currently recruiting volunteers for our Community Connect and after school programs which operate year-round across multiple locations in Edmonton and St. Albert.
Working alongside program employees, volunteers will:
- Support participants in community-based activities
- Assist employees in providing care and supervision
- Foster positive, inclusive, and meaningful interactions
- Help create safe, welcoming, and supportive environments
- Encourage independence, skill development, and community participation
Families rely on us for consistent and reliable care, so we are looking for volunteers who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to creating positive experiences for participants. Volunteers for these programs are asked to commit to a minimum of one weekly or biweekly shift, with each shift being 6 hours/3 hours depending on program, for a six-month term. This helps support consistency for our participants and families.
Available Programs
Community Connect (CC)
Provides adults ages 18+ with individualized, person-centered programming focused on personal strengths, interests, and goals. Participants build confidence and community connection through meaningful activities, volunteerism, recreation, and employment related opportunities.
Program Volunteer Hours are available Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Out of School Care (OSC) & High School Transition (HST)
The OSC program supports children and youth ages 12–17 who require additional support after school and may no longer be able to access a daycare.
The HST program supports individuals ages 18+ who are continuing their high school education.
Program Volunteer Hours area available Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Program Locations
- Millbourne Mall Centre - 3697 Mill Woods Road NW
- Orange Hub Centre - 10045 156 Street NW
- McKernan Centre- 11341 78 Avenue NW
- St. Albert Centre - 7 St. Anne Street
Requirements:
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities is an asset
- Flexible, comfortable working independently and collaborating as a team
- Clear Police Information Check with vulnerable sector search, and Child Intervention Record Check is required
If you’re ready to make a difference and contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply—we look forward to welcoming you to the AdaptAbilities volunteer team! Please note that we’re always looking for volunteers, and even if there aren’t current opportunities available at the time of your application, we will keep your information on file for future openings.
AdaptAbilities is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all volunteers.
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