A message from the Federation of Calgary Communities
Volunteering with your community association and contributing your unique skills and knowledge, alongside your volunteer team, helps your community thrive!
Your volunteer efforts are critical to making a difference in the quality of life in your community and helping to build a sense of belonging. Not only does your community benefit from your volunteer efforts, but you do too! Volunteering can:
Connect to New Friends & Community:
- Meet new people with shared interests
- Enhance your social skills in building relationships
- Strengthen community connections, broaden your support network, access neighbourhood resources and fun activities
Benefit your Mind & Body
- Reduce stress, improve self-confidence and increase happiness and sense of purpose
- Increase physical activity to support a healthy body and mind
Help Advance your Career
- Build upon skills and develop new ones
- Gain valuable career experience
Have Fun!
- Explore your interests, make time for hobbies, renew creativity and fulfill personal goals
- Enjoy social time with new friends
Make a Difference
- Give back to your community
- Have a positive impact in people’s lives!
