Featured Special Event: Carnaval - March 5-6, 2010 On March 5 and 6, 2010 the ACFA Regionale de Red Deer is bringing Red Deer its very first Carnaval! In the spirit of Quebec’s Carnaval, volunteers will run activities and games or serve food and beverages during the event. All shifts are 4 hours in length and you are welcome to join us for more then one if you like. Be a part of this fun and unique event! To volunteer, please contact Marilou at 403-986-4350 or email acfardprojet@shawbiz.ca To learn about Red Deer Carnaval, click here. To learn more about volunteering at Carnaval, click here.

1. To reach out to Individuals, Groups, Employee Supported Programs, Families, Seniors, New Canadians and Inclusion Members, who wish to find opportunities to volunteer and
2. Then coordinate a collaboration with those agencies who require volunteer to make their program for the communities most effective.

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Search our online databases for current volunteer opportunities
2. Visit the Volunteer Red Deer Office in the CiRS Community Village to have a personal consultation that will help you understand and identify your areas of skill and interest, and receive referrals to appropriate and suitable volunteer positions.
3. Research Educational programs that relate to volunteer participation.

1. Assisting with Recruitment and Referral of volunteers in an unbiased, nonjudgmental manner.
2. Providing consultation services relating to all aspects of a volunteer program.
3. Encouraging high standards for volunteer programs.
4. Facilitating workshop and training opportunities for staff and volunteers working within volunteer programs.
5. Publicly recognizing and promoting awareness of the contribution made by community volunteers.
6. Coordinating National Volunteer Week activities.
7. Promoting citizen participation in community activities and encouraging more community services to involve volunteers.