Opportunities
Volunteers are a
Precious Resource
Parkinson Association of Alberta is growing!
Every day more and more individuals,
families, and professionals turn to us, in
need of our services. It’s only with the
assistance of volunteers that we can rise to
meet these challenges.
Our volunteers are people like yourself —
people who believe that volunteering your
time to help others makes for a better world.
At Parkinson Association of Alberta, you
are not just another volunteer but a vital
member of our exceptional team!
While we have many opportunities to
volunteer year-round, our current need
is assistance with our support groups,
exercise classes, vocal groups, and cognitive
programs. We would love to be able to offer
programs across the province.
Our Tele-Support Group line came to
be because of the incredible support we
received from ARTA. Support groups
are incredibly important — as are these
programs. We know the best way to live life
well with Parkinson’s disease is to have a
buffet of programming available — no matter
where you live.
We would love to have you — helping
others who can only repay you with a smile,
a handshake, a hug, or even a simple “thank
you.” The incredible satisfaction you will feel
hearing someone speak at a Level 8 instead
of 4 or telling you that they only fell once
this week because you and our physical
therapist helped them improve their balance
is simply heartwarming.
If you believe you are that one person
who can make a difference in someone’s
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life, please call 780-425-6400 for more
information and ask for Wendy, or email
info@parkinsonassociation.ca. We will
gladly connect you to the Client Service
Coordinator in your area and together the
two of you will create magic!
Reception/Administrative
Volunteers Needed
Reception/administrative volunteers are
needed at our Calgary (310, 6807 Railway
Street SE) and Edmonton (11209 86 Street
NW) offices to help cover approximately
twenty to twenty-five hours per week.
Duties include greeting visitors, answering
phone calls, and registering clients in
programs.
Office hours:
Calgary: M-F – 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Edmonton: M-Th – 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
and F – 8:30a.m. – 12p.m.
Volunteer shifts are in two-hour and
four-hour increments.
Please include the days and hours you would
be available as well as the length of time
(months) you could commit.
More details can be found on our website
at parkinsonalberta.ca/volunteer.
Interested individuals may also email
info@parkinsonalberta.ca/volunteer
or contact either the Calgary (403-243-
9901) or Edmonton (780-425-6400)
office for more information.