Activities involved
Housekeeping
Skills required
Cleaning
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Capable of lifting 10 pounds. Able to work effectively alone and focused to the job at hand.
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for groups
  • Accessible by public transit

Donations and Clothing Laundry Helper

203 15 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1G4 [map]
2-2 hours / weekly
6 months
Alpha House provides a safe and caring environment for those with addictions and mental health challenges and are often impacted by homelessness. Many of these individuals are in need of clean clothes and this is where you come in. You can help us help our clients by sorting clothing donations, washing as needed and sorting them in our laundry room
Additional Details & Skills Required
We provide an agency orientation and VSS waiver as part of becoming a volunteer.
Certification or Education Required
As part of process of becoming a volunteer online training includes:  Freedom of Information Act (test), Protection for Persons in Care Act Guidelines, Ergonomics Training, and  Alberta Food Basics Interactive Course (if time in the kitchen is also being sough. Alpha House HR Documents related to volunteering are also sign off material.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
We provide ongoing volunteer recognition and allow room for feedback with 3, 6 month verbal check-ins and yearly written reviews.  We work with the availability of our volunteers. We mark the contribution of our volunteers by celebrating with them National Volunteer Week. We provide ongoing training and assistance so that the full extent of their individual contribution is shared in our culture of giving service, hope and well-being
Activities involved
Housekeeping
Skills required
Cleaning
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Capable of lifting 10 pounds. Able to work effectively alone and focused to the job at hand.
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for groups
  • Accessible by public transit