Volunteer Opportunities
CAWES is fortunate to have a committed group of volunteers to donate their time and skills towards supporting families caught in the cycle of domestic violence.
We truly appreciate your donation of time to our 'CAWES'.
There are many benefits to volunteering with the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter:
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Build on a sense of community
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Develop skills working with children
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Achieve an understanding of our diverse community
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Document hours for education, work experience or work reference purposes
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Increase your awareness of family violence and child abuse
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Build new relationships, make new friends and become an active member of the community
All volunteers working in the shelter must complete the CAWES volunteer application process before beginning their volunteer work.
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All volunteers must be 16 years of age
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Both men and women are invited to volunteer with the CAWES
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In-house volunteers must have a current Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check
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In-house volunteers must provide at least three references
Volunteer Opportunities
Event Volunteers
We are always seeking mature, responsible individuals to volunteer at our events and to help in-house. If you would like to help us in house, whether in Child Support, the kitchen, or sorting donations, we would love to have you join our volunteer team. For more information about current and upcoming volunteer opportunities, call 403-346-05643 or email generalinfo@cawes.com
In-House Volunteers
We are looking for mature, responsible, and FUN individuals to help with our Child Care team in-house. If you love kids and would like to give back to your community, this is a terrific position for you. Child Support volunteers are responsible for planning and supervising activities for children staying at CAWES.
For more information on volunteer opportunities please contact: generalinfo@cawes.com