Volunteer Information

Volunteer Opportunities

Camp attendants are volunteers who help with Camp Fish'n Around in the summer. To apply for this position:

• if you are 18 or under - complete and submit the same application as the campers
• if you are over 18 - complete and submit the adult volunteer form, a child security clearance form, and a volunteer police security form

Screening Process

All volunteers must go through a screening process according to the risk level of the position applied for (see table below).

Note: A police record check, 2 reference letters, and child welfare check forms may be required for any volunteer/staffed position.

Risk Level	Process	Positions
Level One (Low Risk) The position: - is short term - does not involve direct contact with clients - is supervised at all times - does not require the volunteer to handle money	- telephone interview - application form - email interview - confidentiality form - signed position form - informal feedback - orientation/training - student visa/working visa	- Special event volunteers (parking, packaging) - Newsletter volunteers - Special guest/speaker - PR volunteers
Level Two (Medium Risk) The position: - does not require the volunteer to handle money - requires the volunteer to give out information about Youths Can Fish 2 with minimal supervision - requires the volunteer to act on behalf of Youths Can Fish 2 - requires the volunteer to have access to confidential files	- as per Level One process - resume - formal feedback - credible reference checks - police security clearance - child welfare check form - renewal every 2 years of forms	- Camper attendants - Administration, drop in volunteers - Board of directors - Advisory council - Committee coordinators - Parent/caregiver volunteers - Mentorship volunteers
Level Three (High Risk) The position: - requires the volunteer to handle money unsupervised - requires working with a vulnerable client - requires the volunteer to be in a supervisory role - requires the volunteer to be in an unsupervised situation	- as per Level Two process - contract - clean driver's abstract copy - current AHEIA member - valid first aid with CPR - boat certification	- Drivers, including boat drivers - Web and IT - Executive board members - Administration volunteers handling money - Camper attendants (18+ yrs) - Fundraiser/grantwriters - Camp supervisor, camp director - Fishing assistants volunteers

Current Volunteers

All fishing activity must adhere to the Alberta Fishing Guidelines and Regulations.
For all water related activity, one must wear the appropriate sized floatation vests.

Award Nominations

Volunteer award nominations are held in April for:

• Volunteer Calgary's Leadership Awards
• The Leaders of Tomorrow
• The Leaders in Business
• The Leader in Community
• The VIP Award
• 1st Calgary Savings Community Vision Award