Community Outreach

Resilient Hearts • Volunteer • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • 3d ago

Organization Overview

Resilient Hearts is a social services organization dedicated to empowering young adults with developmental disabilities. Through our innovative programs, we focus on building independence, self-advocacy, and community inclusion.

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by celebrating unique identities, ensuring fairness, and promoting access for all. Through ongoing learning and measurable goals, we aim to build a stronger, more inclusive organization reflecting the communities we serve – Arshdeep Sandhu, Chief Executive Officer – Resilient Hearts

Opportunity: Community Outreach Volunteer

Location: Calgary, AB (Onsite – various community events and outreach activities)

Commitment: 5–8 hours/week, including some evenings/weekends as needed)

Duration: 3–6 months

Reports To: Services Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and community-minded Volunteer Community Outreach Volunteers to support Resilient Hearts’ presence in the community. This role will focus on attending events, assisting at exhibitor booths, representing Resilient Hearts, and helping to build meaningful connections with families, organizations, and community partners.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy engaging with the public and want to play a key role in strengthening community awareness and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Represent Resilient Hearts at community events, fairs, and exhibitions.
Engage with families, participants, and community members to share information about our programs and services.
Support setup and takedown of exhibitor booths and outreach displays.
Build positive relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
Act as an ambassador for Resilient Hearts, promoting inclusion, accessibility, and empowerment.
Provide feedback and insights from outreach experiences to strengthen community engagement strategies.

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Comfortable engaging with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
Passion for community building, inclusion, and disability empowerment.
Reliable, punctual, and able to represent the organization positively.
Experience with outreach, community engagement, or event support is an asset but not required.

What You Will Gain

Experience representing a growing social services organization at community events.
Opportunity to network and build relationships with community partners.
Skill-building in outreach, public speaking, and engagement.
Recognition and reference letter upon successful completion of the volunteer term.

How to Apply

If you are excited to support our community outreach efforts, please send your resume and a brief expression of interest to HR@resilienthearts.ca with the subject line: Volunteer – Community Outreach. Please ensure your application is submitted by October 3rd, 2025.

We are dedicated to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout our recruitment process, including providing accommodation tailored to individual accessibility needs. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team confidentially at HR@resilienthearts.ca.

We appreciate all applicants; however, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. The opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. For any questions about the opportunity, please contact Arshdeep Sandhu at Arsh@resilienthearts.ca.