VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Bright Lights for Africa Foundation
Location: Calgary, Alberta (In person)
Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)
Volunteer Model : In person / Flexible, depending on activities
Time Commitment: Flexible – approximately 5–10 hours per week, based on volunteer availability and program needs
Bright Lights For Africa Foundation (BLFA) is a Calgary-based nonprofit organization serving marginalized and underserved communities, including Francophones of African descent, newcomers, women, youth, seniors, and low-income families. Through culturally responsive programs, food security initiatives, youth development, community engagement, family support services, and community partnerships, BLFA works to strengthen dignity, access, opportunity, and community wellbeing.
We are seeking caring, reliable, and community-minded volunteers to support a variety of programs, events, and community initiatives.
This is a general volunteer role for individuals who are interested in serving the community, helping with different projects, and contributing their time and skills where needed. Volunteers may support food sorting and packing, event setup, program registration, welcoming participants, ushering, organizing supplies, community outreach, clean-up, administrative support, and other activities connected to BLFA’s programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Program and Event Support: Help with setup, registration, participant support, activities, and clean-up.
- Food Support: Assist with sorting, packing, hamper preparation, and food distribution.
- Welcome and Registration: Greet participants, manage sign-in, distribute materials, and provide directions.
- Community Outreach: Share program information and support community or partner activities.
- Administrative Support: Organize documents and supplies, prepare materials, file, and complete basic data entry.
- Team and Space Support: Keep shared spaces clean, organized, welcoming, and ready for activities.
Qualifications
- Respectful, reliable, and helpful.
- Friendly, welcoming, and community-minded.
- Able to follow instructions and work well in a team.
- Flexible, organized, and attentive to detail.
- Respectful of confidentiality, dignity, and diverse cultures.
- Able to represent BLFA with professionalism, kindness, and care.
Why Volunteer with BLFA?
Volunteering with BLFA allows you to give back, gain experience, meet new people, and support meaningful community programs. Volunteers help create welcoming and organized spaces while serving families, newcomers, youth, seniors, women, and underserved communities.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about community care and would like to contribute your time and skills to support those in need, please send your application to [email protected] with the subject line “Community Engagement Volunteer Position.”
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T1Y 5Z6
