Program Volunteer Opportunity

Meet AdaptAbilities. 

AdaptAbilities is a nonprofit organization that provides meaningful programs for children, youth, and adults with disabilities across Edmonton and St. Albert. Volunteers play an important role in helping create supportive, inclusive, and engaging environments where participants can build confidence, independence, friendships, and community connection.

Why Volunteer With Us?

This opportunity is ideal for students, aspiring professionals, community members, or anyone looking to gain hands on experience while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Orientation and training are provided, and volunteers are supported throughout their experience.

The Position:

We are currently recruiting volunteers for our Community Connect and after school programs which operate year-round across multiple locations in Edmonton and St. Albert.

Working alongside program employees, volunteers will:

• Support participants in community-based activities
• Assist employees in providing care and supervision
• Foster positive, inclusive, and meaningful interactions
• Help create safe, welcoming, and supportive environments
• Encourage independence, skill development, and community participation

Families rely on us for consistent and reliable care, so we are looking for volunteers who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to creating positive experiences for participants. Volunteers for these programs are asked to commit to a minimum of one weekly or biweekly shift, with each shift being 6 hours/3 hours depending on program, for a six-month term. This helps support consistency for our participants and families.

Available Programs

Community Connect (CC)  Provides adults ages 18+ with individualized, person-centered programming focused on personal strengths, interests, and goals. Participants build confidence and community connection through meaningful activities, volunteerism, recreation, and employment related opportunities. Program Volunteer Hours are available Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 

Out of School Care (OSC) & High School Transition (HST)  The OSC program supports children and youth ages 12–17 who require additional support after school and may no longer be able to access a daycare.  The HST program supports individuals ages 18+ who are continuing their high school education. Program Volunteer Hours area available Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Program Locations

• Millbourne Mall Centre - 3697 Mill Woods Road NW

• Orange Hub Centre - 10045 156 Street NW

• McKernan Centre- 11341 78 Avenue NW

• St. Albert Centre - 7 St. Anne Street

Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is an asset
• Flexible, comfortable working independently and collaborating as a team
• Clear Police Information Check with vulnerable sector search, and Child Intervention Record Check is required

If you’re ready to make a difference and contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply—we look forward to welcoming you to the AdaptAbilities volunteer team! Please note that we’re always looking for volunteers, and even if there aren’t current opportunities available at the time of your application, we will keep your information on file for future openings.

AdaptAbilities is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all volunteers.