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Youth Helpful Links

Discover information on services and supports in your community. Let us help each other build our knowledge of what is available.

Local youth participation influences our work and is important to the Network. Ongoing we will reach out in our communities to ensure our youth can present their unique perspective on their wants and needs. With help from youth we will foster more effective, relevant practices that enable young people to thrive, have stronger relationships and stay connected.


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  • Black Diamond/Turner Valley

    Ben's Thrift Store

    Ben's Thrift Store selling clothes, footwear, cheap furniture, electronics, glassware, kitchenware, ornaments, small appliances.

    Contact: 403-620-5035

    Foothills Consignment House

    Collectibles store in Black Diamond. Quality consigned furnishings, collectibles, unique Items and more. 

    Phone: 403-933-2339

    Jessica's Closet

    Retail sales, thrift store, consignment, arts & crafts instruction & parties.

    email: Lori@jessicascloset.ca

    Phone: 403-878-7756

    Little Black Dress Consignment

    A women's and children's consignment store.

    email: littleblackdress3130@gmail.com

    Phone: 403-933-4034

    High River

    Gary's Great Buys

    Pre-owned items at bargain prices.

    Phone: 403-908-0250

    High River Salvation Army Thrift Store

    The High River Salvation Army Thrift Store offers clothing and household goods that are in good usable condition. Vouchers for clothing are available from the Salvation Army.

    Phone: 403-652-2195 Ext 3

    J&D's Attic

    Antiques, vintage, used books, furniture, clothing, jewelry, art, kitchenware, linen, garden decor, toys, games, electronics, small appliances, DVD's & CD's.

    Phone: 403-862-0724

    Selective Seconds

    Clothing and treasures for the whole family, consignment boutique.

    Phone: 403-917-1096

    Okotoks

    Foothills Salvage and Recycling Society

    The Foothills Salvage & Recycling Society (FSRS) is a Not For Profit Society dedicated to keeping usable and recyclable items out of the landfill. In doing so, they make items accessible through the facility in several ways.  For sale to customers for purchase at an affordable price.

    Phone: 403-648-3764

    Man of Distinction

    Consignment for men, new & gently used.

    Phone: 403-995-0616

    Unit 12B 49 Elizabeth Street, Okotoks

    Mission Thrift Store Okotoks

    Provides used goods in a department store-like experience for value-conscious shoppers who can find deals they can feel good about. Offers quality new and gently used clothing, furniture, books, toys and other household goods. **Youth in need, with a letter of support from schools, or the Youth Branch of the Foothills Children's Wellness Network can access free items. This is done discreetly.

    Phone: 403-995-8099

    Okotoks United Church

    Jacket Racket: Free winter clothing exchange, everyone welcome. 2019 Dates Pending

    Phone: 403-938-4357

    Rhoda's Elegance Consignment

    Fashion consignment store.

    email: info@rhodasokotoks.ca

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  • General

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    Explore Education & Training

    How Do I Get Into the Trades

    Transition - Turning 18 What's Next

    Education - Financial Assistance

    Youth Paying for School

    Apprenticeship and Industry Training & Scholarships

    Alberta Scholarships

    Apply Alberta - Student Funding

    Scholarships Canada

    Post Secondary/Skill Development

    Aboriginal Futures Career and Training Calgary provides education, training and employment services to Indigenous people who live in Calgary or the surrounding area. Counsellors can help with:

    • Individual career counseling
    • Action plan development
    • Resume and cover letter writing assistance
    • Job search preparation
    • Interview coaching

    email: info@aboriginalfutures.com

    Phone: 403-253-5311

    Academy of Learning is dedicated to helping students reach their goals quickly and easily, in a setting that builds confidence while building skills. Students receive intensive, hands-on training in a professional atmosphere. 

    Personalized one-on-one support

    Develop your skills step-by-step

    Phone: 403-652-2116

    Alberta Government Registered Apprentice Training. Trade Secrets

    The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is a way for registered high school students to become apprentices and earn credit toward their high school diploma at the same time.

    Phone: 1-800-248-4823

    ALL HIGH SCHOOLS - See Guidance Counsellors for employment and training information

    Bow Valley College

    Supports education in business, health care, and community services. They offer certificate and diploma programs in justice studies, and creative technologies. Programs include work experience. Also offers post-diploma certificates.

    High River Campus

    email: bvcfoothills@bowvalleycollege.ca

    Phone: 403-441-2399

    Okotoks Campus

    email: bvcokotoks@bowvalleycollege.ca

    Phone: 403-476-2233

    Community Futures

    A creative self employment program designed to assist students and youth in our region to turn their ideas into jobs. They will provide tools and resources to youth who with to start, grow and fund their businesses.

    Phone: 403-995-4151

    Inclusion Foothills (formerly Foothills SNAPS)

    Programs offered through Foothills SNAPS include:

    • One to One Family Support Transition Planning Program
    • Sibshops (for the Siblings)
    • Connections Registry (Respite, Community and program Assistants)
    • Resource Library
    • 1st R.E.D Cards
    • HIRE (Having Inclusive Rewarding Employment)
    • Foothills Employment First

    They serve individuals with a barrier/disability between 16-65+; provide workshops, 1:1. Support and Transition Planning; JOBz: Youth Employment Initiative, 14-24, in-personal and distance approach; 1:1 support to all outlying communities surrounding High River and Okotoks. 

    For general employment opportunities

    See - Inclusion Foothills

    JOB BOARD

    email: career@fsnaps.org

    Phone: 403-603-3232 or Toll Free: 1-866-507-6277

    High School Equivalency Diploma

    High School Equivalency Diploma  Alberta Education offers two ways to earn a High School Equivalency Diploma: by accumulated credits or by completing and passing five General Educational Development (GED) Tests.

    Inclusion Alberta

    Inclusion Alberta is a non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Students can attend regular college and university classes through inclusive post-secondary education. Employment Rotary, Inclusion Alberta and the Government of Alberta are committed to working in partnership with businesses and broader community to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

    Email: mail@inclusionalberta.org

    Phone: 1-800-252-7556

    MCG (McBride Career Group)

    Provides: Assistance with resume development and cover letters, interview preparation, career and employment counseling, as well as information on educational and funding options. There are employment workshops and computer training sessions. Also, job postings by employers from local and surrounding areas.

    Okotoks

    email: okotoks@mcbridecareergroup.com

    Phone: 403-995-4377

    High River

    email: highriver@mcbridecareergroup.com

    Phone: 403-601-2660 

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  • Alberta Income Support

    Family Violence help with costs to leave. You may get: Emergency transportation to a safe place (for example, women’s shelter); costs to stay in a hotel or motel for a short time if shelters are full or not available; an allowance to buy personal items not provided by the shelter and other support.

    Need to be a least 18.

    Community Futures

    A Creative Self Employment Program designed to assist students and youth in our region to turn their ideas into jobs. They will provide tools and resources to youth who with to start, grow and fund their businesses.

    Phone: 403-955-4151

    Government of Canada

    Benefits - General information and Education planning and Student Aid

    Jordan's Principle

    Jordan's Principle responds to unmet needs of First Nations children no matter where they live in Canada. Under Jordan's Principle, we can:

    • inform families about the help available for their child and how to access it

    • coordinate access to products, services and supports

    provide funding when it's needed to make sure products, services and supports are accessed without delay. Access to

    • Jordan's Principle representatives across Canada

    • local service coordinators in First Nations communities or organizations across Canada (contact your local Jordan's Principle representative to get this information) 

    email: aadnc.infopubs.aandc@canada.ca

    Phone: 1-855-JP-CHILD (1-855-572-4453)

    KIDSPORT Society  of Alberta

    Sports funding for children ages 6-18 years removing financial barriers.

    Okotoks & MD

    Phone: 403-831-7529

    High River

    Phone: 403-202-0251

    General Information

    Phone: 1-888-914-5437

    Money Mentors

    FREE phone or in-person Financial Consultations across Alberta. Offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Grande Prairie.

    • Credit Counseling

    • Money Coaching and more

    Phone: 1-888-294-0076

    Okotoks Family Resource Centre

    EMERGENCY FOOD- General guidance and $25 gift vouchers

    REC FEE ASSISTANCE – Apply on line. Supports children 6-18. Residents may qualify for a maximum of $200 subsidy annually toward the purchase of Town of Okotoks facility passes and programs.

    email: familyresources@okotoks.ca

    Phone: 403-995-2626

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  • Black Diamond/Turner Valley

    A Frozen Meal or Two  (Youth with a Mission)

    Free delivery of a meal for those in need of short-term help.

    Support’s residents in Turner Valley, Black Diamond and Area.

    email: christina@ywamturnervalley.org

    Phone: 403-667-2447 (leave a message)

    Oilfields Food Bank - Turner Valley & District Food Bank Association

    Serving Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Longview, Millarville and Priddis as well as the surrounding MD of Foothills. The food bank operates out of the United Church in the Valley (across from the elementary school).

    email: windygal@telus.net

    Phone: 403-861-1847

    High River

    Food Connections High River (Wild Rose Community Connections)

    Wild Rose Food Connections (formerly High River Food Connections) is a food security initiative created by Wild Rose Community Connections.

    Wildrose-Food-Connections-December-2019-Brochure

    FOOD-RESOURCES-IN-HIGH-RIVER-December-2019

    Lunch in a Crunch: Students can text or call 403-813-9819 to be directed to where they can pick up a free, anonymous lunch.

    Food for Thought

    Provides healthy, no cost lunches to children in local schools Pre 5 – 12, who for various reasons do not bring a lunch to school.

    email: hrfoodforthought@gmail.com

    Phone: 403-422-0475

    High River Good Food Box Program

    Fresh produce available every month, at a low cost – pick up location in town.

    Search Facebook for High River Good Food Box Program. Facebook@highriverfoodconnections

    Phone: 403-652-2200

    High River Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

    Skatemania Free program that happens for youth on five Thursdays in June, July and August

    Free Food and Prizes .

    Instagram @hr_youthmyac

    High River United Church

    SIMPLE SUPPERS- Supper served at 5:30pm free of charge (donations accepted).  Everyone is welcome!   

    September through June on the third Wednesday of the month  (second Wednesday in December)

    email: hruc@telus.net 

    Phone: 403-652-3168

    High River - Salvation Army Food Bank Services

    Provides food to residents in the foothills. Anyone can access the food bank. If you’re in need all you need is ID.

    Phone: 403-652-2195 Ext 2

    Okotoks

    Meals on Wheels - Sandstone Lodge

    Anyone can access meals living in Okotoks. No exclusion criteria. Meals are $6.25.

    Operates out of Okotoks Sandstone Lodge.

    Phone: 403-938-6404

    Okotoks Family Resource Centre - Emergency Food

    $25 grocery gift cards for emergency needs. Provided after assessment and one- time

     needs for foothills residents who are in immediate need (including youth).

    email: familyresources@okotoks.ca

    Phone: 403-995-2626

    Okotoks Food Bank

    The Okotoks Food Bank provides food assistance to locals in need.

    Programs you might be interested in .

    • Help Yourself Shelf Program

    • After the Bell

    Phone: 403-651-6629

    Okotoks United Church

    School Lunch Program: Lunches are provided to students attending school within the Foothills School Division.

    Food for Fun: Everyone is welcome to attend on the dates that the Church is offering free lunch.

    email:  okunited@telus.net

    Phone: 403-938-4357

    Click here for a printable version

    • My Health Alberta
    • Youth Addiction and Mental Health
    • TELUS - Helping Youth Achieve Independence 
    • Calgary Youth Services Guide
    • General Information Call 211
  • Care-Kits

    Health and Wellness Resources Click here for a printable version

    Alberta Health Services

    Sexual Health Resources - Okotoks and area

    Well on Your Way - Helping Youth Transition to Adult Healthcare

    Black Diamond - Oilfields General Hospital

    Main Switchboard 403-933-2222

    Addiction & Mental Health 403-933-3800

    Community Health Services 403-933-6505

    High River General Hospital

    Main Switchboard 403-652-2200

    High River Community Cancer Centre

    High River Public Health Centre

    High River Addiction & Mental Health Clinic

    Addiction & Mental Health 403-652-8340

    Community Health Services 403-652-5450

    Nanton Community Health Centre

    Addiction & Mental Health 403-646-2277

    Community Health Services 403-646-2218

    Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

    Main Switchboard 403-995-2600

    Addiction & Mental Health 403-995-2712

    Community Health Services 403-995-6200

    Urgent Care  403-995-2600

    COMMUNITY CARE SOCIAL WORKERS -  Okotoks

    • Non-crisis • Focus on addressing barriers to health care • Home visits

    People can self-refer through the Community Access Number

    Phone: 403-995-2652

    Mental Health

    Access Mental Health- Addiction and Mental Health information and referral

    Phone: 403-943-1500 or Toll Free  1-844-943-1500

    COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES

    Providing Parents, caregivers and others free access to public education sessions on child and youth emotional wellness.

    email:  CES@ahs.ca

    Phone: 403-995-4747

    Empowering Parents in choices (EPIC) Program.

    AHS Youth Addiction Services.                                                      

    Is a parent education and support group specifically designed for the parents or guardians who are experiencing significant struggles as a result of their child’s substance use. This group consists of two components: Education Sessions and a Support Sessions.

     Education Sessions cover the following topics: 

    • Mental Health and Substance Use • Teen Development • Self-Management • Boundaries and Values • Communication • Making a Change  

    Phone: 403-297-4664 

    Sexual Health Resources

    Communication Strategies Build Character - Health & Prevention for Teens

    Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA)

    24-hour information line, and counseling for anyone affected by the various forms of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Local appointments available at the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre.  

    Free confidential support

    Phone:  403-237-5888

    Calgary Rural Primary Care Network (CRPCN)

    Family Physicians in High River, Black Diamond and Okotoks.

    Offers Health Education and Wellness classes.

    Additional supports include:

    • Social Work • Family Counsellor • Paediatrician Case Manager

    Located at the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre

    Or CRPCN Office - High River

    Phone: 403-652-1654

    Foothills Regional Victim Services 

    Trained volunteers working from RCMP detachments provide practical assistance and emotional support to victims of crime or trauma.  

    Phone: 403-652-2359

    Youth Health Clinics

    • Birth control • STI testing • Pregnancy testing • Emergency contraception • Education on birth control 

    • STIs, healthy relationships • Drug awareness

    Teen-Clinic - Poster

    Black Diamond - Foothills Medical Centre

    Thursdays 4-7pm

    Walk-ins and appointments accepted

    For ages 13- 19 yrs

    For all health needs

    Phone: 403-933-4368

    High River Youth Clinic

    CRPCN - Charles Clark Medical Centre

    Tuesdays from 2-6 pm

    This clinic offers the following walk-in services to all teens and young adults up to the age of 27. 

    Mental health counseling sessions are also offered at this clinic, with a booked appointment. These sessions are designed to deal with anxiety, depression, or reduction of stressful circumstances. For further questions or concerns, or to book an appointment for the mental health counseling sessions.

    Phone: 403-652-1654

    Okotoks Youth Clinic

    Okotoks Health and Wellness centre

    Thursdays 11-6 PM

    Phone 403-995-2600

    School Counsellors

    Cameron Crossing

    Phone:  403-652-3001 or 403-938-6436

    Foothills Composite High School

    Alberta High School of Fine Arts

    Phone: 403-938-6116

    Highwood High School

    Phone: 403-652-5500

    Holy Trinity Academy

    Phone: 403-938-2477

    Notre Dame Collegiate

    Phone: 403- 652-2231

    Oilfields High School

    Phone: 403-938-4973

    St Luke’s Outreach Centre

    Phone: 403-995-0287

    We have extensive resources on Health & Mental Wellness 

    Health & Mental Wellness 

  • Alberta Courts

    Youth-Criminal-Justice-Act-Pocket-Guide

    Department of Justice Canada, YCJA Resources

    Okotoks Provincial Court

    98 McRae St.,

    Okotoks, AB

    SITTINGS:

    Every Friday (Youth) (courtroom 001) 9:30 A.M.

    Every 1, 2 & 3 Monday Provincial Statutes (First Appearance)

    Case Management Office (CMO) 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

    Phone: 403-938-7953

    Alberta Law Line

    The Alberta Law Line is a program of LAA that provides free legal information, referrals, and advice* to Albertans over the phone. All calls are confidential. 

    Legal Aid Alberta

    Youth Criminal Law

    All youth (12 to 17 years old) are eligible to receive representation by a lawyer through Legal Aid Alberta when charged with a criminal offence, as this is mandated under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

    Services are available to young person’s facing charges in the Youth Courts of Calgary and Edmonton.

    Legal assistance is most often provided for:

    • Serious criminal charges;

    • Charges laid under the Youth Criminal Justice Act;

    • Family law issues;

    • Child welfare matters;

    • Civil law issues, such as adult guardianship/trusteeship (when the client is the subject of the application) and income support; and,

    • Immigration/refugee claims 

    Phone: 780-644-7777 or Toll Free 1-866-845-3425

    Calgary Legal Guidance

    Calgary Legal Guidance is a client-centered organization that provides free legal assistance, information, and advocacy to individuals experiencing financial hardship who need legal services and representation.

    Phone: 403-234-9266

    Dial A Law- If you wish to listen by telephone to a pre-recorded Dial-A-Law topic, please call the Dial-A-Law Operator at the following numbers:

    Phone: 403-234-9022 or Toll Free 1-800-332-1091

    Centre for Public Legal Education in Alberta (CPLEA)

    CPLEA has developed resources for young people who want general information about their rights or who’ve been accused of committing a crime.

    Youth-Criminal-Justice-Act-Poster

    Elizabeth Fry Society

    The Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary (EFry) helps builds bridges. Offering support to women and youth engaged with the legal and justice systems by providing practical programs, basic necessities and connections to community resources.

    Elizabeth-Fry-Brochure

    Phone: 403-294-0737 Toll Free: 1-877-398-3656

    Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)

    Community support and information that provides connection and referrals to resources within the community.

    FCSS Black Diamond/Turner Valley

    Phone: 403-933-4348 ext 212

    FCSS High River

    email: fcss@highriver.ca

    Phone: 403-652-8620

    FCSS Okotoks

    Phone: 403-995-2626

    Foothills Regional Victim Services

    Provides victim crises response 24/7, Referral to resources and information for victims of their rights when dealing with the criminal justice system.

    Phone: High River Office  403-652-2359

    Phone: Okotoks Office  403-995-6457

    Phone: Court Support  403-995-6455

     Calgary John Howard Society

    They provide housing, education, employment programs and support for at-risk youth and adults, and those involved in the justice system.

    email: info@cjhs.ca

    Phone: 403-266-4566

    Native Counseling Services of Alberta

    Access to a support Court workers, if charged with a crime, are involved with Children’s Services, or are under 18 and in trouble with the law, an NCSA Court worker can help you.

    NCSA Court workers are free-of-charge and can:

    • go to court with you

    • help you understand your legal matter and options

    • help you complete and file court documents

    • connect you with programs and services

    • organize Restorative Conferences

    Phone: 403-237-7850

    Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta

    Provides Legal Representation for Children and Youth (LRCY) provides lawyers for children and youth in child intervention matters. What does LRCY do?

    • Receives referrals from young people, caseworkers, the Court, parents, foster parents, other caregivers and  concerned individuals

    • Appoints lawyers from a roster

    • Sets and monitors service standards for lawyers

    • Pays lawyers for services provided

    email: ca.information@OCYA.alberta.ca

    Phone: 403-297-8435 

    Student Legal Assistance

    Student Legal Assistance (SLA) provides free legal information and representation to low-income residents

    of Calgary and the surrounding area.  For individuals who qualify for Student Legal Assistance, Student Caseworkers will be able to provide legal information and representation.

    email: info@slacalgary.ca

    Phone: 403-220-6637

    Youth Law at The Alex

    (Also known as Children’s Legal and Educational Resource Centre CLERC)

    Offer legal advice, information, representation, referrals and services to children and youth. Lawyers at Youth Law provide representation to young people 19 years of age and under who have nowhere else to turn for legal support. Help to deal with: family issues (e.g., visitation and residency matters, child support, independent living questions, adoption and pregnancy matters and arranged marriages).

    • employment questions

    • landlord and tenant questions

    • human rights issues

    • school issues

    • guardianship questions

    • independent living

    Phone: 403-207-9029

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  • As we continue to support everyone who works together for children, youth, and families in the region, we are sharing new resources from Alberta Health Services Provincial Addiction and Mental Health.

    • Parent Learning Link
    • COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
    • Mental Health: Coping and Connection for Children and Families During COVID-19
    • Practical and Emotional Preparedness for a Pandemic
  • Strong brains are built by supportive relationships. Our Time Together Cookbook will help you and the children you care about build strong brains together.

    Happy Cooking, Happy Brain Building!

    See Our Time Together Cookbook here

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  • Building Resilient Youth: Practical Tips for Helping your Youth Make Healthy Choices - A PAD Parent Resource

    Brains Journey to Resiliency - Video

    Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime - Video

    Experiences Build Brain Architecture - Video

  • Alberta Community and Social Services

    Connects Albertans to benefits and services for seniors, people with disabilities, low income, bullying, family violence, homelessness and more. Access is available online, by telephone or in person.

    Phone: 1-877-644-9992

    Heaven Can Wait (Animal Shelter)

    Phone: 403-601-2520

    Boys & Girls Club of Calgary

    McMan Youth, Family and Community Services

    Woods Homes

    Youth Unlimited

    Calgary John Howard Society

    Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)

    Community support and information that provides connection and referrals to resources within the community.

    FCSS Black Diamond/Turner Valley

    Phone: 403-933-4348 ext 212

    The Town of High River currently operates 33 affordable housing units. The program is managed through Community Support Services and a property management company.

    Applications are available at the FCSS Resource Centre located at the Charles Clark Medical Centre.

    Note: The units are not subsidized but rent is set at an affordable rate as determined by Alberta Housing and Urban Affairs. Potential tenants may qualify for a subsidy through the Foothills Foundation.

    FCSS High River

    Phone: 403-652-8620

    FCSS Okotoks

    Phone: 403-995-2626

    Narrow Road Home

    Women’s residential addiction recovery home. A women’s home offering individualized recovery and healing programs.

    Rowan House Society

    Rowan House Emergency Shelter is a short-term women’s emergency shelter located in the MD of Foothills. They provide a safe, supportive environment for women and their children fleeing domestic violence. Inclusion Criteria:

    Women and children who are fleeing abuse.

    A teen (16 years of age) who is pregnant or has a child

    Phone: 403-652-3311 or Toll Free 1-855-652-3311

    Westwinds Communities

    Westwinds Communities provides subsidized housing and services for individuals and families.

    email: cadmin@westwindscommunities.ca

    Phone: 403-652-8600

    Click here to printable version

  • Alberta Health Services

    Alberta Health Services Rural  facilities in Black Diamond, High River and Okotoks have multiple youth focused opportunities for volunteerism from age 14 upwards. Youth are welcome to join and experience volunteering in a health care environment.

    • High River Hospital

    • Okotoks Health and Wellness

    • Oilfields Hospital Black Diamond

    Big Brothers Big Sisters

    Ages: 6-12 (mentees), 14-17 (mentors) years old

    Time Commitment: 1 hour per week for one year (excluding school breaks)

    Availability: Okotoks. Meeting weekly at the school

    Food Banks

    Black Diamond

    Phone: 403-933-4114

    High River

    Phone: 403-652-5054

    Okotoks 

    Phone: 403-651-6628

    Foothills Comminty Immigrant Services

    Culture Club members can be trained to become Youth Cultural Ambassadors.  To become one, there is 1.5 to 3 hours training workshop. Training is done in the school.

    High River: 403-652-5325

    Okotoks: 403-938-4699

    Inclusion Foothills (formerly SNAPS)

    Inclusion Foothills provides support, education and information to youth and families

    Multiple volunteering opportunities in several programs.

    Phone: 403-603-3232 or Toll Free: 1-866-507-6277

    High River Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

    The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) is a group of local youth helping High River be a vibrant, well planned community, with youth and for youth. The MYAC members:

    • Share their priorities in the community • Bring about change

    Provide a Youth Voice in High River.

    Volunteer opportunities for ages 14-19

    Phone: 403-603-3454

    High River Food for Thought

    Prepare free lunches for students Pre K-12

    Volunteer High school students needed.

    email: hrfoodforthought@gmail.com

    Phone:  403-422-0475

    Literacy for Life

    Opportunities to help with promotion and awareness, photography/videographer,  helping in the office when needed with shredding paper, folding, cutting, labeling. Helping with events like the Teddy Bear Picnic, Dog Tale screenings. maybe helping with social media.

    Melody Jewell - Volunteer/Program Support

    email: m.jewell@litforlife.com

    Phone: 403-652-5090

    Millarville Racetrack

    Variety of volunteering opportunities to support year-round events.

    email:  office@millarvilleracetrack.com

    Phone: 403-931-3411

    Oilfield's Sports Association

    They have recreational sporting opportunities for youth – with volunteer opportunities.

    Phone: 403-933-7016

    Town of Black Diamond

    Oilfields Sports Association, Girl Guides, Scouts

    email: Suzan@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca

    Town of High River

    Town of High River actively promotes volunteerism in the community among residents and visitors.

    Download the FREE ‘Our High River’ App on Google Play or the App Store

    The activation code is: our high river

    email: jseeley@highriver.ca

    Phone: 403-603-3547

    Town of Okotoks

    Contact the Volunteer Resource Centre or fill out your: 

    Application Form

    email: volunteer@okotoks.ca

    Phone: 403-938-8936

    High Schools

    • Oilfields High School

    • Highwood High School

    • Foothills Composite High School, Alberta High School of Fine Arts

    • Holy Trinity Academy

    • Notre Dame Collegiate

    • St Luke’s Outreach Centre

    Volunteer Alberta

    Information resource and connection to volunteer opportunities locally and more.

    They use Volunteer Connector a new provincial volunteer matching site for Alberta. Volunteer Connector postings include information to help you find the perfect fit – like time commitment, age requirements, and information about training. You can search for opportunities using filters related to the most common motivations—and barriers—for getting involved.

    Wildrose Community Connections - Food Rescue & Soup for the Soul

    Food Rescue

    Description: Food Rescue-rescue food from several different grocery stores. Rescues occur Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9-10:30 am. Volunteers can sign up for one shift to try it out before doing any paperwork.  Training is available on site.

    Soup for the Soul

    Description:  Soup for the Soul Program-volunteers meet with isolated seniors/individuals in their homes to share soup and a bun (provided) as well as some great company. Volunteers can set up a visitation schedule that works for them. 

    The rescue shifts do require lifting.

    email: highriverfoodrescue@gmail.com 

    Phone: Sarah - 403-601-0979 or Brianne - 403-498-5255

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