The Centre d’Appui Familial
At ACFA Régionale de Calgary, there is pride in collaborating with dynamic organizations that bring the local Francophone community to life. A valuable partner, the Centre d’Appui Familial, is regularly looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with daily tasks and during activities and events. Discover these opportunities below and get involved directly with them!
Volunteer Opportunities at the Centre d’Appui Familial
Les Copains de lecture (Reading Buddies) For teenagers and adults with a good command of reading in French. Come read with children from the Reading Club (beginner level) at the Centre d’Appui library. Volunteers will be paired with elementary school children to encourage reading. A short training session is provided!
Commitment: A series of 5 one-hour sessions during the autumn and winter seasons.
Support During Activities and Events For teenagers and adults fluent in French. Lend a helping hand during major times of the year (Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Canada Day, Halloween, Christmas), or participate in community support initiatives (Christmas baskets, Casino, etc.). Tasks include setup, material preparation, cleanup, and leading activities in French with children.
Commitment: Opportunities available throughout the year.
Library Support (Assistant Librarian) For teenagers and adults. Help the Centre d’Appui team by taking care of organizing resources (books, games, etc.) and performing various library management tasks.
Commitment: Opportunities available year-round.
How to Sign Up?
All registrations are done directly with the Centre d’Appui Familial.
For new volunteers: A volunteer form must be filled out indicating interests and availability, then sent by email to info@cdafsa.ca. The team at the Centre will then make contact to validate the profile.