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Lethbridge Volunteer Opportunities
2026 Renaissance Faire event (“Ren Faire”) is an outdoor event taking place on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. that recreates the atmosphere of a medieval or Renaissance-era village including costumed entertainers, artisan markets, live entertainment, activities and experiences such as Archery, Tarot, Magical Market, Combat, Candle Making, Facepainting, and Crafts. This event is held at Fort Whoop-Up.
2026 Renaissance Faire event (“Ren Faire”) is an outdoor event that recreates the atmosphere of a medieval or Renaissance-era village including costumed entertainers, artisan markets, live entertainment, activities and experiences such as Archery, Tarot, Magical Market, Combat, Candle Making, Facepainting, and Crafts. This event is held at Fort Whoop-Up.
Chess for Life is hosting a 24-hour Chess-a-thon fundraiser on Saturday, November 7th to the 8th, 2026 to support our ongoing programming in the community. Participants will challenge themselves to raise a minimum of $500 and then take on the ultimate chess endurance challenge: playing chess continuously from November 7th at noon, until noon on November 8th, 2026.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run games and activities, and to help keep participants fed, hydrated, entertained, and motivated throughout the event. Whether you’re a chess enthusiast or have never played before, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Chess for Life @ The University of Lethbridge (C4L) is a faculty-developed organization dedicated to improving lives through teaching chess skills that are transferable to everyday life. C4L works with a variety of groups, ages and skill levels to help participants develop executive functions and pro-social life skills.
C4L was originally created as a unique, restorative justice program, where youth that had been sentenced to community service hours could come to the University of Lethbridge for 25 hours of chess instruction. While this is still our main program, C4L has expanded to exist in elementary and secondary schools, seniors homes, community organizations and the Lethbridge Correctional Centre.
No experience in chess is needed to volunteer – come and learn with the populations we work with! Our participants vary in their experience levels, as do our volunteers. Whether you’re a beginner or a ranked FIDE player, you will absolutely learn something during your time with C4L.
Board Leadership Lethbridge is a collaboration of community leaders working together to provide access to training opportunities for Board members of non-profit organizations. Our committee representatives include various non-profit organizations, Boards, community networks, service groups, and government entities.
Board Leadership Lethbridge is a collaboration of community leaders working together to provide access to training opportunities for Board members of non-profit organizations. Our committee representatives include various non-profit organizations, Boards, community networks, service groups, and government entities.
Administrative Support volunteers are the welcoming face of the event, helping attendees feel oriented and supported throughout the day.
Volunteers are welcome to attend sessions for free during times they are not scheduled.
Board Leadership Lethbridge is a collaboration of community leaders working together to provide access to training opportunities for Board members of non-profit organizations. Our committee representatives include various non-profit organizations, Boards, community networks, service groups, and government entities.
The Warehouse Intermediate position is something we’re asking for specifically during the first five business days of each month when our client intake volume is at its highest.
The intermediate, as the name suggests, will bridge the gap between our intake and warehouse roles. Primarily, they will be responsible for ensuring that the intake area receives everything it needs during busy periods, as well as clearing away any obstructions that may be piling up and keeping things running smoothly.
The Mindful Munchies lunch program provides lunches for over 2 000 students in Lethbridge every week.
Sandwiches are then sent off to the various schools in Lethbridge via their own driver.
Help make a difference this Fall by supporting the Mindful Munchies lunch program!
United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is hosting our Whoop Up Days Pancake Breakfast at Sandman Hotel. Partnering with Denny’s, we’re looking for volunteers to help out with serving pancakes!
The breakfast will be from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on August 20th, 2026. Please come at 7:00 a.m. to help with setting up.
Hear ye, hear ye! The Gallery invites you to join us at the Renaissance Fair! We’ll be leading gauntlets-on art activities for guests. We are looking for 2-4 volunteers to assist with this program.
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