Community Connector

Flexible Hours
Suitable for Seniors

Wellspring Alberta is a charitable organization that supports, informs, and empowers those diagnosed with cancer by helping them address the fear, isolation, disruption and practical problems cancer can bring to their lives. An affiliate of the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, Wellspring Alberta provides a comprehensive range of programs, support, resources, and programs so anyone living with cancer and the people who care about them can improve the quality of their lives. All programs and services are informed by evidence and offered free of charge and without referral in three centres and online. Our vision is that no one has to face cancer alone.

The collective efforts of our wonderful team of volunteers contribute to the heartbeat of Wellspring Alberta. Their commitment of time and talent is a gift of immeasurable worth. Volunteers embody the kindness, compassion and community that Wellspring Alberta extends to all who seek support in dealing with cancer.

Wellspring Alberta is building a team of passionate community connector volunteers to help raise awareness of Wellspring throughout Alberta with the goal of building localized cancer support communities, so that no one in Alberta has to face cancer alone.

Community Connectors are responsible for building relationships, as well as providing ideas, feedback, and recommendations to Wellspring to help further support individuals and their families who are living with the impact of a cancer diagnosis.

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Volunteer Duties

Be an ambassador for Wellspring Alberta by sharing Wellspring’s mission, vision, programs, and services
Build awareness of Wellspring by distributing brochures and posters, attending information booths, delivering presentations, and talking to healthcare providers and community members
Assist patients, caregivers, and family members in registering as a Wellspring member
Conduct new member welcome calls and support people in accessing resources within Wellspring and the greater cancer community
Help build local connections and relationships on behalf of Wellspring to assist with building localized cancer support communities
Support Wellspring programing online and/or in-person
Liaise with Wellspring team lead to pass on identified gaps, opportunities, ideas and needs on behalf of the local community
Assist with identifying local support services that should be added to our Wellspring additional resource page
Complete Wellspring admin processes
Attend community connector meetings (held via zoom every 2 weeks) – required.
Attend peer support meetings (held every 2 weeks) – optional; for additional learning and training.
This volunteer position is not responsible for leading Wellspring programs

Age Requirements

18 years old or above

Other Requirements

May be a Wellspring member or member of the general community, such as a health care professional or student; if a Wellspring member, no longer using programs for their own acute cancer support needs
Must successfully complete a screening process (including interview, reference check, and police record check for the vulnerable sector) and training sessions

Training requirements (provided):

Completion of three training sessions (including in-home and online facilitated learning
Welcome call training
Participation in a minimum of three Wellspring programs and a peer support phone
Ongoing in-service training as offered
Sign off on Wellspring Alberta Code of Conduct and Confidentiality agreements

Schedule

Volunteer time is flexible based upon your availability
While we understand that personal circumstances might change, we ask that you do your best to commit to the role for a minimum of one year

Organization

Wellspring Alberta

Time Commitment

Continuing commitment

Type of Opportunity

Administrative & Office Work,Community Engagement,Health, Wellness & Recreation

Application Type

Advanced

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Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!

We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to Wellspring Alberta.

In December 2025, we’ll focus only on event-based opportunities. We’ll respond to other volunteer inquiries or referrals starting in January 2026.

Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.