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Volunteer: Bouncy Castle Attendant

This role is for a Bouncy Castle Attendant at the pre‑event festivities for a Fort McMurray Giants baseball game.

Age Requirement: 16+
Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift If you cannot attend: Let us know as soon as possible so we can fill the position

About the Role:
The Bouncy Castle Attendant helps keep the play area safe and fun for kids. You’ll be monitoring the entrance, making sure only an appropriate number of children enter at one time, and keeping an eye on overall safety. This is an active but easygoing role with clear expectations and lots of smiles.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor the number of children entering the bouncy castle

Ensure safe play and redirect unsafe behavior when needed

Keep the entrance area clear and organized

Communicate with event staff if any issues come up

Support families with questions about age or height guidelines (if applicable)

What to Expect

A lively, high‑energy environment

Clear instructions before your shift begins

Support from event staff throughout the day

A great role for volunteers who enjoy interacting with kids and families

Why This Role Matters
Your presence helps create a safe, positive experience for families. By keeping the play area running smoothly, you help ensure everyone has a great time and the event stays welcoming and accessible!

Please sign up here: Volunteer Inquiry Form

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

This role is for a Bouncy Castle Attendant at the pre‑event festivities for a Fort McMurray Giants baseball game.

Age Requirement: 16+
Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift If you cannot attend: Let us know as soon as possible so we can fill the position

About the Role:
The Bouncy Castle Attendant helps keep the play area safe and fun for kids. You’ll be monitoring the entrance, making sure only an appropriate number of children enter at one time, and keeping an eye on overall safety. This is an active but easygoing role with clear expectations and lots of smiles.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor the number of children entering the bouncy castle

Ensure safe play and redirect unsafe behavior when needed

Keep the entrance area clear and organized

Communicate with event staff if any issues come up

Support families with questions about age or height guidelines (if applicable)

What to Expect

A lively, high‑energy environment

Clear instructions before your shift begins

Support from event staff throughout the day

A great role for volunteers who enjoy interacting with kids and families

Why This Role Matters
Your presence helps create a safe, positive experience for families. By keeping the play area running smoothly, you help ensure everyone has a great time and the event stays welcoming and accessible!

Please sign up here: Volunteer Inquiry Form

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Postal Code: T9H 5C5

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Event Support Floater

Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift starts so we can give you a quick rundown and introduce you to the team.

About the Role:

The Event Support Floater helps wherever support is needed most throughout the event. You may rotate between selling jerseys, selling 50/50 tickets, and helping monitor the bouncy castle area. We’ll make sure you’re supported, and we’ll offer breaks as needed so you can move comfortably between tasks.

What to Expect:

You’ll be part of a great, happy team that works together and keeps the event running smoothly. This is a flexible role with clear guidance, steady support, and lots of positive energy.


Why This Matters:

Volunteering with us directly supports free mentorship programs for youth in our region. Your time helps create safe, fun community events while making a real impact for local kids.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift starts so we can give you a quick rundown and introduce you to the team.

About the Role:

The Event Support Floater helps wherever support is needed most throughout the event. You may rotate between selling jerseys, selling 50/50 tickets, and helping monitor the bouncy castle area. We’ll make sure you’re supported, and we’ll offer breaks as needed so you can move comfortably between tasks.

What to Expect:

You’ll be part of a great, happy team that works together and keeps the event running smoothly. This is a flexible role with clear guidance, steady support, and lots of positive energy.


Why This Matters:

Volunteering with us directly supports free mentorship programs for youth in our region. Your time helps create safe, fun community events while making a real impact for local kids.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Postal Code: T9H5C5

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Big Sister Mentor

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to maintain the highest standards of practice in order to deliver safe, quality mentoring programs to children and youth. As a volunteer mentor, you share with your mentee, their parents/guardians, and the Big Brother Big Sister Agency, a commitment to fostering a safe, enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring relationship.

General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process (application, virtual intake, 3 reference checks, criminal andvulnerable sector check, drivers abstract and a home assessment) participate in virtual Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency or partnering organization. maintain regular dialogue with program staff and/or the partnering organization throughout the match be a friend to their mentee, and maintain contact on a regular and consistent basis be a positive role model, emphasizing behavior such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff

 

Qualifications and Requirements

Volunteer Mentors will:

have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with be collaborative, patient and positive function within the guidelines of the Agency support the mission of the Agency

Funding for this program is provided by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo: Community Impact.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to maintain the highest standards of practice in order to deliver safe, quality mentoring programs to children and youth. As a volunteer mentor, you share with your mentee, their parents/guardians, and the Big Brother Big Sister Agency, a commitment to fostering a safe, enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring relationship.

General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process (application, virtual intake, 3 reference checks, criminal andvulnerable sector check, drivers abstract and a home assessment) participate in virtual Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency or partnering organization. maintain regular dialogue with program staff and/or the partnering organization throughout the match be a friend to their mentee, and maintain contact on a regular and consistent basis be a positive role model, emphasizing behavior such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff

 

Qualifications and Requirements

Volunteer Mentors will:

have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with be collaborative, patient and positive function within the guidelines of the Agency support the mission of the Agency

Funding for this program is provided by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo: Community Impact.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: T9H 1S9

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Big Brother Mentor

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to maintain the highest standards of practice in order to deliver safe, quality mentoring programs to children and youth. As a volunteer mentor, you share with your mentee, their parents/guardians, and the Big Brother Big Sister Agency a commitment to fostering a safe, enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring relationship.

General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process (application, virtual intake, 3 reference checks, criminal record and vulnerable sector check, drivers abstract and a home assessment) participate in Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency or partnering organization. maintain regular dialogue with program staff and/or the partnering organization throughout the match be a friend to their mentee, and maintain contact on a regular and consistent basis be a positive role model, emphasizing behavior such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff

 

Qualifications and Requirements

Volunteer Mentors will:

have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with be collaborative, patient and positive function within the guidelines of the Agency support the mission of the Agency

Funding for this program is provided by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo: Community Impact.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to maintain the highest standards of practice in order to deliver safe, quality mentoring programs to children and youth. As a volunteer mentor, you share with your mentee, their parents/guardians, and the Big Brother Big Sister Agency a commitment to fostering a safe, enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring relationship.

General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process (application, virtual intake, 3 reference checks, criminal record and vulnerable sector check, drivers abstract and a home assessment) participate in Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency or partnering organization. maintain regular dialogue with program staff and/or the partnering organization throughout the match be a friend to their mentee, and maintain contact on a regular and consistent basis be a positive role model, emphasizing behavior such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff

 

Qualifications and Requirements

Volunteer Mentors will:

have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with be collaborative, patient and positive function within the guidelines of the Agency support the mission of the Agency

Funding for this program is provided by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo: Community Impact.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: T9H 1S9

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Go Girls Mentor

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to maintain the highest standards of practice in order to deliver safe, quality mentoring programs to children and youth. As a volunteer mentor, you share with your mentee, their parents/guardians, the Big Brother Big Sister Agency, and (in certain programs) partnering site-based staff, a commitment to fostering a safe, enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring relationship.

Go Girls! is a group mentoring program for girls ages 10 to 13 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. The single, most important goal of the program is to positively shape the lives of girls by helping them build a positive self-image – setting them on a path to reach their full potential in life. The Go Girls! program involves 7 to 10, 45-minute sessions structured around four themes: physical activity, healthy eating, self-esteem, and communication skills. 

General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process (application, virtual intake, 3 reference checks, and criminal and vulnerable sector check) participate in Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency or partnering organization. maintain regular dialogue with program staff and/or the partnering organization throughout the match be a positive role model, emphasizing behavior such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff Qualifications and Requirements

Volunteer Mentors will:

have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with be collaborative, patient and positive function within the guidelines of the Agency support the mission of the Agency

 

 

 

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to maintain the highest standards of practice in order to deliver safe, quality mentoring programs to children and youth. As a volunteer mentor, you share with your mentee, their parents/guardians, the Big Brother Big Sister Agency, and (in certain programs) partnering site-based staff, a commitment to fostering a safe, enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring relationship.

Go Girls! is a group mentoring program for girls ages 10 to 13 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. The single, most important goal of the program is to positively shape the lives of girls by helping them build a positive self-image – setting them on a path to reach their full potential in life. The Go Girls! program involves 7 to 10, 45-minute sessions structured around four themes: physical activity, healthy eating, self-esteem, and communication skills. 

General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process (application, virtual intake, 3 reference checks, and criminal and vulnerable sector check) participate in Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency or partnering organization. maintain regular dialogue with program staff and/or the partnering organization throughout the match be a positive role model, emphasizing behavior such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff Qualifications and Requirements

Volunteer Mentors will:

have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with be collaborative, patient and positive function within the guidelines of the Agency support the mission of the Agency

 

 

 

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: T9H 1S9

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Game On Mentor

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to maintain the highest standards of practice in order to deliver safe, quality mentoring programs to children and youth. As a volunteer mentor, you share with your mentee, their parents/guardians, the Big Brother Big Sister Agency, and (in certain programs) partnering site-based staff, a commitment to fostering a safe, enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring relationship.

Game On! is a group mentoring program for boys aged 10-13. Game On focuses on physical activity/sports, healthy eating and positive self-esteem. Each Game On session involves discussion, games and physical activity. Programs consist of 7-1 hour long sessions. 

General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process (application, virtual intake, 3 reference checks, and criminal and vulnerable sector check) participate in Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency or partnering organization. maintain regular dialogue with program staff and/or the partnering organization throughout the match be a positive role model, emphasizing behavior such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff Qualifications and Requirements

Volunteer Mentors will:

have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with be collaborative, patient and positive function within the guidelines of the Agency support the mission of the Agency

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ core value is to maintain the highest standards of practice in order to deliver safe, quality mentoring programs to children and youth. As a volunteer mentor, you share with your mentee, their parents/guardians, the Big Brother Big Sister Agency, and (in certain programs) partnering site-based staff, a commitment to fostering a safe, enjoyable, meaningful, and healthy mentoring relationship.

Game On! is a group mentoring program for boys aged 10-13. Game On focuses on physical activity/sports, healthy eating and positive self-esteem. Each Game On session involves discussion, games and physical activity. Programs consist of 7-1 hour long sessions. 

General Description

Volunteer Mentors will:

successfully complete each phase of the Agency’s enrollment process (application, virtual intake, 3 reference checks, and criminal and vulnerable sector check) participate in Pre-Match Training administered by the Agency or partnering organization. maintain regular dialogue with program staff and/or the partnering organization throughout the match be a positive role model, emphasizing behavior such as trust, respect, reliability, honesty, fairness, commitment, resilience, kindness place primary importance upon the protection and well-being of children and youth be supervised and supported by, and remain accountable to, program staff Qualifications and Requirements

Volunteer Mentors will:

have the ability to relate to young people and adults, and to adapt to change be reliable, honest, trustworthy and fun to hang out with be collaborative, patient and positive function within the guidelines of the Agency support the mission of the Agency

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: T9H 1S9

Allow Groups: No