Canadian Code For Volunteer Involvement

The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton has formally adopted the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement. The Code has important elements that articulate values, guiding principles and organizational standards for volunteer programs in non-profit and volunteer sector organizations.

To learn more about the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement, please visit Volunteer Canada.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Christmas Bureau relies on hundreds of individual, group and family volunteers to help us meet our goal of serving over 70,000 Edmontonians in need at Christmas time. The time and effort that we receive from volunteers enhances the operations needed for us to fulfill our mission and mandate. Our much valued volunteers help in many ways such as performing basic office duties; accepting donations at donation desks and special events; matching clients and donors through the Private Sponsor Program; packing and delivering hampers; and helping with various fundraisers.

Volunteers are the core foundation of our organization and are considered our most valuable assets. Becoming a volunteer with the Christmas Bureau is a great way to get involved and to give back to our community at Christmas time. We are always looking for volunteers who are interested in marking a difference in the lives of families, seniors and individuals at Christmas time.

Our 2011 volunteer opportunities are now closed. Volunteer opportunities will reopen in the fall of 2012.

Thank you for your interest and support.

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Featured Volunteer

Thank You from the Volunteer Committee Chair

Our volunteers are the foundation of the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton and we are always mindful of how critical each and every one of you is to the success of our program. It is your passion, dedication and energy that allows the Christmas Bureau to achieve our mission and uphold our tradition of sharing and caring by providing a festive meal at Christmas time to those in need.

Everything you do on our behalf, to bring hope and dignity to Edmontonians at Christmas time is truly appreciated. Whether your volunteer hours are many or few, whether you work at a donation desk, on the hamper program, at a fundraiser, on a committee, in the office or at Walk-In Days; everything is necessary and so important to achieving the greater good!

Your gift of time and compassion to our community is priceless. Thank you for continuing to promote the spirit of Christmas caring and sharing in the City of Edmonton.

Christmas Bureau of Edmonton Volunteer Procedures

Affilications/Membership

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It feels good to give.

Founded in 1940, the Christmas Bureau is one of Edmonton’s longest serving non-profit organizations.

Non-denominational and accessible to all, we work closely with over 80 agencies and serve over 70,000 individuals including seniors, families with children and individuals living alone. Those we assist receive more than a meal - it’s Christmas with hope and dignity.

For everyone else, it’s a chance to put the true meaning of the season into practice.

Please help.