Become a Volunteer!

Contact: Marta Azocar

Phone: 780.970.5121

Looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in our community, while gaining valuable experience and skills to enhance your personal and professional life? We want to talk to you!

Edmonton John Howard Society depends on volunteers – like you – to help us carry out our mission and achieve our vision of Safety and Harmony in our Community. As a non-profit organization, our volunteers bring energy, enthusiasm and skills that enrich our work and extend our reach into the community.

As an Edmonton John Howard Society volunteer you will:

• Meet people, like you, who understand that we all share responsibility for crime prevention
• Learn more about the root causes of crime
• Learn more about the criminal justice system
• Work with and/or for clients who are transforming their lives
• Know that you have helped to make our community a safer and better place

To learn more about our volunteer program and how you can make a difference in your community, please take a look at the links listed below;

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Requirements

Process for Becoming a Volunteer

Current Volunteer Opportunities

 We are currently recruiting volunteers for the following positions:

Social Media Facilitator

Adult Literacy Tutors

Events & Special Projects Volunteer Pool

Event Planner

Clothing Donation Organizer

**New positions will posted as they arise.

To apply for one of the positions, fill out the Online Volunteer Application Form: Click here for Volunteer Application 

Or download a printable version of the Volunteer Application Form and submit it to EJHS, along with your resume, using one of the following methods:

If you have a particular skill or talent that you would like to share with Edmonton John Howard Society, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Marta via email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by phone, 780.970.5121.

Volunteer Requirements

 In order to volunteer with Edmonton John Howard Society you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Commit to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months.
• Complete a Criminal Record Check and if applicable, a Child Intervention Check. Please note that EJHS will pay for the checks.
• Submit a volunteer application and your resume to the Volunteer Manager.
• Complete the screening process set out by EJHS.
• Go through Volunteer Orientation and Training prior to starting your role.

Process for Becoming a Volunteer

Step 1 – Submit Application & Resume

Fill out the Online Volunteer Application Form: Click here for Volunteer Application

 Or download a printable version of the Volunteer Application Form   and submit it to EJHS, along with your resume, using one of the following methods

Step 2 – Notification of Application

You will be notified by email or phone once your application has been received and processed. At this time, we will schedule an interview with you.

Step 3 – Initial Interview

The Volunteer Manager will meet with you to discuss your reasons for volunteering, interests and expectations, availability, understanding of our core values, and your skills, strengths, qualifications and experience.

During the initial interview, you will be asked to fill out a Criminal Record Check and, if applicable, a Child Intervention Check. Edmonton John Howard Society will cover the cost of the checks.

After the initial interview, the Volunteer Manager will contact your references.

Step 4 – Second Interview with Unit/Program Supervisor

After successful completion of Steps 2 and 3, you will be interviewed by the unit/program supervisor, in your area of interest, to ensure a good fit between you and the program.

Step 5 – Orientation & Training

Once you have successfully completed the second interview, you will receive appropriate training for your new volunteer role. Training includes participation in a general Volunteer Orientation Session and individual training that is specific to your role in the unit/program. Orientation and unit training must be completed before you begin your volunteer role.