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​​​​Volunteer with Us

​We welcome volunteers in the classroom, on field trips and with certain tasks at school or at home. Certain activities or field trips would not be possible without the active participation of our volunteers. Contact us about ways you can volunteer with our school.

Visit the CBE website for more information on volunteering, including the required registration and Police Information Check. (Please note, guest speakers or visitors to the school, and parents/guardians assisting their own child only are not considered to be volunteers and do not require a police information check.) 

Volunteering for an Off-Site Activity

If you want to volunteer for an off-site activity, please keep in mind: 

  • Volunteers on an activity are considered representatives of the Calgary Board of Education and are subject to the same expectations as staff
  • Volunteers are subject to the requirements of CBE Administrative Regulation 5003 – Volunteers, which includes an application and a police security screening check
  • Volunteers are covered by the CBE’s liability insurance policy while performing their assigned duties
  • Volunteers are covered by WCB while performing their duties
  • Volunteers receive direction from and are accountable to the teacher-in-charge​​​

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How You Can Help

There are many meaningful and enjoyable ways that you can serve in schools. Here are just a few examples:

  • Help with certain tasks in the classroom, the learning commons, or the office
  • Assist with supervision on field trips
  • Coach a school club or extra curricular activity
  • Serve fun lunches to students
  • Read with students who require extra support
  • Organize special events for students

How to Get Started

Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child’s classroom learning. Speak with your child’s teacher about opportunities for you to help or check on our Parent Board outside the school office. 

Please be aware that all parents who work with children are required to complete a Calgary Police Information Clearance, which is valid for a period of 5 years. This process typically takes 4-6 weeks. We encourage all parents who think they might want to volunteer and work with children during the school year to stop by the school office and begin the process. 

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