Volunteering

Our Volunteer Program is designed to appeal to many interests, skill sets and backgrounds. We love and depend on our volunteers, and believe volunteering should be rewarding and inspiring! Ready to get started? Apply today and we’ll follow-up.

Current Opportunities

Community Ambassador
Peer Mentor – Adult, Caregiver or Youth

Other Opportunities

We also recruit volunteers for the following roles:

Administrative Support
Social Connection and Recreation Leaders
Special Event Support (Harvest Half, Shaw Charity Classic, Melt the Isolation, etc.)
Safety Companions

Depending on the role, a current police background check may be required. Once complete, you will receive one-on-one or group-based training in your role. Volunteers are required to review and sign-off on applicable policies, as well as sign a confidentiality agreement.

Youths aged 15 to 17 will require the permission of a parent or guardian. Exceptions may be made for certain roles such as Special Event and Casino Fundraiser. Our Volunteer Program is designed to be a true partnership. Over the course of your time with us, you will be invited to provide periodic feedback so we can make improvements. Volunteers truly are the heartbeat behind our work in the community and we’re so grateful for your interest.

Questions about our Volunteer Program?
Want to volunteer for something not listed in our roles? Contact us at 403-230-2764 or email us.

Start Your Own Fundraiser

We rely on support and donations from individuals and organizations to help more people live well with epilepsy – thank you for choosing to participate! Our Fundraisers raise awareness and much needed funds for our community-based Programs.

We’ll set your event up for success. Our new Third-Party Fundraising Toolkit – along with your energy, enthusiasm, and creativity – will ensure you engage with family, friends, co-workers, and the community in a meaningful way while you meet your fundraising goals.

Fundraise Up

Not hosting an event? Only want to promote online?
Click below to start your own custom, shareable fundraiser!

Download our Third-Party Fundraising Toolkit

Step 1

– Please download and review our Third-Party Fundraising Toolkit.

Step 2

– Fill in our online form so we can learn about your fundraising idea and goals.

Step 3

– An EAC team member will respond to confirm your info, discuss your Fundraiser, and make a decision.

Step 4

– Once approved, you’ll receive access to online templates for social media, print posters, donation forms, and information about our programs, support services, and advocacy.

Step 5

– Create a custom Fundraiser page to share with friends and family, promote your event, and issue official tax receipts for donations. It’s easy and takes less than a minute!

Epilepsy can impact anyone, at any time

Anybody can develop epilepsy at any point in their lives. It could be you, someone you care for, or simply someone you know. A vast majority of the population need assistance in order to live well with their epilepsy. You have the ability to help children, adults and elders.

You can help people live WELL with epilepsy

Your initiatives to help EAC out allow us to fund our programs and services. Because of this, we can help those living with epilepsy find ease and support throughout their health journey.

Show support and have fun at the same time

You can support a great cause while throwing an event that will be loads of fun, and highly memorable.

The Heros we call partners

Other Ways to Give

We depend on the community to help more Albertans reach their full potential! Donating money isn’t the only way you can make a positive impact – host your own fundraising party, donate your car, follow us on social media, or volunteer.

Get in touch with any ideas, we’d love to hear from you!

How you can help

We Depend on Community

Fundraisers are events planned, hosted, and financed by an individual or group to promote awareness and raise funds within their own community.

Our Community Fundraisers help sustain our programs, increase education, and help break down stigma around epilepsy and mental wellness.

Start a Fundraiser

An opportunity to engage with family, friends, and co-workers in a meaningful way and raise much-needed funds. Our new Third-Party Fundraising Toolkit – along with your energy, enthusiasm, and creativity – will ensure you meet your fundraising goals!

Make a Planned Gift

Planned giving is an opportunity to either leave money or assets to Epilepsy Calgary after your death, or invest today to receive benefits during your life, and donate the remainder after you pass.
Some planned gifts provide a life-long income to the donor, others use estate and tax planning techniques to maximize the gift and minimize its impact on your estate.

Email us today to connect and learn more about how you can include us in your will and estate planning, thank you.

Donate your Car

Thanks to Donate a Car Canada, we can accept donations of vehicles. Free towing is provided in many areas, but if you want to maximize your donation it’s best to drop it off. Depending on the condition of your vehicle, it will either be recycled or sold at auction. They look after all the details – which is good news for you, and us!

Engage on Social Media

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and check out our .link! By liking, sharing, and commenting on our posts, you amplify our impact and grow our community.

Sharing our Mission creates more opportunities for collaboration and helps us connect with those in need our of services. It’s easy, but it has a big impact – thank you!

Volunteer

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Their dedication and hard work helps keep our programs free-of-charge and without wait-lists. Please visit our Volunteer page to learn how you can join this dynamic group and make a difference.

Did you know we’re one of the 18 Best Calgary Charities to donate to?
Visit their site to learn more about other local organizations making a difference in our community.

Support Us & Change the Course of a Life Today!

We depend on donations from the community to support more than 30,000 people living with epilepsy in Calgary and Southern Alberta.

EAC Careers

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