Volunteers who support Luna and the children, youth and families we serve make vital contributions to our mission and community.
Volunteer
We believe in the power of community. We also rely on it. Our volunteers help strengthen our ties to the communities we call home.
From volunteering at events to directly working with children, youth, and their families, we have a range of volunteer opportunities. Take a look at our current roles and make sure to check back regularly for new opportunities!
Volunteer Opportunities
Luna conducts volunteer intakes once or twice a year based on need and space in the volunteer program. Intakes for our Victim Services positions usually take place in Fall (August/September) and Spring (April/May) while we recruit specifically for Database and Welcome Volunteers as needed. If you are interested in a Victim Services role, please fill out an application for the role you are interested in so that we have your application on file during our next intake. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact successful applicants during our intake. All volunteer positions are in-person roles and must live in Calgary. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!
Due to the complexity and specialized nature of our work, candidates are selected for interviews based on a combination of their educational, professional, volunteer, and personal experience.
For Victim Services roles (Family Support Advocates, Court Support Advocates, and Court Administration Advocates) - volunteers must have a background in social work, related field - psychology, sociology, etc., or previous experience in a Victim Services role - with a combination of previous experience to be considered for the position.
Welcome Volunteers must have experience working directly with children and youth, be interested in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Child Space, and have a passion for serving children, youth, and families dealing with the impacts of abuse and neglect.
Database Volunteers must have entry-level experience working with qualitative or quantitative data as well as a passion for serving children, youth, and families dealing with the impacts of abuse and neglect.
Victim Support Advocate
Victim Support Advocates provide support, information, and resources to children, youth, and families and they have been connected to Luna.
Welcome Volunteer
Welcome Volunteers support the day-to-day operations of the Child Space by ensuring a welcoming and tidy atmosphere for children, youth, and their families as they access Luna.
Court Support Advocate
Court Support Advocates support individuals and their caregivers navigating the legal system by offering emotional support, information, and attending court hearings as needed.
Database Volunteer
Database volunteers support database maintenance as well enhance reporting and outcome measurement by inputting and auditing existing data.
Court Administration Advocate
Court Administration Advocates support children, youth, and their families where charges have been laid, by completing administrative tasks and ongoing support to the Court Coordinators.
Student Opportunities
Due to the complexity and specialized nature of our work, students must be completing the final year of their bachelor's degree or enrolled in a master's degree to be considered. If you are interested in a student opportunity at Luna, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, via email: kboda@lunacentre.ca
Most of our placements are available with the Victim Services team. Please note that Luna does not offer counselling placements.
Event Volunteers
Want to support Luna but can’t currently make a long-term commitment? Consider becoming an Event Volunteer.
We are always accepting applications for Event Volunteers for our upcoming events.
If you are interested in becoming an Event Volunteer, find out more below.
