Welcome newcomers
Share practical guidance and a friendly face to help Dominicans settle into life in Edmonton.
Become a Volunteer
Give your time, strengthen our community
Volunteering with the Dominican Society of Edmonton is a great way to connect with others, celebrate our culture, and make a real difference for newcomers and families. Every helping hand counts.
Sign up to volunteerWhat you’ll do
Ways volunteers help
Choose what fits your time and talents — there’s a place for everyone.
Support our events
Help plan and run cultural celebrations, gatherings, and workshops throughout the year.
Lend a hand
Offer rides to/from the airport, support hospital visits, or help record videos of rental properties.
Share your skills
Offer career and resume advice, run scam-awareness workshops, or promote community businesses.
Before you start
What we ask of volunteers
- Be 18 years or older (or volunteer alongside a parent/guardian).
- A genuine willingness to support and welcome members of the community.
- Reliability and good communication — let us know your availability.
- Respect for the privacy and dignity of the people you help.
- Agreement to act within our community guidelines and code of conduct.
Volunteer roles are flexible and based on availability. All support we provide is community-based — we do not offer legal, professional, or immigration services.
How it works
Joining is easy
- 1 Fill out the form
Tell us about yourself, your interests, and your availability.
- 2 We review & reach out
A board member will get in touch to welcome you and answer questions.
- 3 Read & accept the guidelines
Review what volunteering involves and confirm you’ve read and accept it.
- 4 Start making a difference
Join activities and events and help our community grow stronger.
Ready to lend a hand?
Fill out our short volunteer form and a member of our board will reach out to welcome you to the team.