Share your time, skills and energy with one of the many services or programs the city offers. Your involvement makes a difference.

Why Volunteer?

Not only do the recipients of voluntary action benefit, but so do the volunteers. Our volunteers affect the success of many initiatives, including:

  • Events
  • Child and youth day camp programs
  • Seniors centres
  • Public programs
  • City Archives

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National Volunteer Week

Date: April 19-25, 2026

Join us as we celebrate the many ways in which Edmontonians have volunteered their time and energies in their communities.

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Seasonal Volunteer Programs


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Capital City Clean Up

Capital City Clean Up is a litter reduction and graffiti prevention program that coordinates with individuals, communities, social enterprises and professional contractors to showcase Edmonton as Alberta's beautiful capital city.

Leaders in Training

Youth Services Leaders in Training program for development of leadership skills and confidence building.

Partners in Parks

Do you enjoy gardening, but lack the space to do it? Edmonton’s parks are full of plant life that needs tending.

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Root for Trees

Root for Trees intends to increase tree planting within the city through continued partnerships with businesses, individual residents and community groups.

Master Composter Recycler Program

Master Composter Recyclers are community advocates for waste reduction. These volunteers help Edmontonians reduce, reuse, recycle and compost.

Invasive Weed Pulls

Volunteers are vital to efforts to remove invasive weeds from City parks and green spaces. You’ll learn plant identification skills, get hands-on experience with invasive weed removal and be part of protecting our City’s biodiversity.

Attractions Opportunities

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