Each year, 30–40 students are financially supported to attend Calgary Academy thanks to generous donor support combined with the hard work of Calgary Academy Parents Association (CAPA).
CAPA’s bursary fundraising is vital for these students and their families. But it is also time-consuming, as funds are raised from bingos and casino staffed by CAPA parents and volunteers. You can support a fellow parent today by signing up to work a CAPA Bingo.
Taking a shift can ease the load on bursary families who have several volunteer commitments per month, which staff members like Advancement & Alumni Relations Coordinator Angela Gerrish volunteer at throughout the year.
“I love spending an evening working a CAPA bingo. I know my time gives a parent time back with their child. It’s important to me to support every family and student at CA, and this is one tangible way I can do that.” – Ms. Gerrish
You can help bursary families by volunteering to take a shift in their place. A single shift equals $200 in bursary assistance—and gives another CA family a break.
Your generosity helps families who dedicate many hours to CAPA events in support of their child’s education.
Ready to Join the Fun?
Volunteering is open to parents, extended family members, and community supporters. CAPA welcomes anyone over 18 who is willing to get involved by signing up for a shift at an event. You can give the gift of time to families, offering them an evening with their loved ones while you connect with other members of the CA community.
CAPA participates in casino events every 18 months, while bingos happen monthly. Each volunteer shift is five hours, and available times include:
- Weekday afternoons (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
- Weekday evening (4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
- Weekend afternoon (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
- Weekend evening (4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Your time helps ensure CAPA can continue providing bursaries that help students to learn, grow, and succeed at Calgary Academy.
Fill out CAPA’s Bingo Interest Form to sign up for a shift. You can work as many bingos as you want. Why not start with one so you can understand the impact? A CAPA representative will be in touch with available volunteer dates and next steps.
How CAPA Bursaries Help Students
Since 1986, CAPA has helped raise money for students with specialized learning needs. Bursaries directly assist students who benefit from a supportive learning environment, offering them the chance for personalized instruction from teachers who understand their needs.
These bursaries are funded through volunteer efforts at different gaming events across Calgary, including raffles, casinos, and bingos. Families who receive bursaries commit to volunteering at monthly events that help sustain the bursary fund.
Because CAPA is volunteer-run and raises more than $100,000 each year through fundraising events, every hour contributed directly impacts students.
If you have any questions, contact CAPA directly.