Volunteering

Parent volunteers are valued partners in enriching student experiences and fostering a culture of connection, support, and shared success.

Access the Parent Application Form

Getting Started as a Volunteer

Volunteers at Calgary Academy support student experiences and school programs in meaningful ways. To protect student safety and well-being, all volunteers must complete the required onboarding steps.

We value our volunteers as key advocates and contributors, and we are committed to ensuring their experience is rewarding, impactful, and appreciated.

These steps include the following:

  1. Current Parents must complete the Volunteer Application Form on the Enrolment Portal. For all other volunteers (alumni, past parents, community members, etc.), please email volunteers@calgaryacademy.com for instructions on getting started.
    1. After applying, you will receive a custom authorization letter via email (also available below) necessary for your police check.
  2. Calgary Academy will reach out and send you the mandatory training components to complete. All requirements must be completed and submitted before volunteer activities can begin. The requirements include:
      1. Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check: CA cannot accept a Police Information Check completed for another organization. If your current police check was completed for another organization, you will need to apply for a new one using Calgary Academy as the requesting organization. Note: this must be completed every three years.
      2. Commit to Kids (C2K): A free, 23-minute online course. Download your certificate when finished to share with our volunteering team. Note: this must be completed annually.

What Does Volunteering Look Like at CA?

Once all mandatory components are completed, volunteers will be granted access to the Sign-Up Genius account. Opportunities will be released regularly via email, and volunteers will opt in and sign up for opportunities that work for them.

Examples include:

  • Special events (Terry Fox, Dig Pink, etc.)
  • Exam support, scribing
  • Coaching Knights Athletics teams
  • Welcoming new families at admissions tours
  • Supporting Grade 12 students during Grad photos

Volunteering Forms

Access any required volunteering forms below!

Non-Parent Application Form

Download Form

Consent for Public Use of Volunteer Images

Download Form

Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Form

Download Form

Annual Declaration Form for Volunteers

Download Form

Volunteering FAQS

How do I begin my volunteer application?

Our application form can be accessed through our Parent Portal. If you are not a parent, another application form is available on our website.

When using the Parent Portal, follow these steps to find your application:

How do I apply for my police check?

Before submitting your police check, you will need to submit your initial application. Then, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a custom authorization letter.

After submitting your application, the Volunteer Coordinator will email you a custom authorization letter for your police check.

Police Check Information

  • Apply for a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (PIC-VS)
  • Required for all volunteers
  • Valid for 3 years
  • Processing can take up to 6 weeks

Your PIC-VS must:

  • Be completed specifically for Calgary Academy or Calgary Academy Society
  • Be for the purpose of volunteering
  • Include the attached Calgary Academy authorization letter as part of the application

Please note: We cannot accept a Police Information Check completed for another organization. If your current police check was completed for another organization, you will need to apply for a new one using Calgary Academy as the requesting organization.

This includes police checks obtained for:

  • Other schools
  • Sports teams or associations
  • Community organizations
  • Other volunteer positions

Looking to Volunteer?

We want to help you get involved! Contact our team with any volunteering related questions.

Contact Our Volunteers Email