We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes for safety and comfortable clothing that you can move around in easily. This will help you stay comfortable while volunteering, especially if your tasks involve physical activity.
Give Your Time and Watch Hope Grow
Volunteering with the Calgary Dream Centre is your chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals overcoming addiction and homelessness. Whether you’re an individual looking to lend a hand or part of a group seeking meaningful team-building opportunities, your involvement helps guide our clients toward hope and freedom.
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of the Calgary Dream Centre, offering vital support to our clients, staff, and programs. By joining our volunteer community, you’ll play an essential role in helping individuals break free from addiction and rebuild their lives. Whether you’re an individual or part of a group, there’s a place for you to make a real difference.
We are so grateful for our volunteers who offer their skills and support to our clients, staff, and programs. If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to have you!
Leverage your talents to make a meaningful impact—whether through teaching, mentoring, or providing essential hands-on support.
We understand life is busy, so we offer flexible shifts that accommodate your schedule, allowing you to volunteer when it works best for you.
Get involved in dynamic community events that unite people and support recovery efforts while celebrating the power of hope.
Your involvement directly contributes to changing lives by providing the compassion and support our clients need to embrace a brighter future.
“Volunteering at the Calgary Dream Centre has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible transformations that happen here every day. Whether it’s offering a helping hand during events or simply being a listening ear, I know that my contributions are making a real difference. The sense of community and purpose I’ve found at CDC is unmatched, and I’m grateful to be a part of this amazing team.”
— Emily
Our volunteers are essential to our community! Use your unique skills, talents, and experiences to volunteer in a capacity that you find rewarding.
We need dedicated volunteers to help out in our full-service dining room and handle some of its many responsibilities. Roles include helping to serve lunch or dinner once per week, preparing emergency food hampers, and supporting our busy meeting rooms by overseeing setup as well as coffee and tea service.
This role is perfect for the hands-on handyman or woman looking to give back to their community. Minor repairs and routine maintenance are an ongoing need for the Dream Centre and our community homes. You could help us make sure all of our participants are safe and comfortable.
Volunteering as a team can be an incredible opportunity to bond as a team over shared purpose. Grab your friends, colleagues, or small group and join us to serve meals, renovate, or run events!
This volunteer opportunity is for teams of people who want to give back through hands-on experience. You will be doing maintenance work at one or more of the Calgary Dream Centre’s community homes where men and women start their new lives. When possible, we will ask you to donate paint or other materials to help complete these projects.
This volunteer opportunity is for a group who is willing to give back by helping the Calgary Dream Centre grow. By helping out at one of the many special events we host throughout the year, your group can empower us to raise awareness and funds for Calgary’s most vulnerable populations.
Your team can create a meaningful experience for our clients by sponsoring and serving a special lunch or dinner. Sponsorships start at $550, and could range from quesadillas to chicken parmesan. This is another opportunity that’s perfect for groups who want to directly serve and interact with people at the Calgary Dream Centre. We are also always looking for sponsors to help us provide special meals like holiday dinners. In addition to sponsoring the meal, your team can volunteer to serve at the event, interacting with our clients and helping to make the holidays feel special.
We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes for safety and comfortable clothing that you can move around in easily. This will help you stay comfortable while volunteering, especially if your tasks involve physical activity.
We have plenty of parking available at our facility, so you won’t have to worry about finding a spot.
You can volunteer for as long as you’d like, whether it’s just for an hour or for a full day. We appreciate any amount of time you can contribute.
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to match different interests and skills. You can help out in our kitchen, assist with facility care, sort donations, and much more. There’s something for everyone!
Of course! We welcome volunteers of all ages, including teens. Volunteering can be a great way for young people to give back to the community and learn valuable skills.
Yes, we do require a Police Background Check for the Vulnerable Sector to ensure the safety of everyone involved. If you already have a valid police check that’s less than six months old, you’re all set. If not, don’t worry—we’ll assist you in getting one.
Absolutely! We love welcoming groups of volunteers, whether you’re a small team of three or a large group of up to eighty individuals. Just head over to our volunteer section and submit a group volunteer inquiry to get started. There’s no minimum number of volunteers required, so feel free to bring along as many or as few friends as you’d like.
Absolutely! We love welcoming groups of volunteers, whether you’re a small team of three or a large group of up to eighty individuals. Just head over to our volunteer section and submit a group volunteer inquiry to get started. There’s no minimum number of volunteers required, so feel free to bring along as many or as few friends as you’d like.
Yes, we do require a Police Background Check for the Vulnerable Sector to ensure the safety of everyone involved. If you already have a valid police check that’s less than six months old, you’re all set. If not, don’t worry—we’ll assist you in getting one.
Of course! We welcome volunteers of all ages, including teens. Volunteering can be a great way for young people to give back to the community and learn valuable skills.
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to match different interests and skills. You can help out in our kitchen, assist with facility care, sort donations, and much more. There’s something for everyone!
You can volunteer for as long as you’d like, whether it’s just for an hour or for a full day. We appreciate any amount of time you can contribute.
We have plenty of parking available at our facility, so you won’t have to worry about finding a spot.
We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes for safety and comfortable clothing that you can move around in easily. This will help you stay comfortable while volunteering, especially if your tasks involve physical activity.
Bio coming soon.
Steve Balisky is an intrapreneur with over 15 years of experience driving data-driven transformation within national companies Suncor and Mark’s. He has also been providing leadership consulting to nonprofits for the last 10 years and has served on the CDC board since 2019. Steve holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Management and an MBA in Strategy. He is a husband and father of two, and has his own faith-filled recovery story, which inspires him to support others on their path to recovery.
Ben has been the Lead Pastor of First Assembly Church in Calgary since 2014, bringing over 30 years of ministry and leadership experience to the non-profit sector. He’s also an executive leadership coach, helping leaders thrive across various sectors since 2012. His experience includes serving on national and regional boards within his denomination, as well as supporting Vancouver’s homeless through his past involvement with Operation Compassion. Ben has served on the CDC board in Calgary for the past decade and believes the Church plays a vital role in creating lasting community impact.
Craig Hill has been involved with the Calgary Dream Centre (CDC) since its inception. Starting with trips to the LA Dream Centre where seeds were planted in him that were never forgotten. After years of working in business, real estate, and church ministry, Craig returned to the CDC to step in as the CEO. Craig has a deep appreciation for the life change that happens here, the incredible team, and seeing the redemptive work that God is doing. Outside of work, Craig is a family man who loves nothing more than being with his wife and kids at the lake.
David grew up in northern Canada and attended the University of Alberta where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked as an engineer for about seven years before moving into project management and then business management, primarily focused in the oil and gas production and refining industry.
David stepped into the COO role of a business that was in trouble due to the 2008 financial crisis. After turning that business around, he took an international role leading project managers who managed a portfolio of $1.5B of projects around the globe.
Since then, David has consulted for businesses and organizations in medicine, engineering, homelessness, and addiction recovery, and serves on various not-for-profit boards.
David is currently running another business in California that was also in need of a dramatic turnaround and now scaling this business for further profitable growth.
Cal has spent 35 years in the agricultural industry and brings domestic and international executive leadership experience in strategy development, operations, business development, and M&A in a rapid growth environment. He is a Professional Engineer, Certified Post Merger Integration Specialist, and is a holder of the Institute of Corporate Directors Director designation (ICD.D).
Throughout his life, Cal has volunteered in his community in sport and programs that focus on relational, emotional, and spiritual health. He has served on non-profit boards in both governance and advisory capacities. Cal truly believes no one is beyond hope and counts it a privilege to serve at the Calgary Dream Centre.
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Bob Nash is a dedicated and service focused professional Electrical Engineer volunteering as Board Chair and Project Manager for the Calgary Dream Centre (CDC). Bob’s involvement with the CDC extends to its earliest days. His faith, and his sincere passion for helping people overcome addiction and restoring their lives, have motivated his service. Using his 35 years of senior management experience at Canadian Pacific Railway, Bob has effectively used his leadership, management, strategic planning, project management skills and philanthropic support to help propel the Calgary Dream Centre to where it is today. Bob and his wife of 44 years have two children and six grandchildren.
