Program Information

Participant profile:

• Resident of Calgary - of particular interest to residents of the Strong Neighbourhoods (Acadia, Bridgeland, Highland Park, Martindale, Penbrook Meadows,Rosscarrock, Sunalta and Vista Heights)  
  
• Interested in discovering a deeper level of community engagement and developing capacity as a leader.
• Prior community volunteering or organizing experience is not required.
  

Participant commitment:

• Attend weekly training workshops, scheduled for Monday evenings, 6:30-9:00pm over 24 weeks
  
• Attend monthly Saturday workshops to build and practice skills
• Work together with a local community organization to initiate or help grow a community project
• Participate with an open mind and open heart
  

Additional details:

• There is no cost to participate
  
• The application deadline is November 17, 2014.  Download the application form here.
• Have more questions? Attend an information session or download the information package.
  

Important Dates

• Info Session: Oct. 20
  
• Application Deadline: Nov. 17
  
• Applicant interviews: Nov. 24-27
  
• Program runs January - June 2015