Youth friendly organizations
Keep in mind this list is not comprehensive, and there may be a variety of minimum age requirements for various positions, so it’s always best to contact the specific site you’d like to volunteer directly but it’s a good place to start! Most organizations do not state the minimum age for volunteering, so if you find a place or opportunity that appeals to you, it’s best to call or email them to find out for certain. As well, many of these organizations will accept younger volunteers as long as they are with their parents (family volunteering). The key is to always ask first, before ruling out an organization in which you're interested in working!
Health care (general)
Mill Woods
Minimum age: 15 years
West Edmonton
Minimum age: 13 years
Central Edmonton
Minimum age: 13 years
South Edmonton
Minimum age: 17 years
Working with Seniors
Various locations in Edmonton
Minimum age: 12 years
Various locations throughout Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years
Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre
North Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years
Locations in north, south, and west Edmonton, Sherwood Park
Minimum age: 12 years
Working with Children
Military Family Resource Centre
North Edmonton
Minimum age: 13 years
Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Various school- based locations throughout Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years
Sports
Various locations
Minimum age: 16 years
YMCA of Northern Alberta (Edmonton)
Various locations
Minimum age: 12 years
Leaders in Training
(City of Edmonton Recreation Centres, playgrounds)
Various locations
Minimum age: 13 years
Arts
July
Old Strathcona, Edmonton
Minimum age: 16+, and 14-15 with parental permission
South Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years
Downtown Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years
The Works Art and Design Festival
Downtown Edmonton
Minimum age: 13 years
Supporting people with basic needs
Various locations throughout Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years
Downtown Edmonton
Minimum age: 12 years (accompanied by an adult)
Downtown Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years
Central North Edmonton
Minimum age: 14 years
Meals on Wheels (Kitchen Helper)
Central North Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years
Supporting people with disabilities
Locations in north, south, and west Edmonton, Sherwood Park
Minimum age: 12 years
Various locations
Minimum age: 16 years
Downtown Edmonton
Minimum age: 14 years
Centre for Autism Services Alberta
South Edmonton and various locations
Minimum age: 15 years
Animals
Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association
Southwest Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years
West Edmonton
Minimum age: 17 and under (with a parent only)
Various locations
Minimum age: 16 years (10 – 15 years with a parent)
Environment
City of Edmonton
(Capital City Clean Up, Guided Tree Planting, etc.)
Various locations
Minimum age: 13 years
Education and Literacy
Various locations throughout Edmonton
Minimum age: 13 years
West Edmonton
Minimum age: 15 years
Special Events and Festivals
Check out the event and festival listing page here.
Other
Habitat for Humanity (building houses)
Various build locations throughout Edmonton
Minimum age: 16 years (with a parent)
Pilgrims Hospice Society (events only)
Various locations
Minimum age: 12 years
Local Attractions
Downtown
Minimum age: 13 years
South Edmonton
Minimum age: 13 years
Southwest Edmonton
Minimum age: 13 years
Downtown
Minimum age: 13 years
South Edmonton
Minimum age: 13 years
*NOTE: This page was last updated July 30, 2024
"you're never too young to change the world."
~Unknown
