Calgary Volunteer Fair: Find Your Passion

0:00It's April 22nd. This is Calgary News Today, your AI-powered local news. Tomorrow's the day for the Calgary Annual Volunteer Fair, hitting its fifth year at the University of Calgary's downtown campus on Thursday, April 23rd. From 10.30am to 4pm, 65 organizations will be there, covering everything from mental health and food insecurity to environmental, causes and local festivals. This year's lineup is bigger than ever, pulling in groups that match all kinds of interests for Calgarians looking to give back. It's all about those face-to-face chats that help you vibe with the right spot right away. Folks of every age show up, from teens and young adults to retirees and newcomers building Canadian experience through their skills. Organizers say it's tough to call any role more popular. It really boils down to what lights your fire personally. Expect around 600 to 800 people, just like last year, even with iffy weather. To sweeten the deal, they're giving away tickets to Calgary surge basketball games and

1:03folk fest passes to get everyone through the door. Once you're in, it's casual and eye-opening, way better than scrolling online for volunteer gigs, real talks with the teams, make all the difference in finding your fit.