The RASC Calgary Centre - Volunteers Needed Page

Page last updated July 6, 2024

Volunteer (vol un ter') - noun - One who enters into any service of their own free will, esp. a member of a club or association who "volunteers" to assist said club with public activities, typically without monetary compensation. However, amply rewarded by the experience of devoting their time and efforts to furthering the association's missions, not to mention the ooohs and ahhhhs from the public. Highly regarded by other club members, and often acquiring copious amounts of applause at monthly meetings.



           
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Volunteer

As of January, 2023 the Calgary Centre of the RASC had over 600 members. If you are a member and have not previously been involved in any of these activities - please give the coordinator a call and help out in any way you can. If you are a member who has volunteered in the past - please consider helping us out again.

Volunteers are needed for the following events:

Event(s)Date(s)/Time(s)ActivityContact
RAO Science NightsMonthly typically 8 pm startSet up your scope or man their scopes for public viewingvolunteering@calgary.rasc.ca
Star-B-QEarly AutumnHelp organize and run the star partyvolunteering@calgary.rasc.ca
Alberta Star PartyLate AutumnHelp organize and run the star partyvolunteering@calgary.rasc.ca



Daytime Events:

  
  • Outdoor Adventure Show
See the website for further information on these events as it becomes available.


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Nighttime Events:

        
  • RAO - Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (U. of C.) Open House sky nights.
  • Spring and Fall Public Star Night at Fish Creek Park
  • Spring and Fall Public Star Night at Glenmore Park
  • Spring and Fall Public Star Night at Ralph Klein Park
  • Airdrie Space Science Club Star Nights
  • Cross Conservation Area Star Nights
  • WCO tours. Each tour is about 2 hours in duration. Two volunteers take a tour - a slide show, outdoor sky viewing, viewing through the C14 and a Q&A session. Tour groups include Beavers, Guides, Scouts, School groups etc.
See the website for further information on these events as it becomes available.


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Calgary Centre Work Bees:

     
  • WCO Work Party - Maintenance and cleanup
  • ERO Work Party - Maintenance and cleanup
See the website for further information on these events as it becomes available.

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