We love our volunteers!

We wouldn’t exist without the support and dedication of volunteers.

Domestic abuse is a serious problem in our community, with one in three Canadians experiencing abuse in their lifetimes. As a volunteer, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of those who need it most.

At Sagesse, we use a peer-support model, which means that our programs are facilitated by volunteers. We also have volunteers who work in a variety of other roles to help support our mission and vision. 

That’s why we offer a variety of ways for people to get involved in disrupting the structures of domestic abuse across Alberta.

Benefits of volunteering

Available across Alberta

We have volunteer opportunities available across Alberta, including virtual and in-person opportunities, to make a direct impact in your own community.

Learn new skills

All our volunteer opportunities include in-depth training, so that you can learn new information, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience.

Join our community

Everyone who volunteers with Sagesse deeply believes in the power of working together to disrupt the structures of abuse. You'll get to make an impact in your community and meet new people.

Join Us

As part of our volunteer team, you will bring a compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, good communication and listening skills, an ability to maintain confidentiality and respect boundaries and a willingness to learn and participate in training.

All volunteers must:

  • Be over the age of 18.
  • Reside in Alberta.
  • Complete required training (between three and 26 hours, depending on the role).
  • Provide a current (within the last six months) or new Police with Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Provide references.

Current opportunities

Sagesse is looking for passionate, driven volunteers living across Alberta that are interested in providing peer support to individuals impacted by domestic abuse.

As a Peer Support Volunteer, you can:

  • Connect one-on-one with someone who is impacted by domestic abuse through peer support.
  • Co-facilitate a peer support program, which may include:
    • A six-week peer-based group focused on issues related to self-esteem.
    • A 14-week peer-based group that delves into experiences of domestic abuse.
    • A 20-week peer-based group focusing on the intersections of domestic abuse and sex work.

While you’re making a difference in the lives of individuals and your community, you’ll also benefit through:

  • Opportunities for in-person and remote volunteering, depending on role.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Regular and ongoing supervision.
  • Access to our volunteer wellness program.
  • Ability to engage in other peer support opportunities.
  • Reference or support letters after 30 hours of volunteering.
  • Opportunities for incentives based on volunteer engagement.

If you are interested in becoming a peer support volunteer, please fill out our volunteer application.

If you have questions about volunteering, send us an email at volunteer@sagesse.org and someone from our team will be in touch with you shortly.

Sagesse is looking for passionate, driven volunteers living across Alberta that are interested in providing peer support to individuals impacted by domestic abuse.

The BElieve in YOU Program at Sagesse provides peer support for individuals who are or have been engaged at the intersections of domestic abuse and sex work. BElieve in YOU engages with people who have diverse experiences, thus we hold the continuum of sexual exchange from choice, circumstance, to coercion at the core of the program.

As a Peer Support Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to co-facilitate:

  • A six-week peer-based group focused on issues related to self-esteem (Finding our Voices).
  • A 14-week peer-based group that delves into intersections of domestic abuse and sex work (Growth Circle).

While you’re making a difference in the lives of individuals and your community, you’ll also benefit through:

  • Opportunities for in-person and remote volunteering, depending on role.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Regular and ongoing supervision.
  • Access to our volunteer wellness program.
  • Ability to engage in other peer support opportunities.
  • Reference or support letters after 30 hours of volunteering.
  • Opportunities for incentives based on volunteer engagement.

If you are interested in becoming a peer support volunteer, please fill out our volunteer application.

If you have questions about volunteering, send us an email at volunteer@sagesse.org and someone from our team will be in touch with you shortly.

Sagesse is looking for passionate, driven volunteers living across Alberta that are interested in providing peer support to individuals impacted by domestic abuse.

As a Call, Text and Chat Line – Peer Support Volunteer, you will provide:

  • General information about who Sagesse is and the peer-support programs we offer.
  • Peer-based emotional support for individuals who choose to share parts of their story.

While you’re making a difference in the lives of individuals and your community, you’ll also benefit through:

  • Opportunities for in-person and remote volunteering, depending on role.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Regular and ongoing supervision.
  • Access to our volunteer wellness program.
  • Ability to engage in other peer support opportunities.
  • Reference or support letters after 30 hours of volunteering.
  • Opportunities for incentives based on volunteer engagement.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out our volunteer application.

If you have questions about volunteering, send us an email at volunteer@sagesse.org and someone from our team will be in touch.

Sagesse is looking for passionate, driven volunteers interested in assisting with administrative or research projects and special events, primarily within the City of Calgary.

As an event or administration volunteer, you can:

  • Support our fundraisers, including a casino event and Eat Play Love. 
  • Support our in-office work or back office activities. 
  • Support community engagement by attending events for Sagesse:
    • Share knowledge about Sagesse and our peer-support programs.
    • Share your experiences as a volunteer at Sagesse to stakeholders.
    • Gather feedback and photos from the event.

While you’re making a difference in the lives of individuals and your community, you’ll also benefit through:

  • Opportunities for in-person and remote volunteering, depending on the task.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Regular and ongoing supervision.
  • Access to our volunteer wellness program.
  • Reference or support letters after 30 hours of volunteering.
  • Opportunities for incentives based on volunteer engagement.

If you are interested in becoming an event or administration volunteer, please fill out our volunteer application.

If you have questions about volunteering, send us an email at volunteer@sagesse.org and someone from our team will be in touch with you shortly.