{"data":{"id":"1b2fc390-d81c-4011-b20b-5c21c21ecd86","originKind":"SYNDICATED","title":"Call for Casino Volunteers","summary":"Call for Casino Volunteers\n\nAnonymous (not verified)\n\nMon, 07/27/2026 - 09:48\n\nContemporary Calgary is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Charitable Casino Fundraiser at Cowboys Casino on October 20th and 21st. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to help make this important fundraising event a success!\n\nCharitable casinos are one of Contemporary Calgary’s most significant fundraising opportunities. The funds raised directly support our exhibitions, educational programming, community events, workshops and other initiatives that connect our community with contemporary art.\n\nVolunteer Roles\n\nNo previous casino or gaming knowledge is required. Training will be provided and experienced advisors will be available on site throughout the event to support all our volunteers.\n\nWe are recruiting for the following roles:\n\nGeneral Casino Manager\n\nBanker\n\nCount Room Supervisor\n\nCashier\n\nShift Times\n\n11:00am - 7:15pm\n\n7:00pm - 3:45am\n\n11:00pm - 3:45am\n\nPlease note that some volunteer roles are only available during specific shifts.While we will do our best to accommodate your preferences, volunteer roles and shifts will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. We will contact you to confirm your assigned role and shift time.\n\nVolunteer Requirements\n\nAs this is an AGLC-regulated fundraising event, all volunteers are required to:\n\nBe at least 18 years of age\n\nComplete an AGLC Casino Volunteer Worker Application by Friday, August 14\n\nCarry government issued photo ID throughout their shift\n\nAs every role is essential to the success of this fundraiser, we ask that only those committed to attending their assigned shift apply.\n\nHow to Apply?\n\nTo apply, please email sabine@contemporarycalgary.com with the following information:\n\nYour name\n\nYour phone number\n\nYour preferred roles (if any)\n\nYour preferred shift date\n\nYour preferred shift times (if any)\n\nHow you’ve heard about this opportunity\n\nVolunteer Perks\n\nAs a thank you for your time and support, all volunteers will receive:\n\nTaxi chits to cover transportation to and from the venue\n\nA complimentary meal voucher for food on shift\n\nContemporary Calgary is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful volunteer community and encourages applications from all individuals. Please note that we only accept applications from those aged 18 and older.\n\nImage\n\nShort description\n\nContemporary Calgary is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Charitable Casino Fundraiser at Cowboys Casino on October 20th and 21st. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to help make this important fundraising event a success!\n\nCharitable casinos are one of Contemporary Calgary’s most significant fundraising opportunities. The funds raised directly support our exhibitions, educational programming, community events, workshops and other initiatives that connect our community with contemporary art.\n\nChoose post type\n\nArts opportunity\n\nTags\n\nTags are used to categorize postings so that users can easily find opportunities that apply to them. Select the tags that apply to your submission below. You can only select one Location tag, but you can select more than one tag for Art discipline and Artist opportunity type if applicable.\n\nArt discipline\n\nVisual arts & new media\n\nLocation\n\nCalgary\n\nArtist opportunity type\n\nVolunteers\n\nInfo\n\nAny personal information provided in a request to post a listing on the AFA newsfeed, or in the listing itself, will be used for the purpose of posting to the AFA’s newsfeed, administering the AFA’s website and providing individuals and organizations with information on AFA programs and events. Such information is collected under the authority of section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Act. Should you have any questions about the collection of this information, you may contact Aaron Talbot, Arts Services Consultant – Communications, at 780-289-3781.","url":"https://www.affta.ab.ca/node/20779","imageUrl":"https://www.affta.ab.ca/sites/default/files/feed/images/OIP.jpg","publishedAt":"2026-07-27T15:48:18.000Z","sourceLabel":"Alberta Foundation for the Arts Opportunities","tags":[],"authorName":"Anonymous","contentHtml":"Call for Casino Volunteers \n\nAnonymous (not verified)\n\nMon, 07/27/2026 - 09:48\n\n\n            <p>Contemporary Calgary is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Charitable Casino Fundraiser at Cowboys Casino on October 20th and 21st. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to help make this important fundraising event a success!</p><p>Charitable casinos are one of Contemporary Calgary’s most significant fundraising opportunities. The funds raised directly support our exhibitions, educational programming, community events, workshops and other initiatives that connect our community with contemporary art.</p><p><strong>Volunteer Roles</strong></p><p>No previous casino or gaming knowledge is required. Training will be provided and experienced advisors will be available on site throughout the event to support all our volunteers.</p><p>We are recruiting for the following roles:</p><ul><li>General Casino Manager</li><li>Banker</li><li>Count Room Supervisor</li><li>Cashier</li></ul><p><strong>Shift Times</strong></p><ul><li><strong>11:00am - 7:15pm</strong></li><li><strong>7:00pm - 3:45am</strong></li><li><strong>11:00pm - 3:45am</strong></li></ul><p>Please note that some volunteer roles are only available during specific shifts.While we will do our best to accommodate your preferences, volunteer roles and shifts will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. We will contact you to confirm your assigned role and shift time.</p><p><strong>Volunteer Requirements</strong></p><p>As this is an AGLC-regulated fundraising event, all volunteers are required to:</p><ul><li>Be at least 18 years of age</li><li>Complete an <a href=\"https://aglc.ca/forms/casino-volunteer-worker-application\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AGLC Casino Volunteer Worker Application</a> by Friday, August 14</li><li>Carry government issued photo ID throughout their shift</li></ul><p>As every role is essential to the success of this fundraiser, we ask that only those committed to attending their assigned shift apply.</p><p><strong>How to Apply?</strong></p><p>To apply, please email <a href=\"mailto:sabine@contemporarycalgary.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sabine@contemporarycalgary.com</a> with the following information:</p><ul><li>Your name</li><li>Your phone number</li><li>Your preferred roles (if any)</li><li>Your preferred shift date</li><li>Your preferred shift times (if any)</li><li>How you’ve heard about this opportunity</li></ul><p><strong>Volunteer Perks</strong></p><p>As a thank you for your time and support, all volunteers will receive:</p><ul><li>Taxi chits to cover transportation to and from the venue</li><li>A complimentary meal voucher for food on shift</li></ul><p><em>Contemporary Calgary is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful volunteer community and encourages applications from all individuals. Please note that we only accept applications from those aged 18 and older.</em></p>\n      \n  \n    Image\n                <img src=\"https://www.affta.ab.ca/sites/default/files/feed/images/OIP.jpg\" width=\"218\" height=\"220\" alt=\"\" />\n\n\n          \n\n  \n    Short description \n              Contemporary Calgary is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Charitable Casino Fundraiser at Cowboys Casino on October 20th and 21st. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to help make this important fundraising event a success!<br />\n<br />\nCharitable casinos are one of Contemporary Calgary’s most significant fundraising opportunities. The funds raised directly support our exhibitions, educational programming, community events, workshops and other initiatives that connect our community with contemporary art.\n          \n\n  \n    Choose post type\n              <a href=\"https://www.affta.ab.ca/news-type/arts-opportunity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arts opportunity</a>\n          \n\n  \n    Tags\n              <p>Tags are used to categorize postings so that users can easily find opportunities that apply to them. Select the tags that apply to your submission below. You can only select one <strong>Location tag</strong>, but you can select more than one tag for <strong>Art discipline</strong> and <strong>Artist opportunity type</strong> if applicable.</p>\n          \n\n  \n    Art discipline\n          \n              <a href=\"https://www.affta.ab.ca/art-discipline/visual-arts-new-media\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visual arts &amp; new media</a>\n              \n      \n\n  \n    Location\n              <a href=\"https://www.affta.ab.ca/location/calgary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Calgary</a>\n          \n\n  \n    Artist opportunity type\n          \n              <a href=\"https://www.affta.ab.ca/artist-opportunity-type/volunteers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteers</a>\n              \n      \n\n  \n    Info\n              <p>Any personal information provided in a request to post a listing on the AFA newsfeed, or in the listing itself, will be used for the purpose of posting to the AFA’s newsfeed, administering the AFA’s website and providing individuals and organizations with information on AFA programs and events. Such information is collected under the authority of section 33 (c) of the <em>Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act </em>and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Act. Should you have any questions about the collection of this information, you may contact Aaron Talbot, Arts Services Consultant – Communications, at 780-289-3781.</p>","slug":"call-for-casino-volunteers","publicPath":"/news/2026-07-27-call-for-casino-volunteers"}}