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Volunteer at Knox

Your presence matters more than you know.

Supporting the community

Why volunteer at Knox

Knox thrives when people bring their heart, gifts, and curiosity to our community. Volunteering is a chance to welcome others, try something new, use your talents, and help make Knox feel like home.

There’s no pressure or commitment when you sign up. It simply lets us know you’re open to helping, and we’ll connect with you to explore what fits your interests, comfort level, and schedule.

Whether you enjoy greeting people, making music, helping at events, or working behind the scenes, there’s a place for you.

Explore the opportunities below and discover where you might feel at home.

Highlighting volunteer opportunities

  • Sunday Greeter

    Welcome people warmly as they arrive for Sunday worship.

    Sunday morning / Hospitality

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  • Concert Volunteer

    Welcome concert guests, assist with seating during Knox events.

    Evenings / Hospitality

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  • Instrumentalist

    Share your musical talents by playing instruments during Sunday services.

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  • PowerPoint Operator

    Operate PowerPoint slides during Sunday worship services.

    Sunday morning / Computer skills

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  • Choir singer

    Sing in the choir during Sunday services.

    Wednesday evening / Love for music

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  • Scripture Reader

    Read Scripture during Sunday worship services.

    Sunday morning / Public speaking

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Volunteer for Knox Carol Festival

Join us for the Knox Carol Festival, a celebration of music, community, and the holiday season. Volunteers help welcome guests, support choir performances, and assist with the Christmas Night Market. Be part of this annual tradition that brings people together while supporting the Calgary Food Bank.

  • Choir Runner

    Supports the smooth operation of the Carol Festival by coordinating the movement of choir groups throughout the event. This role ensures choirs are guided efficiently from their waiting areas to the stage, helping performances begin on schedule.

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  • Door Monitor

    Helps maintain a quiet environment by managing audience access to the performance venue. This role ensures doors remain closed during choir performances and are opened between performances to allow guests to enter and exit with minimal disruption.

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  • Front of House Host

    Creates a warm, welcoming, and organized experience for all guests, performers, and volunteers attending the Carol Festival. This role serves as a friendly point of contact, providing directions, answering questions, and helping ensure the event runs smoothly.

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  • Market Host

    Creates a welcoming and well-organized Christmas Market by assisting vendors with setup, greeting guests, and providing excellent customer service throughout the Carol Festival. This role serves as a friendly point of contact for vendors and visitors while helping resolve issues as they arise.

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  • Snack Bar Host

    Provides friendly and efficient service to festival guests by selling snacks and beverages throughout the Carol Festival. This role helps create a positive guest experience by ensuring the snack bar is welcoming, organized, and well-stocked.

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  • Stage Assistant

    Supports the safe and efficient operation of the Carol Festival by assisting performers and the stage crew during performances. This role helps ensure smooth transitions between choirs, provides assistance to performers, and supports the movement of stage equipment.

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Leadership

Opportunity Knox

The primary role of Opportunity Knox (OK) is to ensure there is an open and transparent process for filling vacant volunteer leadership positions. We strive to provide applicants with knowledge of the position and to match skills and interests with available opportunities. Knox is looking for leaders to advance and evolve the mission of the church.

Currently the leadership positions available are:

  • Chair and Members of the Ministry and Personnel Committee

  • Trustee

  • Finance Committee Members

  • Knox Foundation Board Members

  • Knox Council Member at Large

  • Affirming

If you are interested in any of these positions, please see Diane Trimming or Betty Norman Bray on Sundays after the service or contact the church office at office@kxcalgary.com. We would be pleased to provide details of each position.