Activities involved
Casino
  • Accessible by public transit
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Casino Fundraiser - January 21-22, 2026

Pure Casino Calgary 1420 Meridian Rd NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 2N9 [map]
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Please complete application: https://share.vomevolunteer.com/P4oPrO5g0Xb 
Or contact directly volunteer@centrefornewcomers.ca for most updated availability of roles and shifts.

We need help with all the roles:
General Manager
Banker
Cashier
Chiprunner 
Countroom Supervisor
Amalgamator
Sorter
Counter
Recorder
and backups volunteers
 
Jan 21, 2026 Day Shift:
11 am - 7:30 pm

Jan 21 Evening Shift:
6:45 pm - 3:45 am

Jan 21 Count Room Shift:
11 pm - 3:45 am

Jan 22, 2026 Day Shift:
11 am - 7:30 pm

Jan 22, 2026 Evening Shift:
6:45 pm - 3:45 am

Jan 21, 2026 Count Room Shift:
11 pm - 3:45 am

PLEASE NOTE:
•Volunteers can work more than one shift over the two dates, but it MUST be the same position.
•All volunteers are required to have government-issued picture identification with them.
•Gambling by volunteers is prohibited at any time during the two-day casino event at your assigned gaming facility.
•Consumption of legal recreational substances before or during the volunteer's work shift is prohibited.

Position Descriptions:

GENERAL MANAGER / ALTERNATE GENERAL MANAGER 
*Requires walking or standing 10-25% of the time. *
Will be working primarily in the Cash Cage during the day shift and the Cash Cage and Count Room during late shift. Some activity takes place on the casino floor.
• Responsibilities include organizations’ official representative to supervise volunteers, their attendance, and their conduct at the Licensed Casino Event in the Cash Cage, the Count Room, and on the gaming floor.
• A General Manager or Alternative General Manger must always remain within the Casino Facility during a Licensed Casino Event.

BANKER 
*Primarily sitting 90% of the time in Cash Cage. *
• Responsibilities include maintaining Cash Cage float of chips and cash.
• Controls safe. Primary activity during opening, closing and shift changes. Must use a computer or handheld computer in the performance of their duties.

CASHIER
*Primarily sitting or standing 90% of the time in Cash Cage (person’s preference to stand or sit in cashier position) *
• Responsibilities include trading patrons’ chips for cash. Ability to count chips accurately in increments of 5 and 25 as well as count back cash a huge asset. Will be handling large amounts of chips and cash.
• Minimal use handheld computer in the performance of their duties.

COUNT ROOM SUPERVISOR 
*Primarily sitting 80% of the time while in the Count Room. *
• Responsibilities include utilize a computer to record counting activities. Supervises count room volunteers.

OTHER COUNTROOM POSITIONS
* Sitting 90% of the time while in Count Room-one or two positions will be standing 100% *
• Responsibilities include sort, count, verify and amalgamate cash. One person will use a computer.

CHIP RUNNER
*Sitting 80% of the time waiting. Not permitted in Cash Cage. Must remain on Casino Floor or volunteer lounge. *
• Responsibilities include minimal use of handheld computer in the performance of their duties. This position is ideal for someone who would like to do work on their laptop computer, a craft such as knitting, or read books. There are long periods of inactivity at the casino and this person will be alone in their own volunteer lounge.
Please contact directly volunteer@centrefornewcomers.ca for most updated availability of roles and shifts.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Swag bag 
Meals provided
Fun and exciting work environment
Be a part in creating conditions of success for newcomers and that foster a welcoming environment in Calgary.
Activities involved
Casino
  • Accessible by public transit