{"id":240,"date":"2025-03-14T02:38:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T19:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.volunteercochrane.ca\/?page_id=240"},"modified":"2026-03-04T06:55:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T23:55:48","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.volunteercochrane.ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Cochrane&#8217;s Volunteer Directory"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/bethanyseniors.com\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bethany Care -Cochrane<\/a><\/strong>: A senior care and assisted living facility offering support services for the elderly.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/bighillcreek.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Hill Creek Preservation Society<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Mission: \u201cTo ensure the natural and historical values of Bighill Creek Watershed are preserved for this and future generations.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bighillhaven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Hill Haven<\/a><\/strong>: Works to end family violence through supporting and empowering families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikecochrane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bike Cochrane<\/a><\/strong>: Bike Cochrane\u2019s mission is to serve Cochrane by promoting and advocating Cycling in our community for all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bowvalleyrugby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bow Valley Rugby Club<\/a><\/strong> (All Programs): Bow Valley Rugby Club is a community-focused, non-profit club offering rugby programs for all ages and skill levels, emphasizing fun, inclusivity, and personal development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgccochrane.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boys and Girls Club (BGG) of Cochrane &amp; Area<\/a><\/strong>: To provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChinookFilmGroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chinook Film Group<\/a><\/strong>: Bringing Alternative and Independent Film to Cochrane since 2004.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochraneactivettes.com\/the-clothesline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Clothesline<\/a>\u00a0(<\/strong><strong>a second-hand clothing store run by the\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochraneactivettes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cochrane Activettes<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong>\u00a0provides affordable clothing options to Cochrane\u2019s residents, especially for those in challenging circumstances. Funds generated by The Clothesline support good causes in our community. The Clothesline is located at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/duckduckgo.com\/?q=The+Clothesline+%28second-hand+clothing+store%29&amp;atb=v444-1&amp;ia=web&amp;iaxm=directions&amp;end=what%3AThe%2520Clothesline%2Cwhere%3A5-122%2520%25204th%2520Avenue%2520W%252C%2520Cochrane%252C%2520AB%2520T4C%25201Z4&amp;transport=automobile\">#3 122 4th Ave in Cochrane<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochraneactivettes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Activettes<\/a><\/strong>: a pillar of hope and support in the Cochrane community. Chartered in May 1978, we are a not-for-profit society driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to extend a helping hand to those in need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranehealthfoundation.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane and Area Health Foundation<\/a><\/strong>: Cochrane and Area Health Foundation (CAHF) is a not-for-profit charitable foundation created to improve the quality, provision, and access to healthcare for the people of Cochrane and the surrounding area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CochraneEvents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cochrane &amp; Area Events Society<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is a volunteer-driven group dedicated to improving the quality of life and building community spirit.\u00a0Our Vision is to enhance community spirit by delivering the best parties in town!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochranehospicesociety.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane and Area Hospice Society<\/a><\/strong>: The society\u2019s mission is to ensure the availability of exemplary palliative, end-of-life, and bereavement care options in the Cochrane community and its surrounding areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranehumane.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane and Area Humane Society<\/a><\/strong>: provides food, shelter, medical care, and the opportunity to adopt unwanted, surrendered, lost and unclaimed animals while promoting responsible pet ownership through its educational programs, rural spay\/neuter programs, and public fundraising events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranecameraclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Camera Club<\/a><\/strong>: The Cochrane Camera Club is a community club for photography enthusiasts in Cochrane and the surrounding area. Our members range from amateurs new to photography to enthusiasts to professional photographers. The club\u2019s objectives within the photography community include enjoying photography, improving photography skills, encouraging photography, creating opportunities for members to take photos, and sharing photography experiences.\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cochrane Community Associations<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bowmeadows.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bow Meadows Community Association<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CRHCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane River Heights Community Association<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geca.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gleneagles Community Association<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hcaheartland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heartland Community Association<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hhca-ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heritage Hills Community Association<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/riverviewcochrane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riverview Community Association<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunsetcochrane.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunset Ridge Residents Association<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranechamber.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/strong>: A network of local businesses that promote economic development and offer networking opportunities within the community.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochranecares.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Cares &#8211;<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochranecares.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Mental Health Supports<\/strong><\/a>: Cochrane Cares is an online resource that connects residents to mental health tools, information,\u00a0and services close to home. This initiative is supported and funded by a group of caring, local organizations that desire to see every Cochranite thrive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cochrane Faith Communities:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allsaintscochrane.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Saints Anglican Church<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowvalleybaptist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bow Valley Baptist Church<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranealliance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Alliance Church<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gracechurchcochrane.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grace Church of Cochrane<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsgatechurch.ca\/site\/cpage.asp?sec_id=180020013&amp;cpage_id=180100712\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">King\u2019s Gate Church<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockhavenchurch.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RockHaven Church Cochrane<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochraneunited.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Andrew\u2019s United Church<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stmaryscochrane.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Mary\u2019s Catholic Parish Cochrane<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapestrycochrane.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tapestry Church<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochraneagsociety.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane District Agriculture Society -CDAS<\/a><\/strong>: The mission of the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society (CDAS) is to bring rural and urban members of the community together. They aim to provide first-class facilities and programs that reflect the regional heritage, thereby bridging the town and country to foster a strong community.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochraneenvironment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Environmental Action Committee<\/a><\/strong>: is committed to making Cochrane and the area more environmentally aware and active.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/feedingcochrane.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Food Bank -Feeding Cochrane<\/a><\/strong>: to operate and maintain a food bank to provide food to needy people in the Cochrane area.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cochranefoundation.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Foundation<\/a><\/strong>: We are a public foundation created by and for the people of Cochrane. We have a deep knowledge of local needs and opportunities. We act as champions for issues that matter and direct grants to everything from shelter, education, and care for those in need to the arts, environment, and recreation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chapscochrane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Historical &amp; Archival Preservation Society (CHAPS)<\/a><\/strong>: To identify, preserve, protect, and educate the public about historically significant properties and buildings in Cochrane, Alberta.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranehometreasures.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Home Treasures:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is a non-profit organization that operates a thrift store. Store profits fund many worthy causes and initiatives in Cochrane and the surrounding area.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochraneimmigrantservices.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee<\/a><\/strong>: We support\u00a0the settlement of newcomers to Cochrane and the celebration of heritage for all Albertans, newly arrived or settled here for generations.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochraneartsociety.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Integrated Arts Society<\/a><\/strong>: Our mission is to speak with a united voice that advocates arts with all stakeholders to enhance arts and culture in Cochrane.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochranekiwanis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Kiwanis Club<\/a><\/strong>: Empowers communities by making lasting differences in the lives of children in Cochrane.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranelegion.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Legion Branch 15<\/a><\/strong>: Our Legion Branch 15 works diligently to support our veterans and foster community growth. We host various weekly events, sports, and specialty theme nights for the community.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cochranelionsclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cochrane Lions Club<\/strong><\/a>: \u2013 A volunteer service organization that supports community events and local initiatives and provides charitable assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochranerodeo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Lions Rodeo<\/a><\/strong>: Organizes the Cochrane Lions Rodeo and other events that draw significant community participation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cochraneminorball.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Minor Ball Association<\/a><\/strong>: Mission: Promote and develop youth fastpitch players in a safe, fair environment, emphasizing fun and appropriate skill development.<br \/><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cochraneminorbasketball.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Minor Basketball Association<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0(CoMBA) is a non-profit society that promotes and encourages basketball among area youth.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochraneminorhockey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cochrane Minor Hockey Association<\/strong><\/a>: Mission: to develop a lifelong passion for hockey by providing quality recreational and competitive programs in a nurturing environment to build character and physical and mental skills while having fun.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranemusic.ca\/ensembles\/band-on-the-bow-concert-band\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Music Society<\/a><\/strong>: Our mission is to promote shared musical expression and cultural heritage by providing affordable, flexible, effective music education to adults in the community.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranepreg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre (CPCC)<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Provides compassionate care to women and families facing unexpected pregnancy and other overwhelming circumstances.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranerangers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Rangers Soccer Club<\/a><\/strong>: A club for adult competitive and recreational soccer.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cochranescoutsab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Scouts Group<\/a><\/strong>: Cochrane Scout Group is part of Scouts Canada, the country\u2019s leading youth organization offering challenging programs for boys, girls and youth aged 5-26.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochranesearchandrescue.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Search and Rescue Association -CSAR<\/a><\/strong>: CSAR aims to improve its search and rescue capabilities and deliver a valuable service to its community and the surrounding area. We leverage member knowledge, equipment, and technology to increase search effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/csho.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Society for Housing Options and Home Reno Heaven<\/a><\/strong>: Our mission is to provide access to a range of affordable housing in Cochrane and the surrounding area. We achieve this by providing hope, dignity, safety, and security and offering good, clean, affordable places to call home.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochrane.ca\/town-services\/public-safety\/rcmp\/programs-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Victim Services<\/a><\/strong>: The Cochrane and Area Victim Services Unit (VSU) is a not-for-profit organization that provides crisis response, support, and referral services to people who have experienced crime, tragedy, and trauma.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranewolvesfc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Wolves Football Club<\/a><\/strong>: Step into the vibrant world of Cochrane Wolves FC, where soccer isn\u2019t just a sport; it\u2019s a passionate way of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cultivatecochrane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cultivate Cochrane Society<\/a><\/strong>: is a non-profit society that empowers people to grow their own food through demonstration and education.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frankwillsmemorialhall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Frank Wills Memorial Society<\/strong><\/a>: The Society is a charitable organization that oversees the operation of the Frank Wills Memorial Hall. The Society&#8217;s mission is to provide rental space to other charities, non-profits, and youth organizations, including the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, at minimal or no cost. The charity receives no government or town funding, and all<br \/>operations are funded through its private rentals to the public. The rates have not changed in over 20 years,<br \/>making sure that the venue is affordable for everyone in Cochrane and the surrounding Community.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochranepubliclibrary.ca\/Support-Your-Library\/Friends-of-the-Library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Friends of the Cochrane Library Society<\/a><\/strong>: Friends volunteer their time to support the library\u2019s programming and special events. They also help raise funds through book sales, the proceeds of which allow the library to purchase much-needed resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grpf.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation<\/a><\/strong>: An organization managing Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, focusing on environmental conservation, outdoor education, and community events.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/helpinghandscochrane.ca\/\">Helping Hands Society of Cochrane &amp; Area<\/a><\/strong>: aims to build a resilient community through social equity and volunteer empowerment, ensuring no community member falls through the cracks. It offers several volunteer-driven programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotarycochrane.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotary Club of Cochrane<\/a><\/strong>: is dedicated to making a positive impact through service projects that better our community and world while fostering a spirit of fellowship among our members. Rotary Clubs share the overarching mission of Rotary International: to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. Rotary International has approximately 1.4 million members worldwide. Rotarians belong to over 46,000 Rotary clubs in more than 220 countries. Rotary\u2019s global network brings together business and professional leaders, as well as community members, who share a commitment to humanitarian service and promoting goodwill and peace worldwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/roarr.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robinson Outreach at RiverCross Ranch (RORR)<\/a><\/strong>: We strive to relieve the conditions associated with youth-at-risk and seniors in need by providing Equine-Assisted Learning and related activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/route22gallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery<\/a><\/strong>: A local cooperative art gallery that could collaborate on events, fundraisers, or awareness campaigns.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seniorsforkids.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seniors for Kids Society<\/a><\/strong>: Seniors and children in every community build special friendships by respecting, trusting, and supporting one another.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sotbcochrane.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Seniors on the Bow<\/strong><\/a>: is a vibrant nonprofit society with resources that enhance the quality of life for people over 50 in the Cochrane area.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmen.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stockmen\u2019s Memorial Foundation<\/a><\/strong>: Its mission is to identify, honour and remember the builders of the livestock industry and others who have made outstanding contributions to its progress.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeabow.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take a Bow -Cochrane Community Theatre Society<\/a><\/strong>: Our focus is to continue to provide excellent theatrical productions for Cochrane residents to enjoy, all while providing opportunities for anyone to get involved and have fun doing it.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wazinti.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wazinti.ca\/\">Wazin \u00cechinabi T (House of Oneness)\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 Weaves culture, education, wellness and empowerment into a space for reconciliation, acceptance and well-being for the community.<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary<\/strong><\/a>: We are a nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to raising awareness and education surrounding wolfdog ownership.\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cochrane Schools*<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Cochrane is served by two central school districts:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rocky View Schools<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cssd.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calgary Catholic School District<\/a><\/strong>. The town has seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. Schools often appreciate volunteers. Contact the school of your choice to ask about volunteer opportunities. All schools require volunteers to have current police background checks. Here\u2019s where you can begin this process in Cochrane:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochrane.ca\/town-services\/public-safety\/rcmp\/criminal-record-checks\">https:\/\/www.cochrane.ca\/town-services\/public-safety\/rcmp\/criminal-record-checks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cochrane Elementary Schools:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochranechristian.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane Christian Academy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethbarrett.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c9cole Elizabeth Barrett Elementary<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(French immersion)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fireside.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fireside School<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glenbow.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glenbow Elementary<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/holyspirit.cssd.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holy Spirit Catholic School<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ndv.francosud.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c9cole Notre-Dame des Vall\u00e9es<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rancheview.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RancheView School (k-8)<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cochrane Middle Schools:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mitford.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mitford Middle School<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/manachaban.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c9cole Manachaban Middle School\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(French immersion)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cochrane High Schools are:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bowvalley.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bow Valley High School<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochrane.rockyview.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochrane High School<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sttimothy.cssd.ab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Timothy High School<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Many non-profit organizations require members to have a current police background check done. Here\u2019s where you can begin this process in Cochrane: <a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cochrane.ca\/town-services\/public-safety\/rcmp\/criminal-record-checks\">https:\/\/www.cochrane.ca\/town-services\/public-safety\/rcmp\/criminal-record-checks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bethany Care -Cochrane: A senior care and assisted living facility offering support services for the elderly. Big Hill Creek Preservation Society\u00a0Mission: \u201cTo ensure the natural and historical values of Bighill Creek Watershed are preserved for this and future generations.\u201d Big Hill Haven: Works to end family violence through supporting and empowering families. 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