Help the library remain a vibrant organization in our community, with services, programs and activities that are important to our residents, including youth like you! Become a board member, where you can provide input on what our community needs, identify new services and activities, help promote the library in the community, and help fundraise and learn about establishing the budget.

About the Board

The Library Board is an autonomous legal entity governed by the Alberta Libraries Act, which speaks and has authority for the library. Board members exercise governance in a variety of areas: policy, finance, advocacy and strategic direction.

The 10-member committee consists of 8 citizens, including 1 youth member, as well as a member of Okotoks Council and a member of Foothills County Council.

Positions: 1 youth

Term: 1 year

Meetings: 4th Thursday evening of each month

Help strengthen and stabilize family and community life in Okotoks! You'll have the chance to help identify and address social issues and support programs that are needed here in Okotoks. You’re contribution will be important in continuing to build a safe, welcoming community; part of this includes helping distribute funds to organizations that are bettering our community.

About the Committee

This 9-member committee consists of 8 Okotoks citizens, including 2 youth, as well as a member of Okotoks Council.

Positions: 2 youth

Term: 1 year

Meetings: 1st Wednesday evening of each month

What are volunteer board members saying?

I am a firm believer that the best way to improve the world is to start in your backyard and there is no better way to do that than volunteering for the Town of Okotoks' various boards and committees. I have spent the last year volunteering with the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Committee and it has really opened my eyes to the various good things that community organizations are doing across the town to make Okotoks a better place. I have met some great people, dealt with some interesting subjects, and I would recommend this experience to anyone.

~Committee Member

Become part of a group who builds awareness for and oversees a community fundraising campaign, then distributes those funds to local non-profits who present ideas for programs that will make an impact in Okotoks and the surrounding area. As a member of this committee, you’ll be part of the team who helps fund those ideas, so they can become a reality.

About the Committee

The 9-member committee consists of 8 citizens, including up to 2 youth members, as well as a member of Okotoks Council.

Positions: 1 youth

Term: 1 year

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday evening of each month

Hear what volunteer members have to say

Joining the United Way Partnership Committee is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the programs being provided in Okotoks while providing them funds so they can operate their amazing programs. This committee is very rewarding as you can see how programs impact our community. This committee encourages its members to provide ideas and assist in delivering fun fundraising events.

~ Youth Committee Member

I joined the United Way Okotoks Partnership Committee after reading about open seats in various town committees in the Western Wheel. I had very little knowledge of the United Way or committees in general but I wanted to give something back to my town. I have found The United Way Partnership Committee to be an easy group to be part of. I enjoy the monthly meetings and discussions with the group on fundraising and raising awareness of the charity's impact in Okotoks and area. I especially enjoy listening to eligible local non-profits ideas for the funding raised by our efforts and helping those plan become a reality.

~ Committee Member