Volunteer for Water Warriors YEG | Charity
Bringing Hope to the Streets of Edmonton
Our Water Warriors YEG Street Outreach Teams are full of people that have big hearts and want to give back to the community.
We have many volunteer activities besides the street outreach team as well. It takes a lot of preparation and organization to get a team out. There are many other helping hands needed to support the wagons on the street.
We would love to have you join us!
VOLUNTEER WITH WATER WARRIORS YEG
Grassroots • Indigenous-Led • 100% Volunteer Powered
Water Warriors YEG was founded in the summer of 2020 by four women determined to continue supporting community through the pandemic. Today, we remain a fully volunteer-run organization driven by compassion, inclusion, and a commitment to serving our relatives living rough on the streets of Edmonton.
There’s a place for everyone — here’s what our weekly schedule looks like:
TUESDAYS - DONATION SORTING
⏱️ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Warehouse near Telus World of Science
We organize and prep donated goods for outreach later in the week.
• Ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
• Active warehouse environment — not currently accessible
WEDNESDAYS - SANDWICH MAKING
⏱️ 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Veterans Food Bank of Alberta
Food is one of our greatest love languages. We assemble sandwiches for Thursday outreach.
• Family friendly
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult
THURSDAYS - STREET OUTREACH TEAM
Downtown Outreach + Logistics
4:30 PM — Warehouse Load-Up
Help load the U-Haul with supplies. Drivers and swampers needed.
5:30 PM — Downtown Setup
Meet in staff parking lot behind Bissell Centre East.
Unload U-Haul and prepare wagons.
6:00 PM — Team Meeting / Orientation
Plan the evening and organize teams.
6:15 PM — Outreach Begins
• Wagon Team starts at Bissell
• Truck Team sets up at The Mustard Seed
We distribute essentials: food, water, hygiene items, harm reduction supplies, clothing, and more — always with dignity.
9:00 PM — Wrap-Up & Return
Teams meet back at the parking lot.
Drivers fuel the U-Haul and unload with support volunteers at the warehouse.
➡️ Street Team volunteers must be 16+
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
SUNDAYS - C.A.R.E. TEAM
CARE = Compassion And Respect for Everyone
⏱️ 1:00 PM – ~4:00 PM
📍 Changing locations — serving more remote areas
This team walks a minimum of 5 km with backpacks full of supplies to reach folks who may not have access to downtown resources.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
🚙 Drivers for Donation Pickups
Collect and drop off donations around the city.
🏡 Porch Drop-Off Hosts
Offer your home as a secure donation drop point, and drop items to the warehouse weekly or when full.
🛒 Shoppers
Purchase bottled water and single-serve snacks — receipts reimbursed via e-transfer. Usually done at the nearby Wholesale Club.