ACA Casino Fundraiser

Call for Volunteers!

Earn ACA credit to assist with program costs for you or someone you know!

Credits can be transferred to any ACA member!

Anyone (18+) can volunteer!

Certain positions must be held by ACA Members

Credit can be used towards:

  • ACA Membership Registration

  • ACA Insurance

  • Competition Registration Fees or Spectator Tickets for True North Cheer & Dance Championship, Scholastic Showcase, Scholastic Classic, or Provincials

  • Judge Training Fees

  • Coach Certification/Credentialing Fees

  • ACA Conference Fees

  • ACA Awards Gala

  • Team Alberta Fees

  • Other ACA events or initiatives approved by the ACA

Volunteer Positions

Shifts: Daytime 9:00am to 6:45pm | Evening 6:15pm to 4:00am | Night 11:00pm to 4:00am

  • This position involves walking or standing 10-25% of the time.

    The General Manager or Alt General Manager 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.

    An AGLC Casino Volunteer Worker application is required.

  • This position involves 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.

  • This position involves primarily sitting 80% of the time while in the Count Room

    Responsibilities include utilize a computer to record counting activities.

    Supervises count room volunteers.

  • This position involves 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.

  • This position involves 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.

  • This position involves 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.

  • On-Call (One Hour Notice)

 

Volunteer Vouchers

Vouchers will be issued to all volunteers after the event. Vouchers have no cash value and can only be redeemed for ACA Programs (listed above).

Volunteers will receive the following, based on shift(s) worked throughout the event:

  • Full Shift: $150

  • Half Shift: $75

Redemption/Transfers

Vouchers can be transferred to another member of the ACA (individual or organization), you must authorize the transfer in writing. You can respond to the email when you receive the voucher.

To redeem a voucher, please contact travis@albertacheerleading.ca with your voucher number and what program/event you would like to use the credit for before registering online. We will provide specific instructions based on the program/event.

Volunteer Sign Up

Click Sign Up below to access the volunteer list. If the positions are full, you can join the waitlist.

If you are on the waitlist, remember to update your availability as the event date approaches. The system will automatically assign the next person on the waitlist for that specific position/shift if someone drops out.

Volunteer Screening

Volunteers in key positions, per the AGLC, must fill out the AGLC Casino Worker Application prior to the event to be eligible. Key positions include:

  • General Manager

  • Alternate General Manager

  • Banker

  • Cashier

  • Count Room Supervisor

CASINO WORKER APPLICATION (ONLINE) - Click this link to fill out and submit the form directly to the ACA.

CASINO WORKER APPLICATION (PDF) - Click here to download the PDF version. You must fill it out and then email it to the chairperson.

Volunteer Information and Reminders

The ACA has partnered with Alberta Casino Advisors for our Casino Fundraiser once again this year.

  • Volunteers are an integral participant in a Licensed Casino Event. You must attend when scheduled (plan to arrive 15 minutes before your schedule). The Casino Advisors will try their best to have relieve you at the end of your scheduled shift.

    • IMPORTANT NOTE: A casino is not permitted to operate if volunteers are missing. This will affect the ACA’s revenue, the Casino Employees’ income, and the Casino Facility Operator.

  • Experience is not required with any position. Alberta Casino Advisors will be working with us once again to provide training and guidance to you throughout your shift.

  • The consumption of alcohol or legal recreational substances before or during the volunteer's work shift is prohibited.

  • No volunteer may gamble in their assigned casino facility during any period (both days) of the Licensed Casino Event regardless of if they are on a scheduled shift or not.

  • All volunteer workers should refrain from using cash while on-duty at a Casino Event. You will receive free food from the casino restaurant/bar (please keep your menu items to around $20 per person per shift).

  • You are prohibited from loaning or borrowing money to or from anyone for any reason while on-duty at a casino. Basically, there is no reason for you to be seen with cash in your hands other than for performing their volunteering duties.

  • Volunteers are not permitted to be in possession of casino chips and other casino negotiables except to perform volunteer duties.

  • The use of smartphones, tablets and laptops are permitted in the volunteer lounge. Most casinos do not allow the use of computers in the cash cage or count room. Taking photographs or video is prohibited.

    • Some casinos offer Wi-Fi access but there is no guarantee that you can use it.

  • All volunteers must have government-issued photo identification and present it when requested.

  • While there is no official dress code, please remember that you're representing the ACA. Many casino patrons are not aware that you are volunteers, so please dress to present a good impression to the patrons. (i.e., no shorts, tight t-shirts, ragged/torn look).

    • Some casinos prefer you wear black pants and white (or light coloured) shirts.

  • Please advise us if there are any allergies that we should be aware.

  • As volunteers there are responsibilities to be performed, but this is a fun social event too. Let's have fun and enjoy our time earning significant money for your organization.

  • If you require transportation, please let your casino chairperson (contact below) know and they can arrange for an Uber or Taxi. Please provide your name, pick up location, drop off location (if different than pick up at the end of your shift), and a cellphone number for reservation updates.

  • Expenses eligible for reimbursement include the following.

    • Parking (if there is no free parking available at the casino)

    • Babysitting

    • Adult respite care if the volunteer is normally responsible for the care of a medically dependent person within the volunteer’s home

    • Overnight accommodation (if volunteer resides over 40km from the casino and starting before 10 a.m.)

  • Expense reimbursement procedure:

    • Volunteers must submit proof of purchase/expense to the Casino Chairperson within 7 days of the event to receive reimbursement.

    • Eligible receipts must include item(s) purchased, date, vendor/service provider name and contact information, and payment method.

    • Reimbursements will be paid by cheque, you will need to provide a mailing address.

 

For more information, contact our Casino Chairperson, Travis Pang at travis@albertacheerleading.ca.