October 24–25, 2026
Cowboys Casino, Calgary
Join other Woodbine parents and community members for a fun, worthwhile way to support our school. No previous casino experience is needed. You’ll receive training on site, with experienced casino advisors available to guide you throughout your shift.
Come on your own, meet some new people, or invite a friend to sign up with you.
Each 8-hour shift raises more than $2,000 – our last casino raised $82,995 for the benefit of the school!
How does a school casino fundraiser work?
Through Alberta’s charitable casino program, organizations like Woodbine School Parent Association supply volunteers for assigned events at an operating casino.
Casino staff run the games, while our volunteers help with cash, chips and counting. Professional casino advisors provide training and help the volunteer team follow the required procedures.
Participating charities receive a share of pooled casino proceeds. Filling our volunteer shifts helps make this funding possible for Woodbine students.
This will be our 18th casino fundraiser!
What would I do?
There are several roles, with different tasks to suit different people:
- Cashier: Exchange customers’ casino chips for cash at the cashier window.
- Chip runner: Carry chips between the cash cage and gaming tables. A good option if you enjoy moving around.
- Count-room staff: Work with a team to sort, count and record cash using counting equipment.
- Banker: Oversee cash and chips in the cash cage and record transactions.
- Count-room supervisor: Coordinate the count-room team and help reconcile the totals, with the advisor’s support.
- General manager and alternate: Coordinate volunteers and oversee the charity’s responsibilities during the event, working with the casino advisors.
You don’t need to arrive knowing how any of this works. We’ll explain your tasks and help you get comfortable. Some roles require advance AGLC paperwork, and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Find a shift that works for you
There are daytime, evening and late-night shifts. Check the signup page for exact times and current openings.
Count-room volunteers are especially needed on both nights. These shifts run from 11 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. the following morning and offer a shorter, team-based way to help.
Volunteering is also a chance to meet other families, learn something new and contribute to school life outside the classroom.
Where does the money go?
Our last casino fundraiser raised $82,995 for the benefit of Woodbine School.
Casino funding helps support:
- Classroom technology and equipment, including new smartboards.
- Learning resources, including curriculum tools, literacy materials and resource-room furniture.
- Extra experiences, such as guest instructors, inline skating and the school’s opera project.
- Play and creativity, through outdoor and sports equipment, fine arts and music resources.
Your time helps provide opportunities and resources that students can enjoy throughout the school year.
Ready to help?
Sign up before October 1st to be eligible for our next prize draw!
Choose a shift, invite a friend and help make this year’s fundraiser a success.
Volunteers must be 18 or older. If you’re unsure which role to choose, email [email protected].
Organized by Woodbine School Parent Association.