The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.
Database Assistant Volunteer Organize and update the database of a local wilderness foundation.
Volunteer Seeking volunteers for the following positions: community, what’s your type and speaker bureau.
Volunteer Mentor Support individuals with physical disabilities in pursuit of employment, training, education, volunteering, recreation and increased social involvement. Support includes researching community resources, job searches and registration of participants at their local Work BC Employment Services Centre.
Challenger Buddy Volunteer Help persons with cognitive or physical disabilities enjoy the sport of baseball, in a recreational, non-competitive environment. Commit regularly to be at the Challenger games and provide a safe and fun environment for the players. Assist Challenger players by pushing a wheelchair around a baseball diamond, leading a player around the base paths or showing a player how to hold a bat or field a ball.
Volunteer Reliable volunteer needed to help out with hauling equipment and setting up for a relaxation circle program on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Lynn Valley area.
If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities call 604-985-7138 or check out nscr.bc.ca/volunteer/jobs.html.