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.
Volunteer Driver - Better at Home Volunteer is needed to provide transportation for frail, elderly seniors to enable them to get out of their homes and go grocery shopping, attend appointments or participate in social activities in the community.
Bus Driver Capilano Community Services seeks volunteer Class 4 drivers to drive seniors to Seniors Hub programs and events. Good driving knowledge of North Vancouver is an asset.
Driver (Medical Rides) This service is to assist seniors who are unable to use public transit or the Go Bus and when HandyDart, family or friends are not available. Volunteer drivers will accompany the senior door to door and to and from the waiting room of appointments. Volunteers are not allowed to attend appointments with patient.
Receptionist Volunteer is needed to answer phones, take registrations for programs, make coffee and perform general office duties.
Museum and Park Information Guide Volunteers needed to provide historical, park and trail information. There is the potential opportunity to provide botanical interpretation. Positions are available from May to September. Individuals should have outgoing personality and interest in both the history of the area as well as in the natural environment.
If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-985-7138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.
