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 Cleaner North Shore Connexions Society is looking for a volunteer to do the general cleaning, vacuuming and disinfecting surfaces in the kitchen, washrooms and meeting rooms.
Various Volunteer Positions North Shore Schizophrenia Society seeks volunteers for various positions. Visit the website for more information at northshoreschizophrenia. org/volunteering.htm One-On-One Visitors Volunteers are needed to provide seniors with companionship and consistency in their lives through regular weekly visits in their homes, by going for walks or sharing in other activities and helping them with access to the community.
Delivery Drivers Volunteer will help in pick-up and delivery of hot meals to the elderly, or people with disabilities around the North Shore. The service assists people to stay independently in their own homes. Pick up is at either West Vancouver United Church, 1525 Taylor Way or Upper Lonsdale
United Church, Lonsdale Avenue and Osborne Road. Volunteers also have a chance to visit and get to know the seniors.
Wellness Volunteers Volunteers are needed to work at a wellness drop-in for seniors 55+. Volunteer positions include: massage practitioners; guest speaker coordinators; blood pressure monitors and nutrition counseling.
Kitchen Help North Shore Meals on Wheels Society seeks volunteers to help in the kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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.
