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.
Computer Technology Trainer A computer technology trainer is needed to teach seniors how to use different computer applications such as Word, Excel, photo editing etc.
Spanish Instructor Silver Harbour Centre seeks a volunteer Spanish instructor for one of its four Spanish classes. Classes are taught weekday, daytime and include both beginner and intermediate classes with conversation and written work.
Content Writer Writers are responsible for providing well written, informative blog posts and articles for a variety of uses related to Oxfam Canada. Their overall responsibility is to be a source of information for Oxfam BC/Yukon members by relaying important Oxfam and campaign updates through written articles, as well as act as a voice of Oxfam BC/Yukon and the VOC for the larger local public through newspaper articles on particular Oxfam topics.
Driver Join the Canadian Cancer Society and play a vital role in the volunteer driver program. With your help, you transport those living with cancer to and from their primary cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, etc.). People like you are needed to continue the success of the program and truly make a difference in the lives of those living with cancer.
Red Crossss Loan Program Volunteer The Red Cross Loan Program offers the North Shore a short term loan (three month) of health equipment such as mobility and bath aids. Volunteers are needed to join the team, covering a four-hour shift at the loan program once a week.
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.