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.
Board Memb er Looking for enthusiastic, collaborative individuals with experience in the non-profit sector, multicultural and diversity concerns, management, executive, IT, finance/bookkeeping, HR, grant writing, volunteer management, ESL, social media or website building/maintenance. Participation from minority groups who are seeking or interested in expanding services in Lynn Valley is encouraged.
Tele-Friend Provide support and social contact to isolated seniors. Calls are made from the volunteers' homes once a week to seniors who would like to have a friendly chat.
Income Tax Preparer Seeking individuals who enjoy relating to a variety of people, possess good communication skills, good judgment, are reliable and familiar with preparing simple income tax returns. Must be able to volunteer during the day, March
and April. Participation in CRA webinar training is required.
Various Food Bank Volunteer Opp ortunities For a list of volunteer opportunities at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank check out the website at foodbank.bc.ca.
Various Volunteer Positions Volunteer positions such as bus outings, program assistants, special events, entertainers, reading group leaders and many more are available at Cedarview Lodge.
Kett le Host Volunteers Looking for friendly, caring people who want to help with efforts in meeting the needs of many in the community. Sign up as an individual or with family, friends or team mates. Kettle host volunteers are asked to commit to standing at a kettle and encouraging people to support the Christmas fundraising campaign. Volunteers with musical talents, such a singing or the ability to play an instrument are especially encouraged to share their gifts with others and help spread Christmas cheer at their kettle location.
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.
