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 Opportunities Immigrant Services Society of B.C. has a vast range of opportunities that can accommodate volunteers who have a broad variety of skills and interests. Short-term opportunities include agency receptionist; administrative assistant; field trip leader; community outreach/special events; ESL teacher/assistant/tutor; translator/interpreter; settlement services assistant; volunteer program assistant. Long-term opportunities (three-six months) include settlement mentors; learning in action mentors and mentees.
Rehabilitation Volunteer A rehabilitation volunteer is needed to assist with a walking and exercise program by encouraging residents to participate in rehab activities, escorting residents to and from activation area and assisting with set up and storage of the equipment.
Driver Class 4 Volunteer driver is needed to drive the Hub bus (15 seat capacity) for programs, assist Hub staff with getting seniors on and off the bus, carry and lift walkers and groceries, and socialize with the seniors.
Visitors Lynn Valley Care Centre is looking for volunteers to visit with residents and help with various programs such as conversation, musical entertainment, games, reading, mealtime assistance etc. This position would be suitable for a high school student, 16 years of age or older.
Campaign Leader April is Daffodil Month. The Street Team Program consists of teams of volunteers promoting pins and cut daffodils in pre-assigned locations, including malls and street corners. It is primarily a fundraising campaign, but also raises awareness about programs.
Games Helper/Player Volunteer is needed to play different games with residents either one-to-one, or in small groups; escort residents to and from the activity and encourage participation and independence. This is an activity which the volunteer can choose to do independently with individual residents but under the direction of staff.
Heart Month Canvasser February is Heart Month. Join a team of dedicated volunteers to raise funds to help prevent heart disease and stroke. Attend heart rally information session; visit neighbours, friends and family and ask for funds to support research; raise awareness by handing out Heart Month brochures; thank neighbours for supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation; return canvasser kit.
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.
