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.
Mahon Park Steward: Volunteers are needed to work in Mahon Park removing weeds, planting native plants and mapping plants in the park. This position is available from spring until fall.
Garden Mentor: Growing Traditions Project is looking for volunteers to help in the vegetable garden who are willing to share gardening knowledge with a family who would like to learn. You do not need to be an "expert" gardener to participate.
Kitchen Volunteer: Harvest Project seeks kitchen volunteers to sort perishable food donations, make lunch for the volunteers and keep the kitchen clean. A volunteer is needed for Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visitors: Volunteer visitors are needed for a hospital visitation program, to visit patients, helping them with walks, playing cards, reading books and simply making a difference in their lives. Program is organized by Healing Our Spirit BC First Nation Aids Society.
If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.
