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 for Seniors' One Stop Program: A mature, patient volunteer who speaks Mandarin or Cantonese, has good verbal communication and computer skills is needed to work with this program. Responsibilities include answering telephones and assisting walk-in clients by providing appropriate information and referrals. Shifts available: Thursday and Friday mornings (two to four hours). Comprehensive training provided.
Fund Development and Communications Volunteer: Volunteer will assist the coordinator in the execution of administrative elements of fund development and communications. Commitment: Monday-Wednesday or any combination of those days, four hour shifts within the range of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Board Member: The board of directors of North Shore Community Resources Society, a local non-profit multi-service agency serving infants through seniors, has openings for a treasurer and members-at-large. This is a policy board with 15 members who are encouraged to share their expertise through committee work. The board meets six times yearly.
Church Volunteer: A volunteer with reception skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office is needed for Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to work at the church office.
Computer Trainer: A volunteer is needed to teach basic computer skills to women as soon as possible. The volunteer will work one-on-one with women interested in learning basic computer and Internet skills, one hour per week. There are six lessons. Farsi speaking is an asset.
If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.
