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.
Women's Group Assistant: North Shore Multicultural Society is dedicated to building a harmonious and inclusive North Shore community that assists immigrants and refugees to integrate successfully into life in Canada. This position will be providing language translation support for immigrant women in a life skills and English communication skills program.
Youth Advisory Committee Volunteer: Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is seeking 10-15 outgoing North Shore residents between the ages of 16-22 to represent the foundation. Volunteers will promote the foundation's vision within the North Shore community, develop fundraising ideas for current initiatives/campaigns, and assist with special events where appropriate. Info: lghfoundation.com.
Volunteer: Disability Foundation seeks a volunteer who, under the guidance of a local community co-ordinator, will assist individuals with a physical disability get registered with WorkBC and offer help with any career or work goals they have. Volunteer will also support local community co-ordinator through active participation with clients.
Museum and Park Information Guide: Volunteer is needed to provide historical information and park and trail information. It is also a potential opportunity to provide botanical interpretation. This position is available from May to September.
Poster Distributor: Presentation House Theatre is looking for volunteer to distribute flyers and posters of upcoming events to public places, other theatres, libraries, recreation centres, etc.
If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.