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.
Bus driver: Churchill House Retirement Community is looking for a bus driver to take elderly residents on short outings to local North Shore areas, including shopping malls, and assist with the loading and unloading of walkers and other seniors' shopping items. A Class 4 driver's licence is required.
One-on-one volunteers: Volunteers are needed to provide seniors with companionship and consistency in their lives through regular weekly visits in their homes, by going for walks or sharing in other activities and helping them with access to the community.
Program co-ordinator: A volunteer is needed to contact speakers, such as health professionals or others familiar with the medical field, and arrange for them to give presentations. The volunteer would also conduct the meetings.
Mailroom position: Every Wednesday and Thursday night Western Canada Wilderness Committee holds a volunteer night. Volunteers stuff and stamp envelopes, make buttons, eat pizza and chat about the wilderness committee and the world in general. Volunteers also help to send out newspapers.
Student work advisory team: The West Vancouver Police Department's community policing section, which implemented this program some time ago, is looking for student volunteers. The program gives local high-school students the opportunity to participate in community-based programs and events that help reduce crime and educate the public.
If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 6049857138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.
