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.
Publicity Distributor: Presentation House Arts Centre is looking for a volunteer to distribute marketing materials (posters, leaflets and flyers) around the North Shore to art venues, libraries, community centres, cafes and other appropriate locations.
Volunteer: Disability Foundation seeks a volunteer who will, under the guidance of a local community co-ordinator, assist individuals with physical disabilities 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.
Book Club Volunteer: Friends of the North Vancouver City Library is looking for a book club volunteer to help organize and facilitate a monthly book club at The Summerhill Retirement Residence.
Volunteer Assistant Shopper - Better at Home Project: The volunteer assistant shopper will help frail, elderly seniors to leave their home, accompany them aboard the NSNH bus and go to a local shopping centre to do their grocery shopping and socialize with others. They will then accompany them home and assist with putting away their purchases.
One-to-One Visitor: Hollyburn House seeks volunteers to visit with a senior in an intermediate care facility. Go for a walk, drive or shop or just read to them for an hour. You will be matched with one specific person to allow you to build a worthwhile relationship.
If you are interested in these or other volunteer opportunities, call 604-985-7138.
