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.
One-on-One Volunteer - Better at Home Project: The One-on-One volunteer will help frail, elderly seniors to leave their home, accompany them aboard the NSNH bus to a central location to socialize with others. They may be required to accompany the senior on a short walk for recreation or to a medical appointment.
Board Members: Marineview Housing Society seeks board members passionate about providing mental health housing. Duties might require some accounting skills, grant writing, fundraising and minute taking. Experience serving on a B.C. non-profit society board an asset, but not required.
Special Event Volunteer: The annual Ride Don't Hide one day bike event is happening on June 23 and the Canadian Mental Health Association is seeking a number of volunteers for route marshals, registration and food service positions.
Evening Concert Series Volunteers: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is looking for volunteers to assist in delivering an outdoor concert experience every Friday evening in August and the first Friday evening in September.
Activity Assistant: Norvan Boys and Girls Club seeks volunteers who will assist staff with running a variety of programs for six to 12-yearolds: cooking, crafts, sports and out-trips in a day program setting.
If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.
