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.
GIFT WRAP
Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts during a holiday fundraiser for a local charity. Training is provided and shifts are available throughout the holiday season until Dec. 24. Come and meet new people, support a local nonprofit and enjoy the festive season.
FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS
North Shore Salvation Army seeks volunteers five days a week to help with organizing donated food items, lifting boxes and moving shelves.
VOLUNTEERS
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society offers various opportunities for volunteers. Check the website for more details: foodbank.bc.ca
ENGLISH TEACHER FOR CONVERSATION
Lead a group of older adults once or twice a month who would like to get together and practise their English conversation skills over a cup of coffee. Teacher and participants will work together to build a list of conversation topics. No lesson preparation will be required, but the ability to guide the conversation and encourage all to participate is required.
If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-985-7138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.
