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.
Appointment Ta ker Volunteer is needed for Monday mornings for the months of March and April to book appointments for income tax clients.
Income Ta x Clinic Volunteers Volunteers are needed for the income tax clinic in March and April, to help
clients complete their own returns. Training by the Canada Revenue Agency will be provided by webinar in January and February.
Daffodil Ca mpaign Street Team Lead er April is Daffodil Month. The Canadian Cancer Society Street Team program consists of teams of volunteers promoting pins and cut daffodils in pre-assigned locations, including malls and street corners. A well organized, detail oriented individual with the ability to motivate others is needed to lead the team.
One-to-One Visitor Inglewood Care Centre is looking for volunteers comfortable being around frail, elderly people who may have sensory loss and mobility problems. Volunteer will provide regular friendly visits for patients with dementia. Criminal record check and TB test are required.
Pa lliative Ca re Volunteer Volunteers provide companionship, practical help and support to patients and their families within the palliative care unit and oncology department at Lions Gate Hospital and North Shore Hospice. An extensive volunteer training program and lengthy commitment are required. A wait list exists for volunteers who wish to give their time to this program.
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.
