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.
Driver Volunteers are needed to take seniors who are unable to use public transit or HandyDart and often have no family or friends to take them to medical appointments or hub programs.
Board Memb ers Capilano Community Services Society is looking for volunteers interested in a non-profit society. Volunteer must be available to attend board meetings held on the third Thursday of the month, volunteer four-eight hours/month and serve a minimum of two years.
Daffodil Campaign Pin Distribution Leader The Pin Box program consists of high traffic retail locations that host a pin box for the month of April collecting donations in exchange for daffodil pins. The purpose of this role is to work in collaboration with the pin distribution project manager and the AGC to lead the Daffodil Pin Distribution Campaign in the community to meet or exceed revenue targets and campaign goals.
Thrift Shop Volunteer Volunteers are needed to sort clothes and other articles in preparation for sale in the Thrift Shop. Duties include sorting, pricing and selling on Thursdays. The Thrift Shop is open to the public on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mentor
Volunteers will be matched with a newcomer and will meet with them for a few hours each week for up to three months. Meetings are arranged whenever and wherever works for the both of you. In the course of the mentorship you might practise interviewing, attend networking sessions, talk about professional development and discuss workplace culture.
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.
