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.
In-ScSchool Mentor A flexible mentoring program for both adult men and women that matches adult volunteers with a child from a nearby elementary school. Matches spend one hour a week together during school hours on school grounds doing fun activities together. Apply at bigbrothersvancouver.com.
One-to-One Support Volunteer Volunteers are needed to provide one-to-one support for Strollers (West Vancouver mall walking program), which takes place on Tuesday mornings and afternoons.
Newsletter Editor A newsletter editor is needed to help create and send Oxfam BC-Yukon's weekly electronic newsletter. Responsibilities include writing stories for Oxfam BC-Yukon and promoting special events when needed. Work with other
volunteers to gather relevant information that should be incorporated in the weekly newsletter. Apply at [email protected].
Entertainer Cedarview Lodge seeks a volunteer to entertain seniors. Play an instrument (piano, flute, guitar, etc.), sing or dance. Volunteers are required to go through an application process. Application forms can be picked up at Cedarview Lodge or Lions Gate Hospital.
Driver - Medical Rides This service is to assist seniors who are unable to use public transit or the Go Bus and when Handy Dart, family or friends are not available. Volunteer drivers will accompany the senior door to door and to and from the waiting room of appointments. Volunteers are not allowed to attend appointments with patient.
Program Mentor As a program mentor you will introduce key business concepts to students in grades 5-7. You will provide students with hands-on experience in different areas of small business. Topics will include organization, management, production and marketing.
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.
