Looking for a way to lend a hand this fall while keeping active? Following are volunteer opportunities taken from listings in The Tri-City News' Community Calendar:
North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association is preparing for its fall horseback riding program and needs volunteers to help groom and tack horses and to lead or side walk with riders during their lessons. Horse experience is great but not required. If you enjoy the outdoors, working with people of all abilities and love animals, this is for you. A volunteer orientation session will be held Sept. 9, 1-2:30 p.m. Fall session begins Sept. 17. Info: 604 462-7786 or [email protected].
Noons Creek Hatchery in Port Moody is seeking volunteers for weekdays between 9 and 11 a.m. Visit hatchery or call 604-469-9106 for more info.
Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon.
Canadian Cancer Society Greater Vancouver Region desperately seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer treatments. Drivers are required to have their own well-maintained, smoke-free vehicle and a clean driving record. Volunteer drivers who use their own car are compensated for mileage. Volunteers need to be available weekdays during business hours. They will be screened and must undergo a short training session, and they are asked to commit to a minimum of one day per week for at least one year. Volunteers must familiarize themselves with the Canadian Cancer Society's programs and services in order to share resources and information with clients. They should also be service-oriented, empathetic, patient and friendly. Info: www.cancervolunteer.ca or 604-215-5217.
Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Monday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606.
PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506.
Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com.
Big Brothers' In-School Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 18 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com.
Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors transportation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email [email protected] or visit www.seniorsservicessociety.ca.
Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624.
Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Health Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service, data entry and equipment maintenance; training is provided for all positions. Depot is located at #104-1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Diane, 604-709-6625 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer.
Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for pre-schoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474).
If you are interested in volunteering with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, call 604-469-3128.
New View Society is recruiting new board members living in the Tri-Cities - someone with an accounting or legal background, or parent advocates of mental health. Fundraising experience or previous board experience would be an asset. For more information about these positions, email Gisela at [email protected] or Judy at [email protected].
Canadian Cancer Society is looking for cancer survivors to be peer volunteers, providing one-on-one support on the telephone and/or in-person to people living with cancer. Training provided. Info: 604-253-8470.
Physically fit volunteers needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. at the Society food bank to load and unload truck. Volunteers must be able to work with loads ranging from 30-150 pounds. Commitment of 3-6 months and access to a car are desirable. Info: 604-931-2450.qutl
