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.
LUNCH PRO GRAM VOLUNTEER North Shore Neighbourhood House seeks volunteers to help with cooking and prepping lunches and assisting the main chef in the kitchen.
WALK MARKERS Volunteers are needed to assist with the marking of the walk, from Cates Park to Panorama Park, on several days prior to the walk. Volunteer will be accompanied by a society member familiar with the route. On the day of the walk the volunteer becomes a beach walker, who monitors to provide assistance as required to participants at the more difficult parts the route.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE Bee Friendly Native Bee Conservation Society is looking for volunteers to take care of community garden (maintenance and upkeep) through the spring and summer.
SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS Volunteers of all ages are needed to help with special events such as Big Bikes and other short-term events. Volunteers will be involved in activities such as reception/site registration, greeting, etc.
VOLUNTEER "ROADIE " Seniors Acting Up are looking for a volunteer "roadie," someone who will help them transport sound equipment to performances twice a month and, if possible, help with setup.
LITERACY MENTOR Writers' Exchange is looking for volunteer literacy mentors to get inner-city kids excited about reading and writing. Mentors work in small groups with the kids (six-13) to complete literacy projects. The kids benefit from the programs, but mentors also have lots of fun while helping the kids.
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.
