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.
Snow Battle Volunteer March 1 and 2, the Canadian Cancer Society will host Yukigassen - Snow Battle Vancouver at Mount Seymour. Also known as the Japanese Snow Battle, it is a team sport created in Japan, with tournaments in the U.S., Finland, Norway, Australia and Jasper. Teams of seven participants play a three period snow battle, where teams try to hit their opponents with snowballs or capture their flag. convio. cancer.ca/yukigassen Deep Cove Heritage - Weekend Volun teers Volunteers are needed to welcome the general public to the Deep Cove Heritage Society. Volunteers will be giving out tourist information, selling different items in the office; some handling of small amounts of cash might be required as well as data entry.
Bus Driver A volunteer with a valid unrestricted Class 4 B.C. driver's license is needed to drive an 18-passenger van for seniors' outings. Good knowledge of the Lower Mainland is an asset, but is not mandatory.
Teaching Assistant Get outside with a small group of kids who love the outdoors. A nature-based learning program for young children needs volunteers to supervise and interact with the children as they explore local parks and farms. Work with parents and an ECEtrained teacher. Learn how to facilitate safe, child-led outdoor exploration, nature play, crafts, and stories. [email protected] Appointment Taker A volunteer is needed for Monday mornings in March and April to book appointments for clients of an income tax 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.
