Special Events / Fundraising:
Bowl for Kids Sake – 41st Annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters Annual Fund Raiser February 15-18th at Falcon Lanes Get a team together and enjoy some fun on the lanes while helping the kids in our region. Sponsorship and Donations gratefully accepted. Please contact Jesanne Stanko 250-819-6236
Volunteer Kamloops – Air Bands Unite Marketing &/or Graphics Designer, Beverage Coordinator, Food Coordinator, Silent Auction Donation Coordinator Now – April 31 2018 Detailed job descriptions are available at www.volunteerkamloops.org Contact Volunteer Kamloops at 250-372-8313.
Kamloops Arts Council -Lumiere Lantern Festival February 8&15 3:30-6:00/Feb 22 2:30-5:00 and Festival-February 22 5:15-6:30. Lantern Making Assistant and Parade Marshall. Assistance to help attendees with glue guns a& cutting, Marshalls for the parade. Please contact Jenn Ruemper at 250-372-7323.
Current Volunteer Positions:
Overlander Residential Care – Plant Care Volunteer Water and care for resident plants. Tasks will include watering, fertilising, repotting and interacting with residents. Some knowledge of plants and their care would be an asset. Please contact Donna Lofstrom-Bell 250-554-5569
White Buffalo Society – Exploring My Place in the World of Work February 14 to March 14 (Wednesdays-9am-Noon) Employment eligibility workshop, helps individuals feel prepared to enter the working world. Strength and skill building. Please contact Jordann or Marie 250-554-1176
Canadian Red Cross – Personal Disaster Assistance Team Responder Volunteer Reporting to the Community Planning and Response Coordinator, you will take 40 hours of Red Cross training to learn how to support those affected by disasters. Please submit applications quoting Posting ID DM-RP-TRA-607 in the subject line of the application to BCYvolunteering@redcross.ca or via Fax 604-709-6675 For a detailed job description contact Taylor at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313
Volunteer Kamloops -Snow Angel Volunteers URGENTLY needed We are seeking volunteers for the Snow Angels program in various areas of Kamloops. Must be physically fit and reliable Please contact Grace at 250-372-8313
Out of the Cold St Paul’s Cathedral – Wednesdays & Sundays November 1/17 to March 31/18 Shift Support Assist shift captains with guests seeking food and shelter Please contact Mark Hyslop 778-362-8977/250-315-3350
Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association – January – June Stable Hand, Horse Leader, Sidewalker. Willing to work in barnyard environment No allergies to Hay and Horses. Please contact Crystal Moore 250-554-3811. For a detailed job description contact Taylor at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313
Canadian Mental Health – Receptionist – 2-3 days per week Volunteer will provide reception duties at the CMHA Main office. Volunteer must be 18 years or older and have been diagnosed with a mental illness or substance abuse disorder. Please contact Dora MacKay 250-374-0440 Ext 203.
Salvation Army-Community Services Helper Thurs/Fri 9:30am-1pm Assist clients in choosing allotted amount of food at Emergency Food Bank. Assist in breakdown of products, stocking shelves as required Contact Christine Kirby, Volunteer Coordinator 250-554-1611. For a detailed job description contact Taylor at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313
For these and many other volunteer opportunities please call 250-372-8313 or check out our website:
www.volunteerkamloops.org We are a non-profit charity supporting community volunteering. Volunteer Kamloops acknowledges the support of the Province of British Columbia and the Interior Health Authority.