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

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.

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.

Current Volunteer Positions:

Canadian Cancer Society – Daffodil Pin Campaign – Pin Distribution Leader -Once a week in April, dropping off boxes, filling pins, collecting money and forwarding to treasurer. Minimum Age 19+. Driver’s Licence and Vehicle required. Please contact Jennifer Saunders at 250-762-6381

Canadian Cancer Society – Daffodil Month – Volunteer Canvasser – Door to Door, Workplace, Friend – be the face of the Canadian Cancer Society in neighbourhoods or workplaces during the Daffodil Campaign in April. Please contct Jennifer Saunders at 250—762-6381.

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

Salvation Army -Family Fun Night Kitchen Helper and Craft-Time Helper to assist on Friday nights from 4:30pm – 6:30pm. Kitchen-food prep, serving the meal, clearing and washing dishes. Craft-engage families and direct the children through a simple craft. 19+ Vulnerable sector police check is required. Please contact Christing Kirby at 250-554-1611 or 250-819-0017

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.