Special Events / Fundraising:

Kamloops Arts Council – Art in the Dark November 18  Volunteers must be 19+  Bartenders (Serving it Right), Greeter/ Registration, Hostess/Host, Security, Drink Ticket Sales, etc.; Please contact Jenn at 250-372-7323 For a detailed job description contact Tracey at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313

Operation Red Nose – Weekends – Nov 24 through Dec 31 Designated Drivers, Escort Drivers, Navigators, Phone Operators, Dispatch, Refreshments (Food Safe) and Greeters Please contact Katie Klassen 250-320-0650.

The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign– Bell Ringer – Nov 16-Dec 23 (excluding Sundays)  Volunteer for 2 hour shift at one of many locations throughout the City Please contact Christine Kirby 250-554-1611/250-819-0017

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Gutsy Walk  Gutsy Walk Chair, Logistics Captain Entertainment and Activities Captain, Refreshments and Food Captain September-July . Crohn’s and Colitis Canada -Please contact Susan Hampton 1-800-513-8202 shampton@crohnsandcolitis.ca  For detailed job descriptions contact Tracey at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313

Current Volunteer Positions:

Volunteer Kamloops -Snow Angel Volunteers 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 778-362-8977/250-315-5350

Kamloops Hospice Association Sahali -Snow Removal Volunteers Remove snow from property, walkways, and driveway at hospice as well as City sidewalks adjacent to the property Please contact Pamela at 250-372-1336

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Snow Shoveller – Snow Months  Responsible for shoveling sidewalk, walking paths, parking area and stairs. 821 Seymour StreetPlease contact Jesanne Stanko – 250-374-6134 ext 223

Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club– Event Staff Volunteers Registration, room attendants. For all events, not just hockey. Volunteers must attend 30% of events. Please contact Howard or Freda Brown 250-374-1957

MS Society of Canada – MS Walk Committee Members Nov 2017-June 2018 – All Positions Training provided through onlne webinars, handbook and phone support  Please contact Luella 250-314-0773.; For a detailed job description contact Tracey at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313

MS Society of Canada – Volunteer Delivery Driver once per month (One year commitment) Residents of Louis Creek/Barriere Must have valid BC Drivers Licence and access to pickup truck. Some lifting required. 20% of funds received for the load would be consigned to the driver to cover fuel and truck costs Please contact Luella Cousins 250-314-0773

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 Tracey at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313

BC Wildlife Park-Animal diet prep, Chopping veggies, fruit and handling grain. Cleaning duties also included. Animal Care Aide Cleaning enclosures and Building enrichment items. Able to work outdoors, not fear birds of prey or reptiles Must be able to lift 20 lbs. Please contact Katelyn Bissat 250-573-3242 ext 226.

 

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.