Special Events / Fundraising:
VOLUNTEER KAMLOOPS – A Way Home: Kamloops Youth Housing Count May 8-10 Table Volunteers, Count Volunteers, and Crash at the Club Volunteers. Detailed job descriptions are available at www.volunteerkamloops.org
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY – Camp Goodtimes (19+) roles include Counsellors, Lifeguards, RNs, Arts & Crafts, Dining Hall. Orientation Jun 2 and 3 at Loon Lake, Maple Ridge location. For a detailed job description contact Taylor at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313.
MS WALK – Walk Event Volunteers May 27, 2018 (18+) 75-100 Day of Event Volunteers receive T-Shirt and lunch in return for helping to make the MS Walk in Kamloops a fun-filled and impactful event.
Current Volunteer Positions:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – Bartender and Set-up/Clean-up Volunteers (19+) April 13 and 15 (Bartender must have Serving it Right) Must be physically fit and able to stand for at least 4 hours.
ASK WELLNESS SOCIETY-AASH Program Volunteer Assist with Breakfast prep 7:30-9:15 Mon-Fri, Brunch Prep Sunday 11:-1:00, Meal Plan Wed/Thu/Fri and Sun lunch. Shopping for meals, Clean Kitchen. Access to reliable vehicle and valid BC Driver’s Licence and insurance. Criminal Record check and Reference screening.
KAMLOOPS HIGHLAND GAMES SOCIETY – Various Positions as follows – Board Member – 1 year commitment, help organize and carry out Highland Games (July) and Robbie Burns Dinner (January). Highland Games- Volunteer Coordinator, Set up/tear down, Gate – take money, give-out wristbands, sell programs; Parking, Entertainment – Assist with entertainers and entertainment; Beer Garden – assist in the beer garden; Heavy Events – assist and return hammer, stone, etc.; Runner – be flexible and able to fill in where required.
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.
80TH PROVINCIAL WINTER FAIR – General Supervision and Petting Zoo Volunteers from Sept. 21-24. Volunteers will provide general supervision and direct activities.
BC WILDLIFE PARK Burrowing Owl Assistant – help clean enclosures feeding & minor maintenance on burrows and perches. Animal Diet Prep-Meat (must not be squeamish), Family Farm Assistant – Let visitors into goat area, keep barn area clean, speaking to visitors, interacting with goats and sheep
KAMLOOPS THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION 13+ years Stable Hand, Horse Leader, Side walkers. Willing to work in barnyard environment No allergies to Hay and Horses.
BROCKLEHURST GEMSTONE CARE CENTRE – Recreation Program and Garden Club Volunteers – Roles include reading, games, grafts or general garden duties. Musical Talents – Singers and musicians are needed to entertain seniors.
FOR THESE AND MANY OTHER POSITIONS PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:
250-372-8313
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