Special Events / Fundraising:
KAMLOOPS CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION – Welcome Winter Block Party – Volunteers are needed to help with set up and tear down, event assistance, and man the survey booth. Need to be able to lift above head and some volunteers may be asked to climb a ladder. Must be able to communicate with the public.
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 complete our volunteer application online and specify you are interested in Snow Angels or contact our Snow Angels Coordinator at 250-372-8313 or program@volunteerkamloops.org.
OPERATION RED NOSE – Operation Red Nose Campaign Volunteers – Designated Drivers, Escort Drivers, Navigators, Phone Operators, Dispatch, Refreshments (Food Safe) and Greeters.
OUT OF THE COLD – Shift Support Volunteers – Volunteers will assist Shift Captains with guests seeking food and shelter on Wednesdays and Sundays. The shifts on Wednesdays and Sundays are: 6:00pm-9:00pm, 9:00pm-12:00am, 12:00am-7:00am. The volunteers must work well with people who may be homeless, substance abuse, mental health concerns.
SALVATION ARMY – Bell Ringer – The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring bells at one of the many locations for the Red Kettle Campaign. Shifts are two hours long and volunteers must be timely, friendly, and outgoing.
CANADIAN RED CROSS – Help Technician (18+) – Volunteers will ensure that clients receive equipment that is of the highest standard of safety by inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting equipment and by making adjustments as required.
OVERLANDER LONG TERM CARE -Gift Shop Volunteer – Sell items in auxiliary gift shop, organize shelves, stock items, assist residents with purchases, give directions to visitors, etc. Volunteers are expected to interact with residents.
OVERLANDER LONG TERM CARE -Plant Care Volunteer – Water and care for resident plants. Duties include: water and fertilize plants, repot plants as needed, interact and visit with residents, etc.
MS SOCIETY OF KAMLOOPS -Friendly Visiting Volunteer – Volunteers visit with residents to reduce social isolation, provide support and companionship, and improve the quality of life of isolated persons with MS living in long time care.
DIABETES CANADA – Diabetes Information Table Volunteers – Volunteers will sit at the information table at North Hills Mall are needed to talk to people diagnosed with diabetes, give out information and Collect Data.
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