Special Events / Fundraising:

KAMLOOPS ART COUNCIL – Art in the Park – Various Positions as follows – Prep volunteers, Setup Volunteers, Traffic Control, Fundraising, “Ask Me” Volunteers, and Pack up. Added Bonus – If you volunteer more than 4 hours for Art in the Park we’ll provide lunch for our onsite volunteers.

CAMP GRAFTON – Head Cook Volunteer. Head Cook will prepare and cook Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Volunteer requirements: Experience cooking for large groups, current food safe certification. Dates: July 1st to July 6th and/or July 29th to August 3rd.

KAMLOOPS HIGHLAND GAMES SOCIETY – Various Positions as followsBoard Member – One-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.

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY – Camp Goodtimes (19+) is looking for certified lifeguard volunteers at Loon Lake, Maple Ridge location. For a detailed job description contact Taylor at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313.

80TH PROVINCIAL WINTER FAIR Kid Zone with Petting Zoo Volunteers and Parking Volunteer from Sept. 21-24. Volunteers will provide general supervision and direct activities.

 

Current Volunteer Positions:

SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE – Urgently requires Volunteers Sort & process donations, price items, assist customers with purchases. Monday through Saturday shifts available, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Two-hour minimum shift.

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE – Certified Yoga Instructor to hold a 45 minutes class twice a month. Hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Clubhouse program provides stability, competence, and self-esteem, enabling individuals with serious and persistent mental illness to participate as fully as possible within the community.

BROCKLEHURST GEMSTONE CARE CENTRE – Summer Volunteer (13+). Volunteer for Recreation Programs: walking programs, one to one visits, reading, cards, games, exercise, and social teas. Requirements – enjoy socializing with Seniors. Family Friendly Volunteering.

VOLUNTEER KAMLOOPS has partnered with KAMLOOPS TIMERAISER (13+) – Marketing and Communications Person. Interview volunteers, artists, agencies, for stories and does social media posts. Must be persistent, a good writer, and able to take high quality pictures.

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.

 

FOR THESE AND MANY OTHER POSITIONS PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:

www.volunteerkamloops.org

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