Special Events / Fundraising:
BC ASSOCIATION OF ABORIGINAL FRIENDSHIP CENTRES – Event Support – Various positions include coat check, security, elder assistant, career fair assistant, info booth attendant, and more.
BOOGIE THE BRIDGE – Various Volunteer Opportunities – Volunteer opportunities include Communications Team Lead, Food Team Lead, Volunteer Team Lead, and Entertainment Team Lead. Responsibilities vary for each position. Boogie the Bridge event is April 26, 2020.
Current Volunteer Positions:
VOLUNTEER KAMLOOPS – Admin. Assistants – An Admin Assistant volunteer is needed to help in our office. Duties includes phone calls, filing, minor cleaning, using a database, and more.
KAMLOOPS ARTS COUNCIL – Board Members – Board members are needed to serve two year terms from August to July with the Kamloops Arts Council. There are up to 12 directors elected by members or appointed at the annual AGM. Current board needs include people with fundraising and financial skills, human resources, volunteer and member engagement, communications and marketing, etc. Board members meet the third Tuesday of reach month from 6:30-8 p.m.
CANADIAN RED CROSS – Health Equipment Loan Program – Client Services Volunteer – HELP offers mobility, independence and safety to people recovering from illness, surgery, or wishing to spend their final days in their own home. Volunteers will help select appropriate medical equipment to match health professional referrals, provide instructions, and more.
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY – Run Director – Volunteers are the community drivers in every Run site in Canada. Together with a committee of like-minded individuals, you will raise funds for breast cancer research and support programs through the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure. Planning and organizing the Run takes time, passion and creative thinking. In partnership with volunteers and staff, you will be part of something truly extraordinary in your community.
ASK WELLNESS SOCIETY – Shuttle Driver – Volunteers will drive the company minivan. Two shifts available daily. Route is to Lansdowne Mall and North Hills Mall from Mission Flats. Volunteers will transport clients between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m
ASK WELLNESS SOCIETY – Bicycle Mechanic Instructor – Volunteers will meet at the Maverick with clients from various community supports and guide them in building and maintaining bicycles.
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA – Volunteer Committee Chair – The volunteer will lead the MS Walk Committee, provide support and leadership to the committee members, and delegate duties and ensure assigned projects are successfully completed. Other responsibilities required.
OVERLANDER – Trinity Care- Volunteers will Assist in short stay 4-bed area community hospice. Responsibilities include 1-1 Visiting, Reading to Patients, Preparing Coffee/Light Refreshments. Volunteers must be Reliable and Responsible, able to work as a team, and willing and able to take Hospice Training (30+ Hours) which will be offered at no charge. Must be 19+ to volunteer.
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