Special Events / Fundraising:
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA – MS Walk 2019 – On May 26th the MS Society is holding their annual walk which is their largest fundraiser of the year. Duties include participant check in, volunteer check in, food tent, kids tent, set up, clean up and more.
ARTHRITIS SOCIETY OF B.C. – Walk for Arthritis Committee Members – The Walk for Arthritis is on Saturday, June 1st, 2019. Walk Committee members are needed monthly to plan and organize the event. The frequency of meetings is planned to increase in the final months leading up to the Walk.
MAKE-A-WISH BC & YUKON -Foam Fest 2019 Volunteers – Volunteers are needed for Foam Fest 2019. Volunteers will be stationed at the bag check. There are two shift options 6:30/7 a.m. to 12 p.m. or from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – Ride Don’t Hide Route Set Up – Volunteers will work in partnership with the RDH Manager to assist/plan in route safety and set up on the day of event.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – Ride Don’t Hide Volunteer Coordinator – Volunteers will identify volunteer roles and recruit volunteers accordingly to support the event.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – Ride Don’t Hide Team Coordinator- Volunteers will identify and engage companies, community, and organized groups to register a team and raise donations for the event.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – Ride Don’t Hide Fundraising Coordinator- Volunteers will plan related fundraising events suck as the Ride Don’t Hide Pub Night and raffle draw and sales.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – Ride Don’t Hide Social Media Coordinator- Volunteers will implement the media and digital strategies outlined by National, assist in managing the social media account and posts. Must have Social Media Experience.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – Ride Don’t Hide Entertainment and Family Zone Coordinator- Will organize entertainment and activities during the Ride Don’t Hide event.
Current Volunteer Positions:
SALVATION ARMY – Kitchen Volunteers – Volunteers are needed for various cooking programs at the Salvation Army including Morning Glory Breakfast, Mobile Kitchen Team, and Wednesday Community Meal. Must be 16+ to volunteer.
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.
ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY – Lizzy’s Closet Volunteers – Two female volunteers are needed twice a week for 1-3 hour shifts to help sort donations and organize the closet and assist female clientele. Must be 19+ to volunteer.
VALLEYVIEW OVERLANDERS LIONS CLUB – Club Members – Volunteers will help make a difference in our community though fundraising initiatives, BBQ’s, raffles, and more.
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