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. Contact Taylor at Volunteer Kamloops 250-372-8313.

Canadian Cancer Society – Daffodil Pin Campaign – Pin Distribution Leaders and Volunteer CanvassersOnce a week in April, dropping off boxes, filling pins, collecting money and forwarding to treasurer or going door to door/workplace/friend to be the face of the Canadian Cancer Society in your neighbourhood or workplace. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

 

Current Volunteer Positions:

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.

Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre – Recreation Program and Garden Club Volunteers – Roles include reading, games, grafts or general garden duties. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre – Musical Talents Singers and musicians are needed to entertain seniors. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

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. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

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. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

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. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

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. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

80th Provincial Winter Fair – General Supervision and Petting Zoo Volunteers from Sept. 21-24. Volunteers will provide general supervision and direct activities. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

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. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

Ridgeview Lodge – Bingo Volunteer Assist with Bingo, helping residents with their cards, may involve calling Bingo. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association  13+ years Stable Hand, Horse Leader, Sidewalker. Willing to work in barnyard environment No allergies to Hay and Horses. Apply online at volunteerkamloops.org.

For these and many other volunteer opportunities please call 250-372-8313 or check out our website:

www.volunteerkamloops.org 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.