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.

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 – Event Volunteers – Volunteers will work in partnership with the Ride Don’t Hide Manager to plan, organize, and attend the Ride Don’t Hide Event.

ARTHRITIS SOCIETY OF BC – Walk for Arthritis – The Arthritis Society of BC is look for volunteers for the Walk for Arthritis on June 1st. Duties include volunteer check in, set-up, t-shirt distribution, coffee/snack/pizza hosts, participant experience, route marshals and more.

 

Current Volunteer Positions:

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – Volunteers Driver – The Volunteer Rriver is responsible for picking up and transporting community donations to the CMHA’s main office. Must be 18+ to volunteer with a valid drivers license and clear criminal record.

KAMLOOPS IMMIGRANT SERVICES – Various Volunteers – Volunteers are needed for various duties including cooking instructors, recipe book editor, conversation circle, gardening workshop instructors, indoor and outdoor events assistants, kids activities and program volunteers, mentorship volunteers, yoga instructors, workshop/instructor and guest speakers, workshop and events photographer, and computer mentors.

KAMLOOPS FARMERS MARKET – Setup, Closing, and Info Booth Volunteers – Duties include helping set up the market in the morning and help, tearing down the market, and helping at the info booth.

REPAIR CAFÉ – Fixer and General Help Volunteers- Fixer volunteers will teach clients how to repair items they bring in. Helpers will show people where to go and how to register items.

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.

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.

KAMLOOPS & DISTRICT CRIME STOPPERS – Various volunteer opportunities – Volunteers are needed to sell tickets at the car raffle, be the mascot “Anonymoose” and being member of their board of directors.

KAMLOOPS FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS – Publicity Coordinator – The volunteer will utilize the publicity program in place as well as introduce new ideas. The Publicity Coordinator will actively pursue all publicity avenues provided to maximize Kamloops and surrounding area awareness and engagement.


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