Special Events / Fundraising:
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.
Current Volunteer Positions:
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE – Urgently requires Volunteers Sort & process donations, price items, assist customers with purchases Monday through Saturday shifts available, 9:00am-4:30 pm. 2-hour minimum shift.
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY KAMLOOPS – Server at Ribfest – Duties include serving, setup and takedown of the event on August 11th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
KAMLOOPS IMMIGRANT SERVICES – Various Positions as follows – Postering, Set-up, Decoration Team, Food Team, Wilson House Support, Take-down and Clean-up Team, and Parking Attendants. Volunteers are needed for The Walk to Embrace Cultural Diversity from June 13 to 14.
KAMLOOPS HIGHLAND GAMES SOCIETY – Various Positions as follows – Board Member – 1-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 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE – Certified Yoga Instructor to hold a 45 minutes class twice a month. Hours 8:30-4:00 pm. 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.
80TH PROVINCIAL WINTER FAIR – General Supervision and Petting Zoo Volunteers from Sept. 21-24. Volunteers will provide general supervision and direct activities.
BC WILDLIFE PARK Burrowing Owl Assistant – help clean enclosures feeding & minor maintenance on burrows and perches. Animal Diet Prep-Meat (must not be squeamish) prepares food, Family Farm Assistant – Let visitors into goat area, keep barn area clean, speaking to visitors, interacting with goats and sheep
KAMLOOPS TIMERAISER – Marketing and Communications Person Interview volunteers, artists, agencies, for stories; Social Media posts. Must be persistent, a good writer, and able to take high quality pictures.
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