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
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.
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:
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.
OVERLANDER RESIDENTIAL CARE Various Positions as follows – Trinity Care Volunteer Assists in short stay 4 bed Community Hospice; Auxiliary Member – attend 10 meetings a year, Sep-Jun; participate in fundraising, may assist with craft group and gift shop; Fish Tank Volunteer Assistant – Assist main helper with changing water of huge fish tank
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.
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.
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), Family Farm Assistant – Let visitors into goat area, keep barn area clean, speaking to visitors, interacting with goats and sheep
KAMLOOPS THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION 13+ years Stable Hand, Horse Leader, Side walkers. Willing to work in barnyard environment No allergies to Hay and Horses.
BROCKLEHURST GEMSTONE CARE CENTRE – Recreation Program and Garden Club Volunteers – Roles include reading, games, grafts or general garden duties. Musical Talents – Singers and musicians are needed to entertain seniors.
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