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Volunteer Lethbridge can help with their column of opportunities which appears in Monday’s Herald. Visit www.volunteerlethbridge.com or call 403-332-4320.
WELLNESS THROUGH LIVING SOCIETY– IT AND SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEERS Wellness Through Living is looking for one or two volunteers to assist them with their IT/Social Media
Department. Responsibilities would include developing and implementing marketing strategies to some sites that are in place but are not being used to the best of their ability. This will include GoFundMe, LinkedIn, Twitter and their website. This position also includes the opportunity to update the organization’s brochure. For more information contact Ethel at lifeskills4u@hotmail.com. CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY AB/NWT DIVISION – CASINO VOLUNTEERS
Make a difference to the quality of life of people living with cancer while having fun doing it by volunteering during their Casino event at Casino Lethbridge on Wednesday, Sept. 6 and Thursday, Sept. 7. Volunteers are required for all positions; General Manger, Banker, Cashier, Count Room Supervisor, Count Room Workers and Chip Runners. Please visit their online volunteer registration site, Volunteer Hub, to locate the shift that works best for your schedule by following the link http://lethbridgearea.cancer.volunte erhub.com/events/indexv1.
UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE – HOMECOMING & SHINE ON SUMMER FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
Homecoming weekend and the Shine On Summer Festival and Community Fair are quickly approaching. Running from Sept. 1-3, the University of Lethridge is looking for volunteers to help make this epic weekend of events a success. For a full list of the many opportunities available visit
http://signup.com/go/FEeacvq. Bring your friends and sign up for a spot today! As a token of gratitude for their service, volunteers will be provided with a limited edition U of L 50th Anniversary commemorative t-shirt! For questions or more information, please contact advancement.events@uleth.ca.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LETHBRIDGE & DISTRICT – MENTOR VOLUNTEERS
Being a Mentor means being a friend, a support and a role model. Big Brothers Big Sisters are actively searching for volunteers to mentor children and
youth in their community-based, school-based, and group-based programs. Volunteers commit anywhere from one hour a week, to seven weeks to one full year. Right now they have over 70 kids on their waiting list looking for a Big Brother or Sister to mentor them. Make a difference in a child’s life and start something BIG! For more information visit www.BeBig.ca, call Roberto at 403-328-9355 or email: roberto.solano@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY – WORD ON THE STREET FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS The Lethbridge Public Library is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Word on the Street
Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23. Volunteers can choose from a variety of positions including; site set-up, exhibitor set-up, information tent, walk-arounds, crowd counting, and face painting. For more information on these opportunities, duties and shift times, contact volunteer co-ordinator Michael Persinger at michael.persinger@uleth.ca, fill out a form on their website at http://thewordonthestreet.ca/lethbri dge/get-involved/volunteerregistration/ or message them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Lethbrid geWOTS/.
WATERTON PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - WATERTON WILDLIFE WEEKEND ASSISTANTS
The Waterton Wildlife Weekend is an annual event that celebrates nature, especially wildlife, in Waterton Lakes National Park from Sept. 20-24. With guided walks and hikes, horseback rides, photography sessions and evening presentations, this festival requires volunteers to help out as Special
Event Assistants. In this role, you will distribute information material, setup/take down signage, chairs and tables, oversee kid’s activities and assist at reception and registration desk. Volunteering at the event will entitle you to free entrance. If you enjoy wildlife, the outdoors and meeting people, contact Michaela at coordinator@watertonfestivals.org.
LETHBRIDGE REGIONAL POLICE VICTIM/WITNESS SERVICES - CRISIS SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS
The Lethbridge Regional Police Victim/Witness Services Unit is a 24/7 police-based victim assistance program that provides information, support and referrals to victims or witnesses of crime and tragedy in Lethbridge and Coaldale. Volunteer Crisis Support Workers are “first responders” who provide
practical support during the first few critical hours after a crime or tragedy. Crisis Support Workers must be 18 years of age, complete an application form, undergo criminal record and reference checks, hold a valid driver’s licence, and be willing to commit to the program uninterrupted for two years. For more information a public information session will be held at Lethbridge Senior Centre on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. or contact Darcie James at 403-330-5023 or email: darcie.james@lethbridgepolice.ca.
NIKKA YUKO JAPANESE GARDEN HOST/HOSTESS The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is looking for volunteers to be
Host/Hostess to work from Sept. 1 to Oct. 8. Responsibilities would include gate greeting, cashier, gift shop and assisting with different cultural activities and tours. They are willing to work around classes and training will be provided. For more information contact Michelle Day at info@nikkayuko.com.