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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 Please visit https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pnnp/ab/waterton/ to see important bulletins on what is open or closed due to current wildfires.
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.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LETHBRIDGE & DISTRICT – EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers to help out at Bridge City Chrysler’s Family Fest on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Bridge City Chrysler. It will take around 16 volunteers to run and operate several of the activities such as BBQ, bouncy castles, T-shirt decorating, Hot Wheels races, hockey and much much more. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Roberto by email at roberto.solano@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or by phone at 403-328-9355.
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 coordinator Michael Persinger at michael.persinger@uleth.ca, fill out a form on their website at http://thewordonthestreet.ca/ lethbridge/get-involved/volunteerregistration/ or message them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LethbridgeWOTS/.
LETHBRIDGE POLICE VICTIM/WITNESS SERVICES - CRISIS SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS
The Lethbridge 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 license, 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.
LETHBRIDGE FOOD BANK – FOOD PREPARATION LUNCH PROGRAM
Starting Monday, Oct. 2 and ongoing, the Lethbridge Food Bank is looking for a couple of volunteers to assist with food preparation Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This involves helping to prepare tray and bundles of lunches for participating schools and organizations. Volunteers in this position should have food safety training, be reliable and comfortable handling food. To find out more about this opportunity or to sign up contact Mikee at 403-320-1879 or email: volunteer@lethbridgefoodbank.ca.
CHILDREN’S WISH FOUNDATION GIANT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL – VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR
The Giant Pumpkin Festival is looking for an enthusiastic committee member to recruit, manage, organize, and direct volunteers for their Giant Pumpkin Festival for the Children’s Wish Foundation set for Sept. 30. This is a fun event to organize with great volunteers that help out. If you have great leadership skills, join the committee as the Volunteer Coordinator by contacting Shannon Elves at 403-380-0871 or email: giantpumpkincwf@gmail.com.
NORD-BRIDGE SENIOR CENTRE – BINGO VOLUNTEERS
Nord Bridge Seniors Centre is look for volunteers every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Winners Bingo to assist with the bingos. There will be some time spent in the office but they need people to walk the floor. For more information contact Nord-Bridge Senior Centre at 403-329-3222.
CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE - EVENT DAY VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the backbone of the work done at the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). The CIBC Run for the Cure is their biggest annual event in support of breast cancer research and support programs. This year, the CIBC Run for the Cure in Lethbridge will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Lethbridge Exhibition Main Pavilion. Consider donating your time on this special day so they can ensure a successful event. For a list of volunteer positions visit www.cibcrunforthecure.com/volunteer or email volunteer@cancer.ca.