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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. BLANKETS FOR CANADA – KNIT OR CROCHET VOLUNTEERS
Blankets for Canada is looking for volunteers to knit or crochet 8” or
9” squares or strips (70” long) to be made into blankets. These can be dropped off at Southminster United on Thursdays between 10 a.m. and noon, or at Michael’s craft store at Park Place Mall. Volunteers to help join the strips/squares are also greatly appreciated. Joiners meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the west entrance of Southminster United Church (11 Street and 4 Avenue). For more information, please contact Nancy at 403-329-6586 or 403-3294410.
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 barbecue, 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@ bigbrothers bigsist ers.ca or by phone at 403-328-9355.
LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY – THE WORD ON THE STREET FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
The Lethbridge Public Library is looking for volunteers to help with their annual The Word On The
Street Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23. Volunteers can choose from a variety of positions including; site setup, 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/ l ethbrid ge/ get-involved/ volunteer registration/ or message them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com /Lethbridg eWOTS/.
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. 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.
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 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/ voluntee r or email volunteer@cancer.ca. TECHBRIDGE MAKERSPACE BBQ FUNDRAISER VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 5 p.m.8 p.m. at Indian Battle Park, TechBridge Makerspace is hosting a fundraiser barbecue. They are looking for a few volunteers with some experience in doing a fundraiser
that could help them out by providing some tips and would be available to attend the barbecue to help with serving customers, collecting money and with other event related duties. If this sounds like you, call/text Jeff at 403-3150362 or email: jeff@techbridgemakerspace.com.
CHILDREN’S WISH FOUNDATION GIANT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL – EVENT VOLUNTEERS The Giant Pumpkin Festival is looking for event volunteers to assist with their fundraising event for Children’s Wish Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 30. This is a fun event to organize with great volunteers that help out. Volunteer positions include, Kids Corral, Auction Assistant, Food Area and much more. Contact Shannon Elves at 403-380-0871 or email: giantpumpkincwf@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.
LETHBRIDGE FAMILY SERVICES – COMMUNITY CONNECTION VOLUNTEERS
The Community Connection Volunteer Program needs you! This program run by Lethbridge Family Services, helps to connect newcomers with the community through networking and other activities that support cross-cultural awareness and invormation language
learning. By matching individuals or families with volunteers, newcomers receive welcome support during initial stages of adjustment to their new life in Canada. For more information contact Najib Mangal at 403-320-1589 Ext. 228 or email: nmangal@lfsfamily.ca.