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FIND A VOLUNTEER POSTING Volunteer Lethbridge can help with their column of opportunities which appears in Monday’s Herald. Visit www.volunteerlethbridge.com or call 403-332-4320.
UNITED WAY OF LETHBRIDGE & SOUTHWESTERN ALBERTA – ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE
United Way’s Allocations Committee is a group of community volunteers who help decide where to direct United Way funding each year. Volunteers are responsible for reading and reviewing the applications for funding received from local charities seeking funds to operate programs for people and families. Following a group orientation session in early April, each volunteer will review 6-8 applications over the course of 3-4 weeks. Volunteers then come together in small groups to discuss and share their thoughts. Volunteers can expect to invest 20-30 hours of time over the course of 6-8 weeks. Orientation and group meetings will be held at the United Way office. Reading can be done from home or remotely. Volunteers wishing to join may send a resume to together@lethbridgeunitedway.ca or apply online at http://www.lethbridgeunitedway.ca/applyvolunteer.
LETHBRIDGE FAMILY SERVICES – GOLF VOLUNTEER INFORMATION NIGHT FOR MACKENZIE TOUR
The Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada is being held in Lethbridge from June 18 to 24 and Lethbridge Family Services is looking for
around 250 volunteers to help make it a success. There will be a Volunteer Information and Registration Night, Wednesday, April 11 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Enmax Centre. They will be giving descriptions of the various volunteer positions; Volunteer Services, Player Services, Guest Experience/Hospitality, Marshalls, Scoring, Transportation and Operations. For more information, contact the volunteer chair, Michelle Gallucci at 403-327-5724 or email: mgallucci@lfsfamily.ca.
HELEN SCHULER NATURE CENTRE – INVASIVE WEED PULL VOLUNTEERS
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is looking for volunteers to help
with Invasive Weed Pulls. Public drop-in clean-ups are scheduled for the third Thursday in May, June, July and August at various locations in the river valley. Volunteers will identify, locate and remove invasive plant species found in the river valley. The goal of the program is to improve the health of the local ecosystem by detecting and removing prohibited noxious weeds before they establish in Lethbridge. Invasive Weed Pulls are a great opportunity to spend time outside while making a difference in our community. Volunteers can show up at public drop-in weed pulls or they can contact Curtis at 403-320-4985 or email: curtis.goodman@lethbridge.ca for more information.
EXTENDICARE – DEMENTIA HOUSEHOLD VISITORS
Extendicare is looking for dementia household visitors to help with the following: folding napkins/placemats, reading/reminiscing program, baby/mom visits, music programs (both households have organs), Pamper Me (hand lotion or nail care — does not involve trimming nails), hymn sings, etc. Volunteers would be directed by the Dietary Aide in the dining room or the Dietary Supervisor. The Recreation Department has a variety of supplies including CD/ DVD players, CDs/DVDs, reading material, song books, nail polish, hand lotion and more. For more information, please contact Sylvia Besplug, Recreation Supervisor at 403-320-0102 ext. 1024 or email: sbesplug@extendicare.com.
LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY – READ ON ADULT LEARNING & ESL PROGRAM TUTORS
The Lethbridge Public Library Read On Program works with adults who, for whatever reason, do not have the level of English they now require. Tutors help them improve their reading, writing, math,
listening and speaking skills. After volunteers complete an all-day training session, they are paired with a student and meet for one hour per week at a day and time suitable for both. You can meet in any public space and the library provides the resources, curriculum and learning goals and as long as volunteers are actively tutoring, they receive a complimentary library membership. The next training session is May 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information you can contact Elizabeth at 403-320-4977 or to register visit https://lethlib.wufoo.eu/forms/read-on-registration/.
WELLNESS THROUGH LIVING SOCIETY – GRANT WRITER
It is grant writing time and the Wellness Through Living Society is
looking for a volunteer grant writer. You have the option of writing in your home or bringing your laptop and writing in the office. It is not wheelchair accessible at this time. You can get to their location by transit. They would like to have someone with a wealth of experience so they can work on their own. Please contact Ethel at 403-380-6536 or email: lifeskills4u@hotmail.com for more information.
WATERTON LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – SPECIAL EVENT ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER
The Waterton Wildflower Festival is an annual event that takes place June 14 to 19 celebrating nature and an abundance of
wildflowers in Waterton Lakes National Park. Duties include: distribution of information material, assisting with set up/taking down of signage, chairs and tables, assisting at reception and registration desk, greeting and assisting the public, patron sign-in, waivers ticket and merchandise sales, help with carpooling, monitor coffee table, clean-up, oversee kids activities and more. Please contact Michaela at coordinator@watertonfestivals.org or call 1-877-780-1998 leave a call back number she will return your call.
FAMILY CENTRE SOCIETY – BOARD MEMBERS
Family Centre is currently inviting applications for positions on their Board of Directors. Please contact Kellie Pierzchala, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources at kellie.pierzchala@famcentre.ca. To learn more about the positions, visit http://www.famcentre.ca/getinvolved/volunteer/.