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LAST CHANCE CAT RANCH – SALE EVENT VOLUNTEERS The Last Chance Cat Ranch has a variety of volunteer opportunities related to their garage and bake sales. Duties may include: set up and take down, engaging with customers in a friendly manner, sales (handling money, taking inventory and recording sales), receiving donations (money or goods) and monitoring the area. There is public transportation available to event. Please email Kim at thelccr@gmail.com expressing your interest to begin the volunteer process.
OPAKAA’SIN EARLY INTERVENTION SOCIETY – CULTURAL/LANGUAGE SUMMER CAMP ASSISTANTS The Opakaa’sin Early Intervention Society is looking for volunteer assistance with their summer cultural camps. Volunteers are required for set up/clean up, assisting with snack preparation, supervision of children, assist with field trips and other daily planned activities. The camps occur from July 3-Aug. 3 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). If interested or for more information contact the Program Facilitator at Opokaa'sin by calling 403-380-2569.
CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES – IN-CLINIC VOLUNTEERS Canadian Blood Services has a volunteer opportunity at their blood donor clinic located at Lethbridge Centre (220, 200 4 Ave. S.). The location is wheelchair and transit accessible. They require volunteers who will provide donors with great customer service, a welcoming environment and provide updates on programs within Canadian Blood Services, after their blood donation. They welcome applications from anyone 18+, who is looking for a long-term commitment to volunteering. Please complete the application online at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQGBRH9.
GREEN ACRES FOUNDATION ALBERTA ROSE LODGE – GAMES & CRAFTS VOLUNTEERS The Alberta Rose Lodge is looking for individuals to come and play games or do crafts with seniors in their lodge. Games may include card games, board games, bingo, bean bags, lawn bowling, etc. Crafts should be simple but engaging. Painting and card making would be fun, too. This opportunity is suitable for individual volunteers or small groups. Call Kerry at 403-327-5745 or email her at ac.albertarose@greenacres.ab.ca.
GOOD SAMARITAN PARK MEADOWS – GLAMOUR GALS VOLUNTEERS Everyone likes to look and feel good. The Good Samaritan Park Meadows Glamour Girls program is for the resident to enjoy pampering, manicures, makeup and hair. If you have an interest and enjoy making others feel good about themselves, this is the volunteer role for you! Training and orientation is offered for the program to ensure all policy and procedures and health guidelines are followed. Please contact Leslie Jastrau at 403-328-9404 ext. 53228 or email: ljastrau@gss.org
SOUTHERN ALBERTA ART GALLERY – PATIO GREETERS Summer in Lethbridge means Patio @ SAAG, which happens every Wednesday from July 4 to Sept. 5. A few tables are set up out front of the SAAG and they offer complimentary coffee and lemonade to guests and passersby. Volunteers will need to be available at 10:45 a.m. to help set up, and stay until 2:15 p.m. for take down. Then, all you need to do is sit outside, greet people, and help them with refreshments should they require assistance. Please contact Ildikó Barraclough at ibarraclough@saag.ca, or at 403-327-8770 ext. 21 for more information.
VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE – PROJECT PAINTBRUSH VOLUNTEERS Volunteer Opportunity with Project Paintbrush! This program engages corporate, employee and individual community members to work together in completing outdoor painting projects for seniors and persons with disabilities. Little to no painting skills are required as a demonstration will be provided. It is a great opportunity to work in a team, learn how to paint exterior homes, make new friendships, spend time outside and make a difference in the life of someone in need. For more information on upcoming paint days, contact Bryce at 403-3324320 or email: projectpaintbrush@volunteerlethbridge.com.
LETHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION – FOOD PREP VOLUNTEER LSCO has an opening for Food Prep Volunteers on Thursday or Friday mornings! This team helps chop, mix and prepare food for nutritious meals served in the dining room. Volunteers also portion out the day’s Meals on Wheels packages. You’ll be doing things like chopping up onions, carrots and celery, peeling potatoes, pressing potatoes through the french fry press, making toast, etc. No cooking experience is needed, but some basic knife skills would be helpful. The shift goes from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Chelsea at 403-320-2222 or email: csherbut@lethseniors.com.
ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF LETHBRIDGE – RENOVATION LABOURERS The Allied Arts Council is expanding their office space and are looking for volunteers to assist with renovating. They are in the process of demolishing four walls, removing flooring and cleaning the space in advance of new work. Their rebuild will consist of installing new flooring, doors, trim, baseboards, painting and moving furniture and boxes from their old office. The volunteer work will be held at 324 7 St. S. They are keeping shifts from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to accommodate the other businesses in the building, however, depending on the work, daytime may be available. Please contact Dawn Leite at 403-320-0555 or email: directorassistant@artslethbridge.org if you are interested in assisting with this project.