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MYCITYCARE – VOLUNTEERS FOR PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES
MyCityCare is an initiative developed by MyVictory Church to resource the community in areas of food and water, housing, clothing, healthcare and social justice, to give people a hand up into a hope filled future. MyCityCare is looking for volunteers for the following: hamper delivery drivers, hamper packing, hygiene kit assembly, clothing hampers, downtown office and food banks support staff, and emergency relief staff for the mobile unit. Volunteers are required to have a vehicle and must be 18 years of age. For more information, email: jen@myvictory.ca or call Carol at 403-942-1378.
VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE – WELLNESS CHECK PARTICIPANTS & VOLUNTEERS
A pandemic can leave many of us feeling uncertain and wondering how to cope. Are you feeling isolated, need someone to talk to, or need to find some
resources? Sign up at helpinghands@volunteerlethbridg e.com to have a verified volunteer contact you by phone. If you are willing to talk to a community member feeling isolated and alone, please sign up at helpinghands@volunteerlethbridg e.com to get connected.
YWCA LETHBRIDGE & DISTRICT – SEWING MASKS VOLUNTEERS
The YWCA of Lethbridge and District is committed to the enhancement of women’s lives by providing programs and services which empower them, support equality and promote wellness of mind, body and spirit. The YWCA requires masks and they are looking for volunteers to sew them and donate them back to the YWCA. For more information email: volunteer@ywcalethbridge.org or call the YWCA office at 403-3290088.
STREETS ALIVE MISSION – SORTING VOLUNTEERS
Streets Alive Mission exists to provide for the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the poor, to empower them to change their lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Streets Alive requires volunteers to help them sort donated items at the Community Donation Centre.
Times are available through the day. Please call Cam at 403-3201159 if you’re able to help!
CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY – EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (ERT) RESPONDER
The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world. They are accepting applications for Emergency Response Team (ERT) Responder volunteer
positions in the Disaster Management (DM) department. Reporting to the ERT Supervisor, the ERT Responder will be responsible for various emergency shelter and reception centre response activities in addition to other responsibilities related to emergency preparedness.The
(ERT) is activated for responses that exceed Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) capacity. The incumbent of this position will be assigned to deliver a specific service on site during a response, however, must know how to deliver all services at the ERT level.A Police Checkis required. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older. To get started with an application visit www.redcross.ca or email: vrs@redcross.ca.
GREEN ACRES FOUNDATION – GENERAL VOLUNTEERS
Green Acres Foundation is a non-profit housing management body who provides affordable housing and quality services responsive to the needs of clients. Volunteers can send a message to the senior residents at Green Acres
Foundation lodges. Volunteers can choose a specific resident, specific lodge, or send some kind words to all the residents. Seniors are especially at risk of social isolation right now and this is a neat way to remind them that they are loved. For more information, visit www.greenacres.ab.ca or call Naomi at 403-328-1155.
LETHBRIDGE FAMILY SERVICES – CONVERSATION CIRCLE VOLUNTEER
Lethbridge Family Services is a highly-accredited, charitable human services organization that improves the well-being and quality of life for individuals and families in Southwestern Alberta. They are looking for volunteers who would help create a more
welcoming and inclusive city by volunteering as a Conversation Circle Partner and engage with newcomers to Canada. Conversation Circle Volunteers help newcomers adjust to life in Canada by practicing basic conversational English needed to participate in community life, and by sharing information about resources, community, and culture. A Police check and references are required. Volunteers must be 18 years of age. For more information, email: nmangal@lfsfamily.ca or call Najib at 403-320-1589 ext. 3228.
SAGE CLAN PATROL – GENERAL VOLUNTEERS
Sage Clan Patrol is looking for volunteers to help connect folks who are homeless/living rough to
services, and to do daily lunch delivery. They are taking all necessary precautions to ensure everyone stays safe at this time. If you can help for even an hour, please consider lending some of your time. Call Marty at 403-3935505.