Looking for stroke survivors

The following are volunteer opportunities in Kitchener-Waterloo. For more information, call the Volunteer Action Centre in Kitchener at 519742-8610 or check the website at www.volunteerkw.ca.

June is Stroke Awareness Month. March of Dimes Canada hospital peer mentors are stroke survivors or caregivers who visit new stroke survivors within the hospital. We are looking for new peer mentors to visit in the hospital to provide hope and resources to help new stroke survivors thrive. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule, please contact us at 519-579-5530 ext. 263 or linkingsurvivors@marchofdimes.ca.

Spend time with new friends this summer at Parkwood Mennonite Home. Hang out for a few hours, swapping stories with seniors and strolling in the sun. Pass the rollers and the compliments in the hair salon or the coffee and cookies in the café. Play balloon badminton, do no-bake baking and mess with clay. To learn about our volunteer team, contact Laura, 519-747-2151, ext. 335; lgorman@parkwoodmh.com.

The Sexual Health Options, Resources and Education Centre is looking for a pro-choice family doctor to volunteer as a spokesperson and adviser on a special project to increase SHORE Centre’s visibility within the health care community. Please contact Lyndsey at info@shorecentre.ca or 519-743-9360.