Waterloo Region Record

Have the ‘drive’ to help?

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The following are volunteer opportunit­ies in Kitchener-Waterloo. For more informatio­n, call the Volunteer Action Centre in Kitchener at 519-742-8610 or check the website at www.volunteerk­w.ca.

Adaptive ice-skating coaches needed to support SkateABLE one hour per week from October to December at Albert McCormick Arena. Coaches will assist skaters with physical disabiliti­es learning to skate for the first time. All volunteers must have a strong skating background. Training is provided. Contact Lisa at lisa@skateable.ca or 519-603-1989 for more informatio­n and to register.

KW Counsellin­g Services is recruiting volunteers for their Walk-In Counsellin­g Clinic on Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m. (sessions end at 8 p.m.). Volunteer Therapists will provide single-session counsellin­g to clients and must have a MSW or equivalent. Volunteer Intake Workers must have a BSW or equivalent. It is preferred that volunteers commit to specific hours each week. Volunteers will receive clinical coaching from a clinical director and/or peers before sessions, attend group supervisio­n and access other profession­al developmen­t opportunit­ies. Must not be a client of KW Counsellin­g Services. Apply with a resumé and applicatio­n to http:// bit.ly/2tuoWUD.

Community Support Connection­s — Meals on Wheels and More is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver hot and nutritious meals to socially isolated seniors and adults with disabiliti­es during the noon hour, Monday to Friday. Flexible position — you let us know when you’re available, and we’ll schedule you with a delivery only during that time. Whether you are retired or have a few hours to give, being a Meals on Wheels driver is a rewarding experience. You will make an incredible difference by enabling people to live at home with independen­ce and with dignity. Mileage reimbursem­ent available. If you have the “drive” to help others, please call 519-772-8787. You can also apply online at http://communitys­upportconn­ections.org/ volunteer/apply/.

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