Food4Kids needs your help meeting goal for 2017-18
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.
Directly impact the lives of children: Join our volunteer team today. Food4Kids Waterloo Wellington is committed to providing the nourishment that our most vulnerable children require on the weekends. Our goal in 2017-18 is to meet the needs of 320 children living with severe food insecurity. Needed immediately: volunteers to support a thirdparty New Year’s Eve event. Must be over the age of 19 and have their own transportation. Volunteers interested in office support including taking minutes at the evening board and committee meetings, entry into donation software, filing, and other office support. Must be computer literate and have experience with MS Office. For more information, contact Kelly-Sue Oberle at 5195763443 or ksoberle@food4kidsww.ca. Volunteer applications at www.food4kidsww.ca/our-volunteers.
Mennonite Central Committee has a need for fabric cutters. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to relief and development work around the world by cutting fabric that will be used to create beautiful handmade blankets. MCC blankets are sent to people in crisis situations to provide not only warmth but also a message to people that their needs are not forgotten. Training is provided. For more information contact Wendy Cotter at wendycotter@mcco.ca or 519-745-8458 ext. 248.
Are you interested in helping youth in Waterloo Region to explore their career options? Share your career story and inspire tomorrow’s workforce. The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region (BEP) is looking for volunteers from all areas of expertise and all sectors to join our Speakers Bureau. Volunteer speakers talk about their career path to help youth understand their career options. The time commitment can be as much or as little as your schedule allows. For more information about the BEP and becoming a volunteer speaker, visit the website www.bus-edpartnership.org or email info@bus-edpartnership.org.