Group facilitators needed for restorative justice program
The following are volunteer opportunities in Waterloo Region. For more information, call the Volunteer Action Centre at 519-742-8610 or check the website at volunteerkw.ca.
Community Justice Initiatives is looking for Revive group facilitators to co-facilitate groups for people who have been impacted by sexual abuse/trauma using a restorative justice framework. Volunteers must have a good understanding of personal boundaries, a willingness to be non-judgmental, and caring is an asset. Training dates: Thursday, May 24 and 31 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.; May 25, 26, and June 2 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All sessions are mandatory. A training fee applies. Commitment of a year is required. For details, contact Peggy at 519-744-6549 ext. 208, peggyl@cjiwr.com or visit www.cjiwr.com.
Outstanding and enthusiastic volunteers are needed to power the 2018 TD Kitchener Blues Festival, Aug. 9 to 12. If you love music, entertainment and want to make a difference in the community, get involved today. We need volunteers to assist with site operations, information and volunteer services, merchandise services. Eco team members needed (help us keep the blues green). We are also looking for volunteers with Smart Serve certification for beverage services. Apply online at kitchenerbluesfestival.com.
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 & Education P44artnership 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 our website at www.bus-edpartnership.org or email us at info@bus-edpartnership.org.
• The new Mennonite Central Committee rePurpose Centre in Elmira is actively recruiting friendly and customer servicefocused volunteers. We have an urgent need for workroom support to assist in processing donations and make the most of every item we receive. Many cashier positions are also available. There are lots of shifts to choose from: weekdays, Thursday evenings, and Saturdays. No experience necessary, all training is provided. Students are welcome. Contact Karla Richards at 519-669-3284 for more info or fill out a volunteer application form at mccrepurposecentre.com.
• The Volunteer Action Centre is recruiting high school aged youth to participate in our upcoming EPYC2018: Building Community events for teen volunteers (Kitchener: April 21, May 5, Waterloo: April 22, May 6, Cambridge: May 12, 26). Collaborate alongside a group of four to five teens over the course of two events to discover your passions, explore our community and challenge the status quo. You efforts can win money for local causes. Contact Lily at lily@volunteerkw.ca or register at bit.ly/EPYC2018.
• Interfaith Counselling Centre is seeking your help with our 31st annual silent auction event. The ICC Silent Auction is a fundraiser with funds going toward the subsidization of counselling services which help support individuals in our community. This event features breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m., live entertainment throughout the day, and a bake sale organized by the New Hamburg Lioness Club. This year the event will be held on Saturday, April 28, and shifts vary from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are seeking floor marshalls and volunteers to help with setup and cleanup the day of the event. Please contact Kristin at 519-6623092 or email interfaith@golden.net.