Cook up a taste of 1914 at regional museum

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 www.volunteerkw.ca.

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region has opportunities for daytime volunteers to help sort perishable food, provide customer service, and drive or assist drivers. Volunteer once a week or more, if your schedule permits. If you would like to help distribute food to people who are dealing with unexpected life circumstances, please contact volunteer@thefoodbank.ca.

Help promote regular exercise among children by participating in the Waterloo Region Walking School Bus program. The Waterloo Regional Block Parent Program, in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society, is seeking volunteer walk leaders to supervise children on the walk to school once a week. Help kids develop healthy habits ... and your Fitbit will love you! To find out more, visit blockparents.ca or email wrwsb@blockparents.ca.

If you love baking, join the Waterloo Region Museum and learn about the traditional foods and baking methods used in 1914. Baked food will be featured in their education programs and special events. All baking will be done in the industrial/food safe kitchen on site at Waterloo Region Museum. Volunteer opportunities are in the mornings or afternoons, Monday to Friday, and continue until mid-December. For more information please contact Debbie at dmaoxam@regionofwaterloo.ca or 519-748-1914 ext. 3272.

Are you a student at a senior elementary or high school in the Waterloo Region? Looking for a great way to earn volunteer hours? WAYVE is a youth-led mental health promotion program that meets for a couple of hours twice a month, on Wednesday evenings, to spread awareness about mental health. Join WAYVE to inspire other youth to take control of their mental health. There’s something for everyone. Make meaningful change. Join today at wayve.ca.

Forty hours? No problem! Take part in a meaningful volunteer experience right in your own neighbourhood by mentoring children. Boost your leadership skills and experience while building confidence and working alongside new people. Find out what you are good at and build upon those strengths. Programs take place at Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre within St. Anne School at 127 Elgin St. N., Cambridge. Hours are flexible. To find out more, call or text 226-240-2332 or email Jessica at jessica@alisonneighbourhood.org for more details. Apply online at alisonneighbourhood.org.