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Volunteer Lethbridge can help with their column of opportunities which appears in Monday’s Herald. Visit www.volunteerlethbridge.com or call 403-332-4320.
LETHBRIDGE SENIORS CITIZEN ORGANIZATION – BINGO AND DISHWASHER VOLUNTEERS
LSCO runs a bingo program at Winners Bingo on Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., to raise money for their organization. They are looking for volunteers to help at the bingo hall with activities such as selling bingo cards and counting money, in a smoke-free environment. You’ll get your steps in if you work on the floor selling bingo cards, and all volunteers are entitled to a free lunch! Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. They are also looking for volunteer dishwashers. These very important volunteers wash pots and pans by hand, rinse table dishes and load everything onto racks to be put through an automatic dishwasher. They also put all of the dishes, trays, and utensils away, wipe out the Meals on Wheels cooler bags and help with their kitchen cleaning schedule. For more information, please contact Chelsea at 403-320-3222 ext. 31 or email: csherbut@lethseniors.com. THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA - POSTERING VOLUNTEERS The Kidney Foundation of Canada is looking for volunteers to put up posters around the city of Lethbridge in preparation for their Annual Kidney Walk on May 12. If you can help with this, please contact Mike at mike.brodie@kidneyfoundation.ab.ca.
MS SOCIETY OF CANADA – MS WALK VOLUNTEERS
The Multiple Sclerosis Society is recruiting for MS Walk Volunteers! The event is on April 28 at Henderson Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Available volunteer positions will be posted shortly. If anyone is interested in volunteering they can email Amanda.horricks@mssociety.ca or drop by the office to fill out a volunteer application.
GOOD SAMARITANS SOCIETY PARK MEADOWS - PEDAL A PAL PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed for their Pedal a Pal program. Using a wheelchair bicycle this program allows residents to enjoy the fresh air and freedom. http://www.frankmobility.com/duet-vid.php this video shows the Duet wheelchair bike in action. You will need to be physically fit for this volunteer role and be able to ride a bike and have knowledge of bike safety. Orientation and training is mandatory. A vulnerable records check is needed for this volunteer position. For further information contact Leslie Jastrau at 403-328-9404 Ext. 53228 or at ljastrau@gss.org.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LETHBRIDGE - RAISING THE GRADE TUTOR
Raise the Grade is a completely free, interactive program that allows youth to receive homework support, connect with mentors, interact with peers, increase their digital literacy, and plan for life after high school. Mentors will be responsible for working with youth individually or in small groups on academic & interest-based learning, ensuring that their needs are being met and they are receiving the support they need and assisting in the implementation and participation of youth activities. Please contact Will Kellett (403)-327-6423 or email: education@bgclethbridge.com for more information.
EXTENDICARE - MORNING DINING ROOM ASSISTANT
Extendicare is looking for volunteers to help in the mornings. Volunteers would be responsible for greeting residents as they arrive for breakfast, offering to serve hot beverage of choice, refills as appropriate, cleaning up tables as residents leave and re-setting with place-mat and napkins as appropriate (volunteer may choose the frequency of volunteering i.e. how many times a week). Volunteers will need to be interviewed/oriented by Sylvia Besplug, the Activity Supervisor and will require a current Criminal Record Check. For more information, please contact Sylvia Besplug, Recreation Supervisor at 403-320-0102 ext. 1024 or email: sbesplug@extendicare.com.
HELEN SCHULER NATURE CENTRE - COULEE CLEAN UP
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is currently looking for volunteers to help with the annual city wide Coulee Clean-Up. Kicking off April 22 (Earth Day) and continuing through to the end of May, volunteers will remove accumulated litter and garbage from Lethbridge’s natural areas. The goals of the program include the beautification of Lethbridge’s natural landscape, encouraging community participation in environmental protection, and above all nature appreciation. It is a great opportunity to spend time outside exploring the river valley as it provides the chance to enjoy the outdoors while making a difference in our community. The Nature Centre coordinates a variety of other volunteer conservation projects and events throughout the year including Weed Pulls and Shoreline Clean-up. For more information contact Curtis Goodman at 403-320-4985 or email: Curtis.Goodman@Lethbridge.ca.
STREETS ALIVE MISSION – VARIOUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Streets Alive Mission is currently looking for volunteers to help to serve hot meals, assist with Foot Friday, serve with evening feeding programs and help sort incoming donations. Some lifting is required. Visit www.streetsalive.ca to fill out their volunteer application or call Streets Alive at 403-320-1159 to learn more about these and other opportunities they may have.