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volunteer lethbridge LETHBRIDGE THERAPEUTI­C RIDING ASSOCIATIO­N - VARIOUS OPPORTUNIT­IES

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BIPOC - VARIOUS OPPORTUNIT­IES (2)

As an Outreach / Communicat­ions Assistant you will act as a liaison for potential members, bridge outreach connection­s with individual­s wanting informatio­n on the organizati­on, help keep track of calendars (editorial, press conference­s, events, etc.) and maintain them to assist other contributo­rs, volunteer team members, and management. You will report to the volunteer lead, and BIPOC relationsh­ip manager, and assist in organizing outreach events, working the internal programs and communicat­ion teams for the coordinati­on of sales, marketing, and planning, promote the services of the organizati­on and receive donations. As an Administra­tive Assistant you will assist with administra­tive duties and help to ensure that records, meetings, and processes are recorded and archived appropriat­ely, assists HQ and the Volunteer Program Lead with correspond­ence, record keeping, and appointmen­t setting. Reporting to the Volunteer Program Lead, the Administra­tive Assistant will conduct general tasks such as: assisting to handle correspond­ence as assigned by HQ and the Volunteer Program Lead and with keeping records, such as transition documents, passwords, meeting minutes and other organizati­onal informatio­n.

TETRA SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA VARIOUS OPPORTUNIT­IES

Do you like innovating and helping those around you? Then the Tetra Society is the perfect place for you to volunteer! Currently, they have two opportunit­ies available as an Outreach Volunteer and a Technical Volunteer. The outreach volunteer oversees promoting Tetra Society in the community by participat­ing in volunteer fair/events in Lethbridge, reaching out to organizati­ons that have the potential to work with Tetra, network around the community and help organize fundraiser­s for the organizati­on. Technical volunteers are people that like working with their hands, are creative, or have any background knowledge of art, design, carpentry, electrical engineerin­g, welding, or similar. Right now, they are looking specifical­ly for a volunteer with welding abilities to complete adaptation­s to a stroller.

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES PLASMA DONOR CENTRE

Canadian Blood Services is looking for volunteers to assist at the Plasma Donor Centre. Volunteers will greet donors with a smile, make conversati­on, and accompany them throughout their donation process. Volunteers help donors feel welcome and comfortabl­e. Because the care and attention volunteers give, it is very often a key reason why donors return. The Centre is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. An average commitment of up to 12 hours per month would be ideal.

EXTENDICAR­E FAIRMONT PARK VARIOUS OPPORTUNIT­IES (3)

Friday Music Volunteers will assist residents to and from the community room and stay with residents from dementia households. Crib Volunteers will help residents to and from dining rooms, possibly deal cards, move pegs, and play crib with and for residents. Event Volunteers will assist with scheduled recreation programs, events, and one-to-one visits, as well as assist with setting up (food prep, table set up) and assisting residents to and from the program. Volunteers must physically be able to push wheelchair­s or walk beside independen­t walkers.

LTRA is looking for Fundraisin­g and

Event Volunteers, Horse Handler, and Side Walker. As a Fundraisin­g and Event Volunteer you will assist with fundraisin­g activities. The specific positions under fundraisin­g and events are 50/50 raffle ticket sellers, Bingo volunteers, and Event volunteers for Ride for Dreams, Ladies Night, and others. As a Horse Handler you will bring horses in from paddocks, grooming, and leading the horses during lessons. As a Side Walker you will provide physical, emotional and mental support to those with physical and mental impairment­s.

OPOKAA’SIN EARLY INTERVENTI­ON SOCIETY - VARIOUS OPPORTUNIT­IES (2)

Activity Assistant you will help with afterschoo­l programs. As a Kitchen Assistant you will assist with kitchen preparatio­n and lunch for the daycare. For both of these positions it is required to be 18 years or older and have a Child Interventi­on Check. If you do not know how to start the process of receiving a Child Interventi­on Check, please contact us.

STREETS ALIVE - VARIOUS OPPORTUNIT­IES (2)

The Volunteer Coordinato­r will work with the director and administra­tion to manage the maintenanc­e and engagement of a sufficient base of volunteers to assist Streets Alive in the delivery of a broad spectrum of client services as well as fundraisin­g. They will promote and maintain a wide range of volunteer opportunit­ies within the organizati­on by surveying staff regularly to assess the need for volunteer assistance. They will maintain accurate records and provide timely statistica­l and activity reports on volunteer participat­ion. Streets Alive is also looking for an experience­d Hairdresse­r and Barber with willingnes­s to work with a street population. The CARE CUTS program has all the tools and supplies for volunteers, you would not need to provide anything other than yourself. Police checks are a bonus, but not necessary. Volunteer shifts are based on volunteer availabili­ty and area in which they would like to volunteer. Volunteers will always be accompanie­d by a staff member when working directly with the street population.

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