VOLUNTEER ROUNDUP

The Arthritis Society is dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis. Needed are volunteers to fill a number of positions, including committee and sponsorship chairs, someone to head marketing and media promotions, and a community awareness coordinator. Make a difference and gain some experience! Contact Natalie St. Amour: 613-723-1083, or nstamour@arthritis.ca

Carefor Health & Community Services helps families stay together longer at home by providing home health care and community support services since 1897. Carefor provides nursing, personal care, transportation, homemaking, rehabilitation services, dementia programs, palliative care, and respite services for caregivers. Learn more at carefor.ca.

Volunteers needed for Carefor’s 7th-annual Run/ Walk fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Terry Fox Facility (Mooney’s Bay). Tasks include assembling race kits for more than 1,200 participants, assisting with pre-registration, water station crew, timing chip distribution, etc. All funds raised will support Carefor’s dementia-care programs and services. Contact Nicole Rickard: 613-749-0239 ext. 2180 or nrickard@carefor.ca

Helping a child read en français! The Centre de services à la famille needs volunteers to accompany a child in the French-language reading program, Grands-parents à l’écoute. In one-hour weekly sessions, you’ll help a child build reading skills and confidence. This program is offered during the school day in French schools from October until mid-May. A co-ordinator oversees the program and provides support. A seven-month commitment and a police check (vulnerable sector) required. Contact Roxanne: 613-854-7010 or direction@ csfamille.ca

St. Luke’s Table is a nonprofit organization providing a meal program, social, recreational and supportive services to those at risk of homelessness, living in poverty, individuals struggling with addiction, mental illness, isolation and loneliness. We provide a safe, supportive environment. Needed: an experienced bike mechanic to facilitate our seasonal weekly bike clinic, Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We provide the supplies and tools. We require a friendly experienced individual, willing to help our participants keep peddling. Contact Kim Latka: 613-2384193 or volunteer.stlukestable@gmail.com