Breakfast Club Volunteers

We are adopting a breakfast program to help feed the hungry children in Squamish schools.  We will be starting with 3 schools :  Valleycliffe Elementary , Stawamus Elementary, Squamish Elementary.

Duties will include:    Picking up food , Distributing breakfasts,  Tidy up

                                         (we will require 2 volunteers per day per school)

 When:                         Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 9:15am

The children are requiring consistency so please make this a firm commitment.

Contact : 604-815-0031  Squamish Family Chiropractic.

Canadian Cancer Society

Volunteer Drivers

Earn the thanks of someone in need just by giving them a ride to their cancer treatment. If you love people, enjoy driving and have a few spare hours a week, join the Canadian Cancer Society as a Volunteer Driver in Squamish. Volunteer drivers make a tremendous difference in the lives of patients by providing free transportation where there are no other options.  A vehicle, valid driver's license and clean driving record are required. Contact Kim Aubert, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, for more info.

Contact: Kim Aubert  Phone: 1-888-229-8288

E-Mail: kaubert@bc.cancer.ca

The Squamish Renaissance

Recreation/Program Leaders

The Squamish Renaissance Retirement Residence is looking for volunteers to lead various programs.

• Bingo
• Crafts
• Entertainer
• Manicurist
• Outing Assistant
• Card Player (Especially Cribbage and Bridge)
• Exercises , Games and Painting

Leadership Skills, the ability to work with people, patience, compassion, and socialbility are all assets for this volunteer opportunity. A criminal record check would be required. All volunteers would benefit from the fellowship and friendships built while working with our seniors.

Contact: Tanis Watson    Phone: 604 815-0949 ext.5002 

E-Mail: src@squamishrenaissance.ca

        

Squamish Helping Hands Society

Food Crew

The Squamish Helping Hands Society is looking for volunteers to pick up food from donors and distribute it to the Helping Hands Center located in downtown Squamish and other receiver agencies. You must currently have a valid drivers license and a van or truck capable of transporting boxses of food. Being able to lift some amount of weight is also necessary, as the food bins can be considerably heavy. Volunteers will benefit through the hands on experienced of working with the Helping Hands Society, and through the gratitude of helping the less fortunate.

Contact: Riun Blackwell       Phone: 604 898 1560 or 604 815 1560(cell)     

E-Mail: blackwell@shaw.ca

Squamish Seniors Centre

Recreation Leaders

The Squamish Seniors Centre is looking for people to lead classes, games, and other recreational activities at the centre.  This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and talents!  We are looking for people who are interested in leading the following:

• Arts and Crafts
• Computers
• Language Classes
• Photography
• Gardening
• Tennis
• Card Games

Contact: Carol Wynne         Phone: 604 848 6896          E-Mail: cwynne@squamish.ca

Capilano University ESL Settlement Assistance Program

Volunteer English as a Second Language Tutors

• Provide one on one tutoring or small group instruction to adult learners who wish to acquire skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and comprehension of English.
• Engage in a collaborative process with learners to determine learners’ goals and expectations.
• Prepare lesson plans and support learners as they connect to the broader community.

Why should you do it?

• Develop new skills and self confidence.
• Help a newcomer or immigrant improve his or her English skills
• Meet new people and learn about another culture
• Get a  reference for a job (after six months)
• Participate in your community

What are the qualifications?

Teaching experience or equivalent skills, excellent written and oral English skills and a caring  and respectful attitude.

Extensive Training and Ongoing Support Provided by Program Coordinator

Commitment Required:

2 hrs of tutoring /week, plus travel and prep time

Six months commitment

Contact : Pam Gliatis Program Coordinator at pgliatis@capilanou.ca or 604-892-5322

Squamish Early Childhood Development Team

Make Squamish a better place for children and their caregivers -- This new community group's mission is to take action and make things better for young children and their families. They are looking for volunteers to join their group and contribute ideas as well as help develop already existing ideas such as:

• Fun activities for kids and families in the evenings and on weekends
• Encouraging local businesses to be more family friendly and acknowledging the ones that are
• Opportunities to learn and share parenting tips and skills
• Ways to help people connect: moms and moms, neighbours and neighbours, dads and dads, seniors and young kids

So far, they have already created a calendar of free activities for families and kids that has been published in the Squamish Chief.

Please contact Juila at 604-815-9115 or ecdsquamish@gmail.com for more information about how to get involved.

Special Olympics

Coaches and Admin Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics --Volunteers at Special Olympics hold different positions. On the frontline, coaches inspire and teach athletes in sports, including 5- and 10-pin bowling, alpine skiing, basketball, bocce, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, floor hockey, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, softball, snowshoeing, speed skating, swimming, and track and field. No experience is required to be a coach—we provide the training as long as you supply a winning attitude! Behind the scenes, volunteers are needed for non-sports roles—help with fundraising, sit on the executive, act as secretary or treasurer or even recruit volunteers! Whether you have a little time or a lot, there is a fun and rewarding position for you.

If you have questions and/or you’re interested in getting involved, please contact Denise Yuen at 604-737-3125 or dyuen@specialolympics.bc.ca. You may also contact us toll-free at 1-888-854-2276.

Squamish Environmental Society

EARTH DAY VOLUNTEERS – Squamish Environmental Groups are working together to organize a 40th Earth Day at Stan Clarke Park on April 24th. Are you interested in helping create a fun and exciting Squamish Earth Day celebration? We need a Poster Designer, a BBQ Chef, and a Fundraiser.  We will also need people during the event to help organize canopies, drum in the drum circle, etc. Earth Day is a fun family celebration with local bands, kids’ activities, art, and dance.

MINUTE TAKER - The SES is looking for an energetic Volunteer to join our environmental team to help take accurate notes of our monthly meetings, and most importantly to circulate notes to board members within a week of the meeting. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our wonderful community and Squamish environmental matters.

Time commitment: 1 1/2 hour meeting and writing up afterwards, once a month

WEBMASTER – We are looking for an individual to help us develop an innovative and interactive website with advice and collaboration from a high end webpage designer who is a board member and regularly update website with event and meeting information.

Time commitment: 2-3 hours/month

CONTACT: Squamish Volunteer Centre @ the Hotspot 604-815-4142 or svc@seatoskycommunity.org

Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon 

Volunteers needed - Become a volunteer in your community. Spread the heart health message or help raise the dollars needed to fund vital heart and stroke research. Valuable volunteer leadership opportunities are available which will help you to use your skills or help you to develop new ones. By becoming a part of the Foundation volunteer team, you will make a difference in your community, helping set the stage for the heart- healthy lives of tomorrow. Volunteers working together with Heart and Stroke Foundation staff, researchers, donors and members of the community, are helping move us toward generations free of heart disease.

Conact: 604 736 4404 Toll free 1 888 473 4636

Website: www.heartandstroke.ca

British Columbia Conservation Foundation 

Bear Aware - Help with community/bear conflicts by donating your time and skills. This position can be short term or long term. It may include door to door education, garbage patrols and fruit picking. A training manual and education are provided. This is an excellent addition to your resume and life experience.

Contact: Meg Toom 604 815 5066

Vancouver Coastal Health

Parent Infant Drop-in Coordinator: A PIDI Coordinator is needed at the Squamish Public Health Unit.  Duties include the organizing of information sessions for new parents including arranging speakers, liasing with community organizations, health professionals, parents, businesses and facilitators, hosting sessions and providing assistance for participants at the PIDI.

Resource Assistant: A resource assistant is needed for the Squamish Public Health unit. Duties would include compiling prenatal packages, postpartum folders, Tobacco reduction packages, making poster boards and other administrative duties.

Health Clinic Assistant (Seasonal): A health clinic assistant is needed at Squamish Public Health.  Duties would include assisting with parent-infant drop in, school immunizations, flu clinics, health fairs, greeting and assisting arrivals, checking in and registering clients.  Some duties may include assisting in mobile clinics.

Contact: Karen Clarke: 604 892 2293 ext.855

Email: karen.clarke@vch.ca

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Squamish 

Become a Big Brother/Sister - Adults 19 and older, become a big brother for a boy or a big sister for a girl age 7-12. Share hobbies and other interests such as biking, hiking and swimming during weekly visits of 2-4 hours over the course of a year.

In School Mentoring Program - Adult mentors provide fun for children in elementary schools. Pairs spend one hour a week playing games, sports, doing arts and crafts  or hanging out in the playground.

Contact: Allison Green or Ann Marie McKenzie 604 892 3125

Email: agreen@bigbrothersvancouver.com

          amckenzie@bigbrothersvancouver.com

Squamish Volunteer Center

Literacy and English Language tutor: Fun and exciting opportunity! Become an English  language and literacy tutor!Tutor someone who needs help with literacy and/or English as a second language. Have fun, practice English exercises and activities! Positions will be flexible according to volunteer's schedule. Training and orientation will be provided. Great opportunity to enhance your communication, tutoring and interpersonal skills.

Contact: 604 815 4142
Email: svc@seatoskycommunity.org

District of Squamish

Dog Walkers: Volunteers are needed to help walk the dogs at the municipal dog pound located at 39903 Government Rd. (across from Shannon Estates). Walking will be done between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and Holidays. Very flexible.

Contact: 604 898 5411

Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan Service

Volunteer Helpers: Volunteers needed Sat and Sun From 9am to 12 noon. Leave a Clear message with your name and phone number and Bernie will call you back or visit our location near the entrance to Hilltop House.

Contact:Bernie 604 815 3055

Hilltop House

Program Assistant: Assist with recreation programs for seniors - crafts, baking, cards, games, manicures, music gardening, singing, bingo, dancing and much more. Must be friendly, courteous, patient, reliable and compassionate. Hours needed from Monday to Friday 8:30- 4:00 , there is a possibility of weekend shifts after the daytime training is completed.

Birthday Tea Server: Companions/Servers are needed for Birthday tea parties that are held once a month. No Experience necessary. Must be clean, tidy and patient.

Massage Assistant: Assist staff during the Gentle Touch group (massage) for our extended care residents. Volunteers would be required to gently massage residents on arms/legs/back and shoulders in either a bed or a wheelchair. No experience necessary, training will be provided. Wed mornings from 10-12.

Bingo Helper: Assist residents during bingo games to help them find the numbers on the cards. Must be on time and patient. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3.

Contact: Cindy den Decker 604 892 6003

Email: hthactivities@vch.ca

Sea to Sky Community Services

Driver: Drive Clients into Vancouver for medical/legal appointments. These are clients with disabilities, chronic pain, etc. and are not able to drive. Other clients cannot afford transportation into Vancouver. Must be a safe driver,  non-judgmental and able to work 3-6 hours a week to total 12-24 hours a month. The volunteer would need to have their own car and pay for gas themselves. There would be no cost to client for gas.

Contact: Rita Murphy 604 892 5796  rita.murphy@sscs.ca

Squamish Helping Hands Society

Drop in Center: Be a support to the homeless in our community by helping out at the drop in center kitchen. This position includes preparing food, handing out plates and cleaning the kitchen at the end of shift.

Contact: Maureen or Rick 604 815 4984

Email: shhsmmackell@gmail.com

Howe Sound Women's Center

Pearl's 2nd's Thrift Store Volunteers: Pearl's 2nd thrift store is currently looking for volunteers to run their busy location on Cleveland Ave.

Contact: 604 892 5748