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Volume 9, Issue 5, June 2016
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Up Coming Events
Abbotsford 2016 BC Sum-mer Games Volunteers There are so many volunteer oppor-tunities with the Abbotsford 2016 BC Summer Games, taking place July 21-24th. Whether you have a specialized skill set to offer or you have everyday skills and want to help out we have just the place for you. There is a critical need for helpers with food services and security. For a complete list of opportunities, see the volunteer application form at https://www.bcgames.net/abb2016s/DesktopDefault.aspx and register online.
Spirit of our People Powwow This is a huge gathering of aborig-inal people which includes: drum-ming, storytelling, fashion, sing-ing, and dancing. To make this event a success, it takes the help of volunteers who are able to work with crowds and excited about participating. The Powwow runs July 22, 23, and 24. If you are interested in getting involved, you can phone either 604.378.1790 or 604.217.5001 to get in touch with event organizers.
Garrison Festival The 2nd an-nual Garrison Festival promises to be a big event—and it will take volunteers to make it happen. We will be in need of volunteers for a myriad of things throughout the evening and would love your help with roles like: traffic control, clean-up, and setup/takedown. If you would to help on Friday August 26th, contact garrisonvillagechilli-
[email protected] or look us up on Facebook!
The Downtown Chilliwack Farmers Market Recruiting staff to help with set up, take down and the managing of the market. Market runs on Saturdays from June 6th until October 10. For more information and to set up an interview to volunteer please contact Market Manager by email [email protected]
West Coast Kart Club For those who are interested in racing, West Coast Kart Club is looking for people to assist with kart racing. Positions available include, corner marshals, grid, scoring/timing, starter just to name a few. All races this year are on Sundays, starting at or about 9am with June 4-5, June 8-10, July 2-3, 30-31, Aug 27-28, Sept 17-18, and Oct 1-2. If you wish to know more, please apply at [email protected] and must be over 16yrs of age.
144th Annual Chilliwack Fair The Chilliwack fair is always looking for volunteers and we have lots of different roles ranging from public interaction to behind the scenes clean up. All volun-teers must register at http://chilliwackfair.com/volunteer/volunteer-registration/ Vol-unteering is a 4 hour shift and then they are free to enjoy the fair before or after their shift. If interested contact Kelsi at [email protected]
Chilliwack Airshow One of the few FREE admission Airshows in North America. Join us in a Celebration of Flight August 20th & 21st, 2016.We are in need of vol-unteers for working with kids, security, clean-up, and more. All volun-teers receive an event t-shirt and complimentary refreshments during their shift. You can drop off your application (found at http://www.chilliwackairshow.ca/volunteers/) at Firkus Aircraft or email it to [email protected]
Volunteering for / with Children and Youth
Chilliwack Public Health If you enjoy working with young chil-dren and have some spare time, we would welcome you to join our Child Health Clinic Volunteer Team. Volun-teers assist Public Health Nurses in working with children and their families at weekly Child Health Clinics. Volunteers are needed for Chilliwack Pub-lic Health. A Criminal Record Check is required. Orienta-tion will be provided. This program is sponsored by Fra-ser Health. For more information on this volunteer op-portunity, inquire at reception or call 604.702.4900.
Better Beginnings Do you love to work in a kitchen prep-ping food and cleaning up? Is cooking your passion? We would love for you to help us on Thursday mornings from 8:30am -12pm. If you think that small children are more what your passion is about, we are also recruiting volunteers for child-minding! For more information please contact Lana 604.701.4978 ex 5 or email [email protected]
Cyrus Centre Cyrus Centre is in need of volunteers to help 4 hours/week in managing the resource centre. Volunteers help prepare and serve food, also with cleaning. However, the main job of volun-teers to build healthy and meaningful relationships with both vulnerable and homeless youth. If you are interest-ed in volunteering please email Leah at leah@cyruscentre to receive a volunteer application form.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters – Community Based Mentoring We are looking for Men & Women over the age of 19 interested in being matched in our Community based program. Spend 2-4 hours per week in the community doing activities with a little buddy. Mentorship helps children stay in school, avoid risky behavior, and become more involved in their com-munity. This program can help you learn leadership skills and gain valuable volunteer experience. For more information con-tact our Chilliwack Mentoring Coordinator at (604) 858-0828 or by e-mail [email protected]
Teen In-School Mentoring Teen Mentoring matches Grade 10-12 students with elementary and middle school students in need of support and friend-ship. For one hour per week you and your little buddy can talk, playing games or sports, do arts and crafts, just hang out in the playground- these are all ways the two of you can share an hour of quality time together.
In-School Mentoring Spend one hour per week meeting a little buddy on school property, during school hours throughout the school year. Adults are very welcome to participate, mentoring through fun activities within the school.
Family Place Network Would you like to spend time interacting with children and parents in a safe drop-in setting? Family Places are set up across Chilliwack, and require volunteers to sup-port both children and their parents in having a pleasant experience. Making snacks, setting out crafts, setting up the play space, holding a story time or sing along—Family Place is a great place to volunteer to gain skills and build connections. It is also a great volunteer oppor-tunity for young parent with children of their own. For more information please contact Lana 604.701.4978 ex 5 or email [email protected]
Voice of Youth for Community Engagement Hey Chilliwack youth! Do you want to have your voice heard in your communi-ty? Do you like free food? Do you want to get out? If you answered yes to any of the above, then VOYCE is the group for you! VOYCE (Voice of Youth for Community Engagement) is a youth-led group in the community of Chilliwack. Through working on projects and events like youth-led conferences, youth panels, and feedback provision on community ser-vices, we provide youth perspective and create positive change for youth and service providers in Chilliwack. VOYCE can only provide a VOICE if you join! If interested, don’t wait! Contact the Youth-Adult Partnership Coordinator, Briann Gillies at [email protected] or 604-791-3194, or Facebook at Briann Rec Yap. We would love to have you!
Volunteering for / with Children and Youth
Zajac Ranch for Children The Zajac Ranch for Children pro-vides a safe & enjoyable camping experience for children with life threatening, chronic illnesses and/or disabilities, who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend camp. As a volun-teer, no matter how short or long your stay, you will be-come a part of our staff team and a part of making the time our campers spend here as memorable as possible. If interested contact Melissa McNeil at [email protected] or 604.462.8305
Scouts Canada Scouts Canada has many opportunities to connect and support youth in ob-taining skills, confidence, and memories through fun and engaging activities. It can be with children in Beavers or youth in Scouts; there is an opportunity for everyone. If you are interested in getting involved with a local group, search through all the different ages and locations at https://www.myscouts.ca/netforum_locator/search
Christ the King Chapel- Unique Kids Recruiting volunteer child-minders to help in our day-care Monday – Friday 9am-6pm. Please call Bernadette for more information 604.791.2459 or email [email protected]
The Canuck’s Autism Network Our sports & rec programs pro-vide adaptive athletic instruc-tion to children and teens with autism. Volunteers work alongside highly trained support workers to assist in their instruction to and interaction with our participants, making an invaluable and truly meaningful impact in the lives of families living with au-tism in our programs throughout BC. Make a huge differ-ence in the life of a child with autism and join our volun-teer team! (No autism experience necessary) [email protected] - please tell us a bit about your-self, why you want to volunteer and the program(s) you are interested in.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley Big Bunch Leaders Needed! Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley is seeking caring, positive adult role models age 19-99 for our “Big Bunch” program. Always wanted to become a Big Brother or Big Sister but can’t commit to weekly outings with a mentee? Big Bunch is a program for our waitlist kids who are waiting for their Big that only requires a once per MONTH commitment. You get to mentor up to 3 waitlist kids with similar interests once a month for 2-3 hours while doing fun, recreational activities in the community Activities might include bowling, ice-skating, swimming, indoor rock-climbing or arts and craft night.
Human Service Career Program
If you are a University student in Human services or social sciences we need you. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters in mentoring Grade 10 students at CSS who are registered in the Human Service Career Program. The position will require you to attend 8 Saturday trainings with your mentee that focus on topics related to Human services. During the course of the school year you will take your mentee to a University class. The position gives UFV students co-curricular credit and certificates and training that will benefit you career development, all while impacting your community through mentorship.
Volunteering with Seniors
The Chilliwack Senior Recreation Centre
The CSRC is a lively and fun place to volunteer, with lots of ways to help. In addition to a variety of rec-reational on site activities, the CSRC maintains an inhouse cafe which provides light lunches, baked goods, etc from 10am until 4 pm. Monday through Wednesday, as well as various scheduled weekly or monthly events. We always are in need of volunteers for basic improvements at our Centre which would require an aptitude or comfort with carpentry or DIY projects. We also would be pleased to ac-quire a volunteer to help with our BCLC sanctioned bingo on Mondays. We are located in Downtown Chilliwack, right by Central Park. If you would like to know more, please contact Estelle at [email protected] or phone at 604 792 4549.
Volunteering with Seniors
Better At Home
The Better at Home Program is accepting applications today for “Friendly Visitors” Please contact Program Coordinator Sarah Woelders at 604.393.3251 ex 240 or [email protected] in Chilliwack or Fiona Delcourt at 604.796.2585 [email protected] in Agassiz-Harrison. These positions require a one hour weekly commit-ment. A weekly visit creates lasting, meaningful, rela-tionships between seniors and volunteers. With regu-lar visits, isolated seniors experience improved physi-cal, mental, and emotional health and gain a more positive outlook. No clinical care is required, just a social visit. Hours are flexible and negotiated be-tween the senior and volunteer. These positions are ideal for retired individuals and those prepared to make lasting relationships.
Community Drivers Do you enjoy driving and sharing your time with sen-iors and other clients, who are in need of medical and other transportation? We are cur-rently looking for people (especially women) who are willing to share their time and vehicle to help with transportation needs. A per km charge will be paid to you. Please contact Len at 604.847.2244 for more in-formation.
Meals on Wheels Delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors is a great way for you and your kids to get involved in the community. We deliver meals 5 days a week to Chilli-wack and Sardis! Deliveries happen Monday through Friday, starting at 11:30am; only an hour or two out of your day! Choose one regular day a week or one full week a month. Please contact Shirley at 604.793.7242 or [email protected]
Parent Support BC
Are you interested in improving your interpersonal and group facilitation skills while helping grandparents raise their grandchildren? Work with the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Facilitation program at the Parent Support Services Society of BC. We run self-help circles located throughout the lower mainland and are searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist them. This volunteer position includes a three day training session on group facilitation which will take place in Burnaby over a weekend on June 3 (evening), June 4 (daytime) and June 5 (daytime). Full attendance is manda-tory. Interviews will begin soon. You may fill out an appli-cation form (http://goo.gl/forms/fpPkNF4aC2) or email me at [email protected]
Eden Care Centre We are currently seeking volunteers for a couple different opportunities at our facility. Are you comfortable around seniors and can carry a conversation? You would be per-fect to engage in social visits with some of our resi-dents. Do you have a special skill such as music, art, or dance? We are always eager to learn new skills or see something new, so we would love to have you share or teach us during either a one day visit or a set weekly or monthly programs such as crafts, baking, and games. For volunteer requirements and further information please contact Spring Billard, Recreation Coordinator at [email protected] or call 604.792.8166 ext. 107
Auburn Retirement Residence Located at 8531 Young Rd. Chilliwack we are recruiting for volunteers decorating, research, socializing, crafts, serving, and more. If interested please contact the rec-reation manager at 604.392.0070 or [email protected]
Waverly Seniors Village We are looking for volunteers for during the daytime for visiting, walking program etc. Please contact Lor-raine Huebner Recreation Manager @ 604.703.2106 or [email protected]
Birchwood Retirement Residence Located at 45650 Patten Ave. in Chilliwack, we would be excited to have volunteers come to the residence to participate in activities and spend time with our great seniors. Volunteer is flexible, with opportunities from morning to afternoon, Monday to Friday. If interested please email Alistar McLeod at [email protected] or call 604.792.8793
Community Volunteering
The Chilliwack Hospice Society Recruiting people who would be interested in playing music or singing at the Cascade Hospice Residence. This would take place in the great room area of the residence, not in individual rooms, and would (probably) not involve direct con-tact with any patients. We have a digital piano and acoustic guitar on site to borrow. Unfortu-nately we have to exclude instruments such as drums. Please contact Jennifer Dacre at 604.795.4660, ext 222 if interested.
Chillwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association We are in need of volunteers for helping with: the Community Accountability Panel as either a member or facilitator, Commu-nity Justice Forum facilitators, and Commu-nity Mentors. Tasks would involve sitting on panels, office work, interviewing, con-necting clients to services, and delivering apology letters. Training is provided for all the roles, including extensive training in facilitation. Volunteering with Restorative Jus-tice lets you work directly with people, identify their needs, and support victims of crime. If you would like more information, please contact [email protected] or call 604.393.3029
The Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven Looking for volunteers seven days a week. If you are able to donate a small amount of time please give us a call at 604.794.7233 or email us at [email protected]. Our 150 cats eagerly await your call!!
Valley Huskers Football Club Looking for volunteers for the following: Community & Social Activities, Game Day Crew information con-tact: Steve Hames @ [email protected], Accommoda-tions information please contact Randy Newbury [email protected], Hire a Husker contact Irene Spalding [email protected]. For more information visit valleyhuskers.org
CNIB VisionMates needed in Chilliwack to provide sighted assistance for individu-als with vision loss. Help someone once a week for a few hours with activities such as read-ing, going for walks, and running errands. This is a mini-mum 6 month commitment, with training provided. Mini-mum age is 19 years to be a VisionMate. If interested con-tact Barb Stuart, Fraser Valley Volunteer Coordinator with CNIB, at 604.746.1192 ext 6076 or [email protected].
Correctional Service of Canada Assisting successful offender reintegrate into the community is critical to their success and our safety. We are looking for confident, well-rounded, community minded individuals. The type of support you can offer is varied and definitely not limited to community orientation, income tax preparation, find-ing accommodations, introductions to pro-social activi-ties, transportation to programs/appointments/interviews, one-to-one mentoring, etc. As well, offenders give back to the community through their own volunteer efforts and you can help make that happen. Ongoing training is provided. If interested contact Cindy Waters at [email protected] or 1.800.790.4531.
Ann Davis Transition So-ciety We are currently seeking Volunteers to assist in the new and improved Ann’s Treasures & Thrift Shoppe located on Yale Road. The Thrift Shoppe is an excellent place to gain valua-ble retail, and customer service experience. Open to WEX 11/12 students, and those looking to make a positive impact . Stop in today to meet the Volunteer Coordinator and discuss Volunteering possibilities in office, and at our new store. Contact Samantha Hilli-ard, Volunteer Coordinator at 604.792.2760 Ext 201 to pick up your volunteer package today!
Chilliwack Clean Up Interested in making Chilliwack beautiful? we're an action group trying to clean up other people's garbage one street at a time. You can help on your own or join us for events. Reach us on Facebook at “Chilliwack Clean Up”
Community Volunteering
Chilliwack Cul-tural Center The Chilliwack Cul-tural Centre is cur-rently looking for Technical Volunteers. Tasks include assisting the Technical Director with lighting, sound, stage work, costumes and many other aspects of a show. We will provide all training, which includes workshops on specific technical topics. In exchange for working shows and events at The Centre, volun-teers will occasionally be invited to performances, experiencing sensational shows for free! For more information please contact the Volunteer Coordina-tor, Theresia Reid at 604-392-8000 or [email protected].
Chilliwack Chiefs The Chilliwack Chiefs have numerous volunteer opportunities for ushers, program sales, and other promotion-al sales like “chuck a puck” and game night help. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Andrea Laycock 604.392.4433 or email [email protected]
The Chilliwack Learn-ing Society We are seeking volunteers to tutor and mentor adults in our community, including adults completing academic goals, newcomers wanting to improve their English, and adults with other learning goals who would ap-preciate a little help from someone else. The program has a “learner centered” approach, which means that there is no curriculum, but that learners and tutors work on goals as decided upon by the learner. Learn-ers and tutors work together in one-on-one pairs, in small groups, or in classrooms. Ongoing training, re-sources and support are provided to the tutors by the Chilliwack Learning Society. For more info contact Marci Bulloch at [email protected] or at 604.701.9794.
Special Olympics British Columbia Special Olympics BC – Chilliwack is looking for volunteers to join our inspiring program. Available volun-teer positions include Volunteer Coordinator, Program Co-ordinator, Newsletter Coordinator, Special Events Coordi-nator, and Photographer. To find out more or to get in-volved, please contact: Val Monty, Local Coordinator at 604.858.3390 or [email protected] OR Sarah Wall, Community Development Manager at 604-737-3125 or [email protected]
Community Access to Learn-ing and Literacy (CALL) The CALL program is looking for volun-teer tutors to run a Conversation Circle or work with learners individually on ESL or computer skills. If interested contact Debbie Lamberger, CALL Coordinator at [email protected] or 604-796-2585
Salvation Army-Chilliwack In need of a swamper on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s for a 3-4 hour shift. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and enjoy meeting people in the community. We also are in need of a volunteer 1-3 days a week to enable us to open our new voucher room. Volunteers will be working one on one with clients in need of clothing. This position requires a person who can volunteer from 9-3 preferably with breaks in between. Please go to www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca for a volun-teer application form or call our office at 604.792.0001, to apply or for information email [email protected]
Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services The Chilliwack Crime Prevention is always looking for volunteers for our programs including Speed Watch, Block Watch, Citizens on Patrol. If you want to help please contact 604.393.3000. We are located at 45877 Wellington Avenue Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
The Stroke Recovery Associa-tion of BC We are looking for volunteers to help us run our program in Chilliwack. The pro-gram runs every Wednesday morning from 9:30-12:30 at Evergreen Hall 9291 Corbould Street. Volunteers will work directly with people who have had a stroke and their caregivers in the delivery recovery programs such as exercise, communication, so-cial, and support activities. Extra training will be provided in these areas. Experience in stroke recovery is not neces-sary. For more information, contact Anna at 604.316.6718
Community Volunteering
Pacific Riding for De-veloping Abilities Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities - Looking for volun-teer coordinator for Tuesday Program. Need to be available every Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Some computer skills required, organizational skills a must. Need to be a "people person" and be comfort-able with horses and young children. The program runs
from September until June. If this interests you please contact Daphne Clegg @ [email protected]
Meadow Rose Society The Society is looking for relia-ble office volunteers, who can help just one day a week from 1-4pm. Key responsibilities would be: serving clients, rec-ord keeping, photocopying, answering the phone, and other duties as assigned. Any necessary training will be provided. If this interests you, please contact the Society at 604 392 1133
Chilliwack Resource Centre If you enjoy working in a fun and friendly, environment, working with people and numbers, this is the place to be. We are looking for volunteers with computer skills to provide a ser-vice in an array of office responsibilities as well as income tax preparation – training will be provided. Hours would be one shift per week minimum (Monday through Thurs-day from 9AM to 1PM).If this is for you; we would wel-come your resume and application. For more information, please call us at 604.702.9595 or email at [email protected].
Canadian Can-cer Society –
Chilliwack Unit The Canadian Cancer Society (The Society) is seeking mo-tivated and compassionate Community Offices volun-teers, to represent the Society with integrity and caring. Community Office volunteers support The Society’s pri-mary initiatives, including fundraising campaigns, health promotion programs, cancer awareness and support ser-vices information. The Chilliwack Unit office is open Mon-day to Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We ask for a 6 month commitment of 3.5 hours a week If you would like to help, please apply online at app.betterimpact.com and look up Canadian Cancer Society—Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services The Chilliwack Crime Prevention is looking for front desk office volunteers. If you would like to have a positive impact on the community please contact 604.393.3000. We are located at 45877 Wellington Avenue and hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Volunteer Chilliwack is a program at Chilliwack Community Services For further volunteer opportunities check out our website
at www.comserv.bc.ca click on Volunteer (right hand side) To arrange for a volunteer interview or to have a volunteer opportunity placed in this listing please call
604.793.7203 or email [email protected]
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