January 30, 2012 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Need help in finding a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you? Volunteer Lethbridge can help!

Visit our website www.volunteerlethbridge.com or call 403-320-2044.

CITY OF LETHBRIDGE

The Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD) needs your help! We are looking for several

volunteers to lend a hand during our upcoming Discover Diversity Conference Feb. 2 and 3. Prior to the conference, volunteers are needed to become ambassadors to take the message of the conference to all areas of the community. Training will be provided. We are also

looking for volunteers to help with research, development, organization, social and traditional media, recruitment and more. We invite you to

lend your talents to the area you are comfortable with. Volunteers must be over 18. For more information, contact Farah Mocquais at

403-320-4130 or farah.mocquais@lethbridge.ca.

LETHBRIDGE THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION

The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association provides the opportunity for improved physical and emotional well-being of people with all

abilities through recreational and therapeutic riding. You can be a part of this worthy cause by engaging in one of our many volunteer

opportunities. These include: riding volunteers, farm maintenance volunteers, side walkers and leads and more. If you’re over 16 with

a love for horses, we would love to have you! Contact Marj or Judy for details at 403-328-2165 or ltra@platinum.ca

ST. THERESE VILLA

Are you looking to expand your skills and give back to your community? St. Therese Villa is looking for individuals who are 14 and older to

volunteer within our Recreation Therapy Department during the summer. Volunteers will assist with a variety of duties including but not limited

to baking, bowling, mini golf, bocce ball, gardening, crafts, discussion groups and outings. For more information, contact Lisa Boylan at

403-332-5313 or lisa.boylan@covenanthealth.ca.

YWCA OF LETHBRIDGE & DISTRICT

You can help foster a healthy and caring environment by becoming a safe visitation assistant. You would work with the safe visitation

co-ordinator and supervisor to provide a setting for safe, conflict-free setting for visits between children and their parents. If you’re over

18 with a patient and compassionate attitude, let us know! Scheduling is flexible; must commit at least two hours a week. Police records

check required. For more information, contact Diana Sim at 403-329-0088 or dsim@ywcalethbridge.org.

CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND (CNIB)

You can make a difference in the life of someone with vision loss. We are looking for volunteers to act as “vision mates” for our clients. This

is a chance for volunteers to get to know clients on a one-on-one basis, spending time doing home visits, assisting with shopping or other

daily tasks. How time is spent is decided between the volunteer and the client; volunteers must be over 18 and are asked to commit two

to four hours a week. A criminal record check is required. For more information, contact Bob Short at 403-327-1044 or bob.short@cnib.ca.

GREEN ACRES FOUNDATION – ALBERTA ROSE LODGE

Do you want to learn a new skill or share your talent? We are looking for people of all ages to provide entertainment to our residents

for an hour during our afternoon and evening program. Do you sing, dance or play an instrument? Let us know! Volunteers must undergo a

criminal record check. For more information, contact Amanda Slingerland at 403-327-5745 or ac.albertarose@greenacres.ab.ca.

LETHBRIDGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Do you have a passion for music and a good adventure? We are looking for several volunteers to lend a hand during our Master

Series production of Mozart's The Magic Flute (fully staged and sung in English) Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4. Volunteers must

be over 16 and are asked to arrive no later than 6:30pm, dressed in black. Volunteers are welcome to attend the concert at no charge. For

more information, contact Melanie Gattiker at 403-328-6808 ext.103 or admin@lethbridgesymphony.org.

You can make a difference! Volunteers are needed in all areas including:

Board Governance, Administration, Technology, Environment, Animals,
Children, Youth, Seniors, Special Needs, Multicultural, Fine Arts,
Museums, Entertainers, Sports, Health, Medical and Special Events

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