MARCH 8, 2010 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY

Join our annual springtime tradition. Support our annual Daffodil Days campaign, which

takes place March 22 – 27. With springtime nearing, the Canadian Cancer Society is

gearing up for its annual tradition of covering Lethbridge and area with sunny daffodils.

For this campaign we are looking for delivery and sales volunteers to help sell and/or

deliver bright yellow daffodils. If interested or would like more information please contact

Mandy Pack 403-317-4655 or email mandy.pack@cancer.ab.ca.

COUNTY OF LETHBRIDGE LITERACY PROGRAM

Volunteer tutors are needed to help with speaking, reading and writing skills for ESL and

other learners who would like to improve their English skills. Tutors must be able to volunteer

for one to two hours per week. Orientation and training will be provided to all volunteers. If

you would like to learn more about this volunteer tutor position please contact Judy at

403-345-6160 or email litpro2@telus.net. Also join us for coffee and treats at the Picture

Butte Library on March 10 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to learn more about this program.

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES, LETHBRIDGE

Interested in volunteering with Canadian Blood Services in Lethbridge? Your help as a Customer

Care Volunteer is needed to enhance the donor experience and provide customer service in the

Donor Refreshment area of the Clinic. A variety of shifts are available, ranging from 2 to 4 hours

on Tuesday through Saturday. Additional volunteer positions include Donor Ambassador and

Volunteer Speaker. Individuals, businesses and organizations are welcome to inquire about

these opportunities. Businesses and organizations could consider these opportunities as part

of an initiative to give back to the community by volunteering for Canadian Blood Services and

even challenge other businesses and organizations to do the same. Contact Jackie at

403-317-3160 for details or email jackie.mattern@blood.ca

COMMUNITY CONFLICT RESOLUTION

We are extremely proud of the dedication of our mediators and facilitators who give freely of their

time and talents, so that we can provide our community with a positive non-confrontational approach

to matters of concern between individuals or groups. We are always looking for general volunteers

to help out our organization. Some volunteer positions include: office administrative support,

community booth volunteers, newsletter volunteers, mediators volunteers, presentation

volunteers, etc. If interested in getting involved with our organization or would like more

information please contact our office at 403-329-0220 or email info@communityconflictresolution.org.

CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Be a part of the team leading the fight against Diabetes through research, advocacy, programs and

services. General volunteers are needed to help with many roles within our organization. Volunteer

as an office assistant, learning series presenter, community development ambassador or with

special events. Become a diabetes champion by volunteering your talents and time with the

Canadian Diabetes Association, Lethbridge and District Branch. Phone Brent Hutchinson at

403-327-4114 or email:Brent.Hutchinson@diabetes.ca.    

GALT MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

The Galt Museum & Archives is looking for special event volunteers to help plan the Centennial

Celebrations for our building, as well as the Galt Baby Birthday Party, that will take place in September. 

Most volunteer work can be done from home with an occasional meeting. Access to email is beneficial

but not necessary. If interested or would like more information please contact Lori at

Lori.harasem@galtmuseum.com or 403-320-4219.

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

Do you have some extra time to share and could help out our residents? Recreation volunteers are

needed to help out at our Good Samaritan Society locations in Lethbridge. This volunteer position is

ongoing and is flexible with the volunteer’s schedule. The recreational volunteer will assist recreation

staff with such activities as: crafts, games, poster preparation, porting to activities, outings, etc.

If interested in this position or would like more information please contact Leslie at 403-328-9404

for Park Meadows; Shannon at 403-380-6275 for West Highlands; Corynna Muller at 403-758-6149

ext. 224 for Garden Vista.

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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.