SEPTEMBER 6, 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.

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ALBERTA AND NWT

Help the Alzheimer Society by hosting an Alzheimer Coffee Break in your office, at home, at your

community centre, in a local mall, or anywhere you can set up a stand for the day. The annual nationwide

Alzheimer Coffee Break will be launched on Thursday, September 16 but Coffee Breaks can be held

throughout the months of September and October. Contact Doris Uebel at 403-329-3766 or email

duebel@alzheimer.ab.ca.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

St. John Ambulance is recruiting Volunteer First Aid Responders go out to events in the community

and provide volunteer first aid coverage. St. John Ambulance is on site in case anyone gets injured or

needs medical attention. First Aid Responder volunteer training will be held on the second Monday of

the month from 7 – 9 p.m. The first meeting will be held on Monday, September 14. All volunteers must

be at least 16 years of age, and be willing to commit at least 5 hours a month. They must have current

Standard First Aid, prior to joining the First Aid Responder program. All First Aid Responder Members

must take the Medical First Responder course provided by St. John Ambulance, at no cost. A Police

Records Check is mandatory prior to joining. A vehicle is required for certain events, and may be provided

by St. John Ambulance. To find out how  you can become a first Aid Responder contact Nicole Bosh at

403-327-2847 Ext: 6102 or email nicole.bosh@stjohn.ab.ca

HELEN SCHULER NATURE CENTRE

The Oldman Watershed Council and Helen Schuler Nature Centre are hosting the Great Canadian Shoreline

Clean Up in Lethbridge on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 2:00 to 3:00pm. Clean Up Volunteers will be

picking up trash along the Oldman River; keeping the river clean for the animals that depend on it and keep

our city looking beautiful. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre at 2:00pm. All

supplies, prizes and cold refreshments will be provided. To register please contact Shannon Frank at

403-381-5801 or Shannon@oldmanbasin.org. Drop ins are also welcome.

THE GALT MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

The Galt Museum & Archives is in need of many Special Event Volunteers to help us celebrate our building’s

centennial on Sunday Sept 26th.  Actors, supervisors for kids’ activities, face painters, volunteers to serve

cake and refreshments, and more! If you are available in the morning and/or afternoon, and are interested in being

part of this historic celebration, please contact Lori Harasem at 403-320-4219 or lori.harasem@galtmuseum.com

for more information.

LETHBRIDGE YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Lethbridge Youth Justice Committee is looking for Volunteer Panel Members to sit on a panel made up of

other volunteers who will listen to young offenders, negotiate, suggest retribution, mentor the youth, and perform

office work as required. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age, be compassionate and understanding

individuals who enjoy working with youth. A Police Records Check and Child Welfare Check are required.

Contact Allison Atwood at 403-394-7725 and leave a message or email lethbridgeyouthjustice@gmail.com

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES

Chinook Regional Hospital is recruiting volunteers as wayfinders for the Outpatients and Patient Registration

areas. If you enjoy the hospital atmosphere, greeting people, and walking this is the ideal volunteer opportunity.

Shift times needed are: 1:00-3:00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu & Wed 6:30 -11:00 am.  A commitment of one or two shifts

per week works best. Orientation & training is provided. Call Debi in Volunteer Resources at 403-388-6311

for more information.

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES

Join the Friends of Canadian Blood Services group by being a dedicated volunteer with the Lethbridge Clinic.

 As a Customer Care Volunteer, you will 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. As a Donor Ambassador or Volunteer Speaker or What's Your Type Volunteer, you will be

involved in community outreach activities that promote Canadian Blood Services and inform people about the

necessary need for blood donors. Individuals, businesses and organizations are welcome to inquire about these

opportunities. Consider volunteering with Canadian Blood Services as part of an initiative to give back to your

community and even challenge other individuals, businesses and organizations to do the same. Contact Jackie

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

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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