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Anchorpoint prepares and distributes several large mailings each year, including newsletters, donation request letters, and outreach materials. These mailings help Anchorpoint increase community awareness of services and raise critical funds to provide counseling and support services to uninsured, under-insured, and under-resourced neighbors who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, past trauma, and other needs. Volunteers are needed to stuff pre-folded newsletters and materials into envelopes.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	12	n/a	n/a

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Bell Ringing is a wonderful way for your organization to participate in a meaningful holiday tradition that helps your friends and neighbors. It is also a memorable activity that teaches the value of helping others.

There are over 20 Red Kettle locations in the community to choose from and a variety of times that can easily fit your schedule. We welcome all businesses, organizations, churches, families and individuals to ring at any of our Red Kettle locations. Feel free to wear your company branded apparel, bring your favorite instrument to play music, sing, and dance.

Red Kettle donations assist children, individuals, families, veterans and seniors by providing a traditional Christmas dinner, warm clothing and toys under the Christmas tree for those who need it the most. In addition, the funds raised during the Red Kettle Campaign help throughout the year. The Salvation Army Social Services department can provide food for those in need and help with costs of utility bills for those who have fallen on hard times.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	100	n/a	n/a

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Community Hand Up has been created to help working households meet unexpected/emergency financial or emotional needs and whose income is 133-250% of the federal poverty level.

We need resourceful, energetic individuals who are excited about our goal of providing resources to households and families. Being a board member is not a glamorous position, but it is essential for Community Hand Up’s success. The Board of Directors is responsible for the organization’s financial well-being and accountability, ensuring that our activities are consistent with our mission, and the oversight/health of the organization. The initial term for board members is 3 years, and in this first year could be 10-15 hours per week. Community Hand Up's Board of Directors is voluntary.

As a board member, you are expected to:

Promote the organization to other business in an effort to locate partners/sponsor
Attend board meetings
Plan and execute fundraisers
Attend all fundraisers/events that the organization hosts
Participate in all email discussions and board retreats
Participate in board committees
Make a annual donation to the organization
Recruit additional board members.
Be an active participant in the organization that contributes to the growth


Must be 21 and live/work in Polk County

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BCCS hopes to partner with corporate organisations in their CSR and giving programmes. We look forward to opportunities to help fulfill your organisation's corporate social responsibilities.

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We are looking for gardeners interested in helping to maintain two garden areas. Morning or afternoon shifts twice a week. These gardens offer a lovely space for our residents to relax and get fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	6	n/a	n/a

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Do you want to help your neighbors get where they need to go? Get behind the wheel of our van to provide trips to dialysis, medical appointments, grocery stores, and more! Drive where you want to and when you are available. Excellent trainings are provided at no cost to drivers.

Help a senior build community and access life-sustaining services today!

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A volunteer gives freely of their time and skills to support and further the mission and values of VON.
During this isolating time, it is affecting our seniors on a basic level as many are unable to obtain groceries on a regular basis which impacts their daily living. Delivery Volunteers will provide grocery shopping and delivery services as needed to clients who are socially isolated or unable to access regular transportation. We require volunteers who are compassionate and believe customer service is a priority. Volunteer will utilize own vehicle & have a valid driver’s license for this volunteer position. Volunteers will be vetted as per VON standards. Please apply on line at www.vonwindsoressex.ca/volunteer.

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COVID19 Enhanced Peer Support, Information & Referral Project 2020
Outreach Technology Volunteer

Second Cohort Starting September of 2020



We are seeking volunteers to pioneer new methods to connect and support seniors in our community who are isolated due to COVID19 or other issues.

• The first phase would be connecting our members who are currently in isolation due to COVID19 with our support, information, and referral program.

• Second phase would be to enhance our online ‘virtual’ programming to become a permanent part of our programming structure.

• Third phase would be creating simple processes to introduce connecting technologies to seniors in isolation.

The South Granville Seniors Centre’s is a non-profit seniors' centre located in the South Granville area that offers a variety of social, recreational, and wellness programs and services. We aim to provide local seniors with affordable and inclusive programming that promotes increased social engagement, health, and well-being.

The Centre is unifying three programs in response to the COVID19 pandemic:

• Peer to Peer Support training ensures volunteers who may be seniors themselves have the tools and skills as laypeople to work with isolated seniors who may have multiple life challenges (e.g. dementia)

• The Isolated Seniors Program is committed to providing support for isolated and house-bound seniors in the community through regular telephone contact. The goal of the program is to identify isolated seniors in the community and help those isolated older adults maintain their social support networks, improve their physical and mental well-being, and strengthen their ties with their community.

• Our Information and Referral program provides an essential service to low income, socially isolated, and marginalized seniors by connecting them with local legal, government, social, and educational services to meet their needs.

A key aspect of the training provided will be how to help seniors find assistance and gain access to information and services in their communities as we deal with the specific challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Time Required
In addition to the eight to ten hours of training we ask for a commitment of four hours a week for a minimum of six months in order to provide continuity for our team. This position requires you to work with the Centre Staff and Volunteers on a regular basis.



Tasks & Responsibilities
To attend the COVID19 Peer Support, Information, and Referral training to provide a basis for work to be undertaken. The training includes:
• Information about programs and services for older adults in the community.
• How the program assists isolated older adults in decision making processes about matters such as healthcare and living arrangements.
• How to encourage seniors to build healthy social networks.
• Providing emotional support and feedback to clients.
• Recognizing potential crisis situations and strategies to deal with such situations.
• Introducing the use of existing or new technology (cellular phones, tablets, computers, etc.) to allow connection to online support and resources.

Qualifications
• Availability for initial training.
• A six month minimum commitment.
• Must have a high level of competency with existing online and digital tools and the ability to simplify processes for technologically unskilled users.
• Familiarity with community resources for seniors is an asset, but not required. Training will be provided.
• An empathetic demeanour and openness with the topics of mental/emotional wellness and suicide prevention (i.e. mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and cognitive disorders such as dementia or Alzheimer’s).
• Intercultural and intergenerational understanding.
• Ability to create a caring and genuine but professional relationship.

Deliverables / Duties
• Develop a working knowledge of local resources and services for seniors.
• Work with the Centre’s team to identify technological resources in the community (cellular phone suppliers, computer equipment donors, software navigators such as SFU Star Institute, etc.)
• Help clients who are unable to obtain and set up connecting technologies (cellular phones, tablets, etc.)
• Recognize potential user challenges and develop strategies to deal with such situations.
• Work with the Centre’s programming team regarding the technology required to develop and deliver ongoing virtual programming.
• Communicate effectively with South Granville Seniors Centre’s staff and volunteers

Benefits & Training
• Volunteer will receive orientation and training as well as on-going support and feedback from the Executive Director and Project Coordinator.
• Volunteers will be involved in the creation of new programs and services being delivered online ‘virtually” to reduce the impact of COVID and future health crises on at risk and isolated seniors.
• Volunteer will gain practical experience and professional skills in a non-profit, grassroots environment.
• Volunteer will have an opportunity to be directly involved in community development and make a lasting, meaningful impact on the lives of older adults in our community.
• Volunteer will be a part of a positive, supportive, and close-knit community.
• Reference letters and certificates will be available after a six month commitment is completed.

Other Requirements
Volunteer application & interview | Criminal Records check (cost covered by South Granville Seniors Centre)

If interested, please contact our Project Coordinator Beandra Nassar at projectcoord@southgranvilleseniors.ca. with ‘Volunteering’ in the subject line.
Please understand this cohort starts September 2020 so you may not be contacted until August 2020

The COVID19 Enhanced Peer Support, Information & Referral Project 2020 is funded by the Community Response Fund supported by the Vancouver Foundation, Vancity Credit Union, City of Vancouver, and the United Way.

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Looking for "retired" individuals who would be able to drive (non-CDL) our refrigerated truck four mornings each week (M, Tu, Th, F) to pick up goods at Walmart, Brookshire's and Kroger's in Palestine, TX. Deliver goods to First Resource Center, weigh goods rec'd and distribute stock for distribution (roughly 7:30 am - 9:30 am). Once monthly run to Tyler, TX (East Texas Food Bank) to pick up monthly staples/stock (11 am - 4 pm). Can apply to work one or two days a week (not required to work all shifts). Must have clean license and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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Riding To The Top's Herd Helpers enjoy working with horses, being physically active and all types of people and weather!

Activities include barn chores, stall mucking and paddock picking at our beautiful 50 acre farm just outside Portland Maine.

RTT Herd Helpers keep our horses healthy and ready to work in therapeutic riding lessons, therapeutic carriage driving and equine assisted learning and therapies.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Barn Chores	no limit	n/a	n/a