The Homeshow (May2-4, 2025) is looking for volunteers. To apply, please go to: https://www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com/student-volunteer-application-form/

The Maple Ridge Lions will be hosting a Mother’s Day Breakfast again this year. In the past we have reached out to high schools to offer students volunteer hours. This year’s breakfast is at the Hammond Community Centre, on Mother’s Day, May11th 2025. Breakfast begins at 9am and goes until noon. We will need volunteers from 8:30-12:30. Duties may include making and/or serving coffee, refilling breakfast items, and hosting. (Being KIND to all the great Mom’s!). Anyone interested can come to the career centre for sign-up information.

Katie’s Place Animal Shelter always welcomes people who want to give their time for the animals. Help is always needed with cleaning and feeding; shopping or picking up donated items; simple sewing; making crafts for fundraisers; carpentry; cuddling the cats; fostering babies, elderly or special needs animals; fundraising; and grounds maintenance. There’s a niche at Katie’s Place for almost any skill set, and we can accommodate any schedule. Fill out an application online at Katies Place Small Animal Shelter – Apply To Volunteer.

Baptist Housing is looking for volunteers to help out with seniors in a variety of areas: social visits, reading, games, fitness, computer lab, book club, crafts, bus trips, shopping, special events, gardening, music, art, pet therapy and more. Fill out an application online at http://www.baptisthousing.org.

City of Maple Ridge is looking for volunteers with different departments in the City. Fill out an application online at https://www.mapleridge.ca/resident-services/volunteering-opportunities.

The Maple Ridge Food Bank is looking for volunteers. Fill out an application online at https://friendsneedfood.com/volunteering.

Arts Ambassadors The ACT Arts Centre: The ACT Arts Centre is looking for youth ages 13 – 18 who are looking to get a head start on their future and become a leader in their community. The Arts Ambassador program meets once a month at The ACT Arts Centre. Participants works towards free certifications and training (Serving It Right, World Host, Food Safe, First Aid), gain leadership and event planning skills, participate in fun socials, build their resume, gain volunteer experience hours, and meet new people. Fill out an application online at https://theactmapleridge.org/volunteer.

Equestrian Support North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association: NFTRA is searching for program volunteers to assist with grooming, feeding, tacking up, leading horses and side-walking with riders during lessons. Must be physically fit and able to work outside (in a barn setting) with horses and people of all abilities. Fill out an application online at https://northfrasertherapeuticridingassociation.wordpress.com/volunteer-with-us/.

Thrift Store Ridge Meadows Hospice Society: The Ridge Meadows Hospice Society Thrift Store is in need of volunteers to assist with: accepting and sorting donations; pricing hard stock (household items) and clothing; cashier and linen/sewing. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, benefit the community and gain retail skills in a supportive environment. Training is provided. Fill out an application online at https://ridgemeadowshospicesociety.com/become-a-volunteer/.