Chartwell Willow Retirement Residence is looking for student volunteers to help in the evening with seniours playing games like crib or Rummikub or bingo or trivia? If you are interested or need more information, please contact: Michelle Zavaglia at mzavaglia@chartwell.com or 604 466-8602.
Sunwood Retirement Home is looking for student volunteers to connect with seniors. By helping out with recreation activities, supporting events or spending quality time you can make all the difference. Please contact Joanne Sweeney at 604-463-5527 ext. 203.
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 Volunteer (UPDATE) — The ACT Arts Centre.
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/.