I Want to Volunteer

Our brand new volunteer matching program will be launching shortly. In the meantime, please email our Executive Director, Katharine Preston, for a full list of upcoming volunteer opportunities.

We Need Volunteers

Please check back shortly for information regarding our new volunteer opportunities management program, Go Volunteer. For further information or to address your current volunteer needs, please call the office at 604-850-7161 or email Katharine for more information.

Focus Group needs participants!

Volunteer Opportunity:

 Be a Youth Mentor!!

If you are looking to give back to the community, here is your opportunity to volunteer with Abbotsford Community Services.  The South Asian Community Resource Office and the Abbotsford Building Connections project is looking for individuals to be Youth Mentors for at risk youth.

Youth Mentors must be 19 years of age, have a clear criminal record check and commit to volunteering at least 1 hour a week.

For more info contact Youth Mentor Facilitator:

Anoop Dhalwal at 604-217-6244 or Anoop.Dahliwal@abbotsfordcommunityservices.com

Fraser Valley Kids Fair
Saturday, June 16, 2012 — 10am-5pm
www.fraservalleykids.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Inflatable Games Attendants
We need attendants to supervise and restrict access to the bouncy castles and various inflatable games, for a period of 7 hours (10am-5pm). Each bouncy has a maximum allowable capacity of children which must be respected. Crowd control and ensuring the smooth operation of the game is a critical role at the fair.
There are 8 shifts available of 3.5 hours each, although we would prefer only 4 attendants who are willing to work for 7 hours as this eliminates re-training, and ensures continuity.
Concession Stand Attendants
We need attendants to serve popcorn throughout the day, operating the popcorn machine, ensuring there is an adequate supply of popcorn produced and that customers need not wait for excessive periods of time, and that money is collected and safely guarded. We would like two volunteers to occupy this concession to help each other. Drinks will also be sold. Preference given to volunteers who possess a Food Safe 1 certificate.
There are 4 shifts available of 3.5 hours each, although we would prefer only 2 attendants who are willing to work for 7 hours as this prevents re-training through the day, and ensures continuity.
Set-up / Take-down Team
We need anywhere from 2-6 volunteers to help starting at 8am to assist with setup, moving tables, chairs, and helping exhibitors move into their location. The same needs to take place beginning at 5pm to help take down tables, chairs and otherwise clear the area.
For more information, and to register to become an Official Fair Volunteer please contact Michael van Lierop at info@fraservalleykids.com

2012 Prospera Valley GranFondo

Volunteer

We think BIG. In order to deliver BIG we need your help. We are in search of approximately 400 eager individuals with a passion for cycling and a genuine respect for their community. If you are an individual interested in supporting our mission, or an organization interested in offering up a handful of good people, please let us know!

We appreciate our volunteers and we will make sure we prove it to you once we, with your critical support, deliver a first-class event to our participants.

There are many volunteer positions available if you are interested in being involved in the 2012 Prospera Valley GranFondo, MedioFondo, or FamilyFondo.  Simply create an account by clicking the link below, review the available positions and shifts, and select what works best for you. We will be sure to stay in touch with you between now and event day.

If you are interested in signing up to volunteer you can do so now. Contact Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson at 604-866-9389 or email jeffrey@canadianveloevents.com

NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, GUR SIKH TEMPLE, ABBOTSFORD, BC

SIKH HERITAGE MUSEUM

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Job Title

Docent and Office Assistant

Responsibilities

• To assist the public in enquiries about the temple, museum exhibits, facilities and grounds and with reference and non-lending library
• Scheduling tours in consultation with museum manager
• Greeting and giving tours to visitors (temple and museum)
• Maintaining office files and answering phone enquiries
• Assist the museum manager with related research and future exhibits
• Assist with putting up new exhibits and taking care of current exhibits
• Daily housekeeping  in office (includes tasks such as dusting, cleaning, taking out garbage)

Benefits

• Office assistant experience and related activities
• A letter of reference and recommendation
• Serving the public and excellent volunteer experience
• Opportunity to apply for scholarship at UFV (students of  UFV only)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening skills in Punjabi and English
• Effective organizational skills
• Computer and research skills

Personal Attributes

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrate sound work ethics like punctuality
• Follow volunteer ethics and codes

Volunteers are needed to assist for a period of 3 hours anytime between 10 am – 5 pm Monday to Sunday.

For more information contact us @ 604-851-6325