Fall Recreation Reporter 2015

Volunteer Opportunities

Courtenay Recreation VOLUNTEERING……a FUN and Healthy Lifestyle. Vol- unteers needed for pre-school and children’s pro- grams, The LINC Youth Centre and Special Events. Volunteers are a gift to the Community! Call 250-338-5371 or text 250-650-9930 or www.courtenay.ca Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) MARS is “Spreading Our Wings” - we need YOUR help working with Public Education and Special Events. We are seeking volunteers interested in helping us fundraise for our new flight pen, organize events, prepare media communications and assist with edu- cational outreach. Training is provided. MARS volunteers must be 18 years or over with membership $15 per year. Call 250-337-2021 or visit www.wingtips.org Comox Valley Accessibility Committee We are a group of individuals in the community who are passionate about advocating for better access for people with disabilities. We meet once a month at the Lewis Centre for an hour at lunch. Help us make the Comox Valley barrier free! FMI Heather 250-338-5371 hcrites@courtenay.ca Therapeutic Riding Volunteers needed to assist people with disabilities: side walkers, horse leaders, barn help etc. No experi- ence necessary, training provided. A desire to help people, work with horses, & enjoy a fun social atmost- phere is required! Positions require some physical ability, e.g. walking on trails and in the indoor arena. Committing to one hour a week for an 8 - 10 week session is ideal. Sessions run Mon - Sat, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Riders are aged 5 and up. Call 250-338-1968 or visit: www.cvtrs.com

Who can volunteer? Anyone! seniors, students, moms, dads, men, women... volunteers grow community! What can volunteers do? Anything! childcare, walking, driving, office support, directors, community activities... When can volunteers work? Anytime! an hour here, a few hours there - work it into your own schedule.

Why volunteer? All reasons! meet people! learn! work experience! fun!!

Where volunteer? Everywhere! Check us out!

115

CommunityGroups