Summer Guide 140 pages

Volunteer Opportunities

The Salvation Army Volunteer with us today!

Courtenay Recreation VOLUNTEERING . . . a FUN and Healthy Lifestyle. Volunteers needed for pre-school and children’s programs, The LINC Youth Centre, Special Events and Adapted Programs. Requirements: Enthusiasm, interest in helping the community, creativity is a bonus. A clean Criminal Record Check (all persons aged 18+). Vounteer schedules are flexible. No minimum required. www.courtenay.ca/rec Call 250-338-5371 Habitat for Humanity Volunteers are the heart of Habitat and the ReStore. Habitat offers a variety of engaging volunteer op portunities at our ReStores, on build sites, and var ious events and committees. Wherever a potential volunteer’s interests lie, there is an opportunity for them to assist Habitat. If you are 16+ and looking to make a difference in your community, then we invite you to reach out to us volunteercv@habitat northisland.com. For more information you can find us at Habitatnorthisland.com.

Join our team at The Salvation Army to bring hope where there is hardship. Help us meet holistic needs and be a transforming influence! Call Captain Kevin to volunteer (250) 338-8221 be cause, Everyone Needs An Army. www.comoxvalleysa.ca

The Gardens on Anderton More than just gardeners are needed at The Gar dens on Anderton. We need people to host visitors, help in our gift/snack shop, assist with entry to concerts and more all in a beautiful garden setting. For more information e-mail: thegardensonander ton@gmail.com , check our website: www.gardenso nanderton.org or visit in person: 2012 Anderton Rd (behind Anderton Nursery). Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria In-School Mentors wanted in the Comox Valley. Can you commit to helping an elementary school student for one hour/week, during school hours, through the school year? Mentoring makes a big difference in a child’s life! No experience necessary, training provided. Contact Candace for more infor mation at comox.valley@bigbrothersbigsisters. ca or 778-404-3125 .

MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre is looking for volun teers! Work with animals directly in our Wildlife Hospital as a caregiver, tell our patients’ story in our Visitor Centre as a guide, or help out in other ways including animal transport, small construction projects, helping in our gift shop, native plant resto

ration, special events, and more, Visit marswildliferescue.com .

The Evergreen Club for Adults 55+ The Evergreen Club is a fantastic club combating boredom and loneliness for mature adults with fun clubs and activities. With 47 clubs we truly have something for everyone! See the 2 page spread for more details in the Courtenay section of this guide. We are able to keep our club very affordable because we rely heavily on volunteers. If you would like to join the community, meet new friends, keep busy, and give back at the same time we would love to hear from you. caudia@courtenay.ca

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