Volunteers wanted
Published Saturday March 7th, 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Moncton's Bowl for Kids Sake Campaign (Wild West Theme) is looking for volunteers for registration, runners, cashiers (balance money and pledge sheets) during Friday and Saturday. For more information, call Joline LeBlanc at 857-3047 or e-mail bbbsmoncton@rogers.com.
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The Canadian Diabetes Association's Clothesline program is looking for donations of reusable clothing and household items. For more information for the nearest drop box or to request a free pick-up, call 1-800-505-5525 or visit www.diabetes.ca.
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The Moncton YWCA is recruiting candidates to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors and invites applications from women who have kills and expertise in the areas of: Finance, Marketing, Public Relations, Women's Issues, Human Resources, Legal or connections to community resources. For more information or an application package, call Christina Guthrie at 855-4349 or e-mail dlsteeves@gmail.com or joannekeith@hotmail.com.
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Youth QUEST Central is looking for volunteers who are willing to interact with the youth, participate in fundraising activities, attend recreational activities, assist with computer data entry or help with the daily functioning of the drop-in. Youth Quest Central is located at 199 St. George St. and is a multi-resource centre for youth aged 16-24 who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. For more information, call Chantal Landry at 869-6355 or e-mail at clandry@myrinc.com.
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Canadian Mental Health Association Moncton needs a skilled administrative support volunteer. Volunteer must be comfortable with telephone work, responding to the needs of the public as well as those of person with mental illness in a confidential manner, have computer skills (Microsoft outlook, power point, office excel, office word and The Print Shop 22). For more information, call Carol at 859-8114.
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South-East Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. is looking for volunteers to help organize workshops and special events. Knowledge of sign language not a necessity to volunteer. For more information, call Laura Peters at 859-6101.
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The Local Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada is looking for volunteers who can donate approximately four hours during the month of March to help with the annual March Drive campaign. For more information, call 855-9188.
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The Canadian Red Cross Meals-to-Seniors program is currently recruiting volunteer drivers. For more information, call Louise at 863-2650 ext. 2661.
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Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers for their ReStore, Build and Committees. For more information, call Ron Sherwood at 384-4664 for the ReStore or Pauline Levasseur at 384-4663 for the Build Projects and committees.
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The Petitcodiac Riverkeeper is launching The Petitcodiac RiverWatch Program. Volunteers needed to patrol and monitor the watershed. For more information, call Lynne Surette at 388-5337 or e-mail at lynne.surette@petitcodiac.org.
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The YWCA Women's Resource Centre is looking for skilled volunteers interested in delivering programs or serving on YWCA committees, as well as volunteers willing to carry out general office duties. For more information, call 855-4349, or visit at 35 Highfield Street during Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and ask for Jessica or Christina.
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Ligne Telephonique CARA Helpline Inc. is looking for volunteers for 10-12 hours a month. On-going training provided. Also needed are volunteers to work on Board Committees. For more information, call the executive director at 857- 9782.
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Scouts Canada is looking for volunteers to help with their programs. For more information, call Paul Nickerson at 386-8481 or e-mail at scouter@nb. sympatico.ca.
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The Moncton Symphony Foundation helps promote the activities of Symphony NB, the NB Youth Orchestra and other musical activities in our community. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, call Holly Waltz at 372-5386.
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Tri-County Ground Search and Rescue meets and trains the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Wawanessa Building, 1010 St. George Blvd. in the basement, side entrance. For more information, call 863-5587.
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The Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area Inc. is looking for volunteers to help newcomers settle and feel welcome in our community. If you have one or two hours a week and are interested in meeting people from around the world, call Nicole at 858-9659 or e-mail at Nicole. gautreau@magmamoncton.com.
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Hospice Greater Moncton is looking for volunteers to work with clients in their homes. An accredited volunteer training course is being offered. For more information or to request an application, call 383-2404 before Feb. 22.
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Seniors Information Centre/Centre d'information des personnes agees is looking for volunteers to answer the phone a few hours a day between 9 a.m.-1 p. m. Monday to Friday. For more information, call 855-1121.
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The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteer facilitators for its new peer support group. For more information, call Joy Ann Vautour at 1-800-455- 9090.
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The Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial is looking for volunteers to bring their children's class, Sunday school class, sparks or cubs to entertain the residents. For more information, call Mary Bourgeois CTRS at 858-7870 ext. 115.
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Tantramar Hockey Titans is looking for alumni for its 3rd annual fundraising hockey game Saturday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Sackville. Anyone interested, call Karen at the TRHS Library at 364-4758 and leave a message or e-mail at Karen.noiles@nbed.nb.ca. Registration deadline is Nov. 9.
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Turning Points is looking for volunteers who are interested in rocking babies or playing with toddlers and preschoolers for 1-2 hours a week. For more information, call Jennifer Blais at 384-8049.
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Girl Guides of Canada Westmorland Division and Albert Division is currently seeking volunteer women to act as leaders. The group's aim is to help girls and young women become responsible citizens, able to give leadership and service to the community. The program focuses on camping and outdoors, community life skills and personal development. Sparks age 5 and 6, Brownies age 7 and 8, Guides ages 9 to 11, Pathfinders age 12 to 15, Senior Branches age 15 to 17. For more information, call Beth at 389-8984 for Moncton or Patsy at 387-6107 for Riverview area.
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The New Brunswick Division of the national Canadian Railway Historical Association is in need of willing volunteers who are interested in conserving railroad history and artifacts at the NB Railway Museum, which is the home of the Saint & Hillsboro Rail Road located at 2847 Main Street in Hillsborough. If you have an interest in railroading, come any Saturday to meet the folks, join them as volunteers in work being done and enquire about membership. A new Youth Brigade (teens 13-19) has just started.
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Cat Rescue Maritimes needs volunteers for fundraising, administration, trapping and transport and short term fostering. For more information, call Madi Legere at 852-9494 or visit www.ca-r-ma.org.
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Canadian Cancer Society is holding volunteer information sessions. There is no registration fee but sessions fill up quickly. For more information, call 1- 800-455-9090 or e-mail at ccsnb@nb.cancer.ca.
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Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick Inc. has over 150 agencies registered with volunteer opportunities. For more information, call 869-6905 or visit www.volunteergreatermoncton.com.
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The Moncton Symphony Foundation is looking for volunteers interested in promoting Symphony New Brunswick and other classical music events in the Moncton area. Members of the foundation help with an annual fundraising event and with advertising upcoming concerts. For more information, call 372-5386 or 386-8213.
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The YWCA Women's Resource Centre is looking for volunteers willing to do a variety of duties such as reception and general office for weekday evenings. For more information, call the YWCA at 855-4349 or visit at 35 Highfield St. Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or e-mail ywcamcton@nbnet.nb.ca or visit www. ywcamoncton.com.
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The Navy League is looking for volunteers 18 and over. For more information, call 850-5547 or visit http://nlcc193codiac.741.com.
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John Howard Society of Greater Moncton is looking for volunteers for the Alternative Measures program. For more information, call 852-4325.
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The Boys and Girls Club of Dieppe is looking for volunteers for Sunday Night Bingo once a month or once every two months. For more information, call May Dallaire at 857-3807 ext. 114.
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Dual Recovery Anonymous, a fellowship for people who are chemically dependent and are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric disorder or illness, is looking for volunteers and members for the Greater Moncton area. For more information, call 758-0890 or visit www.draonline.org.
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Respite Care Services Program is looking for volunteers a few hours a month for children with special needs. For more information, call Andree Leger- Cormier or Marie-Renie LeBlanc at 869-6977.
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The Greater Moncton Women's Progress Club is looking for new members who want to help with fundraising and volunteer activities. For more information, call Dixie at 387-7997 after 1:30 p.m.
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The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteer facilitators for its new peer support group. For more information, call Joy Ann Vautour at 1-800-455- 9090.
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The Moncton Codiac Branch of the Arthritis Society is looking for volunteers for the various services they provide. For more information, call Marg at 854- 8616 or e-mail at codiacbranch@hotmail.com
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Big Brothers Big Sister of Moncton is looking for volunteers for all three of their programs, Traditional Program, Couples for Kids and In-school Mentoring. For more information, call 857-3047, Fax at 857-0929, e-mail at bbsmoncton@aol.com or visit at 20 Brandon St.
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Laubauch Literacy New Brunswick is recruiting volunteers to tutor adults who want to improve their literacy skills. Training is provided at no cost to the volunteer. Volunteer tutors are asked to commit to tutor two to three hours per week. For more information or to register, call 384-6371 or 1-877-633-8899.
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Respite Care Services for Children with Special Needs relies on the kindness of volunteers to provide the respite care for families. If you have two to 48 hours a month to spend with a special needs child, please contact Andree Leger-Cormier or Marie-Rene LeBlanc at 869-6977. Children are waiting.
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