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Become a volunteer and make a difference! Join the Volunteer Action Centre for our annual Volunteer Fair on Saturday, September 18th at Conestoga Mall from 9:30a.m. – 6:00p.m. Learn about exciting and rewarding volunteer opportunities offered to youth, adults, individuals, families and groups at local not-for-profit organizations. For more information call (519) 742-8610 or check out our website at www.volunteerkw.ca.
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Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More is currently looking for volunteers who wish to make a difference in the lives of seniors in our community! Our agency offers a variety of services that enable seniors to live with independence and dignity in their own homes. We have a myriad of opportunities available that include: volunteer drivers to deliver meals on wheels and/or transport clients to doctors appointments or grocery shopping, friendly visitors, fundraising and events, office administration and more! For more information, please call 519-772-8787 or contact annr@communitysupportconnections.org.
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Grand River Hospital – Freeport site is recruiting compassionate, committed and energetic volunteers at the Freeport Site in the rehab program to support our patients. Volunteers are needed for recreation programs, visiting patients, and providing excellent customer service in the Hair Salon. To learn more about these valuable programs and volunteer opportunities, please contact Volunteer Resources at the Freeport Site 519-749-4300, extension 7147.
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September is Arthritis Awareness Month! Help Fight Arthritis by raising funds for research during the month of September. You can canvas door-to-door in your neighborhood, do a "Give $2 and Wear Blue" campaign at your workplace or sell Bluebirds at your retail location. We also need volunteers to assist at our Public Forum “Arthritis and the Workplace” on Sept 22. Contact Jennifer at The Arthritis Society for more details 519-743-2820 x104.
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City of Waterloo Senior Services has many interesting weekday volunteer opportunities for caring, sociable adults. If you are newly retired, new to town or seeking a new volunteer experience, consider getting involved! We are currently recruiting: a 55+ Newsletter Writer, Meal Program Helpers, an MC for Friday Flicks, 55+ Drop In Hosts or Hostesses, Volunteer Drivers, Shopper Escorts and Senior Outing Day Program Activity Assistants. Call for details, 519-888-6488, or e-mail volunteer@waterloo.ca.
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Interested in volunteering? Do you have a passion for the Downtown? The Downtown Kitchener BIA is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and energetic individuals who want to get involved in the Downtown community. We are currently looking for people who want to join our Promotional Team and also for people who are interested in volunteering for our Block Parties. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours, or meet new people. If interested please email Nicole@kitchenerdowntown.com for more information.
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Share your love of books and become a Reading Buddy at the Kitchener Public Library! For one hour a week, volunteers are matched one-on-one with students in grades 1 – 4 to read wonderful children’s books and explore the resources available at the library. Volunteers encourage participation, provide positive support and offer different reading strategies. This opportunity is offered in the evening at all five KPL locations; training is provided. For more information, please e-mail volunteer@kpl.org or call 519-743-0271 ext 275.
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