After two unsettling years of isolation and COVID-19 restrictions, it’s time to venture out with caution and enjoy the many upcoming outdoor events in our area as summer is nearly upon us. Volunteering is a great way to get involved with community organizations.
Here is how you can help this week:
- Volunteering Information Quinte is recruiting volunteers for the Big Summer Concert in Quinte West and for Empire Rockfest in Belleville. The Big Summer Concert is July 2 at the Bob Wannamaker Ampitheatre in Quinte West. The Toronto-based Dwayne Gretzky band is headlining the event. Volunteers are needed to scan tickets, check identification and wrist bands at the gate, to be ushers, and oversee the VIP area. They are also looking for Smart Serve volunteers to work in the bar area. Volunteers are needed for the same positions at Empire Rockfest July 14, 15, and 16th at the Empire Square in downtown Belleville.
- Quinte Ribfest is back after a COVID-19 hiatus. It’s sponsored by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hastings Prince Edward and the YMCA. Ribfest is August 5 to 7th at Centennial Park in Quinte West. A second Ribfest will be held at the Quinte Exhibition Fairgrounds in Belleville August 19, 20, 21st. Volunteers are needed to work the front gate, the Kid’s zone, to sell raffle tickets and for the 50/50 draw, and for the clean-up crew. Smart Serve volunteers are also needed to assist in the bar area.
- The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation needs helpers at the John Smylie Classic Golf Tournament on August 12th. It’s at the Oak Hills Golf Course. Volunteers will monitor holes-in-one, scoring and assist with contests along the course. Training will be provided.
- The Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign will be back in September. This year’s campaign will support the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation. Volunteers will help decorate cookies at each Tim Horton’s location. The event runs from September 19th to the 25th.
- The Museums of Prince Edward County have some unique volunteer opportunities at five of its locations in the county: Front-desk receptions and hosts are needed at some of the museums. Several volunteers will get a chance to dress in period costume and deliver programming. The museums in need of volunteers are: Macaulay House, the Ameliaburgh Heritage Village, Wellington Heritage Museum, Mariner’s Park Museum, and the Rose House Museum.
- The Community Development Council of Quinte needs volunteers at the Lions Bingo Hall in Belleville. Shifts are four hours and ideally volunteers can handle four to five shifts per month. Duties include handling cash, counting bingo cards, and data entry as part of the volunteer team.
- Hastings Manor in Belleville is looking for volunteer hair salon attendants. They will help with manicures, hand massages, and social interaction with residents of the Manor. It also needs volunteers to help its courtyard to serve light, pre-packaged refreshments to customers.
- The Central Hastings Support Network is looking for volunteers at its Madoc Food Bank location to pack and distribute food boxes. Help is needed for the following shifts: Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. Orientation and training will be provided.
- Gleaner’s Food Bank in Belleville is also looking for help. It needs volunteer drivers to collect food from various community locations and bring it to the food bank for sorting and packing. It also needs volunteers to pack and distribute food boxes to clients. Orientation and training will be provided.
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