91X has teamed up with Volunteer Information Quinte to share all the volunteer opportunities in Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
Listen to the VIQ Update on 91X, every Thursday at 9:05 am and Saturday at 7:40 am.
Here is how you can help this week:
- Prince Edward Community Care is looking for volunteers to help out in the thrift shop in downtown Picton. Volunteers are needed for a three hour shift each week. Shifts are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday shifts are particularly needed. No experience is necessary. Training will be provided. All pandemic safety measures are in place. Positions include being at the cash desk and sorting and pricing items.
- Community Development Council is looking for helpers to support the Good Food Bag program. Volunteer drivers are needed as well as help packing orders and cleaning up. There is some heavy lifting. Training is provided.
- Central Hastings Support Network is currently seeking volunteers to drive clients to appointments. Locations can be both local or long distance including Kingston or Toronto. Drivers use their own vehicles and receive re-imbursement through a pre determined fee.
- If you like Bingo, Volunteer and Information Quinte could use your help at Charity Bingo events. Duties include monitoring games, payouts and calling back Bingos. Both Matinee and Main Bingo time slots are available. This is a great volunteer job for teens 16 and older looking to complete their community hours.
- 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 Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, Wellington Heritage Museum, Mariner’s Park Museum, and the Rose House Museum.
- The Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign is back from September 19 to 25. The event supports the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation. Volunteers are needed to help with decorating cookies at each local Tim Horton’s location.
- Quinte Conservation is currently seeking volunteers to assist with their 75 Anniversary Artisan Market Fundraiser. Duties include supporting committee with various components such as silent action items, setup and teardown, traffic control and crowd control. This will be an outdoor event.
- The Alternative’s for Women team is looking for community members to assist in a number of roles. Tasks include driving around Prince Edward County, sorting and packaging donations and assisting with events.
- Community Care South Hastings is currently seeking volunteers for their volunteer driving program. Volunteers provide door-to-door transportation to individuals both local and long distance. Mileage reimbursements are provided. Orientation and training provided. Various schedules offered. They are also seeking volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors Monday through Friday. Hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must have your own vehicle.
- VON Hastings Northumberland Prince Edward is seeking Volunteer visitors to support and social interaction to isolated individuals through regular friendly visits at the client’s home encouraging active and independent living. Orientation and training provided
- Links to Learning is looking for assistance with their one to one reading program. This program runs Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. High schools looking for volunteers are welcome.
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