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 9:40 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.
- Community Care Prince Edward County Association is looking for volunteer drivers to help take people to medical appointments and out for shopping. In most instances, drivers will remain with the client to make sure they arrive home safe. Clients are independently mobile. Orientation and ongoing support is provided by a staff member.
- 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.
- Rotary Club of Trenton is currently seeking volunteers for the Four Quarter Fishing Derby. Volunteers will be responsible for ensuring all guidelines are met including weighing the fish . Volunteers will ride in a boat with participants in a catch and release event. Time commitment is 5:45 am to 4pm on August 27.
- Quinte Arts Council is seeking volunteers on September 2 to 4th, to assist with their Jazz Festival event. Volunteers are required to handout information and provide direction to attendees and move equipment between stages.
- 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 this may include stops for necessities. Milage reimbursements are provided. Orientation and training provided. They are also seeking volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors Monday through Friday 11:30 am to 1pm, choose once a week, biweekly or monthly. Must own your own vehicle.
- 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.
- 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.
Learn more at viq.ca.
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