Many falls programs and services that we enjoy this time of year would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers in the Bay of Quinte.
If you are a student looking to complete your high school hours ahead of time, or you just want to give back to the place you call home, Volunteer Information Quinte is the organization that can connect you up with organizations in need of support.
Here is the VIQ Update for this week:
*The Alternatives for Women team is looking for volunteer board members to help guide and strengthen programming. Volunteers would be apart of meetings. The Alternatives For Women team is also looking for assistance with organizing donations. Volunteers to help with childcare are also needed. Training and on-site job shadowing will be provided for all volunteer positions.
*The Trenton Homestead, off of Highway 401 in Quinte West, is looking for volunteers to help host a special Halloween event. The Homestead Market has been transformed into a Haunted Maze this month. Volunteers are needed every Friday and Saturday leading right up to Halloween Night. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night, volunteers can help guests enter and exit the maze.
*If you are computer savvy, the John Howard Society could use you! The team is looking for people who can build a large database with all appropriate community resources, agencies, companies and service agents. You must be 18 and older to apply. Training is provided.
*If health-care is your passion, then you can get involved with the Belleville Quinte West Community Health Centre. The team continues to look for people to help create programs and services with a focus on improving health and well-being for local residents. Programs can center around food, social well-being and physical activity. Volunteers are needed to help draw up some programs and deliver them.
*VON Hastings, Northumberland, Prince Edward is looking for volunteers that can bring some joy to the Adult Day Program in Belleville. People are needed to entertain clients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. If you are a musician, or actor, your skills would be most welcome. Orientation is provided and the time commitment is flexible.
*VON Community Care Quinte West is seeking volunteer drivers to assist clients to medical appointments, shopping and other errands. Drivers use their own vehicles and are reimbursed monthly for kilometers driven. Drives are local and long distance. Volunteers pick up drives based on their own availability. Orientation and training provided.
*Prince Edward Community Care For Seniors Association is looking for folks to help out in the Active Living Program. People are needed a few hours each month to help with programs.
*Continuing on in Education is seeking Bingo Volunteers. They operate 3 bingo nights each month, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. The volunteer commitment each night is from 5:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Duties include calling back winning bingos and customer support. Training is provided and a minimum of 3 people are required to cover a bingo.
*Hospice Quinte is seeking volunteers interested in baking and cooking. Kitchen Volunteers work at the Stan Klemencic Care Centre and prepare food for the residents at the direction of our clinical staff as well as baking and providing snacks for families and visitors. Food Handling certificate is an asset but can be obtained through Hospice.
*The Community Development Council of Quinte, known as CDC Quinte, is looking for volunteer drivers and assistants to be a part of the Good Food Box program. This position includes some heavy lifting, driving a cube van once a month the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
*PEC Hospital Auxiliary is seeking volunteers for Patient Support. Volunteer duties include assisting and supporting patients in a variety of ways, including at meal-time to provide companionship, aid in setting up trays, opening containers etc. Orientation and training provided..
*Community Care South Hastings is looking for drivers who can take clients out for medical appointments and essential shopping.. Mileage is reimbursed and the schedules vary. Community Care South Hastings is also seeking volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., choose once a week, biweekly or monthly. You must own your own vehicle
*Work at a hospital is never done, and volunteers across the region provide essential support. Volunteers are needed at Trenton Memorial Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, and Belleville General Hospital. Volunteers assist patients and staff with directions, meal delivery, at the main desk, and making sure supplies continue to be well stocked. People are needed to help in the ER, mammography clinics, and day surgery areas. Orientation and training is provided.
*If you’re a home cook who’d like to put your skills to work… Catherine’s Kitchen needs helpers for its community lunch program. Volunteers assist in food preparation, serving, and clean-up. Shifts are from 8:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Catherine’s Kitchen is located at 24 Dundas Street West in Trenton.
*The Regent Theatre in downtown Picton, is a great place to get your volunteer hours if you are a high school student. They are looking for some people to do some off jobs.
Volunteer Information Quinte refers volunteers to more than 275 agencies throughout Hastings and Prince Edward counties. They are currently recruiting volunteers to fulfill the needs of our community. Please contact 613-969-8862 or visit our website at www.viq.ca for more information. VIQ is a United Way Member Agency.
You can listen to the VIQ Update on Thursdays at 9:05 a.m. and Saturday at 7:40 a.m.
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