As we celebrate the long weekend and embrace the warmer weather, many local organizations are gearing up for programs and events. If you have some time to spare, or are looking to get your high school volunteer hours done at the last minute. Volunteer Information Quinte can connect you up with organizations in need of support here in the Bay of Quinte Region.
Here is the VIQ update for this week.
*The National Air Force Museum of Canada is looking for gift shop volunteers. People are needed at the Trenton museum to assist visitors, label merchandise, prepare mail, and answer the phone.
*Five museums in Prince Edward County are looking for volunteers to assist guests and deliver programming. The museums in need of support are the Macaulay House, Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, Wellington Heritage Museum, Mariner’s Park Museum and Rose House Museum.
*ROC Youth Services in Prince Edward County is looking for people to mentor teenagers during their after school programs. The drop-in sessions and programs run from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Volunteers with the ROC must be 18 and older.
*The CNIB Foundation is looking for volunteers to work with clients who are blind or partially sighted. The one-to-one assistance program matches volunteers and clients based on their location and shared interests. Volunteers are needed to visit with clients a couple of hours a week and help them run errands, get out for walks, and socialize.
*The team behind the community gardens in Quinte West is looking for people to pitch in. Duties include assisting with planting and harvesting, along with plant sales and the Doors Open Quinte event.
*The Enrichment Centre is looking for people to deliver daily meals from the Bridge Street United Church to 125 Church Street in Belleville. Duties include loading your personal vehicle with totes full of sandwiches, frozen soup, and desserts. You would also be required to unload the food and return the totes to the church.
*Community Visions and Networking Quinte is looking for board members. Duties include attending monthly hybrid meetings. Those with a background in legal matters, fundraising, human resources, and property management are encouraged to apply. The meeting takes place on the second Thursday of each month.
*Plans are well underway for Canada Day activities in Belleville. The City is looking for volunteer face painters to help out on July 1st. Volunteers would work alongside professional artists.
*The Quinte Museum of Natural History in Trenton is looking for volunteers. The team needs people to assist with school programs, workshops, and with events. Orientation and training is provided.
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.
Listen to the VIQ Update weekly on Thursdays at 9:05 a.m. and Saturdays at 7:40 a.m.
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