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:
- Quinte Immigration Services is looking for volunteers with its Ukraine Assistance Group. They need people who speak fluent Ukrainian, Polish, and/or Russian to translate and assist newcomers to our region.
- Quinte Conservation needs helpers to organize and operate its 75th anniversary Artisan Market Fundraiser. The event is on Saturday, October 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Vanderwater Conservation Area. Volunteers will assist with the silent auction, setting up and cleaning up, and traffic and crowd control at this outdoor event.
- The Children’s Foundation needs volunteers to help at its annual Kids Can’t Wat Radiothon. The event is Wednesday, October 5th. Volunteers will answer incoming calls, collect donations, and interact with donors. Training will be provided in advance of the event. The Children’s Foundation also needs helpers to hand out purple ribbons at the Wellington Dukes’ “Dress Purple Game” on Sunday, October 16 between 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- The Trenton Golden Hawks are looking for individuals to assist in a variety of positions at home games this fall. They include selling merchandise, being an usher, selling tickets and the 50/50 draw.
- Prince Edward Community Care needs help at its Thrift Shop on Main Street in Picton. Training and orientation will be provided on-site. Pandemic safety protocols are in place. Positions include working at the cash desk and sorting and pricing items. Shifts are typically three hours per week. Either in the mornings or afternoons during the week, or on Saturdays.
- The Gleaners’ Food Bank is gearing up for its fall programs and has a variety of volunteer positions. The Food Bank Drive is on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16. The events runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
- The Community Development Council (CDC Quinte) is looking for help with its Good Food Bag program. The Council needs drivers, packers, and individuals, to coordinate pick-up over the phone. Some heavy lifting may be involved. 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.
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