Now that the weather has started to change and we are getting used to our new fall routine, many community groups are looking for your support. Volunteer Information Quinte has a place for you, whether you are looking to give back or a student looking for finish your community hours.
Here is the VIQ Update for this week:
* The Community Care for Seniors Prince Edward County Association is currently seeking volunteers for the following positions.
-Reception volunteers in the Picton office. The time commitment is three hours a week. Orientation is provided.
-Drivers are needed to deliver meals to seniors in Athol and Milford. Drivers pick up hot meals in Picton at 11:30 a.m. and follow a specific route. The time commitment is three hours a week.
-Community Care For Seniors Prince Edward County is also looking for energetic folks to help run the Thrift Shop in Picton. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4p.m. No experience is required.
-Volunteer drivers are also needed to assist clients with getting two and from appointments. This could be for medical appointments or out to the grocery store. Drivers in Picton are particularly needed right now. All COVID-19 safety protocols are in place. Volunteers receive notice about 2 to 3 days before a scheduled trip.
*The Bridge Street Lunch Program in Belleville, is looking for servers on Sunday and Tuesday. The shifts are from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volunteers would be responsible for serving food, and cleaning up. On Sundays, volunteers will be asked to greet guests and monitor areas.
*Links to Learning is looking for volunteer tutors to assist with reading, comprehension, and writing. Their programs runs Monday & Tuesday nights. This opportunity is open to youth over the age of 14 and is a great way to achieve volunteer hours.
*The Children’s Foundation is getting ready for their Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon on October 4th. The team is looking for help with answering phones and collecting donations. Training will be provided before the big day.
Trenton Care and Share Foodbank are looking for people to help with sorting food donations, stocking shelves, and packing food hampers. You should be able to comfortably lift 30 pounds for this role, and be okay with working in a fast-paced environment.
*Catharine’s Kitchen in Quinte West is looking for help in the kitchen as a part of its food program. People are needed to prepare food, serve, and clean up. The program runs from Monday to Thursday with shifts from 8:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There are also on-call positions.
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 Thursdays at 9:05 a.m. and Saturday at 7:40 a.m.
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