Here is the VIQ Update for this week.
* The Trenton Care and Share Food Bank are looking for volunteers to assist with decorating Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies from November 17 th to 20 th . Shifts are available from 10-12:30 and 12:30-3:30 PM at four Tim Hortons locations.
* The City of Quinte West is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Holiday Market Weekend at the Pop-ups in Centennial Park, Trenton, on December 5 and 6.
Volunteers are needed for several roles, including:
– North Pole Shed: Welcome visitors, assist with photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and hand out treats.
– Reindeer Games: Help organize lawn games, distribute prizes, and assist with setup and cleanup.
– Entertainment/Dining Tent: Keep the dining area clean, monitor garbage, and assist performers with sound checks and announcements.
Volunteers must have a clear criminal record check, reliable transportation, and a friendly, dependable attitude.
* Central Hastings Support Network Inc. is looking for volunteer drivers in Belleville to transport clients to medical appointments. Drivers can choose which trips they accept and when they’d like to drive. Volunteers use their own vehicles and receive mileage reimbursement A valid G driver’s license, a clear police record check, and clean driving abstract are required.
* Quinte Health is looking for volunteers to support the PECMH Auxiliary’s Second Time Around Store in Picton. Volunteers help sort and price donated items, stock shelves, operate the cash register, and provide friendly customer service in a welcoming retail environment. Some duties involve heavy lifting, and training is provided.
* Reaching for Rainbows in Picton is looking for volunteers to take part in activities such as reading, singing, playing games, preparing snacks, and spending time with young girls. Shifts run one day a week, Monday to Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with student volunteers welcome after school until 5 p.m. A police vulnerable sector check is required, and orientation and training on program policies and procedures are provided.
* The National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton is looking for volunteer Education Facilitators to support museum educational programs for school-aged children and cadet groups. Volunteers help lead activities and engage young visitors in learning about aviation and Canada’s air force history. On-the-job training is provided.
* St. Vincent de Paul is looking for volunteers to assist with furniture pickups and deliveries, furniture handling, and basic building maintenance. Duties include loading and unloading donated furniture, assembling items, placing furniture on the sales floor, completing minor repairs, and keeping the work area clean and organized. Volunteers with a valid G driver’s license, a clean driving record, and experience driving a cube van may assist with driving duties.
* Brain Injury Association Quinte District is looking for volunteers to provide peer support to individuals and families navigating the challenges of an acquired brain injury. Volunteers connect with a partner by phone or email to share experiences, offer understanding, and provide encouragement. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have experienced a brain injury themselves or have a family member or partner who has survived one. Training is provided, and support can be offered during weekday or weekend daytime hours.
* Heart of Hastings Hospice is seeking community visiting volunteers in Madoc, Marmora, Stirling, and Tweed to provide compassionate support to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Volunteers receive training, ongoing support, and opportunities to shadow experienced volunteers before beginning independently.
Listen to the VIQ Update on 91X, Thursday at 9:05 a.m. and Saturday at 7:40 a.m.
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