Volunteer Opportunities
Community Information and Referral Service
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Description: Assist community members with filling out forms and finding information for government programs including: CPP, OAS, Ab Senior Benefit and AISH. Also with Housing programs RRAP and RIMOKA housing application. Training will be provided
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Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week with set appointment times. Flexible days and times. This program is provided with office space to do this very important work.
Emergency Response Reception Centre
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Description: Assist community members impacted by disasters or emergencies through work at a local reception centre. This work includes providing registration and communication paths as well as the necessities for life. Leadership and support positions available. This is highly, meaningful, front-line work.
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Time Commitment: As needed determined by incident occurrence. Short notice availability required. Advance training required.
Rimshaw Driver
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Description: We're looking for new pilots! If you're interested in driving and giving rides around town, give Janet with FCSS a call at 587.457.2509. For my information and images, click here
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Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per month. Varies on time of year.
Special Events Support
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Description: Work on a wide variety of community events adding fun activities and valuable support to your local community. Senior, youth, family, and skill-building events included. Leadership and support positions available. Have fun working with a team that adds great value to the community.
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Time Commitment: 2-6 hours per month - support, 12 hours – leadership; based on planned event schedule. Varies times of the year.