Current Volunteer Opportunities 

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Animal Welfare & Protection Heath Care
Arts & Culture Recreation
Community Service Special Events
Education Support Groups
Environmental Therapeutic Riding

 

Job ID  Position Description
162
 Fundraising Coordinator Apply for grants, ensure applications for use of public spaces are sent in.  Minimum age 19 years.
164
 Community Council Member A friendly, outgoing person with an interest in organization is needed to coordinate fundraising and to represent an organization.
174
 Housekeeping Assistant Cleaning parrot cages and small compounds in hospital area. Note: Youth opportunity.
175
 Kitchen Assistant Washing dishes and doing laundry. Note: Youth opportunity.
177
 Toy Maker and Forest Creator Working with wood, wire, used toys and branches to make new toys and perches. Note: Youth opportunity.
178
 Gardener Maintaining and improving gardens.

205

 Emergency Services Represent a local animal welfare group at Oceanside Emergency Social Services meetings.

329

 Animal Care Feeding the animals and cleaning cages at the wildlife centre.

330

 Grounds Keeper Cut grass and help with maintenance at wildlife centre.

331

 Tour Guide Greet groups arriving at the wildlife centre and give them a tour.  Training provided.

332

 Event Organizer Organize events at the wildlife centre as needed.

335

 Wildlife Centre Gift Shop Volunteer Greet visitors, accept admissions and donations and sell gifts.  Training provided.

389

 Paint Dog Kennels Volunteer needed to paint dog kennels for local shelter.

391

 Gift Shop Cashier Provide assistance in the gift shop at the Parrot Refuge.

401

 Foster Parents for Cats/Kittens Provide foster homes for cats or kittens for a period of a few days to a maximum of 3 weeks. All supplies provided.
Job ID Position Description

347

 Gift Shop Assistant Greet visitors, transact sales and display merchandise at Milner Gardens.

348

 Wednesday Gardener Assist Horticulturist with gardening tasks.

349

 Welcome Centre Cashier Greet visitors, take admissions and inform the public on the activities of the gardens.

350

 Docent Greet visitors, show them around the house at Milner Gardens and give them information.

351

 Tea Room Server Serving tea and scones, cash register, etc at Milner Gardens.

354

 Tea Room Kitchen Help Making tea, washing china tea cups etc., setting out jams, desserts, plates, etc.

388

 Plant Sales Assistant Selling, potting up and watering plants, weeding pots. Sunday or Monday mornings, Thursday afternoons or some Wednesday afternoons.

396

 Concession Sales Prepare and sell items during intermission at theatre performances
Job ID
 Position Description
28
 Thrift Shop Pricing room assistant - pricing, sorting, & hanging of clothing.  Note: Youth opportunity.
29
 Special Events Assistant Supervisor & facilitator during special events e.g. Mask Making. Note: Youth opportunity.
31
 Kitchen Assistant Assist chef with preparation and clean up of meals on Friday nights.
32
 Child, Youth & Family Centre Help children 5-11 to participate in crafts, clay, and painting activities on Friday nights. Note: Youth opportunity.
33
 Child, Youth & Family Centre Youth drop in - leadership/organization skills and an ability to connect with youth.
34
 Floor Clerk Distribution of donated goods from the backroom to the floor of a Thrift Store.
35
 Cashiers Cashiers needed for a Thrift Store.
37
 Drivers Drivers needed to deliver meals on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30 - 1pm.  Must have $2 million liability insurance.
38
 Kitchen Assistant Kitchen assistant, packaging foods for distribution.
50
 Visitor/Walking Buddy Drive residents to doctor appointments, walk the grounds or just have a friendly visit.
85
 Assistant to Senior's Coordinator Help shut -in seniors come to programs, help pack seniors moving into long term care.
152
 Office Help Accepting applications to staff the Community Policing Office.

197

 Board Members Attend quarterly board meetings and attend to accounting, fundraising, administrative matters.
214 Scout Leader Someone who enjoys working with the young to lead a Parksville scout group.

233

 Area Commissioner Manage a diverse team of volunteers based from Tofino to Nanaimo.

237

 Children's Programs Assistant Set up rooms for preschool art, aid in supervising children and setting up crafts, painting activities and clean up.
258 Safety Patrol Once a month do drive around the community checking for safety issues.
265 Open Gym Helper Coach Gym drop- in night once a week, French Creek Community School
268 Committee Member Business and Economic Development Committee. Volunteer would work with current and prospective businesses within Arrowsmith Community.
269 Committee Member Child, Youth & Family Services Committee.  People defining & better meeting the local needs of children, youth & families in the Arrowsmith Community.
270 Committee Member 0-6 Children Committee Volunteer. This committee would focus on bringing optional care to youngest community members.
280 Volunteer Firefighter Help a team to respond to fires and other emergency situations in the Parksville community.  Receive training and attend weekly practice sessions.  Note: Youth opportunity.
290 Book Department, Thrift Store Organize the book department of local thrift store, pricing and sorting.
316 After Hours Contact Take cell phone for one week to be the after hours emergency contact.
324 COPS Volunteers required to patrol areas of Parksville in own vehicle.  Approximately 3 hours every 3 weeks.
343 Auditor Volunteer with accounting skills needed to perform a routine audit of Search and Rescue association records for 2007.
352 Driver and Mentor Drive 2 youths to SPCA and assist them with their work duties.
362 Cribbage Player Friendly visitor to play crib with a male resident of a Senior's Residence in Parksville.
366 Office Staff Friendly people needed to work in the Community Policing offices in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.
367 Safety Bear Mascot Person of average adult height required to wear Safety Bear Mascot at events in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.
368 Board Members Board members required for Search and Rescue organization.  Attend monthly directors meetings and AGM.
376 Typist Volunteer needed to type a wellness manual for a Parksville organization.  Could be done at home.  Must have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word.
377 Gardeners Volunteers needed to join  a team of people gardening in the downtown Parksville area. Commitment required: 4 hours once each week.
406 Fundraiser Coordinate resources to raise money for Arrowsmith  organization, fundraise and collect donations.
407 Helper - Parksville Farmers Market Assist with market set-up, vendor organization and closing on Sunday mornings.  You will have the opportunity to sell your own food products.
410 Office Support Provide administrative support primarily through computer tasks using programs such as Word and Excel.
Job ID
 Position Description

53

 Tutors Assist students in an adult literacy program to improve basic language and math skills. 
55
 Computer Lab Volunteer Assist clients with computer related tasks on Tuesday afternoon. "Spares" are also needed.
383
 Breakfast Program Coordinator Coordinate purchasing, volunteers, planning for a 3 day week program beginning in Sept. 2008.

384

 Breakfast Program Assistant Help prepare breakfast with other volunteers, students and parents, also clean-up.

397

 Learning Assistants Are you a retired learning assistant or classroom teacher, Teacher Aide, or Education Assistant with an interest in sharing your skills and expertise on a volunteer basis?  Seeking skilled educators with experience in working with students with neuro-developmental disabilities and behaviour disorders to mentor our tutors and to assist students with assigned schoolwork and other tasks.

411

 Grandbuddy on Board Assist on Words on Wheels bus, support and data collecting, snack, setting up etc.

412

 Grandbuddy - Driver Drive Words on Wheels bus to each site, assist with set up and pack up.
Job ID
 Position Description
193
 Streamkeeper Assist with education events, measure stream health, water flow and plant trees. Note: Youth opportunity. Note: Youth opportunity.
374
 Facilitator Assist with goal setting and planning strategies to allow the club to develop a useful focus for the club.

405

 Director Act as Director for Society; work with Board and staff to develop and implement fund development strategy .
Job ID Position Description
17
 Activity Helper Help organize games with residents of a Parksville senior's residence.
26
 Leisure Friends One on one friendship with residents of a seniors' home - walks, out for coffee, special interests.
57
 Special Event Assistants Assist with planning, preparing and implementing fundraising and holiday events at a residential facility.
58
 Bingo Caller Facilitate Bingo program; setup, call and make Bingo fun for residents at a care facility. Note: Youth opportunity.
65
 Handyman To pick up equipment, deliver it to people in need.  Compensation @ 45km.
93
 Afternoon Tea Hostess Serve tea/coffee to residents and visit one on one.  Note: Youth opportunity.
94
 Bird House Builder Assistant Assist individual residents in building projects.
104
 Auxiliary Member Help with fundraising , special events, gift shop, teas. bake sales, raffles, recycling for the benefit of a residential care facility
108
 Music Lover Assist residents of a care facility with music, singing, mind stimulating games.
112
 Coffee Time Male visitor to share coffee with a nice man. (hearing aid)
114
 Recreation Helper Assist mental health clients through participation in games, walks, and other activities.
167
 Companion One-on-one companion is needed for a dementia patient in a special care unit. Note: Youth opportunity.
169
 Crisis Line Worker Answering 24 hour volunteer crisis line.

201

 Piano Player Play piano for elderly residents of a care facility, possibly sing along sessions or concert. Note: Youth opportunity.

217

 Garden Club Coordinator Monitor and adjust drip system for hanging baskets through the growing season for Qualicum Beach Seniors Residence.

218

 Garden Club Member Assist staff of a Seniors Residence in Qualicum Beach in preparing, setting up and encouraging resident gardening activities.

219

 Garden Club Volunteer Assist the Garden Club of a Seniors Residence in Qualicum Beach with specific gardening activities and projects.

223

 Walking Helper Daily 30 min. walks with lady resident and her dog, (weather permitting), mornings or afternoons.
238 Home Service Representative Ensure that personal response units are properly installed and tested in the clients' homes and explain to the clients the use and function of the equipment.
295 Home Service Representative Install and test Lifeline units in clients homes. No experience required, training provided.
297 Friendly Visitor Volunteer needed to provide companionship to a male resident of a Senior's resident in Parksville.
314 Presenter Present "Listen to the Whispers" talk to raise awareness about ovarian cancer.
318 Friendly Visitors Friendly visitors (male and female) required for a senior's residence in Qualicum Beach.
319 Friendly Visitors Friendly visitors (male and female) required for a senior's residence in Parksville.
320 Friendly Visitors Friendly people to visit people in their homes.
328 Follow-up visits Visit clients at home after installation of equipment to assess their knowledge and ability to use the equipment.
334 Driver Patient, caring person required to drive client to shopping and appointments on Fridays 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
357 Friendly Visitor Friendly volunteer needed to visit a male resident of a Qualicum Beach Senior's residence, also accompany him to community events and venues - museum, library, car show.
372 Bingo Caller Call bingo numbers at a care facility in Parksville one hour per week, Fridays.
375 Friendly Visitors Males and females needed to visit 1 hour each week at a Senior's residence in Parksville.
378 Class IV Driver Drive a 15 person bus to transport assisted living tenants and staff to outings.
392 Weeding Volunteer Weed flower beds and garden areas at Qualicum Beach Senior's residence.
393 Watering Gardens Water all hanging baskets and gardens not on drip system at Qualicum Beach Senior's residence.
394 Stain Garden Fence Stain and decorate the fence in the garden area of Qualicum Beach Senior's residence.
398 Driver Drive a resident's wife from Qualicum Beach to Trillium Lodge to visit her husband once each week - afternoons.
399 Administrate Arts Program Administrate arts program to help residents enjoy art in their own personal space and common areas of a Senior's residence in Qualicum Beach.
402 One on One Companion Sit with female resident of Special Care unit at Qualicum Beach senior's residence, read, play music, hold hand, in the late afternoon or early evening, 1 or 2 hours per week.  Resident is non verbal and suffers from dementia.
403 Bingo Assistant Assist residents at Parksville senior's residence to play bingo by listening to the caller and checking the numbers.  Encourage  resident participation.

Recreation
Job ID Position Description
Job ID Position Description
Job ID Position Description
248
 Facilitator To provide key leadership to ALS support groups.

273

 Sponsorship Coordinator Venture into the business community to form partnerships that will help  a June fundraising event.

390

 Executive Committee Member Committee members to work hand in hand with the Provincial Board of Directors to offer services on Vancouver Island.
Job ID Position Description

408

 Side Walker Walk beside horse and rider, Tuesday or Wednesday morning or afternoon.

 

 

OCEANSIDE VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION
#4 – 125 McCarter Street / P.O. Box 1745 / Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H3 / 250-248-2637 / Mon..-Thur. 9:00-4:00 p.m.