Community Organization Volunteers
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Adopt a Highway
Make a difference to the look of your provincial roadways through litter pick up, landscaping, mowing or weeding and you will be recognized for their efforts and commitment to our community through personalized signage.
Ministry of Transportation
Tel: 604-660-8300
www.th.gov.bc.ca/adopt-a-hwy/adopt-a-hwy_home.htm
BC Special Olympics
Help out with sports or join the local executive for this worldwide organization that provides individuals with an intellectual disability the opportunity to enhance their life and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences.
Tel: 604-737-3125
helpinghands@telus.net
cpeters@bcso.bc.ca
www.pbsco.com/bcso/
Big Brothers and Big Sisters In-School Mentors
The traditional program matches adults with children for two to four hours per week to build friendships and share some fun together. The in-school mentoring program matches adults with children for one hour per week to build friendships and do fun activities together on school property.
Tel: 604-466-7555
bbsfortin@aol.com
www.mentoringworks.com
Building Community Solutions
Connect with your neighbours throughout the summer. Building relationships in your neighbourhood improves your sense of wellbeing, your sense of security and strengthens the quality of life for you and your neighbours. The Building Community Solutions Committee is providing Neighbourhood Seed Grants to individuals and groups who wish to organize an activity in their neighbourhood which will help families, children and individuals get to know one another. Activities that some neighbourhoods have enjoyed include block parties, easter egg hunts, christmas caroling, movie nights, barbecues and picnics, and square dancing. For information about our block party information kit, please visit our website.
Tel: 604-467-7342
www.buildingcommunitysolutions.ca
Camp Goodtimes at Loon Lake UBC
Urgently need Adult volunteers to help at Camp Goodtimes at Loon Lake UBC Maple Ridge. If under 19 ages old must have an adult accompanying them at camp. There are 6 weeks of camp during the months of July and August. There are 3 hours shifts daily in the kitchen washing dishes. There are many different shifts to match everyone's lifestyle. No experience necessary and we will train. Benefits: helping kids with cancer enjoy a week at camp. Please send an email if you are interested.
sparadis@shaw.ca
Canadian Cancer Society: Let's Make Cancer History!
The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers passionate about cancer prevention and support services to join our team in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows! Leadership volunteers needed in the areas of volunteer management, financial management, marketing and communications. Individuals are also needed on an on-call basis to help out with special events in the community. Many other positions available, call for more information. Application form [PDF, 31KB]
Tel: 604-215-5209
Fax application to Tel: 604-253-8403
www.cancer.ca/
CAPP Students
If you are planning on working with children and would like to gain experience in early childhood development, the Healthy Babies Program offers volunteer opportunities as childminders.
Tel: 604-777-8718
CEED Centre History Buff Wanted
The CEED Centre is looking for a volunteer to add some of its historical information to the web. The right person(s) will commit to 1-2 hours per week between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Or work from home. Scan and process photos and newspaper clippings for the web, write summaries, and post the results to our history section. Familiarity with DreamWeaver or Contribute is an asset (we can teach you, too).
Christian Cowley, Executive Director
Tel: 604-463-2229
info@ceedcentre.org
www.ceedcentre.org
Christmas Haven Society
Help people who find themselves alone at Christmas time. The Society provides a place to gather, socialize and partake in Christmas dinner.
Tel: 604-467-7325
ideniseolson@hotmail.com
Cythera Transition House Society
Seeking enthusiastic volunteers for Peer Support to work with women and/or handy work and odd jobs at our various sites. There is also an ongoing need for directors.
Tel: 604-467-9939 ext 26
Tel: 604-463-6693
rdc.cythera@telus.net
www.cythera.ca
Family Education and Support Centre
Many positions are available from a role with the Board of Directors, to the child minders, those who produce and deliver our brochures, clerical support, event and parade volunteers, tax preparers, and musicians.
Tel: 604-467-6055
www.familyed.bc.ca
Friends in Need Food Bank
Volunteers are always needed, for day-to-day operations such as packing hampers, sorting food and looking after registration, fundraisers, special events such as the Santa Clause Parade and the CPR Christmas Train and the board of directors.
Tel: 604-466-3663
director@friendsneedfood.com
www.friendsneedfood.com
Girl Guides of Canada - Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Girl Guides of Canada needs women 18 years of age and older, to provide leadership to young girls.
Tel: 604-465-6630
Tel: 604-467-0951
Tel: 1-800-565-8111
www.girlguides.ca
Haney Farmers Market
Located in front of the historic bandstand, we support local agriculture and small businesses under the philosophy of "home-grown, home-baked and home-produced". Enthusiastic volunteers are needed for morning set-up, afternoon take-down, and to offer a presence during the day assisting staff and vendors and performing other duties as required.
Tel: 604-467-7433
haneyfarmmarket@hotmail.com
Haney Horseman Association
If you like the outdoors and want to help develop and preserve the historical and recreational value of the horse trails.
Tel: 604-463-9586
Tel: 604-462-8192
www.haneyhorsemen.ca
Haney House Museum
Volunteers are needed year round and especially in the summer months for guiding tours of the house and helping with the Sunday teas.
Tel: 604-463-1377
Hearts on Noses Pig Sanctuary
We are seeking volunteers to help with the daily care of 23 pot-bellied pigs and one young pink farm pig. Duties include providing fresh water, cleaning yards and houses, brushing, scratching tummies, feeding treats, hauling straw and taking time to just hang out and get to know these beautiful, smart, funny animals.
heartsonnoses@shaw.ca
www.heartsonnoses.com
Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS)
Become involved with a diverse variety of watershed stewardship activities including seasonal hatchery and fish culture assistance, restoration and monitoring, and public events. For more information, check out our volunteer brochure.
Tel: 604-462-8643
admin@keeps.org
www.keeps.org
Katie's Place Pet Shelter
Committed volunteer pet lovers, of all ages, are needed for a variety of tasks. No matter what your skills are, there's something you can do to help the animals.
Tel: 1-604-826-5401
katies.place@shaw.ca
members.petfinder.ca/~BC136/index.html
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Office helpers are needed at our Pitt Meadows Fundraising Office. Volunteers will learn valuable office skills while performing tasks such as filing, reception, photocopying, data entry and general duties. Flexible schedule for all volunteers. No minimum hours required. For more information contact Danielle Joseph, Volunteer Coordinator or Penny Luscombe, Fundraising Assistant
Tel: 604-460-4641 ext 221
pennyl@kidney.bc.ca
http://www.kidney.bc.ca/
Kidney Foundation Round Up For Research
Volunteers act as posses, bailiffs, judges and sheriffs to "arrest" local bosses during the fundraising event throughout BC.
Tel: 604-460-4641 ext 223
charmainem@kidney.bc.ca
www.kidney.bc.ca
KidStart - Kinnections Program
PLEA KidStart-Kinnections is looking for volunteers 21 years of age and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring youth that need support with their transition into adulthood. Volunteer mentors serve as consistent and positive role models who encourage the young person's participation in recreational activities and provide opportunities to experience success and achievement in their daily lives.
Rolfe Hilger, Coordinator of Volunteers
Tel: 604-476-9153
rhilger@plea.bc.ca
KidStart Mentoring Program-Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
PLEA KidStart is looking for volunteers 19 years of age and older who are interested in spending three hours a week, mentoring an at-risk child or youth. Volunteer Mentors serve as consistent and positive role models who encourage the young person's participation in recreational activities and provide opportunities to experience success and achievement.
Michelle Cherak, Coordinator of Volunteers and Community Development
Tel: 604-476-2821
www.plea.bc.ca
Maple Ridge Art Gallery
Opportunities to volunteer include being a gallery guide, installing art exhibits, fundraising, working in the gallery shop, education, special events, office work, reception and more!
Tel: 604-467-5855
www.theactmapleridge.org/qs/page/2166/0/-1
Maple Ridge Arts Centre and Theatre
If you have ever wanted to be part of live theatre, music, dance and special events we have volunteer positions available.
Tel: 604-476-2787
www.theactmapleridge.org
Maple Ridge Garden Club
Volunteers are needed to help out with plant sales, garden tours, raffle sales and refreshment serving.
Tel: 604-462-9394
inekevn@shaw.ca
mrgc.50webs.com
Maple Ridge Jazz and Blues Festival Society
If you love great live music and want to help put on another great show, we would love to hear from you.
Tel: 604-466-9808
info@jazzblues.ca
www.jazzblues.ca
Maple Ridge Library
"Friends of the Library" is a volunteer organization that organizes special events to fundraise for books and equipment for the Maple Ridge Library.
Tel: 604-466-9992
Maple Ridge Museum and Archives
The Maple Ridge Museum is looking for museum tour guides, 17 years and older, to lead small groups through our displays on First Nations history, pioneer settlement, early transportation, brick-making, logging and railways.
Tel: 604-463-5311
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services
Volunteers help develop community strength and gain personal leadership abilities, networking opportunities, and new skills. Opportunities are also available for the Seniors Outreach Program and Meals on Wheels.
Tel: 604-467-6911
www.comservice.bc.ca
www.govolunteer.ca
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Health Services
We have positions for volunteers in our busy Flu Clinics, Baby Wellness Clinics, Baby Talk Groups and as a Volunteer Information Coordinator.
Tel: 604-450-6221
Debbie.Kennedy@fraserhealth.ca
Meadow Ridge Rotary's Annual Wine Zest
Volunteers are needed to pour wine, serve food, help with the silent auction, and perform other host duties.
Tel: 604-465-7133
merwhite@sprint.ca
North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association
Volunteers are required to assist individuals with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities with therapeutic horseback riding lessons. Volunteers are also needed who can help with office work, fund-raising, organizing events and horse shows, as well as grounds/barn maintenance.
Tel: 604-462-7786
nftra@shaw.ca
www.nftra.org
Pitt Meadows Airport Open House
Help is needed with gardening, security, general maintenance, information booth, set-up, vehicle/crowd control, barricades and hospitality.
Tel: 604-465-8977
Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives/Pitt Meadows Heritage and Museum Society
Volunteers are needed who are willing to give three to five hours of their time each month to sit as representatives on its Board of Trustees. Volunteers are also needed for help with special events and public programs throughout the year.
Tel: 604-465-4322
pmhms@direct.ca
Prenatal Nutrition Program Volunteer Mentors Wanted
The Healthy Babies Program is looking for volunteers who are parents and who can provide two to three hours weekly supporting pregnant women and new moms who attend our weekly lunch drop-in.
Tel: 604-777-8718
Remembrance Week
Volunteers are required to help out as ushers, with set-up and as snack servers.
Tel: 604-463-5101
Ridge Meadows Ball Hockey
Volunteers are needed who are able to help with everything from special events to key executive duties.
Tel: 604-467-6536
Tel: 604-476-2120
rmmbha@telus.net
www.rmmbha.com
Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre
A non-profit society that promotes child development to preschool aged children through occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech-language therapy and family support services by working in close partnership with the child's family. Services to families living in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows community are provided at the Centre, in the child's home or in the community (preschool, daycare, community programs) in order to meet the needs of the family. Handyman Wanted [PDF, 73KB]
cwhite@rmcdc.com
www.rmcdc.com/
Ridge Meadows Home Show
Adult volunteers (21 and older) are needed as drivers, cashiers, food prep, and extra hands in the Children's Festival helping with crafts and other fun things that amuse and entertain the children.
Tel: 604-467-3950
sandiwight@shaw.ca
Ridge Meadows Hospice Society
Volunteers are needed who would be interested in helping with office support and/or fundraising.
Tel: 604-463-7722
www.ridgemeadowshospicesociety.com
Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation
Volunteers are needed to fill a number of roles including committee members and special events volunteers.
Tel: 604-466-6925
annika.polegato@fraserhealth.ca
Ridge Meadows Hospital and Health Care Centre
Volunteers are needed to visit the elderly, support a recreation program like a game of cards or carpet bowling or work in the hospital gift shop. You can visit with your dog, volunteer in our emergency department, become a teen volunteer or help staff with our weekly bus outings for residents.
Tel: 604-466-7911
ingrid.finnigan@fraserhealth.ca
Ridge Meadows Women's Centre Society
Various positions are available in administration, fundraising, program assistance, and volunteering at the Bread Bank. We are also looking for creative, flexible, and committed individuals who are interested in becoming board members.
Tel: 604-460-0064
info@ridgemeadowswomenscentre.com
www.ridgemeadowswomenscentre.com
Royal Crescent Gardens
Are you planning on a career in gerontology or in health care? Royal Crescent Gardens is an assisted living facility for seniors located in the Maple Ridge area. We are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with daily programs, to visit with our residents and possibly display some of their talents. Volunteering at our facility would allow you to gain a sense of accomplishment through helping others, acquire experience for schooling or college entrance, meet new people and enhance the quality of life for someone else. If you are interested in applying for a volunteer position call Hon Chow the General Manager/Activity Coordinator between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Tel: 604-463-6077
hchow@simpeq.ca
SPCA
Energetic, caring volunteers who want to walk and socialize dogs are needed. Foster homes are also needed for a variety of reasons - recuperation after surgery, old dogs, dogs needing socialization, and just lack of space.
Tel: 604-462-8185
Tel: 604-462-0239
Tel: 604-463-9511
www.spca.bc.ca/mapleridge/
Tourism Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Volunteer opportunities include assisting visitors to the Pitt Meadows Visitor Information Centre, operations assistance and helping with community outreach events and activities.
Tel: 604-460-8300
mapleridge-pittmeadows.com
Ultimate Outdoor Adventures
Your unique skills and talents can help us in the planning stages of the West Coast Adventure Race and Mountain Bike Orienteering Challenge; plus you will help make the race happen on the course or the event centre helping at the start, finish, results, ceremonies, or social programs.
Tel: 604-454-1414
jackie@uoadventures.com
www.uoa.ca
Unity In Diversity Multicultural Celebration
Volunteers are needed to help with serving food, as stage crew, hosting and greeting the public, among other duties.
Tel: 604-467-7325
info@unityindiversity.ca
www.unityindiversity.ca/
Webster's Corners Day
The Webster's Corners Community Association hosts a neighbourhood summer celebration incl. a bike parade, a basketball tournament, displays, a heritage tea, a talent show, and more.
Tel: 604-467-2375
Tel: 604-463-3333 ext 2
West Coast Kinesiology Ltd
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable work experience in either the field of marketing, business administration, kinesiology, or is currently holding either a BCRPA or ICE certificate and is looking to add more to their resume or receive letters of recommendation.
Tel: 604-467-7489
smcleod@mapleridge.ca
Youth Conference Committee
Ridge Meadows Youth and Justice Advocacy
Volunteers are needed to work one on one with young people between the ages of 12 and 18 who need some help changing direction in their lives.
Tel: 604-467-5889