Volunteer Lethbridge 207 - 13th Street North Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1H 2R6 Phone: (403) 320-2044 Fax:     (403) 320-2046

VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE VISION

The community of Lethbridge takes responsibility for creating a healthy and caring community through civic participation.  

VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE MISSION

Volunteer Lethbridge enriches the Lethbridge community by facilitating individuals and organizations in the support and advancement of volunteerism.

VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE HISTORY

• In 1981 the YWCA started the Lethbridge Volunteer Bureau as a three-year federally funded project.  At the end of the funding the YWCA facilitated the transformation of the project to independent not-for-profit status.
• Registered as a society in 1986
• Renamed the Community Volunteer Centre in the late eighties.
• In 2000 renamed Volunteer Lethbridge.

Volunteer Lethbridge Staff

Laurie Ruff, BPE
Executive Director
laurie.ruff@volunteerlethbridge.com

Eileen Coghill
Administrative and Technical Services Coordinator
e.coghill@volunteerlethbridge.com

Corynn Hubick
Communication Coordinator
chubick@volunteerlethbridge.com

Ed Sandau
Rural Coordinator
esandau@volunteerlethbridge.com

Aaron Fitchett
Fund Development Coordinator
aaron.fitchett@volunt

 

 

April 5, 2010 Volunteer Opportunities

Do you need help in finding a volunteer opportunity that's just right for you? Volunteer Lethbridge can help! Visit our web site www.volunteerlethbridge.com or call 403-320-2044

 

SPECIAL OLYMPICS LETHBRIDGE

Attention sporting enthusiasts and personal motivators. Volunteer coaches are needed to work with enthusiastic special needs individuals in a variety of sports including; swimming, five and ten pin bowling, floor hockey, golf, and baseball. Help enhance the quality of life of our special athletes who have intellectual disabilities. If you are interested in helping out with our organization or would like more information, please call our office at 403-320-6776.

 

LETHBRIDGE THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION

Are you looking for a great way to share your knowledge and give back to the community? Volunteer Board members are required to assist with our organization. If you have a background in secretarial skills; farming or agricultural; special events and fundraising experience; and communications/PR experience, we would like to hear from you. For more information about Board positions within our organization please contact LTRA at 403-328-2165 or email ltra@platinum.ca.

 

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

Make a difference in a young person’s life and be a Big Brother or Big Sister. Volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters are needed to be role models for children age six to sixteen years of age. Volunteers spend two to three hours per week as a mentor to a child in our Traditional program. Volunteers do such things as go to the: movies; museum; mall or go swimming, bowling; or just have fun talking and playing games. Volunteers are required to attend a volunteer orientation session and allow for a home interview. To become a Big Brother or Big Sister, volunteers will be screened through five references, a Criminal Records Check, a Child Welfare Information Search, and a personal interview. Details of all volunteer programs are on our website at www.bbbslethbridge.ca. Learn how you can be part of Lethbridge's leading youth mentoring organization. Call the Lethbridge office at 403-328-3524 if you are interested in becoming a Big Brother of Big Sister.

 

CANADIAN RED CROSS

Each year, Red Cross responds to nearly 20,000 disasters in Canada − from house fires to tornadoes and floods. Disaster service volunteers are recruited and trained to first assist with local disasters that occur within their home base area. As training and experience grows, volunteers can accept challenging and rewarding disaster volunteer assignments within their home province, within Canada or with our sister society the American Red Cross, when they make an official request for assistance. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, speak English, and have a current driver's license. We are having Level One training to become part of our Disaster Management team on April 17 and 18. For more information about this program please contact Jan at 403-327-7117 or email jlawson@redcross.ca.

 

VOICEPRINT CANADA – LETHBRIDGE
Volunteer readers and sound technicians are needed at VoicePrint. VoicePrint is a reading service for people who can not access printed materials (i.e. vision loss, illiterate, ESL). Volunteers read local news and information for broadcast over CBC Newsworld SAP channel, satellite television and the Internet. Sound Technicians are also needed to provide assistance in sound recording and production. Training is provided for all volunteers. If you are interested in helping out please contact Marc Dufresne at 403-327-6112 or email mdufresne@voiceprintcanada.com. For more information please visit our website www.voiceprintcanada.com.

 

LETHBRIDGE SOCIETY FOR MEAL ON WHEELS

A nutritious meal is a necessity. Volunteer drivers and couriers are required by The Lethbridge Society for Meals on Wheels to deliver meals throughout Lethbridge. Volunteers transport and deliver 10 to 14 meals daily to the homes of clients. Drivers need their own vehicle. Delivery times are scheduled weekdays between 10:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. If you are interested and are able to volunteer call 403-327-7990 and make a difference.

 

COMMUNITY CONFLICT RESOLUTION

We are extremely proud of the dedication of our mediators and facilitators who give freely of their time and talents. This allows us to provide our community with a positive non-confrontational approach to matters of concern between individuals or groups. We are looking for volunteers to assist us in the following areas: office administration, making presentations, manning community booth displays, and mediating with clients. If you are interested in getting involved with our organization or would like more information please contact our office at 403-329-0220 or email info@communityconflictresolution.org.