December is the month of holiday giving and the month to plan resolutions. Resolve to be involved and you’ll be glad you did. Volunteer and make an impact in your community. The St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre has many volunteer opportunities to choose from and can help find the right fit for you, even if you are not sure of what that might be. For information on any of the following volunteer opportunities, or to call and discuss other opportunities, call 780-459-6666 or visit the website www.govolunteer.ca
The Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games are coming to St. Albert in 2011, but preparations are already beginning. Volunteers needed to work a casino, during the evenings of Jan. 3 or 4, 2010.
In this upcoming season of giving, volunteer to support this organization that helps so many in need all year. From Nov. 21 to Dec. 24, volunteer to help accept donations at various St. Albert locations. Shifts are two hours each.
Help this children’s wish-granting organization by assisting with some year-end data-entry projects. This short-term project work will be done in the office during regular office hours, one day per week during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, until Dec. 31.
Help bring hope and the magic of the festive season to those on low incomes and in need. In preparation for the upcoming holiday events, assistance is needed to help receive and sort donations and gifts, Dec. 6 to 21. Volunteers also needed for the actual Festive Event to help supervise stations and help families accessing the donations and gifts, Dec. 22 to 24.
Do you have intermediate alpine skiing or snowboarding skills? Help people with disabilities to live richer and fuller lives by sharing those skills and providing ski or snowboard instruction to these individuals. Lessons are Wednesday evenings at Rabbit Hill, during an eight-week Learn to Ski program, Jan. 13 to March 3.
The Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games are coming to St. Albert in 2011, and the volunteer portfolio is seeking two individuals to help ensure the volunteer requirements of the games are met — one to chair the accreditation and identification process for volunteers and the other to chair the communications and orientation process. Be a part of the excitement as St. Albert brings it on to the rest of the province.
