looking for somewhere to volunteer, sudgestions?

[riddla]

im looking for somewhere to volunteer.

iv never done this sort of thing, but have a little bit of extra time now i would like to give back to society. i can lift boxes, feed the hungry, or do anything that will get me into heaven... lol, kiddin, i dont believe in gawd.

any sudgestions?

im pretty physically fit and am open to just about anything. am mobile and all that, so i can get to where ever it is i will have to be.

thanks!

tomek.

[cubed]

The Special Olympics are always looking for volunteers, it's a great organization.

Special Olympics BC Vancouver: Home Page

The Autism Society of BC is also constantly looking for people to help out.

Autism Society of British Columbia

[mapleleaf4ever]

Try the BC Red Cross or the Special Olympics.

I was involved in the Red Cross Anti-Landmine Campaign and it was great. Lots of events and group sessions. Learned a ton.

The Special Olympics rocked as I was coaching a Bowling Team. Totally satisfying when your Team kicks ass.

Kimmie once gave me shit for donating to a huge charity instead of one in Vancouver. It kind of stuck.

I would look into something local. Either on the DTES(if you can handle it, I did it in the past and it was very trying emotionally at times) or a loving spoonful, or meals on wheels.

[riddla]

Originally Posted by Avana

Kimmie once gave me shit for donating to a huge charity instead of one in Vancouver. It kind of stuck.

I would look into something local. Either on the DTES(if you can handle it, I did it in the past and it was very trying emotionally at times) or a loving spoonful, or meals on wheels.

yeah i phoned the red cross today, but it was pretty close to 4 and i didnt get a call back.

i took a look at their website and wasnt too impressed with the positions available... alot of it seamed like 'if a disaster happens, ull be trained and we'll call you' or 'learn why land mines are no good...'... dont get me wrong, i think its all very noble but i was hoping on something were i could make a difference locally.

whats DTES?

thanks,

tomek.

[LDUB]

The TELUS Red Cross call centre is currently open to answer calls for flood questions / victims. This is a great entry level volunteer position into the Red Cross spectrum - the call centre is activated whenever required... they will also train you in first aid etc and disaster management where you can actually go into the field during disasters.

DTES - downtown east side.

What are you passionate about? Is it people, children, animals? Find that out first before you just go and volunteer as like work its better for the organization and yourself to find a match.

[b0ld]

Volunteer thingy on craigslist

vancouver, BC volunteers classifieds - craigslist

[crookedking]

pskf.ca

during the Time when salmon are coming back to breed in the streams they'll take you up indian arm in a boat to a place where you can catch massive fish WITH YOUR BARE HANDS!

[mapleleaf4ever]

Oh, and another suggestion... get rid of the 'd' in sud[g]gestion. :)

There are TONS of places looking for volunteers. Depends on what your interested in or who your interested in helping. Check local organizations and rec centres. That way its close to home and feels more like your helping your own community.

[Leviathan]

Depending on what your into, you can also Volunteer at Science World, the Aquarium and other places of that nature too.

[mojo]

my room is getting messy. how about you come over and spiff it up and i'll sit by and drink a coffee.

[yoko*]

I just recently ended a year's volunteering at the Burnaby Youth Jail to commit myself fully to school.

It's definitely not the "typical" volunteer job, but it's definitely the most rewarding and fun volunteer position I've ever held.

I worked with youth at the open-unit jail (both female & male) and coordinated an arts and crafts program. When I was no longer available to do that on saturdays, I switched to helping out with Home Ec at the school.

The kids will respect you if you show them respect and treat them as a friend. I got along really well with the youth there and it was always nice when I heard from staff about how some of the kids missed me, or asked about me.. or were excited to have me. I never thought I'd get to the point in my life where I could coexist with teens (joke) or even earn their respect. It's always a great feeling to know that you brought something to brighten or lessen the burden in someone else's life, just by spending time with them and joking around, whatever.

The volunteer coordinator there, Kathy, is GREAT.

I'll forward you info if you're interested, but you have to be prepared to put in a long term commitment. You also must have a clean criminal record and references.

[lildonkey]

This is too good of a thread, for even ME to want to fuck up.

Good luck with your hunt. Cheers. :)

Originally Posted by yoko*

I just recently ended a year's volunteering at the Burnaby Youth Jail to commit myself fully to school.

It's definitely not the "typical" volunteer job, but it's definitely the most rewarding and fun volunteer position I've ever held.

I worked with youth at the open-unit jail (both female & male) and coordinated an arts and crafts program. When I was no longer available to do that on saturdays, I switched to helping out with Home Ec at the school.

The kids will respect you if you show them respect and treat them as a friend. I got along really well with the youth there and it was always nice when I heard from staff about how some of the kids missed me, or asked about me.. or were excited to have me. I never thought I'd get to the point in my life where I could coexist with teens (joke) or even earn their respect. It's always a great feeling to know that you brought something to brighten or lessen the burden in someone else's life, just by spending time with them and joking around, whatever.

The volunteer coordinator there, Kathy, is GREAT.

I'll forward you info if you're interested, but you have to be prepared to put in a long term commitment. You also must have a clean criminal record and references.

Wow that sounds really interesting... I would love to try that one day for experience. However I already dedicated 10 hours a week coaching for 4 months straight... Im all volunteered out :(

[Carrie]

habitat for humanity?