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Community Volunteer Opportunities
Click on the underlined, highlighted organizations for additional information. Organization Website Contact Information
Alzheimer Society of
Newfoundland and Labrador
www.alzheimernl.org Sherry Humber 639-3311 [email protected]
The Arthritis Society
www.arthritis.ca/nl Brenda Kitchen 709-579-8190 [email protected]
Bay of Islands SPCA
www.bayofislandsspca.ca Evelyn Hancock 785-2747 [email protected]
Books for Babies
Dara Squires 634-4888 [email protected]
Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca Krista Robertson 634-6542 [email protected]
Canadian Diabetes
Association
www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/communitycategory/newfoundland-labrador/
Timothy Humphries 709-754-0953, ext. 22 [email protected]
Canadian National
Institute of the Blind
www.cnib.ca Dinah Durnford or Donna Byrne 639-9167 [email protected] or [email protected]
Canadian Red Cross
www.redcross.ca Kayla Wells 634-4626 [email protected]
Corner Brook Museum and
Archives
www.cornerbrookmuseum.ca Kathy Elliott 634-2518 [email protected]
Corner Brook Status of
Women Council
www.cbwomenscentre.com
Paula Sheppard 639-8522 [email protected]
Crohn’s and Colitis
Foundation of Canada
www.ccfc.ca Stephanie March 634-5039 [email protected]
Dunfield Park Community
Centre
www.dunfieldpark.com Janesta MacDonald or Steve Huxter 634-4077 or 634-4691 [email protected]
Easter Seals of Newfoundland and Labrador
www.easterseals.nf.ca/ Jeff Young 634-4064 [email protected]
Family Outreach Resource
Centre
Bonnie Randell 634-2316 [email protected]
Food Bank Network
Joy Connors 634-2655 [email protected]
Girl Guides of Canada
www.girlguides.ca June Dewling 632-5676 [email protected]
Junior Achievement
Newfoundland and Labrador
www.janl.org Shawn Adams, Program Manager 709-753-9533 [email protected]
Kids Eat Smart Clubs
www.kidseatsmart.ca Susan Vardy 1-877-722-1996 [email protected]
Western Memorial Regional Hospital
http://westernhealth.nl.ca Shelley Blackler 637-5369 [email protected]
VON Corner Brook Branch
www.von.ca Debbie Lewis or Elaine Fost 634-2042 or 634-6736 [email protected] or [email protected]
The following list of organizations may or may not currently have volunteer opportunities in the Corner Brook area. Please contact them directly for more information.
Amnesty International
www.amnesty.org/ John Fleming 709-753-3263
Canadian Parents for French NL
www.cpfnl.ca Ed George 634-1537 [email protected]
MADD Canada www.madd.ca Glen Grouchy 634-6233
NL Special Olympics
www.sonl.ca Nelson White 709-738-1923
Places of Worship
http://www.cornerbrook.com/tourism/tworship.html
Various places of worship in Corner Brook. Click here for contact information.
Rogers Television
www.rogerstv.com Amy Joy 709-753-7461
Senior’s Homes/Service
Various senior’s homes in Corner Brook. Click here for contact information.
Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Contact Information: Sherry Humber, Awareness Coordinator Phone: 639-3311 Fax: 639-3316 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Newfoundland & Labrador Alzheimer Society Inc. Regional Office P.O. Box 914 86 West Street Corner Brook, NL A2H 6J2 Volunteer Positions Available: Fundraising: Walk for Memories (May)
Coffee Break (September) Decal Cups (September) Donation Containers (monthly)
Education: Brochure Distribution Poster Distribution Educational Sessions (with training) Participation in Health Fairs
Support: Family Support Groups Office work (prepare information kits, update database, general office work)
Requirements:
Code of Conduct
References
General knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
Knowledge of general office duties.
The Arthritis Society Contact Information: Brenda Kitchen, Executive Director
St. John Ambulance
Brigade
www.sja.ca/NFLD Todd Warren 783-2910 or 632-9616
Humber Community
YMCA
www.humbercommunityymca.ca Lisa Osmond 639-9676
Phone: (709) 579-8190 or 1-800-321-1433 Fax: (709) 579-8191 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: The Arthritis Society 78 O'Leary Avenue St. John's NL A1B 2C7 Volunteer Positions Available: Door-to-Door Canvassers: Canvassing during Arthritis Month in September. All necessary
materials and instructions will be provided. Volunteers would be required for approximately 2 hours (depending on size of area canvassed).
Go Blue Coordinators: Organize a Go Blue Day for your residence, class, faculty or workplace!
Wear something blue and make a small donation to The Arthritis Society. All necessary materials and instructions will be provided. Volunteers would be required for 4-5 hours to organize the event and for 3-4 hours on the day of the event.
Special Event Coordinator: Organize a Special Fundraising Event for The Arthritis Society. This could
be a car-wash, bake sale, fun run/walk/bike event, etc. All necessary materials and licensing can be provided, as well as support from Division Office.
Programs and Services Assistant: Assist existing volunteers to help with Arthritis Society educational
programs in your area. Put up posters and help with promotions for upcoming events, attend workshops where you would help with set-up, registration, etc., and organize information tables/display at area malls, hospitals, etc. Volunteers must have reliable transportation (we reimburse mileage). All necessary materials will be provided, as well as support from local volunteers and Division Office. The amount of time that volunteers are required will vary depending on event/workshop (typically 4-5 hours).
Requirements:
Be at least 18 years of age, well organized, friendly and have good communication skills.
Fill out an Arthritis Society volunteer application form and include a copy of your resume.
Provide a valid I.D. Additional Information: Volunteers can apply online at www.arthritis.ca by clicking on “Support Our Efforts” (left side bar).
Bay of Islands SPCA Contact Information: Evelyn Hancock Phone: 785-2747 Fax: 783-3379 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Bay of Islands SPCA P.O. Box 876 Corner Brook, NL A2A 6H6 Volunteer Positions Available: Animal Care Worker: Clean cages, litter pans and dishes. Mop the shelter, do laundry. Feed the
animals and provide them with individual attention (snuggle time). Fundraising: Sell tickets and help out with any SPCA functions (ie: garage sales, craft fairs,
river parties, etc.). Requirements:
Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older.
Training is provided. Hours: At the discretion of the volunteer. Volunteers are required daily from 8:30am-12:00pm and 5:30pm- 7:30pm. Additional Information: To fill out a volunteer application, visit www.bayofislandsspca.ca. Feel free to print the application and mail/fax it, or drop it off at the Bay of Islands SPCA from 11:00am-12:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Books for Babies Contact Information: Dara Squires, Provincial Coordinator Phone: 634-4888 Fax: 634-2126 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Books for Babies
P.O. Box 822 141 O'Connell Drive Corner Brook, NF A2H 6H6 Volunteer Positions Available: Delivering Books for Babies packages Fundraising Assembling Books for Babies packages Participating in literacy events Arranging birthday parties Taking part in public awareness campaigns
Canadian Cancer Society Contact Information: Krista Robertson Phone: 634-6542 or 1-866-545-9533 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Canadian Cancer Society, Western Region Suite 104 Millbrook Mall 2 Herald Ave. Corner Brook, NL A2H 4B5 Volunteer Positions Available: Volunteer Driver: Drive cancer patients to and from treatment in Corner Brook and provide
emotional support. Resource Room: Assist cancer patients in selecting wigs, turbans, etc. and provide emotional
support. SunSense: Conduct presentations and oversee booths on SunSense. One-to-One Group Support Cancer Connection:
Assist newly diagnosed patients through emotional support. Relay For Life: Be part of the Planning Committee. Volunteer during the day of the Relay For
Life (setup, registration, survivors reception). Daffodil Days: Assist with outlet sales. Assist with presales and business in-town delivery. Christmas & Special Events:
Become part of the planning committee. Assist with the logistics, setup, and oversee the event. Solicit sponsorship.
Health Promotion & Prevention:
Assist with community presentations and booths on smoking, healthy eating, and SunSense.
Office Reception: Data entry, clerical, reception. Requirements:
Three references are required.
Training is provided.
Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Canadian National Institute of the Blind Contact Information: Dinah Durnford or Donna Byrne Phone: 639-9167 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Mailing Address: Canadian National Institute of the Blind 57 Humber Rd. Corner Brook, NL A2H 1E7 Volunteer Positions Available: Ticket sellers Requirements:
Must be 19 years of age or older.
Canadian Red Cross Contact Information: Kayla Wells Phone: 634-4626 Fax: 634-1370 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address:
Canadian Red Cross 9 Main Street Suite 306 Corner Brook, NL A2H 1C2 Volunteer Positions Available: Service Centre Administration Volunteer: Provide full coverage of reception area throughout the week. Responsible for
loaning health equipment, receiving donations, answering inquiries from the general public, greeting and responding to the needs and inquiries of walk-in clients, providing clerical assistance as needed and other community events.
Service Centre Lead Volunteer: Maintain a weekly schedule of volunteers. Also responsible for orienting new
volunteers and assisting in the recruitment of new volunteers. Community Development Promotions Volunteer: Assist with coordinating various promotional opportunities, developing
relationships with other organizations in the community, scheduling volunteers for shifts as required at the promotional events, promoting Red Cross programs and services, and answering any related inquiries.
Requirements:
Code of Conduct
Volunteers must be organized, outgoing, reliable, and have the ability to interact with other volunteers in a positive, supporting manner. Volunteers must have strong organizational skills, excellent communications and interpersonal skills and a good knowledge of people and organizations in the local area.
Good mathematical and written skills are needed along with accuracy and attention to detail. Computer skills or the desire to learn would be a benefit.
Hours: The Service Centre Administration Volunteer is required a minimum of four hours a week. The Service Centre Lead Volunteer is required a minimum of one four hour shifts each week (although the Red Cross welcomes the assistance if the volunteer is available for more than four hours a week). Flexible time can also be spent at home setting up and confirming work schedules for reception volunteers. The Community Development Promotions Volunteer hours can vary depending on the number of requests received and the number of sessions coordinated.
Corner Brook Museum and Archives Contact Information: Kathy Elliott, Curator Phone: 634-2518
Fax: 634-7141 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Corner Brook Museum and Archives 2 West Street P.O. Box 232 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6C9 Volunteer Positions Available: Interpreters – Assist in providing guided tours to museum visitors. Researchers – Assist in conducting research for exhibit development, lectures, etc. Hosts – Assist in catering at receptions and public events. Requirements:
References required.
Volunteers should be friendly, outgoing and have a general knowledge of the Bay of Islands and Newfoundland as a whole.
Training is provided. Hours: Will vary depending on the specific events that are taking place at the museum. May be anywhere from 2-5 hours each week.
Corner Brook Status of Women Council Contact Information: Paula Sheppard Phone: 639-8522 Fax: 639-1093 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Corner Brook Status of Women Council P.O. Box 373 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6E3 Volunteer positions available: Maintenance and revision of library Involvement in annual activities (four each year) Involvement in monthly soup luncheons Distributing posters and flyers Event preparation (set-up/take-down) Requirements:
Female students preferred.
A short meeting with Paula to discuss volunteer opportunities and interests.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada Contact Information: Julie Bowering Regional Director, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada Phone: (709) 579-3700 or 1-800-563-4843 Fax: (709) 579-3744 Email: [email protected] Stephanie March, President, Corner Brook Chapter Phone: 634-5039 Email: [email protected] Natalie Wells, Vice-president, Corner Brook Chapter Phone: 632-5037 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada P.O. Box 39093 St. John's, NL A1E 5Y7 Volunteer Positions Available: Ticket- sellers. Assist with Fall Fundraiser, M&M Meat Shop Charity BBQ (May) and Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-thon (June – collect prizes, gather items, help with registration). Additional Information: Chapter meetings are held throughout the year. Dates and times for these will be advertised on Channel 9 and on local radio stations.
Dunfield Park Community Centre Contact Information: Janesta MacDonald or Steve Huxter Phone: 634-4077 or 634-4691 Fax: 634-5377 Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Dunfield Park Community Centre 9 Vine Place Corner Brook, NL A2H 6E6 Volunteer Positions Available: Homework Haven Tutors: Help supervise and assist students with homework to ensure the
curriculum is completed. Homework Haven is a program offered by the Dunfield Park Community Centre for students who may need help in some part of their curriculum and/or it provides a place for the students to complete their homework. Volunteers are needed Monday to Friday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Teen Haven Tutors: Help supervise and assist students with homework to ensure the curriculum is completed. Teen Haven is a program offered by the Dunfield Park Community Centre for students who may need help in some part of their curriculum and/or it provides a place for the students to complete their homework. Volunteers are needed Monday to Thursday between 5 p.m. and 7p.m.
Teen Program/Youth Court: Volunteers are also needed to help out with these programs. Check
back for more information. Requirements: Volunteers must have completed High School. They must have good communication skills and a desire to instruct and teach. They must be enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference. Hours: A minimum of two hours per week.
Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador Contact Information: Jeff Young, Project Coordinator Phone: 634-4064 Fax: 634-4099 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Easter Seals, NL 96 West St, 1st Floor Corner Brook NL A2H 2Z3 Volunteer Positions Available:
Big Drop Announcer: Announce the participants that will be rappelling down the falls. Inform spectators about what is going on and keep them entertained during downtime.
This job is designed to give the general public a better overall viewing pleasure at the big drop. A clear voice, great communication skills and experience in announcing are key attributes. Knowledge of rappelling would be great, but this is not a necessity. This event will be held over approximately six hours and the volunteer will be situated at the Steady Brook Falls Observation Deck. This will be a fairly independent task. Any questions or concerns can be directed towards the Easter Seals Staff on site.
BBQ Operator: Operate the barbeque at various fundraising events throughout the summer.
Must have good communications skills and be familiar with operating a barbeque. Eight barbeques will be held over the summer on every Friday in July and August that will run for approximately three hours. There will also be barbeques in operation at various events, such as Family Fun Day and The Easter Seals Regatta. Report to the supervisor before and after each barbeque and ask them for any help needed during the barbeque. Volunteers can assist with as many or as few barbeques as they want.
Fit-ability Volunteer: Work one-on-one with an Easter Seals participant to help them complete a
personalized fitness program. Review the assigned workout plan that will be given to each Easter Seals participant. Each volunteer will be assigned one participant to work with at the YMCA with the goal of completing the assigned workout plan each session. This program is designed to help the participant improve their overall fitness level by completing exercises designed to improve flexibility, mobility, balance, endurance, and strength. Knowledge in personal fitness and weight training are an asset but not a requirement. TSC training is highly recommended. Volunteers should be able to go to the YMCA for at least two or three 1-1.5 hour sessions per week. The initial phase of this program will last 4 months.
Car Washers: Assist in washing cars at the fundraising car washes. No qualifications are
needed, just the willingness to get wet and have fun. This position will be for a one day event running approximately from 10am-5pm at the Canadian Tire gas bar.
Family Fun Day Booth Attendant: Attend to an assigned booth, and complete the tasks assigned to the booth
during Family Fun Day. The purpose of this job is to raise awareness of Easter Seals activities and services to the general public by relaying the information and completing the assigned tasks associated with the assigned booth. Review all the material and information relating to your booth. Ask your supervisor or the Easter Seals staff any questions you have about your task prior to the event starting. Good communication skills and an understanding of the information to be presented are essential. This event and will take place in August at the Majestic Lawn. There may be one prior meeting with mandatory attendance prior to the event day.
Set up Crew (Big Drop and/or Family Fun Day):
Set up the area in the way needed for the given event. This setup will give the event site all the materials required to make it suitable for the planned event. Review all of the material and information relating to your setup. Ask the Easter Seals staff or your supervisor any questions you have about your task prior to the start of the event. A good work ethic and the physical ability to lift and carry various materials needed to setup a site is essential. This job will be for a one day only event and will take place before the event starts and after the event concludes. There may be one meeting with mandatory attendance prior to the event. Volunteers will be needed at the Majestic Lawn for family fun day or Marble Mountain for the big drop.
Swimming Program Assistant: Work one-on-one in the Arts and Culture Centre pool with an Easter Seals participant. This program is designed to help the participant improve their overall swimming level, and help the participant feel more comfortable in the water. There will be an instructor on deck to help lead most of the activities. The volunteer is also allowed to suggest some activities to help the participant get the most out of the program. Volunteers must be comfortable in the water and have good communication skills and an easy going attitude. The Aquatics program runs in eight week blocks with a one hour session per week.
Family Outreach Resource Centre Contact Information: Bonnie Randell Phone: 634-2316 Fax: 634-2319 Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Family Outreach Resource Centre P.O. Box 712 Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6G7 Volunteer Positions Available: Working with families with young children; this could be with the parents or with the children in a variety of programs. Requirements:
A Code of Conduct and two references.
Training is provided.
Food Bank Network Contact Information: Joy Connors Phone: 634-2655 Fax: 634-6680 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Food Bank Network P.O. Box 171 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6C7 Volunteer Positions Available: Food Drives: Assisting with the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas in June food drives.
Sorting and boxing food and, for those volunteers that have access to a truck, delivering food packages. Food drive assistance will be required during the day leading up to the event.
Places of Worship Anglican: Anglican Church of Canada, 25 Main Street, 639-8712 All Saints Church Hall, 44 Clarence Street, 634-6963 St. John the Evangelist, 25 Main Street, 634-5371 St. Mary’s, 456 Curling Street, 785-5055 St. Michael’s, Park Drive, 632-5688 Apostolic: Apostolic Faith, 5 Dyke’s Road, 632-2659 Baptist: Baptist Church, 11 O’Connell Drive, 634-2985 Jehovah’s Witnesses: Corner Brook Kingdom Hall, 163 Premier Drive, 634-1425 Latter-Day Saints: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 19 Montgomery, 634-9700 Non-Denominational: Country Road Gospel Hall, 168 Country Road, 632-5992 SonRise Ministries Family Faith Church, 29 Wellington, 634-2341 Pentecostal: First Pentecostal Church, 58 Premier Drive, 634-4641 Westside Tabernacle, 37 Elizabeth Street, 634-2513 Roman Catholic: All Hallows Parish, 109 Humber Road, 634-7384
Holy Redeemer Parish, 15 Mount Bernard Avenue, 634-5161 Sacred Heart Parish, 465 Curling Street, 785-5025 Salvation Army: Salvation Army Citadel, 36 Clarence Street, 634-9257 Salvation Army Temple, O’Connell Drive, 634-5398 Salvation Army, Mt. Moriah, 785-7497 Seventh-day Adventist: Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 71 Philip Drive, 634-5051 United: First United Church, 19 Park Street, 634-5301 Humber United Church, 88 Clarence Street, 634-5280 Memorial United Church, Curling Street, 785-2323 Oakland United Church, Forestside, 639-1308 Other: Ambassador Baptist Church, 5 Country Road, 634-3852
Senior’s Homes/Services Victorian Order of Nurses, Wellington, 634-6736 Lohnes Complex, O’Connell Drive (Curling), 785-1200 Western Health, Elizabeth Street, 639-9247 Mountainview Estates, Premier Drive, 637-6900
Western Memorial Regional Hospital Contact Information: Shelley Blackler, Residential Services Phone: 637-5369 Fax: 637-5443 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Western Memorial Regional Hospital P.O. Box 2005 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6J7 Volunteer Positions Available: Assist with various programs for the elderly – bowling, bingo, scrapbooking, journal writing, reading, cards, wood work, etc. Requirements:
Volunteers must submit an application, a criminal code of conduct, and references.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age and over.
Training is provided.
VON Corner Brook Branch Contact Information: Debbie Lewis or Elaine Fost Phone: 634-2042 or 634-6736 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Mailing Address: VON Corner Brook 31 Wellington Street Corner Brook, NL A2H 1A9 Volunteer Positions Available: Fundraisers The Adult Day Program Requirements:
Volunteers are required to submit a criminal code of conduct and three references.
In most cases no experience is required.
All volunteers are expected to attend a thirty minute to one hour orientation session. Additional Information: VON Corner Brook Branch is a non-profit charitable organization. We currently have six charitable programs in Corner Brook and surrounding areas. VON is a national organization with branches across Canada. VON was founded in 1897 at a National level and came to Corner Brook in 1952 when Bowater’s and the Corner Brook Lions Club saw a need for community nursing and sponsored VON to come to the community. Our main source of revenue is through a fee for service basis, but most people cannot afford the full fee so VON will subsidize the fee meaning, the client pays what he can and we cover the rest. One of our main sources of Revenue would be fundraising. We have to fundraising to assist with all charitable programs. Most programs are health-care based and the Adult Day Program volunteers will work with persons with disabilities and seniors.
