The Refugee Settlement Volunteer Project (RSVP)

The word Inukshut, pronounced as Ih-nook-shuut, stands for hope and friendliness our country, Canada, offers to her own people and to the aliens. It remained a very popular symbol during the winter Olympics 2010 thus establishing the fact that this multicultural country welcomes and supports people from all over the world.
The aliens coming to [...]

The Refugee Settlement Volunteer Project (RSVP)

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Volunteer with the Surrey Crime Prevention Society

Gain valuable volunteer experience working closely with the RCMP and Concord Security, while giving back to your community! Volunteer with the Guildford Community Volunteer Patrol.
http://surreycrime.bc.ca/GuildfordCVP.html
Contact them by e-mail or visit their location in Guildford Mall (bottom floor, near BMO) for more information.

Volunteer @ Surrey Nature Centre in Green Timbers

Get involved with:

Curriculum-linked school programs
Special events for families
Registered programs for all ages
Children’s day camps
Unique nature projects

For more information contact (604) 588-6825 or naturecentre@surrey.ca.

Volunteer Opportunities @ SFWSS

The South Fraser Women’s Services Societies (SFWSS) has multiple volunteer opportunities available, including:

Child minding
Clothing exchange/laundry/shower program
Community & special events
Gardening
Hot lunch porgram
Housekeeping
Library
Office Support Program
Speakers Bureau
Statistics
Volunteer support worker program.

SFWSS provides extensive training through the year.  Contac Lyn Reynolds, Volunteer & Services Coordinator @ (604) 536-9611 Ext. 224 for information and an application form.

Volunteers with Aesthetic skills

Surrey Urban Mission Society provides services for low income families, homeless individuals, elderly, new immigrants and sexually exploited women.  In conjunction with Kwantlen University nursing students, they will be hosting “Feel Good Day” on August 14 2009 from 11-3.  Low income families will be given the opportunity to access self-care services.
Volunteers are needed in the [...]

Youth Art Camp Assistants

The Surrey Art Gallery is looking for youth volunteers to assist with week-long art day camps in July and August. Volunteers assist the instructor in working with children, as well as preparing and cleaning-up art materials. They are asked to volunteer for a minimum of one full week, and can volunteer for several weeks. Each [...]

Do You Like Horses?

Volunteer with Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities!

Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities (PRDA) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with a wide range of disabilities. PRDA is recognized as a leader in providing therapeutic equestrian activities and educational opportunities in an environment that is safe, fun and effective.
Volunteers are asked for 2 [...]