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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 Barbara Kennedy 639-3311 [email protected]
The Arthritis Society
www.arthritis.ca/nl Steve Keats 709-579-8190 [email protected]
NL WEST SPCA www.bayofislandsspca.ca Kim Fraser 785-2747 [email protected]
Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca Krista King 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 Judy Bond 634-4626 [email protected]
Corner Brook Museum and Archives
www.cornerbrookmuseum.ca George French 634-2518 [email protected]
Corner Brook Status of Women Council
www.cbwomenscentre.com
Paula Sheppard-Thibeau 639-8522 [email protected]
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
www.ccfc.ca Kathy Power 579-3700 or 1-800-563-4843 [email protected]
WestRock Community Centre
www.dunfieldpark.com Steve Huxter 634-4077 Ext. 2 [email protected]
Easter Seals of Newfoundland and Labrador
www.easterseals.nf.ca/ Jeff Young 634-4064 [email protected]
Family Outreach
Bonnie Randell 634-2316
Resource Centre
Food Bank Network
Joy Connors 634-2655 [email protected]
Girl Guides of Canada
www.girlguides.ca Linda Holwell-Tibbo [email protected]
Junior Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador
www.janl.org Shawn Adams 709-753-9533 [email protected]
Kids Eat Smart Clubs
www.kidseatsmart.ca Kailey Pauls 640-5704 [email protected]
NL Laubach Literacy Council
www.nald.ca/nllc Margie Lewis 634-5081 [email protected]
VON Corner Brook Branch
www.von.ca Debbie Lewis or Elaine Fost 634-2042 or 634-6736 [email protected] or [email protected]
Western Memorial Regional Hospital
www.westernhealth.nl.ca Shelley Blackler 637-5369 [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 Patricia Edwards 639-8988 [email protected]
Humber Community YMCA
www.humbercommunityymca.ca Lisa Osmond 639-1720 [email protected]
MADD Canada www.madd.ca Karen Foley 634-6233 [email protected]
NL Special Olympics
www.sonl.ca Hope Wiseman 709-634-6221 [email protected]
Places of Worship
http://www.cornerbrook.com/images/Residents/Newcomers%20Guide.pdf
Various places of worship in Corner Brook. Click here for contact information.
Rogers Television
www.rogerstv.com Amy Joy 709-753-7461
Schools – http://www.cornerbrook.com/images/Reside Various elementary and secondary schools
Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Contact Information: Barbara Kennedy, 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.
Elementary and Secondary
nts/Newcomers%20Guide.pdf in Corner Brook. Click here for contact information.
Senior’s Homes/Service
Various senior’s homes in Corner Brook. Click here for contact information.
St. John Ambulance Brigade
www.sja.ca/NFLD Todd Warren 783-2910 or 632-9616 [email protected]
The Arthritis Society Contact Information: Steve Keats, Executive Director 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 the size of the 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 will be provided, and you will receive support from the Division Office.
Programs and Services Assistant: Assist existing volunteers to help with Arthritis Society educational
programs in your area. Put up posters and help promote upcoming events; attend workshops where you would help with set-up, registration, etc.; and organize information tables/displays at area malls, hospitals, etc. Volunteers must have reliable transportation (we reimburse mileage). All necessary materials will be provided, and you will receive support from other local volunteers and the Division Office. The amount of time required of volunteers will vary depending on the event/workshop (typically 4-5 hours).
Requirements:
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, well organized, friendly, and have good communication skills.
Volunteers must fill out an Arthritis Society volunteer application form and include a copy of their resume.
Volunteers must provide a valid I.D.
Additional Information: Volunteers can apply online at www.arthritis.ca by clicking on “Support Our Efforts” (left side bar).
NL West SPCA: Contact Information: Kim Fraser Phone: 785-2747 634 9613 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, as well as mop the shelter and 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: Hours are 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 and mail/fax the application, or drop it off at the Bay of Islands SPCA from 11:00am-12:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Canadian Cancer Society 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 the reception area throughout the week. Monitor the loaning of health
equipment, receive donations, answer inquiries from the general public, greet and respond to the needs
and inquiries of walk-in clients, and provide clerical assistance as needed.
Service Centre Lead Volunteer:
Maintain a weekly schedule of volunteers. Assist in the recruitment of new volunteers and orienteer new
volunteers.
Community Development Promotions Volunteer:
Assist with the coordination of various promotional opportunities, develop relationships with other
organizations in the community, schedule volunteers for shifts as required at the promotional events,
promote Red Cross programs and services, and answer 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
communication and interpersonal skills, and a good knowledge of people and organizations in the local
area.
* Good mathematical and written skills are required. Computer skills or the desire to acquire these
skills would be beneficial.
Hours:
The Service Centre Administration Volunteer and the Service Centre Lead Volunteer are required for a
minimum of four hours a week (although the Red Cross welcomes the assistance of volunteers who are
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.
Canadian National Institute of the Blind
Contact Information:
Dinah Durnford or Donna Byrne
Phone: 639-9167
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Mailing Address:
CNIB
3 Herald Ave, 1st Floor
Corner Brook, Nl
A2H 4B8
Volunteer Positions Available:
Please Contact the office to see what we have available at the time..
Canadian Red Cross Contact Information: Judy Bond 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 the reception area throughout the week. Monitor the
loaning of health equipment, receive donations, answer inquiries from the general public, greet and respond to the needs and inquiries of walk-in clients, and provide clerical assistance as needed.
Service Centre Lead Volunteer: Maintain a weekly schedule of volunteers. Assist in the recruitment of new
volunteers and orienteer new volunteers. Community Development Promotions Volunteer: Assist with the coordination of various promotional opportunities, develop
relationships with other organizations in the community, schedule volunteers for shifts as required at the promotional events, promote Red Cross programs and services, and answer 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 communication and interpersonal skills, and a good knowledge of people and organizations in the local area.
Good mathematical and written skills are required. Computer skills or the desire to acquire these skills would be beneficial.
Hours:
The Service Centre Administration Volunteer and the Service Centre Lead Volunteer are required for a minimum of four hours a week (although the Red Cross welcomes the assistance of volunteers who are 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: George French, Archivist and Manager
Phone: 634-2518 Fax: 634-7141 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Corner Brook Museum and Archives 2 West Street P.O. Box 20038 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: Hours will vary depending on the specific events that are taking place at the museum. Volunteers may be required for 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.
Volunteers are expected to attend a short meeting with Paula to discuss volunteer opportunities and interests.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada Contact Information: Kathy Power Chapter Development Coordinator, 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 the Fall Fundraiser, M&M Meat Shop Charity BBQ (May), and Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-thon (June – collect prizes, gather items, and 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: Steve Huxter Phone: 634-4077 Ext. 2 Fax: 634-5377 Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: WestRock Community Centre 9 Vine Place, Box 544 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6E6 Volunteer Positions Available: Homework Haven Tutors: Homework Haven is a program offered by the WestRock Community
Centre for students who may need help with some aspect of their school curriculum. The program provides a place for students to complete their homework. Volunteers are required to help supervise and assist students with their homework, and are needed from Monday to Friday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Teen Haven Tutors: Teen Haven is a program offered by the WestRock Community Centre for students who may need help with some aspect of their school curriculum. The program provides a place for students to complete their homework. Volunteers are required to help supervise and assist students with their homework, and are needed from 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 61 Riverside Drive Suite 102, Box 755 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6L7 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. A clear voice, great communication skills, and experience in announcing are key
attributes. Knowledge of rappelling would be great, but is not a requirement. This event will be held over approximately six hours and the volunteer will be situated at the Steady Brook Falls Observation Deck.
BBQ Operator: Operate the barbeque at various fundraising events throughout the summer.
The BBQ operator 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 and 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. 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 of 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. This position will be for a one day event running 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. 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.
Set up Crew (Big Drop and/or Family Fun Day): Set up the sites on which the events will be held. Review all of the materials
required for set-up, as well as the information relating to your setup. A good work ethic and the physical ability to lift and carry various materials needed to set up a site are essential. Volunteers will be needed at the Majestic Lawn for the 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. The Aquatics program runs in eight week blocks with a one hour session per week.
Harbour Haunt: Requirements: code of conduct
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 on the day before an 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 Street, 634-9700 Non-Denominational: Country Road Gospel Hall, 168 Country Road, 632-5992 SonRise Ministries Family Faith Church, 29 Wellington Street, 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 Road, 639-1308 Other: Ambassador Baptist Church, 5 Country Road, 634-3852
Schools – Elementary and Secondary Elementary Schools: CC Loughlin Elementary, Citadel Drive, 639-8988 Humber Elementary, St. John’s Avenue, 634-6333 JJ Curling Elementary, Woodbine Avenue, 785-2814 Immaculate Heart of Mary, 112 Humber Road, 634-1700 Sacred Heart Elementary, 473 Curling Street, 785-5119 St. Gerard’s Elementary, Montgomery Street, 639-8945 Junior High Schools: Immaculate Heart of Mary, 112 Humber Road, 634-1700 Presentation Junior High, 21 Mt Bernard Avenue, 634-7616 GC Rowe Junior High, St. John’s Ave, 639-9541 High Schools: Corner Brook Regional High School, 12 University Drive, 634-5258
Senior’s Homes/Services Victorian Order of Nurses, Wellington Street, 634-6736 Lohnes Complex, O’Connell Drive (Curling), 785-1200 Western Health, Elizabeth Street, 639-9247 Mountainview Estates, Premier Drive, 637-6900
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 the 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 Bowaters and the Corner Brook Lions Club saw a need for community nursing and sponsored VON to come to the community. One of our main sources of revenue is through fundraising. We have to fundraise 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.
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 Georgina Farrell, Long Term Care 40 University Drive Corner Brook, NL A2H 5G4 637-3999 Ext: 3531 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.