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The programs and services offered at Bissell Centre would not be
possible without the dedication and energy of our not-so-small army
of volunteers! In 2005, 1,250 people volunteered for a total of
more than 25,000 hours at Bissell Centre. We provide all of our
volunteers with comprehensive orientation and training, ongoing
support and recognition. If you would like to give some of your
time to help at Bissell Centre, there are a number of different
areas you can choose from. Help is always needed!
- Thrift Store Volunteers help receive and sort donations of household goods and clothing, and prepare these items for sale. This is our most urgent volunteer need just now.
- Childcare Volunteers help with holding babies, reading stories,
cleaning toys, doing laundry and participating in recreational
activities. Daytime positions only.
- Food Room Volunteers receive donations, stack shelves, sort
through stock and help make food hampers. Daytime positions only.
- Drop-in Volunteers help with serving sandwiches, coffee and
handing out clothing and toiletries in our Adult Drop-in Centre.
Volunteers spend time visiting with people and playing cards or
board games. Volunteers must be at least 18. Only daytime positions are available.
- Resource Development Volunteers assist the Centre in planning
fundraising activities. Volunteers attend and help at the activities.
- Special Event Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve
food, provide entertainment, and help with set-up, serving and
clean-up at major events like Bissell-ebration, the New Year's
Day Dinner, Christmas parties and the Inner City BBQ.
- Groups of Volunteers are welcome! A project can be tailor-made
to suit your group's needs and interests.
For more information about volunteering, please contact Bev at
423-2285 ext. 134 or by email, bzubot@bissellcentre.org
Looking for a GREAT opportunity?
Recreation & Wellness VOLUNTEERS
Edmonton ’s Bissell Centre is inviting applications for Recreation & Wellness volunteers. The Recreation & Wellness Program provides the opportunity for people to escape the stresses of inner city life and nurture their mind, body and spirit. Enjoy meeting people and doing fun things? Apply today!
1. This summer, give your time at Moonlight Bay Centre! Come out for a day or stay for the week at one of our family camps or adult retreats. Assist us in supervising children, lead an activity, or help someone canoe across the lake. Make someone’s stay a magical one!
- Transportation, accommodation and food provided… with lots of free time too
- A thorough volunteer training retreat at Moonlight Bay Centre provided
2. Help out our summer Recreation & Wellness Coordinators with programming for adults and families in and around Edmonton, for example:
- Attend Folk Fest with some adults from the drop-in
- Play baseball with local inner city residents
- Go with our families to the zoo… and so much more!
3. Assist with our year-round arts and crafts program in Bissell Centre’s drop-in! Bissell Centre is looking for someone who can give a few hours every 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Thursday each month from noon – 3pm + an hour earlier in the week to review the week’s project. Interested? We’ll love to chat with you!
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Familiarity &/or appreciation of Edmonton’s inner city culture
- Interest and experience related to your role
- A criminal record check, child welfare information system check and reference checks will be required
Please contact: Bev Zubot , Coordinator of Volunteer Services
10527-96 Street, Edmonton T5H 2H6
Phone: 780-423-2285 ext.134 Fax: 780-429-7908
E-mail: bzubot@bissellcentre.org
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