Volunteer Lethbridge
324 - 5th Street South, U of L - Dr. Foster James Penny Building T1J 2B5 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Drive Happiness - Volunteer Drivers Your help is needed for important community support! Many of our community's seniors are suffering from loneliness and extreme isolation. Getting to their medical appointments, running errands and attending recreational activities is hard for them and compounds the loneliness. In this position you will make a difference in the lives of our community's seniors, one ride at a time! To apply for this new volunteer position, go to: https://www.volunteerconnector.org//drive-happiness-volunt

of the press, our latest BLOG post is now available for you! The topic is "The Business Side of Non-Profit Organizations." Its long been thought that non-profit and charitable organizations operate differently than businesses. After all, businesses are supposed to measure their success by their profits. If earning a profit is not your objective, why would you use business principles to guide operations?... Want to read more? Go to: https://volunteerlethbridge.com/the-business-side-of-non-p/

Is your grandparent alone at home? Not only during COVID-19 but all the time? Have you moved away and are not able to visit and check-in anymore? Many of our Senior Citizens are experiencing loneliness and isolation daily. Help us spreading awareness on behalf of our senior citizens and help fight the feeling of being alone and isolated. Through our Keep In Touch program, Volunteer Lethbridge supports our seniors with a weekly check-in and connects them to community service...s. If you want someone to connect with your grandparent or a senior friend, call us 403-332-4320 or email us [email protected].

This is amazing! Well done, Lethbridge! World Health Organization applauds Lethbridge COVID-19 community response. A collaborative COVID-19 response created by Lethbridge community organizations back in the spring has drawn international attention.... The "Lethbridge Helping Organizations COVID-19 Response" was introduced in March, when a committee decided to reach out to dozens of community organizations, creating an information hub over Slack's online platform. In total, around 50 community groups, including non-profits, Indigenous groups, city staff, and library personnel, were able to connect regarding the community's needs and break into sub-groups. To read the whole article, follow the link: https://globalnews.ca//who-lethbridge-covid-19-community-/

One more week until Giving Tuesday! #GivingTuesdayCA is about giving of all types. Even as we practice physical distancing, we can remain connected through kindness and generosity. Individuals can still provide financial, emotional and social supports to nurture our communities. Find 10 ideas to help you inspire giving in your community, here: ... https://givingtuesday.ca//ent/10-ways-to-participate-in-gt See more

Alberta’s non-profit sector is passionate, vibrant, and diverse, offering unique opportunities to grow, advance, and make a lasting impact. To read more about #WorkForNonProfits opportunities and how it is impacting our communities and our province, follow the link: https://vadsociety.ca/work-for-non-profits

Drive Happiness - We need your community support! Many of our community's seniors are suffering from loneliness and extreme isolation. Getting to their medical appointments, running errands, and attending recreational activities is hard for them and compounds the loneliness. Please help us to build a community where it is possible to overcome loneliness! Follow the link, to help out in our community https://www.volunteerconnector.org//drive-happiness-volunt

Seniors in our community have been experiencing loneliness and isolation and COVID-19 has only compounded it. Getting out of their house to get the things they need, go to their medical appointments, and meet with their supports is essential for their physical and mental health. Our community can make a big difference in the lives of these seniors just by giving them a lift! https://www.volunteerconnector.org//drive-happiness-volunt

Volunteer Opportunity of the Week L'Arche Association of Lethbridge is in need of a temporary Property Manager or Handyman who can do some occasional general repair or maintenance in their homes. If you are interested in this opportunity, follow the link to apply: https://www.volunteerconnector.org//property-manager-handy

Volunteer Opportunity of the Week Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge is a fantastic organization with a great mission. "We commit to the young people of Lethbridge & District that we will be leaders in providing them with the highest quality, volunteer-based mentoring programs." If you would like to help them accomplish their mission, they are looking for volunteers for the following opportunities: ... *Teen Mentor *GameOn Mentor *Big Brother/Big Sister To learn more or to apply, follow the link: https://www.volunteerconnector.org//big-brothers-big-siste

LEST WE FORGET Remembering all those who have made sacrifices, especially those who gave their lives, so that the rest of us could live in freedom! Forever grateful!

You can make a difference! One call at a time Our Keep in Touch program connects volunteers to our seniors. If you have an hour or two per week to talk to someone, share stories and bring a smile to someone's face, this is your opportunity!... To learn more about this volunteer opportunity and how to make our community less isolated, follow the link: https://www.volunteerconnector.org//keep-in-touch-voluntee

Did this Snow Day free up some time in your calendar? Take this 15-minute Canadian Nonprofit Sector Compensation & Benefits Survey and help the sector make this report the most accurate and robust study of nonprofit sector salaries and benefits in Canada, especially during COVID-19. The deadline is November 13th!!... https://webhost.tpginsights.com/snapwebhost/s.asp Bonus: If you take the survey and want to purchase the report in January, you will receive 50% off the purchase price.