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

Curtis Goodman - His inspiring story shows that passionate people can make a change in our community. Watch this short video https://youtu.be/rOV0Rev-ddw

Volunteer Opportunity of the Week Stitch It Forward Society of Lethbridge is looking for volunteer to help with Mask sewing Slippers making (crocheting, knitting or sewing)... Quilts making If you are passionate about sewing, crocheting or knitting, apply here: https://www.volunteerconnector.org//stitch-it-forward-soci

Today is the 11th annual #BellLetsTalk Day, and we want to encourage everyone to join this conversation. Use #BellLetstalk, watch Bell's social media videos and use the Bell Let’s Talk Facebook frame, and Bell will donate 5 to mental initiatives in Canada. Every action counts!

"Bridging the Gap Between Employers and Immigrants" is a 3.5 hours workshop on February 11, provided by Lethbridge Family Services and other services providers. Starting at 1pm, this workshop examines how small and medium enterprises located in the Lethbridge area can adapt their recruitment and selection approach in order to find diamonds in the rough, i.e. qualified candidates who present themselves in ways that do not match the expectations of the average Canadian organization. To register, follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bridging-the-gap-between-employ

Do you know a senior who is feeling lonely and would like someone to Keep in Touch with? Is your parent or grandparent alone at home? Not only during COVID-19 but all the time? A call from a friend once or twice a week makes a big difference in how we feelknowing that someone cares is comforting and meaningful in so many ways. The Keep in Touch Program connects people in our community with each other through a weekly phone call. Through Keep in Touch, we can connect senior...s with a friendly person to chat with, and they can help our seniors find resources if needed. If you want someone to connect with your friend, parent, or grandparent, call us at 403-332-4320 or email us [email protected]. #keepintouch

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

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

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].

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

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-/

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