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The Community Services Advisory Board (CSAB) wants to hear from people interested in assisting with the review process for the City of Edmonton’s 2011 Community Investment Operating Grant (CIOG) program. Sub-committees rate applications from not-for-profit social service, recreation/amateur sport and multicultural organizations. Applicants are asked to submit a résumé and/or letter summarizing their qualifications and interest, and identifying not-for-profit organizations with which they are associated. Applicants must attend an orientation session on Dec. 8 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and be available to volunteer for 6-8 hours per week in January. For information call 780-496-4933. Send applications by Oct. 8 to City of Edmonton Community Services, Attn: Community Grants Coordinator, P.O. Box 2359 (14th Floor CN Tower), Edmonton, T5J 2R7; fax 780-577-3525, Attn: Blake Betteridge; or email blake.betteridge@edmonton.ca.
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Ashbourne, an assisted living residence in the Garneau area, is seeking volunteers to assist with exercises for 30 minutes each morning, Monday to Friday. The participants are middle to older adults with limited physical abilities. “This is a new program with new residents in our building.” Also, on the last Thursday of each month in the afternoon, a Birthday Tea is held and a couple of volunteers are needed to help set up, serve and clean up. For more information, call Lynda Gow at 780-430-5800 or email lngow09@gmail.com.
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The Sexual Assault Centre is recruiting volunteers for its 24 hours crisis line. “We offer 50 hours of crisis intervention training at no charge. If you are empathetic, caring, non-judgmental, want to gain experience within the helping field, and/or want to make change in your community, this is an excellent opportunity.” Call Joy at 780-423-4102 or email joys@sace.ab.ca for more information.
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Catholic Social Services is looking for English as a Second Language conversation practice tutor volunteers to help new immigrants practise and improve their English speaking skills. Free, two-hour, drop-in ESL practice groups operate at seven public libraries (Stanley Milner, Woodcroft, Whitemud Crossing, Londonderry Mall, Mill Woods Town Centre, and Lois Hole Library). “Mature, friendly, reliable volunteers with good communication and listening skills, who can work with people from diverse cultures, are needed.” Daytime, evening or Saturday placements available. Training, materials and support provided. For more information, contact Keith Fedoruk at 780-432-1137 or volunteer@catholicsocialservices.ab.ca.
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Eldercare Edmonton, a non profit organization that provides day programs for seniors as well as caregiver support, is looking for volunteers to assist at day programs with socializing and helping with crafts and card games, and for people interested in assisting with monthly bingos. For more information contact Renée at 780-434-4747 ext.4 or r.lacoursiere@eldercareedmonton.ca.
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The University of Alberta Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is looking for seniors willing to help first year students gain experience in talking and listening to people who regularly use medications. Participants are asked to speak with small groups of eight students for 30 minutes twice. “Specifically, the pharmacy students will be asking questions about your medical condition, how it has impacted your life, the medication(s) you use and your interactions with pharmacists.” The sessions are Monday, Sept. 20, and Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 4156, Dentistry/Pharmacy Centre, University of Alberta. For more information call Kristen Kulak at 780-492-7729 or email kkulak@pharmacy.ualberta.ca.
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The Chimo Animal Assisted Therapy Project uses animals to help clients achieve goals such as reduction in anxiety and depression or increased participation in therapy. The project offers therapy certification for volunteers with dogs and cats with daytime, evening or weekend availability. “Especially needed are volunteers with daytime availability and dogs that can play fetch, do tricks, and love activities such as agility.” The process of becoming a therapy dog includes basic obedience testing, a therapy dog temperament test, vet health check and volunteer orientation. For more information, visit www.chimoproject.ca. If you are interested in learning more about how to volunteer with your pet, email volunteer@chimoproject.ca or phone 780-452-2452.
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