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“Make Tax Time Pay is a volunteer-based program that provides individuals and families with lower incomes with free income tax preparation and information and applications on government benefits and subsidies.” To run the program at numerous locations throughout Edmonton, E4C is looking for volunteers to serve as tax preparers, benefit specialists, greeters and appointment schedulers. For more information, go here. To volunteer in northeast Edmonton, call 780-944-5469 or email katie.walker@edmonton.ca.
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Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association is recruiting volunteers for its board of directors. The commitment is about five hours per month. Individuals must live or work in Edmonton; possess knowledge, interest, and some degree of understanding of board governance and issues seniors face; provide a resume/application and two references; and pass a security check (we will cover this cost). For more information, call 780-450-2113. To apply, email lhhsa@telus.net or come to 10740 - 19 Avenue between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. “Lifestyle Helping Hands offers transportation to seniors that live in Southwest Edmonton. We also provide assistance in helping seniors find housekeepers, snow shovellers, yard maintenance and other tasks.”
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The Seniors Assisted Transportation Society of Greater Edmonton has been awarded a volunteer night at the Edmonton Oil Kings game on Feb. 3. Volunteers have to be at Rexall Place at 5 p.m. and sell 50/50 draw tickets until 8:15 p.m. to fundraise for SATS, but they can then sit and watch the game free of charge. For more information and to volunteer, call 780-732-1221 or email info@satsofedmonton.org.
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Seniors Assisted Transportation Society of Greater Edmonton (SATS) is looking for volunteer drivers to help it provide services for the walking elderly. Volunteers can commit to as little as one ride a week. SATS’ drivers provide rides seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. so many options for time commitments are available. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed at a rate of $10 to $20 a trip. For more information, go here.
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The Edmonton Community Services Advisory Board (CSAB) is seeking volunteers for its Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Committee. The committee recommends annual FCSS funding allocations, makes operating recommendations to funded agencies, and provides advice on policies and community issues. Committee members primarily review applications for funding, make agency site visits, listen to presentations from agencies, and participate in monthly committee meetings. For information and to apply, go here. The deadline to apply is Feb. 17.
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The Arthritis Society is planning for a casino fundraiser taking place March 15 and 16 at Casino Yellowhead in Edmonton. “We have 38 shifts to fill and need your help. This casino will help us raise over $60,000 to support arthritis education programs in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.” Volunteers are needed for shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and from 6:15 p.m. to 2:15 a.m. To volunteer, contact Miranda Jimmy at 780-424-5778 or MJimmy@ab.arthritis.ca.
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Alberta Health Services, Home Care is seeking “caring and committed individuals” to visit seniors in their homes for an hour a week. “You can make a positive difference in the life of someone who is isolated and lonely by providing that much needed sense of connection to the community and sense of self worth.” Community visitors should be prepared to make a six month commitment to volunteering. “Opportunities exist throughout Edmonton, enabling you to volunteer close to where you live.” For more information, contact Carole Alves at carole.alves@albertahealthservices.ca or 780-342-4400.
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