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Peachfest seeking volunteers
July 19, 2017 - 5:11 PM

PENTICTON - It was 13 years ago that Audrey Baker became acquainted with the Penticton Peach Festival.
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Feb. 4 to 11
February 05, 2016 - 10:00 AM

AIM Foundation
Special Events Coordinators - The volunteers will coordinate special events utilizing the Event Outline and under the direction of the TNC Executive Assistant. This volunteer opportunity will develop and utilize your Public Relations, Business Contacts, Social Media, Volunteer Training, Orientation and Team building skills. 19+ to volunteer. Upcoming Special Events: Richard Wagamese Storytelling Gala Friday February 12, 2016. dawn.AIMfoundation@gmail.com
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Jan. 28 to Feb. 4
January 28, 2016 - 5:00 PM

AIM Foundation
Special Events Coordinators - The volunteers will coordinate special events utilizing the Event Outline and under the direction of the TNC Executive Assistant. This volunteer opportunity will develop and utilize your Public Relations, Business Contacts, Social Media, Volunteer Training, Orientation and Team building skills. 19+ to volunteer. Upcoming Special Events: Richard Wagamese Storytelling Gala Friday February 12, 2016. dawn.AIMfoundation@gmail.com
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Jan. 21 to 28
January 21, 2016 - 11:48 AM
Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week
January 20, 2016 - 5:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - The partners of Literacy in Kamloops (LinK) and others have planned an annual week-long celebration that encourages families to play and learn together. Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week takes place Jan. 23 to 30, 2016.
Where to volunteer in Kamloops this week
December 17, 2015 - 2:01 PM

Canadian Cancer Society
Gift Wrapping Volunteers – This December the local Kamloops Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be providing Gift Wrap by Donation at Aberdeen Mall for the entire month. As you can imagine, it takes hundreds of volunteers to make this program successful. We need your help! Donations of time are just as valuable as donations of money, and we would be so grateful for a gift of your time for a four-hour shift.
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Dec. 10 to 17
December 11, 2015 - 10:48 AM

Canadian Cancer Society
Gift Wrapping Volunteers – This December the local Kamloops Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be providing Gift Wrap by Donation at Aberdeen Mall for the entire month. As you can imagine, it takes hundreds of volunteers to make this program successful. We need your help! Donations of time are just as valuable as donations of money, and we would be so grateful for a gift of your time for a four-hour shift.
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Dec. 3 to 10
December 03, 2015 - 3:30 PM
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Nov. 19 to 26
November 19, 2015 - 3:30 PM

Out of the Cold Program
Out of the Cold Volunteers - The Out of the Cold Program is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays & Sundays from Nov. 01, 2015 to Mar. 31, 2016. This program provides warm meals and shelter for the homeless men & women of Kamloops. Duties: registration, distribution of clothing, helping to prepare hot meals, serving, bed making, and clean-up. 250-318-0236 or 250-573-3430
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