We are currently looking for volunteers for the following positions. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please fill out our application form (click here) and fax to the number on the posting.

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1. Explore a Green World program volunteers
The "Explore a green world" program is looking for volunteers to help with the planning, preparation and celebration of environmental events which are offered free, all year around in the city of New Westminster. Volunteers will assist during events to families and children ( 0-6 years old) with educational activities, eco-friendly arts and crafts,  snack preparation, music settings, etc. Volunteers can also help from the comfort of their home, preparing recyclable materials (collection, cutting, cleaning, sorting, organizing) Instructions and supplies will be provided. Schedules of the events vary and are flexible to accommodate your availability.

Number of Volunteers needed:	5
Qualifications Sought:	Care about recycling and the environment Enjoy working with families, children, and community Like using creativity with arts and crafts Want to increase and share knowledge on educational activities to reduce, reuse, and recycle
Worksite:	City of New Westminster; various locations throughout the city of NW such as Parks and Recreation Facilities; play groups; family places; learning centres and more. You can also do this volunteer work from the comfort of your home preparing craft supplies and recyclables needed for the events.
Timeframe:	Flexible. As minimum as 1 hour per week.
Hours needed:	Flexible. The schedules vary according to the programming of the events all year round
Length of Commitment Sought:	Flexible. The schedules vary according to the duration of the events all year round.
Job Start Date:	asap
Benefits:	Active participation with diverse multicultural groups and families. Increased knowledge of the importance of recycling and protecting our environment. A better and healthier “Green” environment for everyone.
For more information:	Please contact our New Westminster office at 604.525.9144. Please fax the application form for this posting to 604.524.9455.

2. Child Minders – Vancouver Family Preservation Services
We are in need of volunteer child minders to look after children ages 0 – 5 while parents are attending parent education groups. We will provide a $5.00 honorarium to help with transportation costs.

Qualifications Sought:	Experience working with children.  A calm and friendly demeanor, ability to engage children, good problem solving skills, reliable. Criminal Record Check required at no cost to volunteer.
Worksite:	3995 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Timeframe:	3.5 hours per week (September - July)
Hours preferred:	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am – 12:30pm and 12:30pm - 3:15 pm
Length of Commitment Sought:	We are hoping that volunteers will commit to a minimum 3 month time period for consistency with our client families.
Job Start Date:	Ongoing
For more information:	Please contact Jeanne at 604-324-9951. Fax your form to 604-322-5513.

3. Cooks – Vancouver Family Preservation Services
We are in need of several volunteers to prepare lunches for parents and children who are attending the Family Day program and parenting education groups. We will provide a $5.00 honorarium to help with transportation costs.

Qualifications Sought:	Interest in cooking and nutrition. Enjoy meeting new people. The Criminal Record Check and Food Safe Certificate will be at no cost to volunteer.
Worksite:	3995 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Timeframe:	3 hours per week (September - July)
Hours preferred:	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings  10:30am – 1:30pm
Length of Commitment Sought:	We are hoping that volunteers will commit to a minimum 3 month time period for consistency with our client families.
Job Start Date:	Ongoing
For more information:	Please contact Jeanne at 604-324-9951. Fax your form to 604-322-5513.

4. Child Minders – Trauma Services
We are in need of volunteer child minders to help look after children while the parents and/or other family members are attending counselling sessions.

Number of Volunteers needed:	1
Qualifications Sought:	An interest in children, experience caring for children, a calm demeanor, good problem solving skills, reliable. RCMP records check required at no cost to volunteer.
Worksite:	Kingsway Office - 1193 Kingsway (near Inverness0
Timeframe:	3 hours per week for one year
Hours preferred:	tbd
Length of Commitment Sought:	a minimum of three to six months, preferably longer
Job Start Date:	asap
For more information:	Please contact Christina Melnechuk at 604.874.2938.

5. Child Minders - Healthy Connections
We are in need of volunteer child minders to help look after infants from one month to 30 months for short periods while the mother attends our Healthy Connections program. Mother's appointment lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Typically we schedule up to four mothers per day, beginning at 10:00 am and ending at approximately 4:00 pm.

Number of Volunteers needed:	4 - 6
Qualifications Sought:	An interest in babies, experience caring for babies, a calm demeanor, good health and ability to lift and carry babies, good problem solving skills, reliable. RCMP records check required at no cost to volunteer.
Worksite:	Family Services Kingsway Office - 1193 Kingsway
Timeframe:	6 hours per week
Hours preferred:	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Length of Commitment Sought:	Open ended - babies need continuity, however, and it is to their benefit to be cared for by someone who is familiar to them. The group will span 6 to 8 weeks and will have spaces between sequences.
Position Start Date:	asap
For more information:	Please contact Sarah Kennedy at 604.874.2938

6. ESL Assistant
We are in need of a couple of volunteers to assist the ESL teacher in teaching English in the "ESL African Women's Program".

Number of Volunteers needed:	2
Qualifications Sought:	Speaks English fluently
Worksite:	Family Services New Westminster Office - 312 Sixth Street, New West
Timeframe:	September - June
Hours preferred:	Monday and Friday morning from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Length of Commitment Sought:	Six months
Position Start Date:	asap
Benefits:	Excellent work experience
For more information:	Please contact 604.525.9144

7. Child Care Assistant - New Westminster
We are in need of several volunteers to work with child care workers in the Children's Program (children 0-6 yrs) in our New Westminster programs. 

Number of Volunteers needed:	5
Qualifications Sought:	Experience working with young children
Worksite:	Various locations in New Westminster
Hours preferred:	ESL African Women's Program - Monday & Friday mornings;  Parenting in Canada - Friday mornings
Length of Commitment Sought:	Six month commitment
Position Start Date:	asap
Benefits:	Excellent work experience
For more information:	Please contact 604.525.9144

8. Cooking Helper
To cook with parents in our Community Kitchens Program. Sample activities include: Cooking with parents, sharing recipees, calling parents to inform them of upcoming cooking sessions.

Number of Volunteers needed:	3
Qualifications Sought:	Interest in cooking and nutrition.Enjoys meeting people.
Worksite:	Several locations in New Westminster and Richmond
Hours preferred:	Varied hours (3 hours per session)
Length of Commitment Sought:	Six month commitment
Position Start Date:	asap
Benefits:	Excellent work experience
For more information:	Please contact Minoo Javadi at 778.885.5165

9. Child Care Assistant - Richmond
We are in need of several volunteers to look after children (under the age of six) while their parents are in the Community Kitchens Program. Sample activities include: Reading stories

Number of Volunteers needed:	3
Qualifications Sought:	Experience working with young children
Worksite:	Several locations in New Westminster and Richmond
Hours preferred:	Varied hours (3 hours per session)
Length of Commitment Sought:	Six month commitment
Position Start Date:	asap
Benefits:	Excellent work experience
For more information:	Please contact Minoo Javadi at 778.885.5165

10. Opportunity for Immigrants and refugees living in the city of New Westminster
Would you like to receive training to increase your knowledge around civic participation within a supportive environment? Join other newcomers and register for a four-month training period (Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:30 pm) during which you will be connected with a more settled immigrant through the new Community Immigrant Mentorship Program. Training will begin in September or January. Please call Family Services of Greater Vancouver, 604-525-9144 ext 3667 for further information. Training, child minding, and transportation are provided FREE of charge.

12. Volunteer Opportunity for Office Assistant - Family Services Licensed Adoption Agency
This is a great opportunity if you are retired and interested in volunteering your time and skill or just thinking about entering the workforce and looking for some casual office experience within a social service setting to help us with photocopying, scanning and other office duties.

Number of Volunteers needed:	6
Qualifications Sought:	No experience necessary but a positive and helpful attitude
Worksite:	1616 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
Hours preferred:	3.5 hours per week (January to December 2012)
Workdays:	Monday through Friday
Time:	Flexible shifts between 9 am – 4 pm
Length of Commitment Sought:	3 months – longer if desired
Position Start Date:	asap
Benefits:	Excellent work experience
For more information:	Linda Freer at 604-736-7613 or fax 604-736-7009 (e-mail lfreer@fsgv.ca)

*Please note that a Criminal Record Check will be required at no cost to volunteer*