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 Volunteer
With WCSS
With other Whistler organizations
Volunteer with WCSS
WCSS volunteers are now eligible for our credit program. For every hour worked receive a $5 credit for the WCSS Re-Use-It Centre. Credits must be used the day of the shift when volunteering at the Re-Use-It, and within a week in all our other programs.
| Elizabeth Manso Visiting Volunteers |
604.932.0113 |
| Help the ill or injured in their homes with social visits, errand running or short term child minding. |
| Food Bank Volunteers |
604.932.0113 |
| Distribute food or help with pickups and deliveries if you have a vehicle. |
| Peer Educators |
604.902.0670 |
| Receive training to assist fellow young adults in the Whistler community. Training begins in November. |
| Re-Use-It Centre Volunteers |
604.932.1121 |
| Help keep the non-profit store organized and clean! Earn a $5 credit towards merchandise every hour you volunteer, (must be spent the day you are there!) |
All volunteers are requested to provide a volunteer RCMP criminal check. The check is free for volunteers.
Other Whistler organizations
Animals - Arts - Environment - Events - Health - Kids & Teens - Library/Museum - Projects & Fundraising - Sports - Television - Tourism
Animals
Get Bear Smart Society
Volunteers needed for fundraising and bear awareness education.
Contact: Sylvia Dolson 604.905.4209 or check out www.bearsmart.com
W.A.G.
Volunteers needed to walk dogs from 11:00am to 1:00pm and from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Must be 18 years old with photo ID. Contact: W.A.G. 604.905.7750
Arts
Whistler Arts Council
Aid in enriching and expanding Whistler's art and cultural environment by volunteering at arts events. Contact: 604-935-8419 or info@whistlerartscouncil.com.
Whistler Players Theatrical Guild
Volunteers needed for the spring and fall seasons for production, acting and technical support. Contact: Linda Marshall 604.932.4672
Environment
AWARE
The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) is always looking for volunteers to help with research, reporting, fundraising, and public education. Contact us at 604.932.4457 or by email: aware at direct.ca to find out more about our current campaigns and initiatives. Check our website at www.awarewhistler.org.
Whistler Fisheries Stewardship Group
The WFSG exists to restore the health of Whistler's watersheds to their
utmost potential for people and fish through community partnerships,
advocacy, education and projects. Volunteer opportunites are available throughout the summer. Interested volunteers can contact the RMOW Fish & Wildlife Techs at 604-935-8323 or email fish at whistler.ca.
Whistler Naturalists - whnature@telus.net
Events
Cornucopia - www.tourismwhistler.com
CrankWorx - crankworx.com
LUNA (Late & Unique Nighttime Alternatives)
Help out with late-night events for the under 35 crowd. Free training in event coordination - produce your own event, and receive a Community Event Coordination certificate upon successful completion. Training starts in November every year.
Visit www.lunawhistler.com to apply.
Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival - www.whistler2007.com
Whistler Film Festival - www.whistlerfilmfestival.com
Whistler Pride - www.gaywhistler.com
Health
Coast Garibaldi SAFE Clinic
Volunteers needed to assist with administration, organization and counseling.
Contact: Jennie or Heather 604.932.3202
Whistler Health Care Centre
Volunteers are needed to provide comfort and other duties. Contact: Sheila 604.932.4911
Canadian Cancer Society
Marketing and Communications Leader -
Do you have a passion for communications, marketing and promotions, great community contacts and a love of writing? If so, your outgoing personality will help raise awareness and promote the Canadian Cancer Society’s events, fundraising campaigns and prevention messaging in the Whistler/Pemberton area. The time commitment is approx. four hrs/wk over a one year term.
Secretary -
Are you well organized with strong communication skills? Do you have secretarial skills including typing and computers? If so, join the Canadian Cancer Society and work closely with the Whistler/Pemberton Unit Executive to set meeting dates, distribute agendas and take minutes at monthly meetings. The time commitment is approx. two hrs/wk over a one year term.
Community Support Volunteers -
Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Do you want to make a difference in your community by supporting a variety of interesting program, cancer prevention and fundraising initiatives for the Canadian Cancer Society? If so, join our team of volunteers in the Whistler/Pemberton area as a Community Support Volunteer. The time commitment varies depending on community activity over a one year term.
CancerConnection -
Are you a cancer survivor at least one year post-treatment? If so, the Canadian Cancer Society is looking for peer support volunteers to provide one-on-one support on the telephone with the option of in-person visits to people living with cancer. The time commitment varies over a minimum one year term after training is completed.
If you are interested in any of these volunteer positions in the Whistler/Pemberton area, please contact Kim Aubert, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources at 1-888-229-8288 or email kaubert@bc.cancer.ca. Canadian Cancer Society: Let’s Make Cancer History.
Pearls Safe Home - 604-892-5771
Kids & Teens
Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Volunteers are needed to spend a few hours a week doing fun activities with a child. The Big/Little program has a one year committment. If you are in the Pemberton area, join our In School program which runs from September to June. Contact: Kim Shellborn 604.938.9299
KidSport
Volunteers provide support for Whistler/Blackcomb Foundation events. Contact: Janet McDonald 604.932.0113
Whistler Brownies / Girl Guides
Volunteers needed from September to June as leaders, special guests to teach specific skills, and camp helpers. Contact: Sheila Waitman 604.932.9675
Whistler Scouts / Cubs
Volunteers needed from September to June as leaders, special guests to teach specific skills, and camp helpers. Contact: Bob 604.932.6288
Youth Centre at Millennium Place 604-935-8187
Library/Museum
Whistler Museum & Archives
Volunteers are needed throughout the year for: Gift Shop sales, Admissions, and Marketing. Times and days are flexible. There are lots of other opportunities for hands-on assistance with the collections so give us a call! Contact: Whistler Museum 604.932.2019
Whistler Public Library
Volunteers needed all year to help patrons and shelve books. Contact: W.P.L. 604.932.5564
Projects & Fundraising
Millennium Place
Volunteers needed to assist with productions. Please call to be added to the volunteer list. Contact: MY Place 604.935.8410
Whistler Lions Club
Join the world's largest service organization! Volunteers are needed to assist with Lions Club events and fundraisers. Contact: W.L.C. 604.938.9848
Canadian Cancer Society
Actively seeking Community Leadership Volunteers in Whistler. Revenue Development Chair: provide leadership and support to fundraising volunteers in Whistler. Contact: Kim Aubert, 1-888-229-8288 or (604) 215-5207.
Sports
Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP) - www.whistleradaptive.com
Whistler/Blackcomb
Volunteers needed for all types of mountain positions. Contact: W/B Recruiting Office 604.938.7366
Whistler Mountain Ski Club - World Cup Events - www.weaselworkers.com
Whistler Nordic X-C Ski Club
Volunteers are needed during the winter months for special events throughout the season.
Contact: Cheryl 604.932.3438
Whistler Youth Soccer
Volunteers are needed to coach or be an assistant coach for a local youth soccer team. Dates are from September to November and starting again in May. Contact: W.Y.S. 604.932.6288 or 604.932.2461
WORCA
WORCA needs volunteers for trail maintenance, building, marking, race marshalling, and race work. Contact: WORCA 604.938.9893
Television
Whistler Cable
Volunteers gain experience in the television industry and learn to use camera and editing equipment. Contact: www.whistlercable.com
Tourism
Mountain Host Program - www.whistlerblackcomb.com/index.htm
Village Host Program
Volunteers needed to assist visitors, offer general information and history on Whistler, promote community events and performances, demonstrate community pride and enthusiasm, and share the spirit of the Whistler community to visitors. For more info contact Cathie. Phone: 604-935-8478 email: ihost@whistler.ca
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