Fall Recreation Reporter 2015

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Who can volunteer?
Anyone!
seniors, students, moms,
dads, men, women...
What can volunteers do?
Anything!
childcare, walking, driving,
office support, directors,
community activities...
When can volunteers work?
Anytime!
an hour here, a few hours
there - work it into your
own schedule.
volunteers
grow community!
Why volunteer?
All reasons!
meet people! learn! work
experience! fun!!
Where volunteer?
Everywhere!
Check us out!
Volunteer Opportunities
Courtenay Recreation
VOLUNTEERING……a FUN and Healthy Lifestyle. Vol-
unteers needed for pre-school and children’s pro-
grams, The LINC Youth Centre and Special Events.
Volunteers are a gift to the Community!
Call 250-338-5371 or text 250-650-9930 or
Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS)
MARS is “Spreading Our Wings” - we need YOUR help
working with Public Education and Special Events.
We are seeking volunteers interested in helping us
fundraise for our new flight pen, organize events,
prepare media communications and assist with edu-
cational outreach. Training is provided.
MARS volunteers must be 18 years or over with
membership $15 per year.
Call 250-337-2021 or visit
Comox Valley Accessibility Committee
We are a group of individuals in the community who
are passionate about advocating for better access
for people with disabilities. We meet once a month
at the Lewis Centre for an hour at lunch. Help us
make the Comox Valley barrier free!
FMI Heather 250-338-5371
Therapeutic Riding
Volunteers needed to assist people with disabilities:
side walkers, horse leaders, barn help etc. No experi-
ence necessary, training provided. A desire to help
people, work with horses, & enjoy a fun social atmost-
phere is required! Positions require some physical
ability, e.g. walking on trails and in the indoor arena.
Committing to one hour a week for an 8 - 10 week
session is ideal. Sessions run Mon - Sat,
8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Riders are aged 5 and up.
Call 250-338-1968 or visit: