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Community Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Charmine Rushworth shows off the
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Alzheimer Society Miramichi
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Options for Volunteers:
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Perform general office duties; staff displays at special events; help organize and/or participate in the "Walk for
Memories" on the last Sunday in May
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Contact:
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Mary Jane Hickey
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Phone:
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506.773.7093
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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Will work to accommodate your schedule. The office is open Monday to Friday from noon until 4 p.m. and special events
are held at various times.
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Qualifications:
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Depending on your option. Any training required will be provided.
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Screening:
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Criminal records check (no cost), phone or email the above to meet with and fill out an application.
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Atlantic Region - Nature
Conservancy of Canada
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Canada's Irish Festival
on the Miramichi
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canadasirishfest.com See volunteer opportunities on their website - click here.
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Canadian Mental Health
Association, NB Division (Miramichi Region)
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Options for Volunteers:
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1) "Thumbody" program - provided to grade three students to introduce the concept of self-esteem.
2) To serve on the CMHA (Miramichi branch) board.
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Contact:
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Regional Community Worker
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Phone:
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506.773.7561
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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1) The thumbody program requires two hours of training and two hours in the classroom. You choose how many classes
you wish to do. 2) The board meets 4 hours a month.
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Qualifications:
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Interest in mental health
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Screening:
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Possibility of a criminal records check. To work on the thumbody program a policy form must be filled out with
the Department of Education. Phone or email the above to meet and fill out an application.
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Options for Volunteers:
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Volunteers are needed for the Senior Services Program which offers Friendly Visiting and reassuring telephone calls to
seniors who are living alone in the Miramichi area.
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Contact:
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Gail Bernier
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Phone:
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506.622.8881
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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One to two hours per week.
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Qualifications:
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A desire to help seniors in your community.
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Screening:
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Criminal Record Check.
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Healthy Active Living
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Options for Volunteers:
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1) Musical Group to entertain seniors one afternoon a month at the Chatham Legion. 2) Present programs
of interest to people 55 and over.
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Contact:
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Mary Jane Hickey
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Phone:
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506.778.8202
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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Depending on your availability.
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Qualifications:
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Training will be provided to give programs. Qualifications will vary depending on the program you wish to give.
Examples of programs are fitness, healthy eating, stress management, handling grief, safety, etc.
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Screening:
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A criminal records check. Contact the above by phone or email to meet and fill out an application.
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Life Line (outreach from
Miramichi Senior Citizen’s Home)
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Options for Volunteers:
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Install life line units (pendants worn around the neck that can connect you to a help line 24 hours a day). Training
will be provided.
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Contact:
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Margaret Manderson
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Phone:
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506.778.6810
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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Approximately one hour for training and one hour for installment. You choose how many installments you wish to
do.
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Qualifications:
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A driver’s license
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Screening:
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A criminal records check (no cost). Phone or email the above to meet with and fill out an application.
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Meals on Wheels (outreach
from Miramichi Senior Citizen’s Home)
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Options for Volunteers:
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To deliver meals to the homes of senior citizens & disabled people.
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Contact:
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Sylvia Murphy
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Phone:
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506.778.6810
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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Monday to Friday - 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. – 8 to 10 stops per day. 1 day a month or whatever you can spare.
Deliveries are not done on storm days (usually coincide with the cancellation of school)
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Qualifications:
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Need your own vehicle. Feel free to bring a partner along.
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Screening:
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A criminal records check (no cost). Phone Miramichi Volunteer Services Inc. at 506.622.6565.
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Miramichi Chamber of Commerce
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Options for Volunteers:
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Volunteers are needed mostly for registration tables for various events throughout the year such as a golf tournament
or networking event. Website: www.miramichichamber.com
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Contact:
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Ivy Lam
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Phone:
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506.622.5522
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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Depends on event.
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Qualifications:
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No particular qualifications
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Screening:
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A criminal records check
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Miramichi Community Food
Bank
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Options for Volunteers:
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To serve clients and stock shelves
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Contact:
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June Somers
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Phone:
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506.622.1838
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Time Commitment:
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Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. You choose how often to go.
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Qualifications:
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Enjoy people
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Screening:
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Phone the above number or drop into the food bank at 163 Henry Street during working hours to fill out an application.
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Miramichi Folksong Festival
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Miramichi Regional Health
Authority
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Options for Volunteers:
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1) Bingo, Social Tea, Special Events
2) Chapel, Eucharistic Ministers, Pastoral Care
3) Kindergarten Tours
4) Menus
5) Garden Program
6) Nursing Unit, Oncology, Palliative Care Volunteer
7) Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires
8) Pyhsio/Occupational Therapy
9) St. John Ambulance Pet Therapy
10) Visiting, Good Night Program
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Contact:
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Gail Surette
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Phone:
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506.623.3190
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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Your choice.
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Qualifications:
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Vary depending on program
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Screening:
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Application, Two character references, Criminal records check (no cost), TB test and general health screening
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Miramichi Regional Multicultural Association
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Options for Volunteers:
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To provide services as a host volunteer assisting immigrant newcomers
with settlement in our region.
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Contact:
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Mavis Williamson
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Phone:
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506.773.5272
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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The amount of time a volunteer gives will depend on the needs of the newcomer.
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Qualifications:
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Have a knowledge of the Miramichi Region and an openness to assist newcomers
from various countries.
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Screening:
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Criminal records check
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Miramichi Senior Citizen’s
Home
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Options for Volunteers:
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1) visitation – one on one 2) reading one on one or small groups 3) bingo, bowling, sing-alongs,
outings, special events 4) a band or musician to provide entertainment.
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Contact:
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Jean Doyle
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Phone:
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506.778.6810
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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You choose.
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Qualifications:
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Enjoy people – students are welcome to gain experience and get a reference
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Screening:
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A criminal records check (no cost). Phone or email the above to meet with and fill out an application.
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Miramichi Volunteer Services Inc.
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Options for Volunteers:
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Prepare basic income tax returns for the low income population.
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Contact:
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Susan Gallant
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Phone:
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506.622.6565
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Email:
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mvsi@nb.aibn.com
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Time Commitment:
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Time commitment depends on the number of returns the volunteer is willing to do.
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Qualifications:
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Training provided
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Screening:
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Volunteer must provide references as well as a Criminal Record Check
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MIRAMICHI YOUTH HOUSE
The Youth House is a community-based,
not for profit organization, which believes action is needed to create a safe and secure environment for all youth, by providing
opportunities for youth-at-risk to develop and grow positively within their family, their community and their school.
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Options for Volunteers:
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Volunteers are needed for:
1. To teach programs or skills such as cooking, yoga, martial arts, healthy
relationships, budgeting, student loans etc. etc.
2. To act as Board members of the organization. Board
members meet once a month to review the plans/budget for the house and are active in fundraising events.
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Contact:
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Gail MacKinley
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Phone:
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506.624.9909
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Email:
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miramichiyouthhouse@hotmail.com
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Time Commitment:
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Depends on the volunteer's availability and on their choice of volunteer options.
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Qualifications:
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Depending on your option. Any training required will be provided.
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Screening:
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All volunteers must have a Criminal Record Check and Department of Social
Development check before working with youth.
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MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH FOUNDATION
INC.
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www.msjfi.comThe Foundation is affliated with the Mount Saint Joseph Nursing Home (see below). The purpose of the Foundation
is to improve the quality of life for the reisdents by raising funds that support financial needs of the Home not provided
for elsewhere. These needs may include beds, furniture, diagnostic and therapuetic equipment. See more information
and volunteer opportunities on their website - click here.
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MOUNT ST. JOSEPH NURSING HOME
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Options for Volunteers:
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Volunteers are needed for one on one with the residents, for group programs such as bingo,
bowling, cards etc. and for outings on the bus.
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Contact:
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Krista Ward
Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 8:30 a.m. -6:30 p.m.
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Phone:
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506.778.6550 Ext. 6560
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Time Commitment:
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With the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available there is
usually something to suit each individual's time availability.
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Qualifications:
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Depending on your option. Any training required will be provided.
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Screening:
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Criminal records check (no cost), phone or email the above to meet with and fill out an application.
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St. John Ambulance
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Options for Volunteers:
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Volunteers are needed to attend community events to offer first aid if needed
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Contact:
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Gloria Rowe, Manager
of Community Services
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Phone:
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1.800.563.9998
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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A minimum of 5 hours per month.
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Qualifications:
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A desire to give back to your community. Any training needed will be provided.
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Screening:
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Volunteers must fill out an application package and have a Criminal Record Check.
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Senior's Day Program
(Miramichi Senior
Citizen’s Home outreach program)
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Options for Volunteers:
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1) bus driver 2) bus driver's assistant
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Contact:
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Sylvia Murphy
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Phone:
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506.778.6810
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can choose - mornings, afternoons
or both - however many days you wish
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Qualifications:
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1) Bus driver must have a class 4 license. (license & fees involved will be paid for) 2) Bus driver's
assistant must be physically fit
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Screening:
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A criminal records check (no cost) & references. Call Miramichi Volunteer Services Inc. at 506.622.6565 for
further information.
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Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick
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Options for Volunteers:
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1. Walk of Hope - fundraiser, annual first Sunday in May
2. Cow Patty Bingo-Family Fun Day - fundraiser,
held annually at MacDonald Farm Historical Park.
3. Book Lover's Fall Fair - fundraiser, held annually
every fall at Northumberland Square Mall.
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Contact:
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Natalie Thibeau-Rector
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Phone:
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506.622.1595
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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Depends largely on the volunteer and what they are able to spare for
the activity.
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Qualifications:
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Willingness to interact with the general public.
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Screening:
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A Criminal Record Check may be necessary depending on the job the volunteer is doing.
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Options for Volunteers:
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1. The Salvation Army Thirft Store - Volunteers needed
for:
a) Sorting donated items – requires standing or sitting for periods of time. b)
Janitorial duties – clean bathrooms, floors, windows, perimeter of building. c) Cutting rags or clean
shoes – required to sit, use scissors & cleaning products. d) Customer Service/cashier – experience
an asset – training provided. e) Assisting driver with furniture pick up and deliveries – lift
over 20 pounds.
2. Friendship Suppers -
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hot meal is provided on Mondays and Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. at the Salvation Army from October thru May. Teams of 3-4
volunteers are needed to:
Purchase, prepare, serve and clean up at the Friendship Suppers. This
may be done on a regular schedule or as a one time event
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Contact:
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Captain Wilson Sutton or Shanon Ecker
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Phone:
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506.622.7826
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Email:
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Time Commitment:
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The Thrift Store is open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 4:30, Saturday 10:00 to 3:00. You can work part or full time
days. No limit on hours. Volunteers will be scheduled by the store manager, as needed, based on their skills and
availability.
For the Friendship Suppers the time committment depends on frequency of involvement.
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Qualifications:
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Dependent on what option you choose
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Screening:
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Go in person to complete & submit registration form. You must sign a confidentiality statement and provide
2 references (non-family). If approved a criminal record check will be needed.
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