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How to spread love, play music and battle cancer, all in one go

I hope that by now we’ve pretty much decided on how to spend the summer. Some of us will be working, some travelling, some just hanging out and seeing their friends, and some going to summer school (sadly, I am one of those people). But if you still have no idea, have no fear! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities that will present themselves throughout summer.

FIRST: Spread the love!

The Children’s Cottage Society provides support for parents who are going through hardships and are not able to take care of their children. Volunteers are needed to help with various different tasks taking care of children. Volunteers will be needed for three hour shifts on weekends.

If you are interested, contact Paula Bannerman (Manager Volunteer Programs)

Email: pbannerman@childrenscottage.ab.ca

Phone: 403-233-2680

For more information, check out: http://www.childrenscottage.ab.ca/

SECOND: Play some tunes!

Do you enjoy playing the piano? Here is a way for others to see your talent and for you to create a pleasant environment in the hospital. Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Volunteers should be at a minimum level of grade 8 in piano.

If you are interested, contact Volunteer Resources at Peter Lougheed Hospital at 403-943-4760.

For more information, check out: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/default.asp

THIRD: Join the fight against cancer!

Are you interested in serving as a volunteer marketing coordinator? This is a great opportunity for youth to be involved in helping out to host a various number of events. Volunteering schedules will be flexible. Take part in a great team working towards success and increasing donations towards one of the biggest causes!

If you are interested, contact Zain Velji (Volunteer Resource Coordinator)

Email: zain.velji@cancer.ab.ca

Phone: 403-303-3529

For more information, check out: http://www.cancer.ca/Alberta-NWT.aspx?sc_lang=en

But don’t forget, these are only three volunteering opportunities out of plenty!

Also check out:

www.youthcentral.com

http://public.volunteercalgary.ab.ca/VolunteerOpportunities.aspx#search-panels

 

MJ
MJ
Hiya! My name is MJ, but not MJ as in Michael Jackson, not MJ as in Michael Jordan, not MJ as in megajoules, but MJ as in Min Jung! I attend Western Canada High School and my favorite subject is Biology. I especially relish in the smell of formaldehyde fuming through the hallways after a dissection lab. Random fact about me? I can bend backwards until my hands are locked around my ankles and my nose touches the ground. How's that for head over heels?
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