Opportunities to Get Involved

The Computer for Schools area is looking for help in various locations across Saskatchewan. Please visit the website for more information about the program or contact Crawford McKee at 306-777-3435 or via email.

This is an ongoing project; volunteers make crafts such as wood working items, painting patio stones and Christmas items, needle work and sewing items. The proceeds from the sale are donated to various Children’s organizations. In the past some of the organizations we have supported are Kids Help Line, North Central Family Center, The Regina Therapeutic Riding Association, and Food for Learning.

Coordinator: Jolene Norleen
Phone: 777-4160 or 949-7607

Read more about the project.

We are looking for volunteers to assist in a root garden - potatoes and carrots. It would involve helping with planting, weeding, watering and then harvesting. The veggies from the garden would then be donated to various organizations or group homes. We would like to form a partnership with these homes and get them to help withy the work as well. Possible schedule would be a meeting once a month from May until October to do the work. If we had a group of about 20 people, it would only take about an hour each month. Great opportunity for students.

Coordinator: Jolene Norleen
Phone: 777-4160 or 949-7607

The Sask. Mental Health Association - Regina Chapter is interested in a Pioneer sitting on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in the position or would like more details, please contact Bill Davies at 787-8515. Please let Jolene Norleen know if you have accepted the position 777-4160.

The Pioneer Salvage Sales area is looking for help in Regina.

This group sells computer equipment and office furniture and equipment that are donated from SaskTel. This service is available to the general public. In addition, they donate computers and office furniture to non-profits by request. 100% of the revenues of this program come back to the SaskTel Pioneers for worthwhile projects in our community. Please help by giving some of your time to this worthwhile program. For more information, call 777-3431.

The Regina Reading Buddies literacy program is for volunteers who want to work with kindergarten to grade 3 students to help them practice their reading. Volunteers choose their own times, according to their own availability, whether it's on a regular basis or just occasionally, during the months of September through May. This is perfect for Life Members and Partners who don't work during the day. Regular members and youth are welcome on their holidays or days off. The kids love us!

Coordinator: Brenda Norton
Phone: 585-2176

The In-School Mentoring program, from Big Brothers of Regina, matches adult volunteer mentors with mentees from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in Regina’s public schools. Mentors meet with their mentees at the school, one hour per week, for the duration of the academic school year. Schools allow breaks from regular programming for children to take part. Suggested activities are provided to assist the Mentors in developing a relationship with their mentees. Each school in which the program is offered has a well-stocked activity bin. End-of-the-school-year interviews are conducted with all participants. Our outcomes have shown improved school attendance and school performance, which have occurred as a -natural result of the match. Please contact Melissa Tran at 757-3900 or visit their website.

Volunteers are also required for the traditional Big Brother Program . Please contact the office at 757-3900 or visit their website.

Volunteers needed to work in the Gift Shop at the Regina General Hospital. Hours are flexible. The store is staffed by volunteers, and proceeds go to providing comfort items and medical equipment to Regina General Hospital patients. Retail sales and computer experience are assets, but not necessary. Learn on the job! Interested? Contact Jennifer at 766-2685.

Do you want make a difference

Join the Habitat for Humanity Regina (HFHR) Volunteer Team. We're now building houses year round and we need you.

You can make a difference to the city of Regina and Regina families by volunteering in the Restore, or as a committee member.

See 2010 recruitement letter.

Building Homes...Building Hope

Coordinator: Amy Szalabayi
Phone: 555-9700 ext 221
Email: aszalabayi@habitatregina.ca

Habitat for Humanity Regina Restore is seeking VOLUNTEERs at our Restore. We are in need of teams to volunteer a half day, full day or even a week. Volunteer tasks may include but not limited to:

• Cleaning
• Organizing
• Loading/unloading donations
• Packaging small items for resale

Each volunteer at our Restore, will leave feeling a scene of accomplishment, giving back to our community and helping us build MORE houses for low income families. Plus all volunteers who work more than 4hrs at one time, will receive a 20% discount on that same day!

If you are interested in volunteering, please call Courtney at 522-9700 x221

The Life Enrichment Program is one of the programs facilitated through the Saskatchewan Abilities Council. Its purpose is to provide recreational and social outings for small groups of physically disabled adults in Saskatoon. See: http://www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca/main/html/services/recreational/index.html There is also a youth program that runs on Thursdays and Saturdays and one for Aboriginal adults with acquired brain injuries. Volunteers are needed to provide assistance to participants during outings, which generally run for two to three hours at a time.

Coordinator:Tina Campbell, Life Enrichment Supervisor
Saskatoon Branch, Saskatchewan Abilities Council
1410 Kilburn Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0J8
Tel: (306) 653-1694 Extn: 212
Fax: (306) 652-8886
lifeenrichment@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca

The Seniors Education Centre at the University of Regina hosts several ESL programs for older adults. View the poster and/or registration form.

I have also taken the liberty of mailing you a hard copy of this information for your convenience. It should arrive at your place of business within the next week. If you would like more information or would like to register an older adult for the Conversation Class or would like to volunteer please call 585-5766 or 585-5816.