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 Volunteering
Purpose Society is a multi-service agency that provides
counselling, education, health, addictions and residential services to children,
youth and families. Many of the programs are located at our headquarters
building in New Westminster. The addictions programs operate in facilities in
Burnaby, one youth program is based in the Edmonds area of Burnaby and the
transitional living facility for youth is at a separate location in New
Westminster.
Purpose Society’s headquarters is located close to the New
Westminster SkyTrain station and all other locations are accessible by public
transit.
The volunteer positions at Purpose are varied and match with
a wide range of interests and skills. All Purpose volunteer positions give
individuals the opportunity to meet new people, have fun, make a contribution
and learn. Staff train and support volunteers. Volunteers are included in
professional development seminars and workshops sponsored by the agency.
The Volunteer Coordinator meets with people who ask about
volunteering at Purpose Society to find out the activities they want to
participate in and assists in matching the applicant’s interests and skills with
available volunteer positions. New volunteers are asked to fill out an
application, give references and consent to a criminal record check. A few
volunteer positions also require a driving record check. All new volunteers are
asked to commit to four hours/week for a six-month period.
The range of volunteer positions at Purpose Society
includes:
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Tutor - helps students with schoolwork
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Yoga Instructor - teaches yoga to young women
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Fundraiser - sells raffle tickets on Saturday afternoon
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Drop-in Centre Helper - assists staff with Centre program
activities
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Gardener - assists clients with community garden plot
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Program Assistant
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Food Bank Organizer
For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator at
604-526-2522 or
volunteers@purposesociety.org
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