Cultural Centre

The Abbotsford Cultural Centre [The Reach] is recruiting volunteers to help maintain extended open hours effective Sept. 30. Through the centre's docent program, volunteers will provide tours of the museum and art gallery to the general public. Orientation and training is provided. If you are available on Thursday evenings or weekend afternoons call 778-908-4763 and find out how you can become part of this exciting new facility.

Help Meals on Wheels

Volunteers are needed for seniors' support programs such as Meals of Wheels, Friendly Visitor, shopping, medical transport, seniors' connections, group meals and more. Training is offered Sept. 13 and Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mission Community Services, 33179 Second Ave., Mission. Call Felice at 604-826-63634.

Help new immigrants

Volunteers are needed to make friends with new immigrants. Time commitment is about one hour a week. Call Gladwin Language Centre [3145 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford] at 604-854-8160.

Aboriginal youth mentors

Xyolhemeylh Child and Family Services seeks for individuals aboriginal or non-aboriginal, 19 years and over, to volunteer as mentors to off-reserve aboriginal youth on a weekly basis. Youth are introduced to community services and gain an appreciation of traditional culture. Training is provided. Call Gary at 1-604 532-3682 or email gary.robinson@xyolhemeylh.bc.ca

Parent supporters needed

Parent Support Services Society of B.C. is a non-profit organization that offers preventative self-help groups to at-risk parents, and to those who want to do a better job of parenting. Parent Support Circles provide a secure place for parents to express feelings and share the joys and challenges of raising children. To find out more, contact Jennifer

Ganapathy at 604-669-1616, or email at volunteer@parentsupportbc.ca.

Red Cross volunteers

The Canadian Red Cross is always looking for volunteers. One place is the Abbotsford Medical Equipment Loan Service Depot [5-2316 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford]. The depot is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Hilary at 1-800-565-8000 x 681 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer.

Kids in action

Are you looking to volunteer in a sports and recreation activity? The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre would appreciate your time to support a child with special needs in their chosen activity. For volunteering opportunities that are flexible and fun, call Nicole at 604-852-2686 ext. 274.

Tutors please

Are you an aspiring teacher or social worker? Gain valuable training and work experience by becoming a volunteer tutor with the Mission Literacy Association. They provide professional training, materials and support to ensure success. Call Tannis at 604-820-6013 or 604-855-1386 for details.

Victim Services

Both Abbotsford police and Mission RCMP Victim Services are looking for volunteers. Volunteers receive training in crisis intervention and act as liaisons for victims of crime between the police and the courts. Call 604-864-4757 in Abbotsford and 604-820-3538 in Mission.

Wild animal helpers

Mountain View Conservation Society needs volunteers who love wild animals. Jobs available include tour guides, keeper's aides, handyman worker, special events and promotions and outreach workers. Call 604-882-9313.

Stroke survivors

Are you a retired nurse, physiotherapist or speech therapist? Do you have a half hour to one hour per week? Do you want to make changes in someone's life? Then Stroke Survivor Club members need your help. Call 604-882-4672 for all the information or to sign up.

Visit Mission seniors

Mission Community Services is looking for volunteers to visit seniors at home, one hour per week. Call Felicity at Friendly Visitors, at 604-826-3634 to get more information.

Be a SAINT

SAINTS, an end-of-life Mission sanctuary for senior and special-needs animals, is in desperate need of volunteers to help with cleaning. Call 604-312-1960. NEEDS UPDATE

Canadian Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Society in Mission [33079B First Ave., Mission] is looking for a volunteer for one four-hour shift a week as a receptionist. Call 604-820-3166.

Horse guides needed

The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association needs volunteers 14 years and older to help in VTEA's riding therapy sessions for children and adults with physical and mental special needs. Call 604-533-1262.

Recreation volunteers

The Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association seeks families and individual volunteers to help and mentor people with acquired brain injury in social activities. Call Tammie at 604-897-1563 for more information.