Langley Retired Teachers’ Association Volunteer/Participate
~ submitted by Annette O’Connor~
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Volunteering is fun and rewarding! It allows you to: Stay young at heart • Enjoy yourself • Keep your curiosity • Bring pleasure to others • Share your skills • Laugh often • Challenge yourself • Be active in your community • Keep your mind stimulated • Be part of a team • Help others • Enrich your life • Meet interesting people • Be social and make new friends.
The LRTA is always looking for members to run for the executive, be a phoner, and help with activities. Contact any executive member to get more information or put your name forward.
LRTA is associated with other organizations that offer interesting and fulfilling volunteer opportunities.
Check out the LRTA section of the BCRTA website (bcrta.ca) for a more complete list of volunteer opportunities.
BCRTA needs Volunteers - Retirement Workshop Facilitator bcrta.ca
The BCRTA provides a pre-retirement workshop THERE’S MORE TO IT THAN MONEY for active teachers.
need to be an expert on pensions. The workshop is about retirement. It’s fun to facilitate a workshop where the participants are really looking forward to a positive retirement.
Excerpt from a letter to the BCTF Teacher Magazine:
“For several years in my local (Coquitlam), our professional development day offerings have included ‘There’s More to it Than Money’ sessions presented by BCRTA members who share their personal experiences with colleagues who are investigating retirement. Each year the sessions have been oversubscribed and extremely well received by attendees. Many teachers view retirement with mixed emotions and the workshops provide an excellent forum for realistic, informed discussion. The focus of these sessions is on life after retirement – the endless possibilities of retirement lead to thoughtful conversations facilitated by BCRTA presenters.”
Usually two presenters facilitate workshops. Out of pocket expenses are covered and training is provided.
For more information contact Kristi at the BCRTA office. 604 871 2260 or 1 877 683 2243
COSCO needs Volunteers - Health and Wellness Workshop Facilitator – coscobc.ca
Over the last few years, thousands of people throughout B.C. have participated in one of the COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Institute’s free health promotion workshops. Since they launched FallsPrevention in 2007, the demand for, and the number of, workshops offered, has grown exponentially. They now offer 38 different workshops. Each workshop is available free of charge to anyseniors’ group. The sessions are 90 minutes long and are delivered by a trained senior volunteer facilitator who presents practical and useable information, free of technical jargon.
All of the material and equipment is provided for the volunteer facilitators. You do NOT need to be an expert. Out of pocket expenses are covered and training is provided. Being a facilitator for these workshops is very rewarding.
If are interested in becoming a facilitator or booking a workshop, please contact Sheila Pither at 604 684-9720 or [email protected]
LSRS – Langley Seniors Resource Society - Volunteer / Participate – lsrs.ca
Participating at this active and vibrant place offers a wide variety of recreational programs, interesting field trips, great food, and a wonderful opportunity to socialize. The Outreach programs provide members with information and referral, a telephone buddy program, counseling services, including housing information, income tax advice, government forms and personal counseling.
LSRC offers orientation and training for their volunteers. It’s a great opportunity to give back and do more of what you enjoy.
The centre is located at 20605 – 51 B Avenue in Langley. Please consider stopping by Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 4:00pm to check out the facility and programs.
Langley Volunteer Bureau
5339 207 St., Langley V3A 2 E6
604 534 7921
Contact - Melissa Giles extension 1205 [email protected]
http://www.langleyvolunteer.com
Includes both local and international volunteer opportunities. Immigration and Multicultural Volunteer Services Contact - Sandy Sih
Home visits of New Canadian Families assisting with a variety of tasks one day per week - commitment for 6 months.
Langley Community Services Contact -Melissa Giles
Community Connections Coordinator
Early Years Refugee Project
Langley Community Services Society (LCSS) 604 534 7921 extension 1205
Community Activities and Recreation Liaison (CARL)
This is a youth focused program that mentors refugee youth to be able to access community resources. Homework Club: Monday and Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm at Douglas Recreation Center.
Food bank 5339 207 Street 604 534 7921
Presently looking for volunteers for group facilitator and the Harvest Box Program.
Langley Seniors' Recreation & Resource Centre
Contact – Janice McTaggart
20605 - 51 B Ave.
604 530 3020 - Extension 302 http://www.langleyseniorresourcecentre.com
Langley Centennial Museum
Coordinator – Nadean Vonk
9135 King St., Fort Langley
604 888 3922
Volunteer positions are available including docent volunteers for school programs.
Langley Big Brothers & Big Sisters
#201 205558 Fraser Highway
604 530 5055
http://www.bbbslangley.com
Offers an in school-mentoring program for children ages 7 to 12.
Langley Christmas Bureau
— http://www.langleychristmasbureau.com
Langley Spirit of BC
# 101 20611 Fraser Highway 604 534 2159
Contact - Georgina Kropf
http://www.langleyspiritofbc.com
(click on volunteer Langley)
Examples of services required:
Dog walking, office assistance, Cancer Society, Langley Lodge, Meals on Wheels
Langley School District Foundation
Contact - Linda Jensen
604 534 7891
[email protected]
Hosting Charity Auction to raise money for the SummerLAND programs this May or June.
Looking to collect “good” donated wooden chairs that can be painted with wonderful scenes and pictures. Looking for chairs to donate and anyone willing to paint the chairs.
Langley Literacy Association
Contact - Linda Jensen
604 534 7891
[email protected]
Promotes literacy in Langley
Needs books for “Wrap a Read” through the Langley Christmas Bureau. Train tutors and provide instruction for adult literacy.
Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at the City of Langley Library – 204th & Douglas Crescent at 6:00 pm.
Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities
1088 – 208 St.
604 530 8717
[email protected]
http://www.prda.ca
Through equestrian activities and with the involvement of the community, they enhance the quality of life for individuals with a wide range of challenges.
Canadian Red Cross
Langley Equipment Distribution Centre #101 9770-196A St.
604 881 1113
Lower mainland contact – Krista Mennell 604 340 4669
Presently listing volunteer positions for customer service and equipment maintenance.
Volunteer Langley B.C. (Google - Volunteer Langley, BC)
Lists other individual groups and their volunteer activities.
