Volunteers Wanted: Caring Rides

CareGivers is seeking volunteers for its Caring Rides program, serving homebound seniors (居家老人) in New Hampshire.

Volunteering is easy, and we offer flexible opportunities built around your schedule, whether you volunteer once a week, once a month or on an as-needed basis.

Volunteers need to drive seniors to medical appointments, dental visits or a drugstore. Sometimes, you need to shop for them or run errands (差事) on behalf of individuals. Taking a client on a round-trip usually takes an hour of your time, and our requirements are that you have a car, valid driver’s license and a friendly attitude.

For hundreds of seniors in New Hampshire, doing something as simple as getting to a medical appointment or picking up medication at a local drugstore is a necessity — but sadly, not an option. Most live alone, and cannot drive or access reliable transportation. They rely on our network of volunteers. But more than 200 seniors across the area are on waiting lists to receive these services, many of whom have to cancel doctor appointments and have difficulties gaining adequate access to the food they need. That’s where YOU can come in.

You Truly Make a Difference in the Life of a Local Senior

For these seniors, our network of volunteers is their lifeline. While providing a ride for a senior in need may seem like a small task, it’s significant and life-changing for those we serve:

●You can help them avoid common feelings of isolation and loneliness they have.

●You can ensure they maintain access to medical needs, food and other essentials key to their physical health, emotional well-being and overall quality of life.

●You can make them realize that they can age in a dignified manner inside their homes for as long as possible.

To sign up, simply fill out the contact form on this page and we will be in touch with you the next steps!

The Pathway and River Cleanup is a yearly event involving thousands of volunteers who generously donate their time to help clean up Calgary.

The 2023 Pathway and River Cleanup will take place from Sept. 9 to Sept. 11, 2023.

To volunteer for the Pathway and River Cleanup, you must be:

*12 years or older

*Accompanied by a parent or guardian (if you’re between 12 and 17 years old)

*Able to commit to three hours of cleanup on one of the three event days You are encouraged to register as a group (minimum 10 people) with a designated(指定的)leader. If you do not have a group, you can join a team led by Calgary Parks staff.

Volunteers may request a specific cleanup location at the time of registration. We will do our best to satisfy specific location requests. If you do not have a preferred cleanup location, one will be given to you.

Remember to register online. Registration in person is not accepted.

Each group must have a designated leader. New group leaders are required to attend a one-hour, online orientation session(入职培训). Returning group leaders must attend the orientation session every three years, but must complete yearly online training.

Group leaders will be responsible for:

*Conducting a group member orientation session before event day to provide safety training.

*Ensuring the safe and effective cleanup of the designated cleanup area. Risks will be minimized as much as possible. However, volunteers may come in contact with rocky shorelines, sharp items and illegal campsites.

ZOO CREW—TEEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Ages 13-17

Passionate about animals and wondering what a zookeeper's day is like? Denver Zoo's Teen Volunteer Program, Zoo Crew, might be the place for you! We do not offer one-time volunteer service opportunities for school or court appointed teens.

APPLICATIONS

The application will open on January 1 and close on March 1. Applicants must be at least 13 years old by the first day of training and no older than 17.

REQUIREMENTS

Teen volunteers: 75 hours of service per summer (June through August) with several shifts each month.

First-year teen volunteers: three weeks (M-F, mornings or afternoons) of volunteering during the summer to support Summer Safari, Denver Zoo's summer camp.

All current teen volunteers can choose volunteer year-round, after participating for at least one summer season. These teens must commit to at least one shift per month, perform position duties as assigned including working outside, communicate with guests and staff independently and alongside other teen and adult volunteers.

Junior Crew (Year 1 in Zoo Crew):

Summer Safari: assist camp instructors with games, zoo tours, and educational activities.

Animal Department: assist veteran teen volunteers with daily animal husbandry responsibilities such as cleaning, diet preparation and animal enrichment. Teens 16 or older may also help at the Nutrition Center, the Zoo's animal kitchen.

TUITION

$150 nonrefundable (不退还的) tuition fee (due no later than May I of each year). Download Denver Zoo's Tuition Scholarship form. (Scholarship requests are due no later than April 15 each year.)

Tuition helps cover costs of Zoo Crew T-shirt uniforms, name tag, daily supervision, program supplies, training and continuing education programs, annual award ceremony, social events and campouts.

QUESTIONS

For more information, please call the Program Specialist at 720-337-1491 or e-mail teen-volunteer (@ Denverzoo org).