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Lethbridge Volunteer Opportunities
The Reception Volunteer serves as the first point of contact for visitors at Administration and Donations and all callers at Interfaith Food Bank. This role involves receiving and processing donations, greeting visitors, answering phone calls, assisting with inquiries, and supporting administrative tasks to ensure smooth front desk operations.
Volunteers are needed to fill 5-hour shifts in a variety of positions.
Few positions require experience or training; however, many are not in need of prior experience. Training is provided in site prior to volunteering.
Reporting to the CanTRA Instructor, the Horse Leader works directly in the therapeutic riding classes alongside the Side Walker to support the clients receiving the service.
Leaders who have prior experience with horses are preferred but horse experience is not necessary. Additional specialized training for therapeutic riding programs is provided by CanTRA-certified or alternatively credentialed instructors. The leader plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth and safe mounting and dismounting for the rider, as well as maintaining control and ensuring the horse’s well-being during lessons, under the guidance of a certified instructor. An adept leader is attuned to the horse’s body language and understands the balance of control between themselves, the horse, and the rider, stepping in to assist, when necessary, especially with less experienced riders.
The Side Walker works directly in the therapeutic riding classes alongside the Horse Leader to support the client receiving the service. Volunteers who have prior experience with horses are preferred. Additional specialized training for therapeutic riding programs is provided by CanTRA-certified or alternatively credentialed instructors. The side walker plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth and safe mounting and dismounting for the rider, as well as maintaining control and ensuring the rider’s well-being during lessons, under the guidance of a certified instructor. An adept side walker works closely with the horse handler—and, if present, the other side walker—maintaining clear communication to stay attuned to the rider’s body language and ensure a balanced collaboration with the horse. They step in to assist as needed, especially with less experienced riders.
The Board ensures that the organization is operated in the interests of the members.
Mon-Fri 10am-1pm flexible – deliver daily meals to those in our community.
Mileage reimbursement options available.
We deliver 75-120 meals, 5 days a week, and extra meals on Fridays for the weekend.
A phone call program pairs you with a senior looking for social interaction.
A remote volunteer opportunity with the option to meet with your senior once a month at the LSCO Community Connect Coffee Group.
Weekdays from 8am-11am – help prepare food at our in-house kitchen.
Onsite training provided.
We make peeling potatoes, cutting up vegetables and decorating cookies fun!
We need 2 people each day to support our chefs in preparing meals for our community center’s dining room and the Meals on Wheels program.
If you have a special kitchen talent or interest in learning how to prepare food, we would love for you to share your skills with us.
Green Acres purchased some tandem electric assisted bikes (tricycles actually) and are looking for volunteers interested in peddling our residents around. This would be weather dependent and involves all the Lethbridge lodges.
There is one bike shared at Blue Sky Lodge and Golden Acres Lodge on the 16 Ave N, one bike shared at Black Rock Terrace and Pemmican Lodge on 5 Ave S, and one bike shared between Garden View Lodge, Heritage Lodge (both downtown) and Alberta Rose Lodge on 32 St S (by Rona).
Volunteers could volunteer at a lodge in their neighbourhood or at multiple lodges across the city. We really don’t know at this time if there will be specific routes to follow.
Helmet is provided, but if the volunteer has their own helmet, they can use it.
A bit of training will be required as there are settings controlled by the driver of the bike for the resident side as the residents can peddle at their own space to exercise their legs (this setting is not helping to propel the bike), peddle and provide assistance to keep the bike moving, or not peddle at all. The driver’s side also controls how much or how little peddling the driver wants to do (how much electronic assist they want) and the braking.
The main point of these e-bikes is to get the residents out for some fresh air, get a little exercise if they choose, and most importantly, to enjoy conversation or reminiscing with the driver of the bike so the resident gets both physical and mental stimulation.
Mon–Fri 8am–11am or 11am–2pm – cleaning dishware and utensils.
Onsite training provided.
As Bingo Caller volunteer, you will call bingo in any a Green Acres lodge.
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