Saabs ge : 7 - Sunday, Aprit 16, 1989 - Lynn Valley Echo Start ao ‘reading circle’ close to your home LYNN VALLEY residents are be- ing asked to further the cause of childhood literacy in their own neighborhood. In Canada, children between the ages of four and 10 typically do not read at home. This may may be a contributing factor. to Canada’s illiteracy rate for these same children as they become adults in our society. Frontier College is launching a: national children’s literacy Pro- gram, READ Canada. Lynn Valley Volunteer Helpline. _ ANSWER THE: need for help in your community. Listed below is a sarapling. of. volunteer oppor- tunities available to you. ENTHUSIASTIC PRENATAL TEACHERS wanted to teach prenatal classes to expectant cou- ples with a teacher one evening per week. Volunteer should have re- . cent birth experience: (within the last five years) and have an interest in childbirth education. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday _ evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 or Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nurse or physiotherapists are welcome but a medical background is not essential. Honorarium and training provided. CHILDCARE AIDE to babysit children while mothers ~ attend fitness class. Volunteer must be over 14 years and “have had babysitting experience. Hours are Saturday mornings from 9:15 to 11. Orientation provided. SOCIAL: CAPABLE PERSON to help take seniors on outings and shopping trips, help residents in and out of vans and assist them in shopping malls. Volunteer should be able to handle wheelchairs, have good communication skills and en- joy the company of seniors. Hours are Monday or Wednesday 1:30 to 4p.m.,. ‘CHEERFUL FRIENDLY CANVASSERS are needed by a multiple sclerosis society to offer silk and fresh carnations in shopp- ing malls and outside stores. If you enjoy working with the public and want to help the MS cause, call today. Campaign runs from May il to 14. Shifts are at the volun- teer’s convenience. CHESS PLAYERS! A patient mature adult who plays chess well is wanted to play the game with a man who is an: excellent chess player. The volunteer should have some understanding of people with neurological disorders. Hours are at volunteer’s convenience. If you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunities please call Joan at 985-7138 at the . Volunteer Centre, a participating .Member agency of the United Way. a