22 - Sunday, September 18, 1988 - North Shore News NORTH SHORE OPPORTUNITIES tions PARTICIPATE IN your com- munity this energetic fall season by volunteering. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities -for everyone. The following is a sampling from the North Shore Information and Volunteer Centre files. ENERGETIC FAST-WORK- ING people wanted to pack meals into containers for delivery. Lf you enjoy a fast pace and wanit to serve the community this position will interest you. Conscientious drivers are also needed to pick up meals from caterer and deliver them on Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. to noon. SOCIAL PLEASANT RECE!- TIONIST is required by a Deep Cove community school. Duties include answering phones and tak- ing registration for courses. If you like people and have some typing skills call today about this oppor- tunity, for Vv VOLUNTEER TUTORS to work with children six to 13 years of age who are experiencing reading and literacy difficulties. Commitment is one hour a day, twice weekly. Excellent training available commencing Sept. 27. CREATIVE ENERGETIC CARING person 25 to 34 years old is needed to supervise a reere- ational teen drop-in centre on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Also on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., an outdoor leader is need- ed to drive a group of teens to an outdoor program site and lead the group in an activity such as snow shoeing. A passenger van is pro- vided and a class IV licence is nec- essary as well as an enjoyment of teens and outdoor activities. PROMOTIONS PERSON to publicize a Keep Well program for seniors. The volunteer should be 50 to 55 and have some public Learn about weather, wellness A VANCOUVER weatherman who for many years provided even our worst weather reports in a friendly and humorous manner will be guest speaker at a North Shore Keep Well’s special pro- gram. John Pashold will speak on How Weather Influences Wellness on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:15 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors Activi- ty Centre. This program is the first in a series of monthly talks sponsored by North Shore Keep Well. For more information call 926-4375. LIFESTYLE a PROGRAMS o STRESS MANAGEMENT © WEIGHT CONTROL @ SMOKING CESSATION @ INTRODUCTORY FITNESS For information contact the YMCA FACILITIES & SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN (3 Aerobics & No Bounce Aerobics Daily GRAND OPENING =~ BURWABY / COQUITLAM {9 Relaxing Whirlpool {1} Soothing Sauna [7] Lifecycles & Fan Bikes {1 Weight Training Equipment {1 Private Showers and Dressing Booths 0 Cushioned Wood Floors O Free Weights © And much, much more!! WORTH VANCOUVER 1445 MARINE DRIVE 980-5635 New Adult Patrons only Based on 24 months FULL PRICE $336.00 NORTH ROAD CENTER 4501 NORTH ROAD Line 30 YEARS ESULTS i RICHMOND 7740 ALDERBRIDGE WAY 216-2242 ESE REDE EERE GER RG RST ET OEY DS STR RR SAR AEN RE AR Oe Ooo cS es oe junteers relations experience as well as an interest in health programs. GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS? Health clinic is looking for a person, over 50 years, to take registration and sign up people as they come into the clinic. Com- mitment is 1! a.m. to noon on Mondays and/or Wednesdays. CARING, UNDERSTANDING person wanted to assist. mentally handicapped participants of a sign language class. Some. signing knowledge preferred but not essen- tial. Orientation will be provi.ted by the instructor. Hours are from 7am. to 9 p.m. Thursdays for a three-month period. SKILLED HELPING, a. six week course, is designed for volun- teers, staff and individuals wanting to build their active listening skills in a one-to-one relationship. Course commences Sept. 20 at a cost of $30. Register by phoning 986-8888 or information 985-7138. For these and other volunteer opportunities that are coming in every day, phone Joan at the Vol- unteer Centre 985-7138. The centre is a participating agency of the United Way. 2. Beginning in October, Capilano College is offering a Canadian Job Strategies training program for Attendants for the Disabled. This 30-week program prepares men and women to assist the disabled of all ages in home, work, recreational, and school settings. Participants have 15 weeks of classroom/lab learning, and 15 weeks of on-the-job experience. Applicants must be mature, grade 10 graduates or equivalent, and presently unemployed. lf you are interested, please attend the INFORMATION MEETING Thursday, September 22 7:00-9:00 p.m., Room H204, Capilano College At this meeting you will complete a reading test and sign up for a personal interview. capilano college 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver Order any one of our delicious dinner favorites and receive an extra TacoTime treat — an order of our delicious Mexi-Fries” at no extra charge! WIN a Dinner for Four at 4 Every Store! Every participating TacoTime location is awarding one Dinner for Four every § week up to October 23. 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