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NORTH SHORE OPPORTUNITIES

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AT THE North Shore Information and Volunteer Centre, there are over 200. volunteer requests on file from various non-profit, agencies across the North Shore. Here are just a few. The volunteer centre is a United Way agency. .

READING AND LANGUAGE TUTORS needed for six to 12- year-olds for one hour twice a week. No experience necessary as

Arthritis group sends children to camp

HELPING ARTHRITIS sufferers and their families has kept the North Shore branch of the Arthritis Society busy since its formation | last October. ‘

The group holds monthly meetings at Lions Gate Hospital with professional guest speakers and discussion, informal chat and support over coffee.

The North Shore branch is also involved in raising funds for a special summer camp for children. During the week of August 18 to 21, more than 25 children from all over B.C., who suffer from ar- thritis, will attend. Camp Capilano in. North Vancouver. The camp allows for fun and relaxation, and at the same time permits informal group discussions, teaching ses- sions and therapy.

‘Recently North Shore volunteer ‘president Barbara Crowson, vol- ‘uriteer program . director’ -Anne Marie .La Blond, and _ |, rheumatologist and branch medical

advisor, Dr. David O'Hanlon, did an informative half-hour program

_ on Shaw Cable: The show will ‘be vaired Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 22 at'8:30 p.m. ‘and Sunday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. - The group's last:meeting before

‘a summer break will be held June -°10 at 7:30 p.m. For further infor-

.mation call: Barb Crowson at 985- .

there is excellent training available. If you have empathy with children who have learning problems, this one-to-one tutoring will be very rewarding.

CLASS 4 DRIVER needed to drive seniors on afternoon outings. Days would be at the convenience of the volunteers. Vehicle is provided. FACILITATOR to work with a small group of four or fire women

in their 80s who need some very simple activities and lots of indi- vidual attention: The right person could motivate these clients residing at a private care facility in West Vancouver.

SING-ALONG 2L:1NO PLAYER for Thursday afternoons for an organization in the Lonsdale area. The people are mostly elderly and

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Loops Restaurant?*- in the Lonsdale Quay Hotel. _ Great view... great service... and now a great menu from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for affordable family dining.

3rd Floor -.Lonsdale Quay Hotel & Market For reservations cal! 986-VIEW .

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like to finish off their afternoons with a hearty sing-song. SHOPPERS/VISITORS are always needed to help the frail and elderly across the North Shore. A couple of hours a week at a time convenient to the volunteer can mean so much.

RECEPTIONIST. required to answer phones, take messages and do some filing. Volunteer would be

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meeting the public in a pleasant environment. Various shifts are stil! available morning or after- noon,

These are just a few of the many volunteer options available on the North Shore. Phone Irene or Joan at the volunteer centre at 985-7138 for an appointment or more in- formation.

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