VIHPE holding its 21st Annual Divas Golf and Spa Day

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Belleville Toyota proudly presents Volunteer and Information Hastings Prince Edward’s 21st Annual Divas Golf and Spa Day at Roundel Glen Golf Course at CFB Trenton.

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Join our Honourary Chair Charity Brown of 95.5 Starboard Communications, as teams decorate their cart, warm up with stretching exercises, enjoy nine holes of golf, shop at the Diva Market, take part in spa services by Beauty Works Day Spa, both lunch and dinner included.

We have a variety of both silent auction and raffle items. If you are interested in golfing, please contact our office at 613-969-8862 with your team of four or www.viq.ca for registration form spots are filling fast. Entyr fees are $540 per team or $140 per golfer.

We are seeking businesses interested in hole sponsorship, cost is $100 and you supply your sign. We are seeking local businesses interested in joining the market. This is a great opportunity to promote your business to over 100 women. Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor Belleville Toyota, Gold sponsors Darrell Smith Harbourfront Wealth Management, Best Western Hotel, McDougall Insurance and Financial, Sliver sponsors Rufo Real Estate, Dinner sponsor Trenton McDonalds, Lunch sponsor Space Age Shelving. This is a day of fun, relaxation and networking! All funds raised support our Community Youth Volunteer program.

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VIQ Community Youth programs provide education and training to youth in all high schools through our HPEC. Staff facilitate a presentation that engages and educates youth on the value of volunteering, how to engage and support programs and events and next steps. Presentations are followed up with a Information Fair where VIQ plans and organizes 15 to 25 agencies to attend each school. Students can meet with staff and volunteers from each organization to learn about programs, services and upcoming events. Students acquire information on careers. Youth volunteering assist in building resumes, references, job skills, self-confidence and self esteem.

Volunteer opportunies to choose from this week include:

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City of Belleville Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre is currently seeking Summer Camp Volunteers, duties include assisting instructors with summer day camp activities between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday all summer long. Hours are flexible within those times to match your schedule.

United Way Hastings Prince Edward is seeking volunteers to assist at the Quinte Air Show with the sales of programs and 50/50 tickets. The event will take place on Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30. Training will be provided on site and various shifts are available.

The Museums of Prince Edward County is seeking volunteers to assist with various positions within the five sites Macaulay House, Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, Wellington Heritage Museum, Mariner’s Park Museum and Rose House Museum. Volunteers can assist with Front desk reception, dress in costume and deliver programming, host positions and events.

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Quinte West Garden are seeking volunteers to help with any or all aspects of gardening and maintenance at our local community garden. Activities/duties can include sowing, planting and weeding vegetable and flower beds. Harvesting and delivering produce to local organizations. Assisting with special events such as plant sale and Doors Open.

VIQ is seeking volunteers for Empire Rockfest for the following positions. Gate volunteers will scan tickets, check ID’s and wrist band individuals, ushers will provide direction and oversee accessible and Centre stage area and grounds, Smart Serve volunteers are required to sell drink tickets and work in the bar area. Refreshment volunteers to sell water. Volunteers are needed for July 18, 19 and 20, shifts vary from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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The Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte & District is currently recruiting for individuals interested in attending their volunteer training that begins in September 2024. The training will be held in person at the main office in Belleville. They are currently recruiting for multiple positions including reception, admin support, Paths of Courage and volunteers to respond to the hospital with the DVSARP program. Training will consist of two four-hour evenings and one full Saturday. Additional training is required for anyone volunteering for the DVSARP volunteer role. Dates will be determined for training closer to September start.

Loyola School is currently seeking English as a second language assistants. Volunteers are provided with guidance and materials to work with adult students learning the English language. A commitment of one morning a week minimum. Classes run Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Volunteers work in collaboration with the ESL instructor.

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Bridge Street United Church Food Program is seeking Volunteers to assist with the lunch prep team. Duties include with direction from the Cook-of-the-Day, prepare and organize sandwich filling, assemble sandwiches by 11am, Bake desserts as necessary, Wash dishes and clean kitchen. Training provided and support staff on site. Mornings from 9-11:30 a.m.

Mission Thrift Store Belleville is seeking volunteers to receive cloths in the warehouse, cashiers to assist customers with purchases, setup and organize items and displays. Individuals to assist with sorting cloths into sizes and seasons, preparing for sale. Training provided, morning and evening afternoon shifts are available.

Links to Learning is currently seeking volunteers to assist with their one to one reading program. This program runs Monday and Tuesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. High school looking for volunteers are welcome.

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Prince Edward Learning Centre is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the Good Food Market duties include setting up for weekly market, organizing produce, greeting shoppers, and clean up after weekly market. Other positions required include Covid screening, personal shoppers, and delivery drivers.

Community Care Prince Edward County Association is seeking Volunteer drivers provide door-to-door transportation service to medical appointments and essential shopping. In most instances, the driver will remain with the client to ensure their safe arrival home. Clients are independently mobile. Orientation and ongoing support are provided by a staff member.

Volunteer & Information HPE refers volunteers to more than 275 agencies throughout Hastings and Prince Edward counties. We are currently recruiting volunteers to fulfil the needs of our community. Please contact 613-969-8862 or visit our website at www.viq.ca for more information volunteer opportunities. THE RIGHT PERSON, THE RIGHT PLACE, THE RIGHT TIME. Volunteer & Info HPE is a United Way HPE Member Agency.

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