Fund Raising Team – Join a group of enthusiastic volunteers to help us with our fundraising. You’ll be involved in the planning and execution of programs and events.
Welcome Committee Tour Guides – Your first impression is a lasting one – help us welcome newcomers to CFB Kingston and the Kingston Community by guiding tours through the KMFRC.
Military Discount Program Communications Assistant – Assist us with the communication and verification of participants in the MDP.
Coffee & Chat
All Military and Civilian families welcome
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 4 – June 20
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Location: 11 Paardeburg – the house with the yellow chair
Are you new to Kingston, or just want to get out and meet new people? Find out what’s new at the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (KMFRC) and visit new locations in the community.
For more information or to volunteer at this event call 613-541-5010 x. 5195.
Book Club
Open to all Military spouses, volunteers and Kingston Community
Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 31 – March 6
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Various
Cost: Free
Registration is required. Limited to 10 participants
Join 9 other book lovers to read and discuss the book of the month. Books will be provided by the KMFRC.
Get The Job
Open to Military spouses and the Kingston Community
Date: Friday, Jan. 21
Time: 9:00am – 12pm
Location: KMFRC Boardroom
Cost: Free
Registration is required. Limited to 12 participants
Learn what employers are looking for in a new hire, what to put in your resume, how much you should know about the company, and what to say and not to say in an interview. Learn it all from a local Human Resources Manager.
Join the Dance Crew
Volunteers Needed
Date: Friday, Jan. 20, Feb. 24, Mar. 23, Apr. 20
Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Reading (Alpha) Drill Hall
Would you like to be a Youth Dance Chaperone and supervise students in grades 4-8 at our monthly dances? This is a great way for grade 9 -12 students to earn your volunteer community hours. It’s fun for adults too.
Youth Centre Volunteer
Volunteers Needed Grade 9- 12
Date: Monday to Friday, Jan.–June
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Date: Saturday mornings, Jan. - June
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: KMFRC
Come out and work with youth to plan activities, events and games. We need volunteers to help every evening after school as well as on the weekend during Breakfast Club.
Recreational Sports Assistant
Volunteers Needed
Date: Jan. – June
Time: Weeknights
Location & Times vary depending on the sport.
Please note: This is a 9 week commitment, including
training sessions. A training session will be held for half an hour prior to the start of
each new session
Monday – Indoor Soccer at Lundy’s Lane
Tuesday – Basketball at Cataraqui Woods Public School
Tuesday – Sports Night at the KMFRC Gym
Thursday- Indoor Soccer at JE Horton Public School
Upcoming – Volunteer Opportunities
January
Jan. 20 - Pre-Teen Dance Chaperones
Jan. 20 – Movie Night
Jan. 21 - Winter Family Day – activity assistants
Jan. 17 – Wings of Discovery – Adult Volunteer for Morning Session - 1 day per week
February
Feb. 3. – PA Day Youth Centre Assistant
Feb. 13 – Open House & Employment Fair – Activity Assistants – Set Up & Tear Down
Feb. 14 – Deployed Families Valentines Dinner – Servers
Feb 19 – Volunteer Leadership and Appreciation Conference
Feb 24 – Pre-Teen Dance Chaperone
Feb. 24– Movie Night
Feb 29 – Deployed Family Game Night - Activity Assistants
March
Mar. 13 – Youth Volunteer Training Day
Mar. 20 – Easter Family Day – Activity Assistants
Mar. 23 - Pre-teen Dance Chaperone
Mar. 23 - Movie Night
Mar. 26 – Easter Party Gym time – activity assistant
Mar. 30 – Easter egg Extravaganza – Activity Assistants
April
Apr. 3– Easter Party – Activity Assistants
Apr 15-21 National Volunteer Week
Apr. 18 – Volunteer Appreciation Tea – hosted by KMFRC
Apr. 20 - Pre-Teen Dance Chaperone
Apr. 20 – Youth volunteer Day of Caring
Apr. 24 – Mothers Day Gym time – activity assistant
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Try something new! These monthly sessions are a great way to learn new things and meet other volunteers. Registration is required.
Please phone 613-541-5010 x 5195 to book your spot.
There is no charge for KMFRC registered volunteers. Many sessions are open to Canadian Forces and Kingston community members.
First Aid/CPR Course Level C
Open to KMFRC Volunteers
Date: TBA
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: TBA
Open to ages 12 and above.
If you are a registered KMFRC volunteer, and you’d like to get your First Aid certificate, now is your chance. Please call 613-541-5010 x. 5195 for more information.
Volunteers & Fundraising
Learn about an Enhanced Role for Volunteers
Open to youth and adult KMFRC Volunteers & the Kingston community
Date: Saturday, Jan. 21
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: KMFRC Boardroom
Discover the many new roles and opportunities for volunteers to become more involved in the fundraising processes within not for profit agencies.
Volunteer Leadership & Appreciation Conference
Open to KMFRC Volunteers & the Kingston community
Date: Sunday, Feb.19
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Myles Acres
Learn valuable information about who you are, and why you do the things you do. Even better, learn why other people do what they do.
Volunteer Youth Training & Appreciation Day
Open to KMFRC Volunteers & the Kingston community
Date: Tuesday, March 13
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: TBA
In honour of the youth who volunteer at the KMFRC or in the community, we’re holding a Youth Appreciation Day. Come out and learn more about yourself and how you inspire others around you when you volunteer, or become involved in your community.
Celebrate National Volunteer Week
Open to KMFRC Volunteers
Date: Wednesday, April 18
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Let the KMFRC staff serve you afternoon tea and say “Thank you” for all you do to support the KMFRC and community.
For more information contact:
Kim Frankland - Volunteer & Community Development
P: 613.541.5010 x4950
Contact Kim Frankland