Volunteer Campbell River

These positions work directly with patients and and frontline staff in a variety of roles on patient wards, the ER and OR.

These positions support employees and departments to provide service.

Please note: volunteers never replace employees, only provide 'extra hands' to build capacity and enhance service.

Each year MARS attends dozens of events to educate the public about wildlife issues and to raise funds for our operations.

Site volunteers are not involved in direct animal care. Instead they ensure the health and safety of patients by keeping the site clean and well maintained.

The Lighthouse provides a variety of community and family services in downtown Campbell River.  The Soup Kitchen offers hot lunches Monday to Friday from 11:30 until 1:30.  Street engaged populations can access showers, laundry and clean donated seasonal clothing, as well as camping and other helpful items.  Housed clients can apply for emergency food hampers, clothing and household vouchers through our Family Services Program.  We also open as a drop in with various activities on Mondays & Tuesdays before lunch.  Volunteers are integral to the operations - assisting with preparation, cooking, processing and clean up in the kitchen: sorting and displaying donations from individuals and community partners; engaging in games, crafts and music with clients and in assisting to ensure the feelings of safety and security our visitors deserve.

The Salvation Army operates two stores in Campbell River.  The Family Thrift Store on Homewood has many opportunities for receiving, sorting, tagging,display, testing and fun!  The store is open Monday to Saturday and the typical volunteer shift is four hours per week.   The Willow Point Boutique has a select inventory of clothing and accessories only.