Community Announcements
Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick

The population of the area we cover in southeast New Brunswick is not dense. The organizations that eventually formed Urban/Rural Rides started as an initiative to help fill that gap primarily for the rural areas, because they don’t have any bus systems, the trains don’t stop in the rural areas, and they don’t have taxis. It leaves a vast portion of our population without transportation, so unless their neighbours drive them, or if a senior’s adult children take time off work to drive them, they are isolated. They’re cut off from services that they need.

Commencing 1st February, we have a new drop-in grief support group happening the first Wednesday of every month in Shediac Cape. The support group will begin at 2 pm. No appointment necessary.

The YMCA of Greater Moncton is thrilled to announce the launch of Y Mind – a free anxiety support program for people between the ages of 13-30. Y Mind is an early intervention and prevention mental wellness program for teens and youth who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety. 

We are pleased to announce that we are working in partnership with Volunteer Canada on a new initiative, ‘Skills Exhange for Good program’

We agreed to circulate information regarding this new initiative that could support organizations with skills-based volunteers.  Specifically, non-profit organizations whose mission or programs address affordable housing in the community.

Urban Rural Rides is pleased to announce that our ‘Virtual Drop In Centre’ is now available to participants in Westmorland and Albert...

Our Death Café returns to Brix Experience (245 St George Street) next Tuesday! Starting January 10th, every second Tuesday from 1-2:30pm...

On Dec 2, Urban/Rural Rides held their annual Driver Appreciation Event at the Riverview Lions Club. The volunteers give their time throughout the year to help others, so it is important to take time and thank them and acknowledge them for their generosity.

'Tis the season to Fill the Bus! Today is the kickoff to ASD-E's Annual Fill the Bus Campaign! This is the 23rd year of the campaign, we...

Urban/Rural Rides is looking for a mature individual with a heart of compassion to join our team to provide transportation for seniors and others in need. The successful candidate will be answering requests for transportation weekdays, Monday to Friday, matching the request with a suitable volunteer and logging ride details.  The coordinator is also responsible for registering new clients, keeping paperwork on volunteers up to date and tracking ride statistics. The coordinator will also assist in promotion and marketing activities as the service expands in the region.

French Mental Health Clinic for Youth
Great News!
Our French Mental Health Clinic for Youth with same day service will be launched in November.

Urban/Rural Rides looks to create partnerships with companies for extra ways to show our appreciation to our volunteers.