VOLUNTEERING
The KidSport Victoria chapter is part of a national and provincial network of communitybased volunteer groups, and is among the biggest in the country. Since 2002, KidSport Greater Victoria has raised and distributed over $1.5 million to more than 7,500 local children in need. To keep up with increasing demand and keep administrative costs low, the organization relies on a core of administrative volunteers. KidSport is looking for a volunteer with general computer knowledge including Excel, Access and social media familiarity, as well as strong communication skills and pleasant telephone manner. Experience with Facebook and Twitter is an asset. Duties are primarily inoffice administrative tasks and tasks related to grant applications from families requesting funding support. This is an onsite role for two to four hours per week, depending on the tasks due at the time. If you would like to be considered for this role, please email Jill Shaw at jillshaw@kidsportvictoria.ca and provide a current resumé. Want to Volunteer? These and many other opportunities are available at VolunteerVictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269. Customer service volunteer: The Victoria Global Village Store, which supports co-operative and self-help groups in their efforts to make a living through alter- native trade, is looking for a customer service and cashier volunteer to assist with operating their store for one three- to fourhour shift per week. Wonderful pleasant atmosphere! Please contact Suzann at victoriaglobalvillage@shaw.ca or call 250-388-5591.
ChoirKids volunteer: Choir Kids is seeking volunteers to assist with weekly children’s choirs in four local elementary schools. Volunteers assist the choir director by distributing snacks following the practice and helping the children fully participate in choir. If you enjoy working with children and music, this may be the volunteer opportunity for you. Commitment is generally one hour per week. For more information please visit Choirkids.com. To express interest, please contact Jane Cowell at 250-727-9146.
Our Place volunteers:
Our Place is planning to extend their winter hours to serve Victoria’s most vulnerable. This unique, inner-city community centre provides over 1,500 meals per day, hot showers, education, job skills, free clothing, counselling and outreach services, plus 45 transitional housing units. Our Place is currently recruiting volunteers in all areas. If you are interested in volunteering, please email volunteermgr@ourplacesociety.com.
Seniors volunteers: Seniors Serving Seniors is seeking vol- unteers to provide social support and encouragement to isolated and lonely seniors following hospitalization. Volunteers will receive training and working tools to address age-related issues. Training begins in October 2015 on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for seven weeks. Please phone Jane at 250-382-4331. Volunteer Recruitment Fair: Are you looking to engage in the community? Would you like to find that perfect volunteer fit for your skills, interests, and availability? Mark your calendar for Thursday, Oct. 1 and attend Volunteer Victoria’s volunteer recruitment fair at UVic in the Student Union Building. For more information, please call 250-386-2269.
Event co-ordinator: The Canadian Diabetes Association is looking for a volunteer who is keen to organize a Diabetes Awareness event in November. Please call 250-382-5454 for more information.
Community Arts Council vol
unteer: The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria is looking for volunteers to fill various ongoing and event-specific roles. Positions include gallery stewards, office support, committee members, communications, and fundraising. For more information please visit cacgv.ca/getinvolved/volunteer and email coordinator@cacgv.ca.