VOLUNTEERING

Recreation Integration Victoria (RIV) assists people with disabilities to pursue active lifestyles. RIV is a non-profit, inter-municipally funded service that works in partnership with the Victoria Integration Society and the B.C. branch of the Disabled Sailing Association of BC. RIV believes that active living is more than simply living actively. For every one of us, the process of living actively contributes toward our social, mental and emotional well-being. Further, it is associated with co-operation and caring, peace and harmony. Recreation Integration Victoria seeks volunteers for the leisure assistance program. Leisure assistants are matched with a participant and, together, they go out in the community and enjoy recreational or leisure activities. Activities may include: swimming, running, rock-climbing, dancing, golfing, arts and crafts, going for walks, working out at the gym, or hanging out and playing board games. All RIV asks is a minimum commitment of an hour a week for at least two months. You choose with whom you work, what you do together, and when you do it. For more information, please contact Katie St. John at 250-477-6314 ext. 205 or e-mail volunteers@rivonline.org

Want to Volunteer? These and many other opportunities are available at VolunteerVictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269.

Event Set-Up: Burnside Gorge Community Association is looking for event set-up and preevent set-up crews, for their Magic of Christmas Gift Fair. The Fair takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 to 3 at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre. The roles are ideal for people able to move furniture, boxes etc. For more information, please call 250-388-5251.

Photographer: Quadra Village Community Centre seeks a photographer to capture photos of programs, events, participants to use in the media, displays, archive records, and funding applications. The time commitment is flexible and depends on the event being covered. For information, please contact 250-388-7696.

Activity Leaders: Scouts Canada seeks activity leaders for its Venturer Scout program. Work with youth to help them develop leadership skills, pursue outdoor activities and give back to the community. The program offers exciting, real life experiences: weekend events, extended hikes, no-trace camping and more. Training is provided and the time-commitment is 2-3 hours per week plus occasional weekends. For information, please contact mbond@scouts.ca.

Lights on the Gorge Volunteer: On behalf of the Gorge Tillicum Community Association, the United Way seeks volunteers for Lights on the Gorge on Sunday, December 20, 1:30 - 6 p.m., at the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club and Gorge. This informal, local, multicultural celebration of light includes tree decorating, crafts, music, readings and more. To volunteer, contact Kay at kay_stewart@shaw.ca or 250-384-8236.

Archives volunteer: Communica Dialogue and Resolution Services Society seeks a volunteer to create an archive of the agency’s historical photographs and documents. For more information, please contact 250-383-4412 during business hours.

Committee members: Rocky Point Bird Observatory seeks members to serve on committees that assist with specific aspects of the society's activities and operations. Check out the committees at www.rpbo.org/committees.php to see if there's one that appeals to you. To express interest, please email volunteer@rpbo.org.

Board Member: Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team (GOERT) seeks committed new board members who are enthusiastic about Garry Oak Ecosystems and will help with the transition from a primarily government- and foundation-funded organization to a blended model with a strong membership base. To express interest and for more information, please email info@goert.ca