VOLUNTEERING

Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca The Salvation Army Victoria Addictions & Rehabilitation Centre: Volunteers are needed to assist our kitchen staff in preparing and serving meals for residents and people in need. Contact Karla at 250-384-3396, extension 243. Canadian Cancer Society: Get in the Game! The Monopoly Affair is a hip black-tie and red carpet vaudeville-themed fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Nearly 70 volunteers are needed in Victoria to help with a variety of roles at this gala on Saturday, Feb. 25. To learn more, please go to cancervolunteer.ca or email virvolunteerengage@bc.cancer.ca The Mustard Seed Street Church: Volunteers needed immediately in various areas to assist in re-distributing perishable foods to people experiencing food insecurity in the capital region. Opportunities include warehouse duties, cleaning and gleaning fresh produce, loading/unloading trucks, and sorting food. Please contact volunteer@mustardseed.ca or 250-220-6991. Mount View Seniors Residence: Music And Memory Volunteers make a huge difference in the lives of someone with dementia. Volunteer for the Music and Memory Program at The Heights at Mount View Seniors Residence. Located at 3814 Carey Rd. Knowledge of iTunes required. Want to know more: brendanpeters@baptisthousing.org or 250-208-8874. Esquimalt Recreation Centre: Volunteer is needed to assistant cooking instructor for Thursday evening kids cooking classes. The ideal volunteer enjoys working with kids six to 12 years old, has an understanding of basic kitchen skills and safety, and works well in a lively environment. The shift is Thursday 5-7 p.m. to March 2. To apply, please contact Gillian Rowan, Arts and Culture Programmer, Esquimalt Recreation at gillian.rowan@esquimalt.ca 250-412-8532. Volunteer Victoria Access Program: Volunteer Access at Volunteer Victoria is recruiting Mental Health Visiting & Activity Volunteers to assist residents living in mental health group homes. Volunteers visit, go for walks, provide fitness programs or activities, or enjoy common interests in the community. Age 19 plus, six-month commitment, once a week. Volunteer Access at Volunteer Victoria, 250-386-2269, corinne@volunteervictoria.bc.ca

Volunteer Victoria — Canada 150: If you are between the ages of 15 and 29 and are looking to develop leadership skills and make an impact, come join the Canada 150 Youth Advisory Committee at Volunteer Victoria. Our next meeting is on Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to noon at the Volunteer Victoria offices located at 620 View St. Suite 306. Please contact Mbaka at mbaka@volunteervictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269.