Volunteering: Treasurers, order takers
Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca
Mount Tolmie Community Association: The perfect opportunity to contribute to your community for only an estimated four hours a month! If you live or work in the Mount Tolmie Community Association’s boundary area we are looking for volunteers to be board members, help with communications, events and more. Check out our website (mtca.ca) for more information or email info@mtca.ca or call Marlene at 250-472-2246.
Oak Bay Volunteer Services: Volunteers are needed to support drives, visits, and walks. Spend your time assisting individuals of all ages, mostly seniors. Have fun and help others on a one-on-one basis in Oak Bay. Drives for medical appointments, shopping, visits and weekly walks. Please call Kelsey at 250-595-1034 for more info.
Thrifty Foods Sendial: Is seeking phoning volunteers at our Fairfield, James Bay and Hillside locations. Sendial helps people live independently. Phoners call customers weekly and complete a grocery order form. Good hearing, clear speaking and printing, attention to detail, and grocery product knowledge is required. Customers are thankful for the interaction from a caring individual and grateful for receiving a grocery delivery. Call 250-544-1234 or e-mail sendial@thriftyfoods.com for info.
Habitat Acquisition Trust: Is looking for a restoration team leader to co-ordinate and connect people with habitat restoration events. If you are passionate about conservation and would like to contribute one to two days per week to a volunteer position where you can make a difference to nature, please email volunteers@hat.bc.ca for more info.
The Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame: Is in need of a volunteer board treasurer. Ideally the individual would be a professional with accounting/budgetary skills possibly with a sport background We meet six times a year at PISE Boardroom. There are also five key events in the fiscal year. For more information, contact the board president Robert Hope, at president@gvshof.ca
Mount St. Mary Hospital: Is looking for a volunteer for their beautiful little gift shop Fridays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday or Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please contact Anne McCaffrey, co-ordinator of pastoral care and volunteer services at 250-480-3118 or amccaffrey@mtstmary.victoria.bc.ca
Bridges For Women: Is looking for a person with expertise in accounting and/or finance to take on the role of board treasurer. We are an innovative community agency that offers employment training and supportive programs to inspire women impacted by violence or abuse. Your sound leadership and strategic guidance can help these women to reclaim their lives. Call us at 250-385-7410 or e-mail Bridges at careers@bridgesforwomen.ca to request an application.
The Canadian Cancer Society: April is Daffodil Month. Money raised helps support cancer patients and funds life-saving cancer research. As little as two hours of your time can make a difference. Volunteers are needed for Street Teams on April 1,2,8 & 9. Join in the fight by emailing virvolunteerengage@bc.cancer.ca or by calling 250-592-2244.