VOLUNTEERING: Cycling instructors, media co-ordinator

Queen Alexandra iCan Bike Camp: Volunteers are needed who are at least 16 years of age and eager to assist a child or youth with special needs learn to ride a two-wheeled bike (check out the camp at icanshine.org). Volunteers must be physically fit enough to walk, jog and run beside riders on the bike for most of the 75-minute sessions. They must be able to attend half days for all of the five days of the camp for either morning or afternoon shifts. The camp will be held at Oak Bay High School July 10-14. Contact Jennifer at jennifer.piotrofski@viha.ca for more information. Quadra Village Community Centre: Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week. Quadra Village Community Centre welcomes you on Monday, April 24, for our Open house. Meet the volunteer co-ordinator and program leaders to learn about our many volunteer opportunities, programs, and resources. Refreshments served from 9:30 a.m.11 a.m. Visit us at 901 Kings Rd. The South Vancouver Island chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada: Is seeking a volunteer communications and media co-ordinator. Primary responsibilities include: marketing chapter events to television, radio, newspaper and on social media. Flexible schedule, approximately five to 20 hours a month. The organization is also looking for a volunteer vicepresident. Primary responsibilities include: working closely with the president to lead chapter activities with the intent to take over as president in the future. Flexible schedule, approximately five to 20 hours a month. Please contact HSC.SouthVancouverIsland@yahoo.com for more information about both opportunities. Creatively United For The Planet: Is seeking volunteers for its sixth annual Earth Day festival on Saturday, April 22. A sustainability showcase at the Royal B.C. Museum featuring Vancouver Island’s largest electric vehicle show. Required help includes: information table, monitoring of presentations, tech and a/v, general assistance and move-out of exhibitors. Shifts vary from three to five hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., as well as April 21 from 5-7 p.m. Contact kesworyk@shaw.ca or phone 250-889-8115 for more information. Oaklands Community Association: Help needed for our annual fundraiser for the Oaklands Sunset Markets. Volunteers 19+ needed in all roles: set-up, front-of-house, cider pouring, tickets sales and serving. Event takes place at Hoyne Brewery on Bridge Street. Dinner and live music provided on Sunday, April 23. For more info, e-mail communitydevelopment@gmail.com or call 250-370-9101 and ask for Hazel or Phoenix. The Land Conservancy of B.C.: Seeks friendly volunteers to greet Abkhazi Garden visitors three hours a week — plant knowledge not essential, but enthusiasm for beautiful gardens is an asset. Also, garden lovers with various levels of gardening knowledge are welcome to join the volunteer team at Abkhazi Gardens. Contact admin@conservancy.bc.ca or call 250-479-8053 for more information on all volunteer opportunities available. The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association: s hosting a free community breakfast from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 23. Volunteers are needed for food prep, serving, cleanup, and more. E-mail Tahia at event@fairfieldcommunity.ca for more information. The Victoria Operatic Society (VOS): Is seeking an assistant to the head scenic carpenter. If you love to build and create, then this opportunity is the one for you. Come and join our team of talented and dedicated volunteers. Contact Catherine Plant at vosadmin@vos.bc.ca for more information.