Volunteering: Quadra Village, dragon boats
Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca
The CIBC Run for the Cure: Is seeking volunteers to join our planning committee from May-October. Volunteers are the community drivers in every Run. Planning and organizing the CIBC Run for the Cure takes time, passion and creative thinking. In partnership with other volunteers and staff, you have the opportunity to be a part of something truly extraordinary in your community. See positions online at http://vhub.at/victoria or contact kim.hodge@cancer.ca to set up a time to chat about opportunities to get involved in Victoria.
The Victoria Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Canada: Is seeking volunteers to support the delivery of their Walk To Make Cystic Fibrosis History that takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 28 in Esquimalt Gorge Park. Volunteers are needed to assist with setup, take-down and as route marshals. Please email Lynne at lroz@shaw.ca to get involved.
Quadra Village Community Centre: Interested in a fun, one-time, short-term volunteer experience? A variety of positions are available for Quadra Village Community Centre’s annual community day celebration that will take place on Saturday, May 13. Volunteers to help with: children’s activities, food service, and setup or takedown. Email quadravillageday@gmail.com or call 250-388-7696 for more information.
The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre: Will be hosting the Triathlon of Compassion on Sunday, June 25 at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. We need 50 dedicated day-of-event volunteers like you to help direct the athletes throughout the run and bike course to keep them safe as well as cheer them on! Shifts are 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Email Sharde at volunteers@vsac.ca for more information.
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival: Registration for the 2017 VDBF has now begun. Many new and exciting changes have been made this year to make 2017’s festival a great time for everyone involved. If you wish to volunteer for this year’s Festival (Aug. 17-20), please fill out our updated registration form at the following link: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap= 1859926996 or you can head to the website victoriadragonboat.com and find the application under the “Volunteers” tab.
Victoria Literacy Connection: Is seeking volunteers to join their Team. Do you have a desire to support some of the most marginalized members of our community so they can develop sufficient literacy skills to participate fully in our society? At Victoria Literacy Connection we support a highly diverse population of learners who want to improve their reading, writing, math or computer literacy. You don’t have to have previous experience as a tutor or educator. Our skilled staff will provide all volunteers with the orientation and training you need to get you going. For more information contact our Co-ordinator at AdultCo@victorialiteracyconnection.ca or call 250-385-0014.
The South Vancouver Island Chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada: Is seeking a volunteer secretary. Primary responsibilities include assisting with fundraising event planning and drafting/sending correspondence. Flexible hours approximately five to 15 hours a month, one-year minimum commitment. For more information, please contact HSC.SouthVancouverIsland@yahoo.com
Seniors Serving Seniors: Is seeking a volunteer technical person with the possibility of joining the board. They would support social media networks, be able to provide a monthly summary report of website traffic through Google, and have a monthly news banner on the site. Go to seniorsservingseniors.bc.ca for a look. Please call Jane at 250-382-4331 for more info.