VOLUNTEERING: Cystic fibrosis, Victoria Literary Connection

Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca 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. 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 portions between 6:30am - 12pm. E-mail Sharde at volunteers@vsac.ca for more information. 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 that 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 & training you need to get you going. For more information contact our Co-ordinator at AdultCo@victorialiteracyconnection.ca or call 250-385-0014. Intrepid Theatre: UNO Fest is an annual 11-day festival of genre-defying, boundary-pushing solo performance, with 15 shows from across North America. Launched in the basement of the Bedford Hotel in 1997, UNO Fest is North America’s longest-running festival of solo performance. Intrepid Theatre has presented more than 330 solo shows at UNO, and is proud to bring some of the country’s most innovative solo talents to Victoria. UNO runs from May 17- 27 and volunteer opportunities include box office, concessions, ushering and program and brochure distribution. To sign up for shifts or for more info, email rentals@intrepidtheatre.com Arthritis Society: The Walk To Fight Arthritis (walktofightarthritis.ca) will take place in Victoria on Sunday, June 4. The walk unites those who feel the emotional and physical pain of arthritis in communities across the country to fund a cure and improve the lives of those living with arthritis. Locally, many volunteer positions are available to support the organization & delivery of this event. Please email ekirkland@arthritis.ca or call 250-519-4002 to get involved. The Vic Theatre: If you want to see free films and help out an independent cinema, volunteer at the Vic Theatre. We are looking for a few volunteers who are willing to commit to at least a couple of shifts per month. Please e-mail Vic theatre manager Shawna at info@thevic.ca to get involved. English Language Centre at the University of Victoria: Is seeking a classroom volunteer for English As A Second Language. We would welcome a positive friendly person to join our team to assist and interact in various activities with our students in English under the guidance of an experienced ESL teacher. You will definitely gain a sense of personal satisfaction in helping others learn English and we ask for a commitment of an hour or two every week or every other week. Please contact Donna Brown at uvcsstcn@uvic.ca to get involved. artsREACH: Is seeking volunteers to support their entry into the upcoming Victoria Day Parade. On May 22, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. through the streets of downtown Victoria, we need volunteers to staff our arts and crafts caravan, and others to walk the parade route handing out goodies. You will definitely have fun as you support artsREACH and in so doing, help bring art to Victoria’s children. Please contact: janice.artsreach@gmail.com or gaylia@artsreach.ca for more information.