VOLUNTEERING: In-school mentors, hospice helpers

Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca Heart and Stroke Foundation B.C. & Yukon - Victoria area office is seeking to build teams of volunteer facilitators to attend Heart and Stroke events throughout the year. Events include heart rallies and Big Bike Days. Volunteers aid in all aspects of each event, from helping canvassers pick up kits to hosting refreshment stations to helping facilitate Big Bike rides. Training will be provided. Contact: Zoey at 250-410-8095 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria is seeking in-school mentors at Craigflower Elementary School. Make a big difference by giving a little time. Have fun, play games and/or sports, and be a friend to a young child. Help them learn how to try new things, do their best, and have respect for themselves and others. Each mentor (ages 19 plus) is paired with a young child (Kindergarten to Grade 5). You’ll visit once a week for one hour, same day/time each week during school hours, at Craigflower Elementary School in Saanich. Training and on-going support is provided. Visit bbbsvictoria.com. Victoria Hospice is seeking unit volunteers: Caring and compassionate individuals enhance the quality of care to patients and their families at our 17-bed unit at Richmond Pavilion. They help with general housekeeping on the unit, providing patient and family care and companionship. Screening and training required. For more information visit: victoriahospice.org/volunteers. Lifetime Networks is seeking an office volunteer. Lifetime Networks is a not-forprofit society that offers support to people with developmental disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and disabilities under the autism spectrum. We see a future where people with disabilities live safely in their communities, where they can fulfill their potential and enjoy lifelong friendships and support. We are looking for an individual to help in the office, answering phones and providing other office-related duties. The office volunteer reports to the volunteer co-ordinator. For more information, contact Heather 250 477-4112 ext. 202

The Salvation Army Victoria Addictions & Rehabilitation Centre

Victoria is looking for food services volunteers to assist our kitchen staff in preparing and serving meals for residents and people in need, for senior coffee hour service, and other support in our busy winter season. Contact Karla at 250-384-3396 ext. 243.