Volunteering: Performing arts festival; garden work party

Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca

Victoria Global Village Store: Is seeking weekly volunteer for Friday or Saturday afternoons from 1:45 to 5:15 p.m. Retail service at Victoria Global Village Store at 527 Pandora Ave. Call Suzann at 250-388-5591 for more information or victoriaglobalvillage@shaw.ca

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF Canada): Is seeking a volunteer Corporate Development Research Assistant. The primary function of the volunteer is to explore possible corporate funding prospects that can be stewarded toward future involvement with JDRF signature fundraising events. Contact: Jessica jkoch@jdrf.ca

City Green Solutions: Is seeking Volunteer Board Members — general members and board secretary. General board members should have demonstrated interest in energy conservation, be informed of the services provided by City Green Solutions. Experience in website development, business IT systems, advertising, social-marketing and business development is an asset. Be aware and abstain from any conflict of interest. citygreen.ca For more detailed information on this position, contact Peter at 250-381-9995.

The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival is looking for cashier/receptionists for classical voice and musical theatre adjudicated sessions during April at various venues. Contact festival@gvpaf.org if you would like to help. Tickets to the Voice Highlights Concert on May 5 are given to volunteers.

RIV Recreation Integration Victoria: Is looking for volunteers to help individuals with disabilities become more active and involved in their communities. Participate in recreational and leisure activities you enjoy while providing companionship for others. No experience required. Flexible time commitments. Contact the Leisure Assistance Coordinator at 250-477-6314 ext. 205 or volunteers@rivonline.org

Extreme Outreach Society: Is looking for volunteers to help run our by-donation Extreme Coffee House at 102-284 Helmcken Rd. Duties include welcoming customers, making and serving specialty coffee drinks, preparing sandwiches and cleaning/tidying. Our coffee house helps fund our free outreach programs that we run throughout the year. Half or full day shifts MondayFriday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visit extremeoutreach.com; to apply, phone 250-384-2064.

The Vic West Food Security Collective: Join us for our first community garden work party of 2018 — Banfield Community Orchard, beside the Vic West Community Centre at 521 Craigflower Rd. Work party starts at 11 a.m. and wraps up by 2 p.m. Beverage and snacks will be provided. Bring: Work gloves and your own water bottle, and snips if you have them. Stephanie foodgardens@victoriawest.ca or 250-590-8922. Canadian Cancer Society — Camp Goodtimes: Join our dynamic volunteer team making a difference in the lives of children and youth with cancer and their families. Learn how you can get involved and make a difference: campgoodtimes.org/volunteer

Burnside Gorge Community Association: Is seeking activity leaders and setup help for our Easter egg hunt March 23 and 24. Volunteers will help to lead/manage activity stations such as face painting, relay races, and selfie photo booth. Help is also needed to set up the event, including erecting tents, hiding eggs and laying out equipment. On-site orientation is provided. For information, Rachel O’Neill 250-388-5251 Ext. 225. burnsidegorge.ca