Volunteering: Point Ellice House, Camp Goodtimes
Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca
Camp Goodtimes: needs passionate, dedicated & fun-loving adults! Every year, volunteers help create a magical summer experience for kids with cancer and their families. Please consider joining us this summer to make Camp Goodtimes an unforgettable experience. Volunteers trained by experts in pediatric oncology and child life development. To apply go to: campgoodtimes.org/volunteer
Point Ellice House: Volunteer tour guides, tea assistants and gardeners wanted to join our wonderful team of volunteers, to conduct tours of the historic O’Reilly house, assist in the Secret Tea & Vintage Shoppe, or garden in the historic gardens. You will be trained and supported. Three hours per week — weekends; extended days starting May. Preferred 19 years or older. Please contact Shirley: sap38@shaw.ca
Saanich Recreation: Shadow Instructors — Aquatics (15 years and up) are responsible for observing and assisting the instruction of general recreation programs. All volunteers must have reached an intermediate level of English. To apply: saanich.ca/EN/main/parksrecreation-culture/communityrecreation-services/volunteer-withsaanich-recreation.html for info: Mike Sheehan 250-475-7607; Mike.Sheehan@saanich.ca
Saanich Recreation: Eco-Camp Assistant — This combo camp combines outdoor adventure and a variety of sports. We need your help in supervising kids in the water and on the land. Volunteers to commit to the whole camp, Monday, March 26 to Thursday, March 29. Wear your Saanich Recreation T-shirt proudly. Receive passes to Saanich Recreation Centres. Link to apply: saanich.ca/EN/main/parksrecreation-culture/community-recreation-services/volunteer-withsaanich-recreation.html. For info: Dan Atagi 250-475-7106 Dan.atagi@saanich.ca
First Open Heart Surgery Society
(FOHS): Board directors needed for FOHS, a non-profit, charitable organization whose objectives include providing support for open heart/cardiovascular patients and their families, children with heartrelated problems, and the operation of the Victoria Heart House, a B & B facility. No previous experience required, just a genuine interest in our objectives. The board meets once a month for approximately 1.5 hours. Please call 250-595-2123.
The Victoria Sexual Assault
Centre: Is seeking new members for their board of directors. If you have a passion for our community and think you would be a great addition to our team please email Sharde, our co-ordinator of volunteers. For more information contact volunteers@vsac.ca. Prior experience an asset but not requirement.
The Broadmead Area Residents’
Association: Is seeking a secretary to support the board — organizing agendas and notices, dealing with correspondence, writing and distributing minutes, and ensuring effective communication amongst board members. The successful candidate will be organized, detail oriented, and have good communication skills. This position involves about 12 hours per month, including a monthly board meeting. Please contact info@broadmead.ca for further information.
Sendial Volunteer Shopping
Program (Thrifty Foods): This program does the shopping for customers who, because of injury, frailty or other physical reason, can’t easily shop independently. Seeking kind and caring phoning volunteers — Colwood Plaza location. Customers are called weekly to complete grocery orders. Good hearing, clear speaking and printing, attention to detail, and grocery product knowledge are required. For info: 250-544-1234 or email sendial@thriftyfoods.com
Network Friend: We are looking for a volunteer who is interested in building a friendship with a man with limited mobility in his mid-50s. He is a laid-back individual whose professional music career was ended due to MS. He is hoping to find another laid-back musician who can discuss their appreciation of music and listen to classical music as they visit. For information, please contact Emily at 250-477-4112 or volunteer@Lnv.ca.