Volunteering: Gardeners at Pacifica Housing; James Bay Market

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

Pacifica Housing: Is a non-profit charitable organization that provides affordable housing for low-income families, persons with a disability and adults who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We are seeking volunteers for several positions: Front desk (downtown Outreach Services Office) volunteers: Training will be provided. We are looking for individuals who possess a friendly demeanour, and have a willingness to work productively and respectfully with individuals who may be dealing with significant challenges such as substance use, head injuries, generational

poverty and/or mental-health issues. Volunteer Community Meals Assistant: The program takes place on site at four supported housing complexes, each with a communal kitchen and dining area. Meals are held once per month at each of our buildings. Volunteer Gardener Assistants: Our Gardens is a community garden initiative operating at five Pacifica Housing complexes. Resident gardeners work with a co-ordinator and are involved in all aspects of gardening. For more information, contact: Laurie lchesworth@pacificahousing.ca

Junior Achievement of B.C. is seeking an (EFS) Economics for Success program leader to deliver jabc.ca/programs/efs/ in a local school classroom. An EFS Leader,

through their own stories and experiences, helps students gain a stronger sense of who they are and how to use their strengths to succeed in the future. Volunteering is a unique way to give back to your community, to sharpen your public speaking skills and to add to your resumé. Choose a few hours all one day to multiple short school visits. Contact the EFS Coordinator for more details on school locations and schedules: Linda Conn 250-812-7042 linda.conn@jabc.org

Parent Support Services Society of B.C.: Volunteer facilitators needed — Grandparents Raising Grandchildren/ kinship care and parent support circles. Parent Support Services of B.C. (PSS) has openings for volunteer Circle facilitators in: Greater Victoria, including Sooke and

Westshore, Nanaimo and Parksville. Initial Facilitator Training will be held May 4-6 in Victoria. For more information please email victoria@parentsupportbc.ca or visit parentsupportbc.ca (and complete the online volunteer application form).

James Bay Market: Busy Farmers Market Looking for Volunteers. The James Bay Market runs every Saturday from May 5 to Sept. 29 at the grassy area at the corner of Menzies and Superior streets. We have several positions open. Task descriptions and application can be found on our webpage: jamesbaymarket.com/volunteer/

Shelbourne Community Kitchen: Seeks a treasurer with financial management experience who is passionate about

food security and community building. We provide opportunities for people living on a low income to grow, prepare and cook healthy food, in a supportive and empowering environment. The treasurer provides overall financial management for the Society. For information, contact Laura Cochrane at info@shelbournecommunitykitchen.ca.

Lifetime Networks: Is looking for a Network Friend (volunteer role) to build a friendship with a man in the Saanich area who has a developmental disability. Activities he would love to share with a friend include playing Dungeons and Dragons, playing computer games, or visiting Curious Comics. For information, please contact Emily at 250-477-4112 or volunteer@Lnv.ca