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Volunteeri­ng: Mentor for architect; Abkhazi Garden

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Want to volunteer? These opportunit­ies and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteerv­ictoria.bc.ca The Glenshiel: Affordable living for independen­t seniors. We are looking for volunteers to help lead a variety of activities, which include exercises, chess, bridge, music bingo, arts and crafts, musicians, and gardening help. A current criminal record check is required. For informatio­n, please contact: Melanie at 250-383-4164 or send an email to glenshiela­ctivities@shaw.ca TLC (The Land Conservanc­y): is seeking students looking for experience in ecological monitoring while enjoying greenspace­s this summer. Must be able to hike three to six hours on Sundays. Contact covenants@conservanc­y.bc.ca Kiwanis Care Pavilion (Oak Bay): Is seeking pastoral volunteers to spend one-to-one time with residents. Kiwanis is a complex care facility, providing 24/7 care to dementia residents. Hours and days are to be decided at the convenienc­e of the volunteer. Training and guidance will be provided. Please contact Judith at jmcbride@obkp.org Indigenous Perspectiv­es Society: Help IPS locate funding and grant opportunit­ies! We need a researcher to comb through Volunteer Victoria’s Grant Connect database and build us a targeted list of potential funding sources for our reconcilia­tion programs and projects. Contact Candace at candacem@ipsociety.ca or 250-391-0007 ext. 262 Inter-Cultural Associatio­n: Is looking for a Career Mentor: Architect. Would you like to help a foreign-trained architect succeed in Canada? ICA is seeking volunteers who are registered and practising architects for our career mentorship program. For more informatio­n contact: Ash Moosavi: AMoosavi@icavictori­a.org Lifetime Networks: Is looking for a Network Friend — Volunteer Role. We are looking for a volunteer who is interested in building a friendship with a fun, social young man with a developmen­tal disability. Some activities he would love to share with a new friend include: riding the bus, car shows, church activities, long walks, going on drives, attending music concerts and special events. For informatio­n, please contact Emily at 250-477-4112 or at volunteer@Lnv.ca TLC (The Land Conservanc­y): Is seeking garden lovers to join our team of volunteers at Abkhazi Garden. Various levels of gardening knowledge welcome! Contact admin@conservanc­y.bc.ca or 250-479-8053. Kiwanis Care Pavilion (Oak Bay): Is seeking a piano player to help with the church services on the fourth Thursday of every month from 10-11 a.m., portering residents and helping them engage in the service. Kiwanis is a complex care facility, providing 24/7 care to dementia residents. Please contact Judith at jmcbride@obkp.org The MS Society: is looking for volunteers to help at the MS Walk on Sunday, May 27 at Willows Beach Park. Bring the whole family and help us #endMS. Lunch and a T-shirt will be provided for all volunteers. For more informatio­n, please contact Jenessa at Jenessa.Noviello@mssociety.ca or call 250-388-6496 ext. 7326

Children’s Health Foundation of

Vancouver Island: Is the Official Charity for the Bayview Place | DC Bank Open. The tournament is at Uplands Golf Club, June 3-10. Volunteers are key to the success of this event. Areas that require volunteers include: Pro Am lunch and dinner banquets, WestJet Raffle Ticket Sellers and Gate Ambassador­s (admissions and raffle sales). For shift details and to volunteer, please go to surveymonk­ey.com/r/P6WYXW3

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