Volunteering: Symphony Splash, Dragon Boat festival
Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca
Victoria International Dragon Boat
Festival is seeking community-minded individuals to volunteer at this year’s Victoria International Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 10-12. Go to or click on this link: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/ portal.dll/ap?ap=1859926996 to complete your application and be part of our crew. Be part of the action, meet new people, and have a great time.
The Gardens at HCP: Volunteers needed for Arts & Music in the Gardens. The event features three stages and up to 50 artists. Volunteers get free entry for the whole weekend at Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd. Volunteer shifts are three to four hours, Aug. 24, 25 or 26. Email volunteers@hcp.ca
Classic Boat Festival welcomes more than 100 boats to Victoria’s Inner Harbour on Labour Day weekend (Aug. 31 Sept. 2) and is seeking volunteer Ambassadors. Duties include welcoming visitors, collecting donations, and maintaining dock safety. Shifts are four hours and training is provided. Apply at classicboatfestival.ca or cbfvolunteers@mmbc.bc.ca.
The Canadian Cancer Society: Looking to gain experience in the non-profit sector, an office environment or a new computer application? The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with inputting our Daffodil Canvassers into better impact, a volunteer management system used by many non-profits. Must have good computer skills and be available three hours per week. Onsite training provided. Contact Corinna at cadams@bc.cancer.ca / 250-414-4253.
Pacific Women’s Day is the annual conference for women in the defence community. It takes place on Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Royal Roads University and consists of workshops, a keynote speaker, and engaging activities. We are looking for volunteers to present workshops during the event. Call Ekaterina 250-363-2640 http://esquimaltmfrc.com/event/ pacific-womens-day/
James Bay Market: Busy farmers market is 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: http://jamesbaymarket.com/volunteer/
Symphony Splash needs your help. We’re still looking to fill 200-plus volunteer positions at Symphony Splash on Sunday, Aug. 5. Get a free voucher to a Victoria Symphony performance, meet great people, learn some hands-on event skills, and give back to your arts community — all while enjoying a fun day in the Inner Harbour and a spectacular show. Visit victoriasymphony.ca/splash for more details or email splash_volunteers@victoriasymphony.ca
The MS Society is looking for volunteers to help at the MS Bike — Cowichan Valley on Aug. 10-12. The ride begins at Camp Pringle and tours through the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Spend the afternoon at a winery or help us at our banquet; we’re sure to have a role that fits your skillset. To sign up, email Jenessa.Noviello@mssociety.ca or call 250-388-6496 ext 7326. The Mustard Seed Street Church wants you to volunteer. Whether you have a heart for food rescue, community compassion, or spiritual leadership, the Mustard Seed welcomes all people to join in nurturing faith, hope, and love. To find out how you can help, email volunteer@mustardseed.ca or call 250- 220-6991. Volunteer at Mount St. Mary Hospital during our weekly Hymn Sing; porter residents from their rooms to the chapel to attend this service every Saturday morning, 9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Anne McCaffrey, co-ordinator of pastoral care and volunteer services at 250-480-3118 or amccaffrey@mtstmary.victoria.bc.ca.
Network Friend: We are looking for a volunteer who is interested in building a friendship with a sociable man in his 30s with a developmental disability living in Sidney. Activities he enjoys include swimming; bowling; visiting thrift stores, antique stores and second-hand bookshops; walking and hiking; and, music and dancing.For information, please contact Emily at 250-477-4112 or at volunteer@Lnv.ca
The Greater Victoria Women’s Shelter
Society is currently seeking passionate volunteers to join our board of directors. We are seeking self-identified women who have shared values around safe housing, ending violence against women, consensus decision making, and understanding inequality from an intersectional, feminist perspective. Please email info@gvwss.org for more information.