VOLUNTEERING

Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is a wild oasis in the heart of the urban landscape. The sanctuary, which is managed by a non-profit society, is seeking Senior Nature Ambassador Program volunteers who love to be outdoors walking and taking in the natural surroundings. They support the well-being of Swan Lake’s ecosystems by walking the trails around the lake or up to Christmas Hill and reporting issues to the site manager. SNAP volunteers are also trained to greet guests, offer general information and answer questions about the sanctuary. They may also assist at the sanctuary booth at Swan Lake and at other community events. If this sounds like the volunteer role for you, check out the website at www.swanlake.bc.ca or contact Susan at SNAP@swanlake.bc.ca. Want to volunteer? These and many other opportunities are available at VolunteerVictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269. Winter Market Event Volunteers: Oaklands Community Association is looking for volunteers for their West Coast Winter Market Nov. 28. Roles include setting up and taking down the event, answering questions and helping vendors set up, helping run activities and volunteering at the front door. They also need volunteers with Serving It Right to assist in the beer garden. To find out more, please contact Anna at 250-3709101 or email community@ oaklandscommunitycentre.com. Fundraising Campaign Team Volunteers: Woodwynn Farms, a therapeutic community for the homeless, is looking for volunteers to join their fundraising campaign team. Roles include launching a crowdfunding campaign, planning events, fundraising and promotion, updating and writing web/social media content, creating videos/graphics and more. The time commitment is flexible. Please contact office@woodwynnfarms.org to find out more. Volunteer Secretary: The First Open Heart Society of B.C. is looking for a secretary to serve on its board of directors. The ideal candidate would have strong organizational, public relations and communication skills. The society is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to supporting open heart and cardiovascular patients and their families, heart-related medical equipment and education. The board meets monthly for 1.5-2 hours. If you want to help this worthwhile cause, please call Carol at 250-477-5534. Arts Advisory Council: The CRD is seeking people to serve on the Arts Advisory Council, which adjudicates funding programs and advises the CRD on artsrelated issues in the region. To apply, please provide a letter or resume outlining your experi- ence and why you are interested in this volunteer position. The deadline is Jan. 29. Email artsdevelopment@crd.bc.ca. Food Services Volunteer: The Salvation Army Victoria Addictions & Rehabilitation Centre is looking for volunteers to help kitchen staff prepare and serve meals to residents and, when the centre offers community dining, to people in need. Any amount of time you can offer is great. The hours are flexible. Contact Karla at 250-3843396 ext. 243 to find out more.

Board Members: Saanich Volunteer Services Society seeks two board members for the new year. The roles involve governance and projects, but no fundraising. While the ideal candidates have a background in social sciences or charitable programs, experience is secondary to enthusiasm and commitment. The commitment is for two years of five to 10 hours per month. To apply, please email your resume to blair@themathesons.net Social Media Volunteers: Bridges for Women, a feminist non-profit organization that provides counselling and employment skills to women who have experienced abuse or trauma, is looking for social-media volunteers. Candidates have expertise in Twitter, Facebook and other social-media platforms to assist with indiegogo and public awareness campaigns. Contact J. Scott at 250-940-0711