VOLUNTEERING

MS Society of Canada, South Vancouver Island Chapter is an information and resource centre for people who are living with MS, their family members and caregivers, and health professionals. Located at 1004 North Park St. in Victoria, its services include support counselling and referral, information and education, advocacy, social and recreational programs, therapeutic exercise programs, equipment loans and physiotherapy. Please call 250-388-6496 to hear how you can become involved as a volunteer. Want to Volunteer? These and many other opportunities are available at VolunteerVictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269. Conversation Partner Program: Are you interested in chatting with English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) students? Do you want to learn about another culture? Then please consider volunteering with the Conversation Partner Program through UVic’s English Language Centre. The centre is looking for volunteers who can commit to at least one hour per week for February and March. You can find an application form at uvcs.uvic.ca/pdf/elc/VolunteerForm-CPP.pdf. Please complete and email it to conversationpartner@uvic.ca. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Victoria works to provide children with volunteer mentors (aged 15+) who serve as role models and teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, staying in school, and respecting family, peers and community. Mentoring can take place in the school or in the community. Please call 250-475-1117 to discover the many meaningful volunteer opportunities available. Mustard Seed Street Church, at 625 Queen St. in Victoria, exists to meet the needs of people in need, by providing a variety of services including food bank, advocacy, drop-in centre, crisis counselling, clothing bank. Volunteers are always welcome. Please call 250-953-1575 to hear about the many meaningful volunteer opportunities available. Anawim Companions Society has been working to empower people to embrace life since 1991. They do this by providing two programs: drop-in and residential. They offer a safe and sober home where people can find hope and have their needs met through self-enriching programs, meals, showers, laundry facilities and people to talk to. Please call 250-382-0283 to hear about the many meaningful volunteer opportunities the Society has available. Canadian Cancer Society’s Victoria branch is at 101 - 1537 Hillside Ave. It is a national volunteer based organization that works toward eradicating cancer and enhancing the quality of life of people living with cancer. Volunteers are always needed to support the delivery of their many services. Please call Carolyn at 250-592-2244 for information on how you can get involved as a volunteer.

Special Olympics Victoria is a non-profit organization that provides sport, recreation, training and competition to athletes with intellectual disabilities in the Capital Region. In Victoria, more than 200 athletes participate in 15 programs. Every day, the people involved in Special Olympics see the dramatic impact it has on everyone — the athletes, coaches, family members and the community. To learn how you can become involved, visit victoriaspecialolympics.com or call Margot at 250-472-8363. Habitat for Humanity, Victoria is an ecumenical housing organization working to eliminate poverty and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat involves people of all backgrounds who work together to build new housing for those in need. Please call 250-480-7688 to hear about the many meaningful volunteer opportunities available.