Volunteering: Point Ellice House, Sendial; Open Heart Society
Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or www.volunteervictoria.bc.ca
Point Ellis House: Volunteers wanted for Point Ellice House for painting small furniture items, use of truck or car to haul larger items, tea service to and from the garden, and Tour Guides for the Historic House and Gardens. Three-hour shifts per week during open season. To volunteer or for more information contact sap38@shaw.ca or 250-382-9081.
Sendial Volunteer Shopping Program (Thrifty Foods): This program does the shopping for customers who, because of injury, frailty or other physical reason, can’t easily shop independently. Seeking kind and caring phoning volunteers — Tuscany Village location. Customers are called weekly to complete grocery orders.
Good hearing, clear speaking and printing, attention to detail, and grocery product knowledge is required. For info: Call 250-544-1234 or e-mail sendial@thriftyfoods.com
The First Open Heart Society of B.C.: The Society is a non-profit organization whose objectives include providing support for open heart/cardiovascular patients and their families, children with heartrelated problems, and the operation of the Victoria Heart House. Two volunteer opportunities are available: Board Directors needed. No previous experience required, just a genuine interest in our objectives. The board meets monthly. Also, seeking past patients as volunteers who are willing to visit with current patients to offer support and encouragement. Training provided. For more info on both volunteer opportunities: 250-595-2123 or admin@fohs.bc.ca
Lifetime Networks: Seeking a committed volunteer to build a friendship with a shy young man in Langford who has a developmental disability and is non-verbal. Activities he would love to share with a friend include hockey, soccer, swimming, bowling, mini-golf, painting, crafts and nature hikes. For information, please contact Heather at 250-477-4112 or heather@Lnv.ca.
Lifetime Networks: Lifetime Networks is looking for a committed volunteer to build a friendship with an older gentleman with disabilities; he is interested in finding a friend with a vehicle to go to theatre productions, attend music concerts, do crafts, play board games, walk and go for coffee. For information, please contact Heather at 250-477-4112 or heather@Lnv.ca. Victoria Dragon Boat Festival: Positions for this year’s festival, Aug. 1720, include decorating, site safety, greeters, setup, retail assistants, beer garden crew and more. On site food and drink provided, dedicated volunteer headquarters crew available at the event for volunteer needs. For more info: victoriadragonboat.com, https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/a p?ap=1859926996, email: bryce@fgpaddle.com, telephone: 778-432-3472.
Leadership Victoria: Seeking a volunteer logistics co-ordinator and leadership program facilitators for the community leadership development program. Help us train emerging community leaders in this nine-month experiential learning program! Visit LeadershipVictoria.ca/volunteer to learn more about these roles and apply.