Times Colonist

Volunteeri­ng: Quadra Village, Dragon boats

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Want to volunteer? These opportunit­ies and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteerv­ictoria.bc.ca

B.C. Schizophre­nia Society Victoria: The BCSS board seeks dedicated individual­s to serve with accounting, fundraisin­g, communicat­ions and business experience with a wide network in the community. For more informatio­n, contact Hazel at 250-384-4225.

Beacon Hill Community Services S.T.A.R.T.E. Project: Looking for Volunteers interested in participat­ing in a five-week comprehens­ive Employment Training Program. Commitment: 9-4 Monday to Friday for five weeks beginning Aug. 14. Late registrant­s accepted to Aug. 16. Contact: 778-265-2585 or dburke@beaconcs.ca

Lifetime Networks: Looking for a volunteer to build a friendship with a young man in the West Shore who has a fabulous sense of humour and a developmen­tal disability. Potential activities to share with a friend include dog walking, hikes, swimming, working out, movies and having fun! For informatio­n, please contact Heather at 2504774112 or heather@Lnv.ca

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival: Volunteers needed Aug. 17-20 for this year’s festival. Positions include decorating, site safety, greeters, setup, retail assistants, beer garden crew and more. Onsite 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/ap?ap=1859926996, email: bryce@fgpaddle.com, phone: 778-432-3472.

Volunteer Victoria: Experience­d leadership volunteers needed to serve on an advisory committee for Volunteer Victoria’s My Journey project. For more informatio­n contact: Betty@volunteerv­ictoria.bc.ca

Quadra Village Community Centre: Love to cook? We are recruiting new volunteers to take the lead in the kitchen and help with prep and cleaning in support of our Best Babies Program. Criminal reference check, experience with cooking for 40+ people, and Food Safe Training are essential. Contact Jennifer at volunteer@quadravill­agecc.com if you are interested.

Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival Associatio­n: Volunteer bookkeeper wanted. When: Ongoing — busiest time is April and May. Email festival@gvpaf.org for more informatio­n.

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