Volunteering: Quadra Village Day; Cool Aid Society art program

Want to volunteer? Explore these opportunities and find more at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca Quadra Village: Volunteers needed May 11 for Quadra Village Day. Roles include set up/take-down, serving pancakes and ice cream, running children’s activities, manning barricades; compost/recycling stations and more. Shifts varying from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Those interested can contact Chloe by email at volunteer@quadravillagecc.com or by phone at 250-388-7696. The Victoria Stroke Recovery Association: provides weekly programming and activities that are designed for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Specifically, we are looking for a treasurer and secretary who would be required to attend our weekly Friday meetings. Additionally, we would welcome any interested volunteers suitable for our program. Contact: Karol Sanderson 250-383-4865. Lifetime Networks: is looking for a volunteer who is interested in building a committed friendship with an independent, friendly man with a disability in his early 60s. His interests include: chess, bowling, watching movies, exercising at the gym, playing cards, watching curling, going to live sports games, and visiting affordable restaurants. For information, please contact Emily at 250-477-4112 or at volunteer@Lnv.ca The Victoria Brain Injury Society: is looking for volunteers. Your role could involve reception, our walk run group, or even our art program, just to name a few. We will help you find the role that fits the best for you. Please go to vbis.ca/volunteer-opportunities to download the volunteer application form. The First Open Heart Society: Have you had open heart surgery? FOHS is seeking past patients who would be willing to visit with current patients undergoing surgery to offer support and encouragement. Training provided. If this appeals to you, please contact the First Open Heart Society of B.C. office at 250-595-2123 or email admin@fohs.bc.ca Greater Victoria Green Team: Environmental volunteer — Saturday, April 27, 9:45a.m.-1 p.m., 3097 Brittany Dr. Remove invasive plants and plant native shrubs in Colwood Creek Park, Colwood. Working rain or shine. Contact: Amanda Evans 778-677-9078. Details and RSVP: meetup.com/GreaterVictoria-Green-Team/events/260386269/ Silver Threads Service: Arts and crafts assistant — knitting, crocheting and crafts drop-In. Can you knit and crochet? Do you have patience and would be willing to work with participants to read out patterns, assist with knitting and crochet planning, problem-solving and gathering supplies as necessary. If interested, and you can commit to the minimum time-frame, please contact jenjakobsen@silverthreads.ca Victoria Cool Aid Society: Art program volunteer. The volunteer will run a weekly arts program with one other volunteer — facilitating arts and crafts. Typical duties and responsibilities include setting up, facilitating art projects, cleaning up afterwards and creating an art schedule for the month. Contact: Michelle Latour at mlatour@CoolAid.org or 250-383-1951 ext 4. Pacifica Housing Advisory Association: Youth group assistant. Pacifica is looking for an individual with experience working with children to support the youth group facilitators once a week in Colwood. The assistant works encouragingly and supportively. An on-going commitment is appreciated. Contact: Program co-ordinator, 827 Fisgard St., or at 250-385-2131. Victoria West Community Association: Parks and environment committee chair. Have a passion for protecting the environment or determining what goes on in Vic West parks? Join the VWCA Parks and Environment Committee. Contact: Julie Bull 250-590-8922 or volunteer@victoriawest.ca Victoria Community Resources Society: is seeking an information technology consultant who can identify opportunities for improvement within the technology plan as it relates to hardware, software, sensitive data, communication, web design and current services. More important than your background is the initiative and energy you bring to the position. Contact: Brian Tebo, Brian@vcrs.ca, or call 250-857-6329. Volunteer Victoria Volunteer Advising Services: Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity but need help finding the perfect volunteer position? Schedule an appointment and one of Volunteer Victoria’s advisers would be happy to assist you in your search to find that perfect volunteer fit. Just call reception at 250-386-2269 to schedule an appointment.