VOLUNTEERING: St. Vincent de Paul, Souper Meals, Broadmead Care

St. Vincent de Paul Social Concern Office on 833 Yates St. is recruiting volunteers for the Food Pantry Program! Specifically, Monday and Wednesday afternoons. We would love support in greeting and shopping. Volunteering shifts are from noon

- 4 p.m. Please contact volunteer@svdpvictoria.com for more information.

The First Open heart Society of BC, a non-profit organization whose objectives include support for open heart/cardiovascular patients and their families, children with heart-related problems and the operation of the Victoria Heart House, a B&B facility located close to Royal Jubilee Hospital for out-of-town families is seeking Board Directors. No previous experience required, just a genuine interest in our objectives. The Board meets once a month for approximately 1.5 hours. If this volunteer opportunity interests you, please call 250-595-2123.

Souper Meals is a busy, fun and supportive food services training program for clients with mental illness. The program prepares nutritious homemade meals that are sold at an affordable price to clients connected to the mental health system. We are currently recruiting a volunteer sales desk clerk. We requires someone who has the ability to handle cash at their sales desk for approx. 2 or 3 hrs/ day on a Tues, Wed or Thur. If this sounds like a fit for you, please contact Arista Marthyman, arista@volunteervictoria.bc.ca

The Victoria Community Health Co-operative provides nursing services, health and wellness education and events. Would you be our volunteer bookkeeper to assist our treasurer with payroll approximately 8 hours per month? Either remotely or at our Cook St Village location. Please email vichealthcoop@gmail.com or call 250 415 9272.

The Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society is seeking volunteers to support our Youth Enable Program’s Homework Club in May and June. The Homework Club is a fun and safe space where volunteers and children ages 6-10 meet weekly for academic and ESL support. This is a great opportunity for newcomer youth to feel welcomed, make friends, and build connections with volunteers, in addition to being a great volunteer opportunity for those who are thinking about teaching or working with children! The Homework Club takes place on Thursday afternoons in May and June. We ask that you already have an up-to-date Police Information Check to work with the Vulnerable sector, are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and that you are able to commit for 3 months. If you think this role would be a good fit for you, please complete an application at Volunteer Program | VIRCS. For any questions, please contact Aisha at communityliaison@vircs.bc.ca

Lifetime Networks is seeking a volunteer to build a friendship with a young man with a developmental disability who is in his mid twenties. This individual loves being active; cooking and sharing food; talking about marine life and ancient marine reptiles; speculating about outer space; music; and dancing. We are hoping to find someone who is calm, positive and a good listener. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact Emily at volunteer@Lnv.ca or (250) 477-4112 ext. 202

Global Village Store is looking for volunteers. Come volunteer in a fun, relaxed retail environment located within Hillside Mall. We’re a non-profit organization that sells Fair Trade products from around the world. We’re looking for short-term summer vacation coverage as well as long-term volunteers. Most shifts are 4.5 hours – days/evenings/weekends. Contact Lindsay at victoriaglobalvillage@shaw.ca to apply.

Saanich Neighbourhood Place works to enrich lives through caring programs that connect people to each other and their community. The Good Food Box program is a non-profit fruit and vegetable box program that allows people to access fresh produce at an affordable rate. We are in need of a volunteer with a reliable vehicle to do a pickup in Fernwood each Wednesday around noon and then transport to our main location at 3100 Tillicum. For more information, please call Ali at 250-360-1148.

The Victoria Police Department is looking for volunteers. Do you want to help make your community safer? Consider joining our volunteer team at the Victoria Police Department – we are now accepting applications for our next training session in June. Learn more about our programs and how to apply at www.vicpd.ca or contact Tara at tara.gilroy-scott@vicpd.ca

Broadmead Care is looking for volunteers to support the delivery of its Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 9. There are multiple roles and volunteer shifts available throughout the day of the tournament and for more information, please call Marci at 250-658-3220.

The North Park Neighbourhood Association is looking for volunteers to help support the delivery of its Multicultural Festival that will take place at Royal Athletic Park on Sunday May 8 – then on July 24, Oct. 23, and Dec. 18. Numerous enjoyable volunteer roles are available in support of the Festivals staging and to get involved, please call Tara at 613-888-2106. https:// npna.ca/