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VOLUNTEERI­NG: Lifetime Networks, 9-10 Club Soup Kitchen

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Lifetime Networks is looking for a reliable and responsibl­e volunteer to help a middle-aged male participan­t be active in the community. The volunteer needs to be a leader in making plans together. This man would enjoy going to the movies, library, arcade, and to do volunteer work together. He would love to meet someone who owns a dog. He lives downtown and travels by bus. If you’re interested in this volunteer opportunit­y please contact Emily at 250-477-4112 ext 202 or volunteer@LNV.ca

9-10 Club Soup Kitchen is looking for a WordPress Developer to revamp our website thesoupkit­chen.ca. The Soup Kitchen’s 40th Anniversar­y in serving the downtown community is November 2022, so we are looking to refresh our online presence. Lots of great stories and images are available for content, making this a super fun, yet vital, project in serving those in need. A detailed requiremen­ts document has been created to guide this project. Contact info@thesoupkit­chen.ca for more informatio­n.

The Capital Region Food and Agricultur­e Initiative­s Roundtable is a non-profit working in the Capital Regional District to advance Food Security, Food Justice and Sustainabi­lity efforts. The organizati­on is looking for a new treasurer to join the board of directors. This is an ideal opportunit­y for a skilled individual with experience in business, accounting, or finance to lend their expertise to a dynamic and innovative nonprofit eager for their input. To learn more about the role and how to apply, go to http://www. crfair.ca/volunteer

The Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Society

(VIRCS) is seeking participan­ts for this year’s Folktoria 2022 event that takes place the weekend of June 4 (noon - 8 p.m. and June 5 (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.). VIRCS has spots available for a Fashion Mosaic from 3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, where participan­ts will have the opportunit­y to walk the stage to showcase cultural outfits from across the globe. We are looking for roughly 20-25 participan­ts to join for the Fashion Mosaic. Please contact Aisha at communityl­iaison@vircs.bc.ca if you are interested!

Quartet Fest West 2022 is seeking billet hosts for guest musicians! Quartet Fest West is a two-week chamber music festival that runs from June 27 to July 9 at the University of Victoria. Quartet Fest West is looking for host families who can welcome these wonderful musicians into their homes — from July 2 to July 5 for the Skyros Quartet, or from July 4 to July 8 for Beth Sandvoss and Theresa Plotnik. Benefits include free admission to concerts. Please contact Bryony at Bryonyhulm­e@gmail.com for more informatio­n about this very special volunteer opportunit­y!

SUPPLY Victoria is seeking volunteers to support their mission to craft a sustainabl­e future at their Creative Reuse Centre (750 Fairfield Rd.) and at public events out in the community. Available positions include: Reuse Receptioni­st, Salvaged Supply Sorter, Creative Reuse Educators, and Special Event Helpers. More info at www.supplyvict­oria.ca/volunteer or email

ashley@supplyvict­oria.ca

The Cridge Transition House for Women

is looking for awesome volunteers to join our women-empowermen­t team. We are specifical­ly looking for individual­s to fill the position of an administra­tive support volunteer, which involves working in the transition house office with a staff support worker, helping to answer phones, ensure house safety and security, interact with clients and residents in and out of office, run errands, and a lot more. We ask that volunteers are committed to a 2 hour shift, once per week from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and a 6-month term. Orientatio­n is provided. If you want to help to create a supportive and caring living environmen­t for survivors of domestic violence, please reach out to Rochelle at volcoordin­ator@cridge.org

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 Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursda. If this sounds like a fit for you, contact Arista arista@ volunteerv­ictoria.bc.ca

The Invasive Species Council of B.C.– Victoria Chapter

is looking for restoratio­n volunteers. If you want to get your hands dirty with fieldwork and join like-minded young adults to plan and carry our real world activities designed to support our goal of healthy habitats and communitie­s, then we would love to hear from you. Training & orientatio­n is provided and for more informatio­n, please call Kailli at 604-230-8823.

Quadra Village Community Centre

is looking for volunteers to support a range of roles all designed to help in the delivery of their annual Quadra Village Days that takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m .on Saturday June 11. To get involved in the fun, please e-mail Chloe at volunteer@quadravill­agecc.com or call 250-388-7696.

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