VOLUNTEERING: Ska and Reggae Festival, Lifetime Networks
The 24th Annual Victoria Ska And Reggae Festival / Society is a super fun way to get involved in the community! The organization is currently seeking strong, dependable, and amazing people (ages 16+) for a variety of volunteer roles. Volunteer dates are June 20-25. Applications accepted now! Please visit victoriaskafest.ca/volunteers and simply sign up. For more information, contact Emily at volunteer@victoriaskafest.ca.
Lifetime Networks is looking for a volunteer who is interested in building a committed friendship with an active and independent man with a developmental disability in his early 50s. He is hoping to find someone interested in attending classical or folk music concerts. His other interests include going to the IMAX or animated movies, attending live hockey and baseball games, watching documentary-type videos on YouTube or going to parades/other community events. If you are interested, please contact Emily at volunteer@LNV.ca or 250-477-4112 ext. 202
Citizens’ Counselling Centre is accepting applications for our Fall 2023 10-month volunteer counsellor training program. The application deadline has been extended to June 15. More information and applications can be found here: citizenscounselling.com/training/ They are also looking for Board members, and in particular, a Treasurer. Are you a financial whiz and you want to contribute a few hours per month to a meaningful cause? Or have you been in the counselling field for a while, and you would like to support a community counselling agency? Please contact suzanne@citizenscounselling.com
The Victoria Francophone Society and The Northwestern Francophone Games are looking for volunteers from July 11 to 15 at Oak Bay High School (2121 Cadboro Bay Rd). This gathering is dedicated to French-speaking youth between the ages of 14 and 18. We are seeking volunteers to help with the Competitions, Communications, Logistics, Community & Administrative support and Sociocultural Programming. Shifts are available at variable times. To learn more about the Games and volunteer opportunities, please visit sfvictoria.ca/en/jfcno_volunteer/ or email benevole@sfvictoria.ca.
Seniors Serving Seniors, which promotes the well-being of senior citizens, is looking for a volunteer Wellness Navigator. The Wellness Navigator is a volunteer position that plays a role in assisting senior clients in navigating the health-care system and accessing the resources and services they need to maintain their health and well-being. The Navigator will provide coaching, guidance and support to empower senior clients to make informed decisions about their health care and improve their overall quality of life. This is a virtual position volunteering online or via phone, or from the Seniors Serving Seniors office at 602-620 View St., Victoria and open to all people over the age of 19. Eight hours of on-boarding, training and mentoring, 3-4 oncall shifts per month, flexible schedule. Please contact Lane at education@sssbc.org for more information.
Canadian Blood Services is seeking volunteers to support our Victoria Donor Centre, 3449 Saanich Rd. Volunteers would be in the refreshment area of the donor centre making sure the donor is well after their donation, offering snacks to speed up the recovery, share information on our multi-product lines and of course, thank the donors for their contribution. The Victoria Centre is open TuesdayFriday and two Saturdays a month. If this sounds like something for you please apply atblood.ca/en/ways-donate/ volunteering/become-volunteer. Your questions can be sent to volunteer.bc@blood.ca
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria CRD is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in a child’s life by becoming mentors. Spend two to four hours each week for at least a year with your mentee, having fun, trying new things, and becoming friends. You and your mentee will spend time together in the community at places such as the beach, your home, a playground, a recreation centre, or wherever you both enjoy. No experience necessary, only your genuine interest and enthusiasm, and ability to model honesty and respect for others. We require all volunteers to go through our screening process, which includes a criminal record check, an interview and trainings. See our website victoria.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca for more info.
Volunteer Victoria offers a free Youth Program, for ages 15-29, where youth can gain new experiences, build skills for future jobs, and create their own volunteer opportunities together. The Youth2020 program is a great way for youth to connect with like-minded peers, give back to the community and participate in multiple different volunteer events. Examples of Youth2020’s volunteer events include: workshops from organizations around Victoria, giving back to the community, or creating their own projects. The Youth2020 program is flexible and hosts volunteer events that happen once a week. This program is great option for Youth to build volunteer hours to graduate.
For more information about Youth2020, contact Brady by email at brady@volunteer victoria.bc.ca