VOLUNTEERING: Lifetime Networks, Mental Health Association
is seeking candidates with experience in governance, information technology or law to join the Board of Directors. Ideal candidates will have experience on other non-profit boards, the appropriate skill set, and the time to offer meaningful contributions to guide the organization to continued success. Apply to join the Volunteer Victoria board of directors and help lead the organization as it embarks on a bold new strategic plan. If you want to bring your voice, skills and passion to Volunteer Victoria please contact our board vice-chair Stephanie Benedict sebenedict@hotmail.com with a brief cover letter and resume. Volunteer Victoria values diversity, we encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require any form of accommodation throughout this recruitment process, please contact sebenedict@hotmail.com All applications received will be reviewed by the Leadership and Nominations Committee. Candidates who are shortlisted will undergo interviews with committee members, and the final list of potential candidates will be presented to the board. Those who are chosen will be invited to attend board meetings before being officially nominated for election at Volunteer Victoria’s AGM in early fall 2024.
Lifetime Networks is looking for a volunteer to build a friendship with a man with limited mobility in his mid-sixties. He is a laid-back individual whose professional music career was ended due to MS. He hopes to find another laid-back musician to discuss their appreciation of music and listen to classical music as they visit. For information, contact Emily at 250-477-4112 ext. 108 or volunteer@Lnv.ca.
Saanich Peninsula Stroke Recovery Association
is looking for a meeting and volunteer coordinator. Duties include: meeting announcements, volunteer recruitment and supervision as well as socializing with our members during social hour. We are celebrating our 32 years of operations in providing speech and movement assistance for our members through a professional speech pathologist and a kinesiologist. Further, we offer a confidential caregiver group for spouses and caregivers. Meetings are held in North Saanich every Monday (except holidays) from 10 a.m. until noon. Interested parties please call Brian
Miller at 778-533-9780
Canadian Mental Health Association
each year in Victoria delivers the Ride Don’t Hide special event. This year it will take place on Sunday, June 9, at Windsor Park. We rely on volunteers to keep the day’s event running smoothly and there are a wide range of fun volunteer positions available – water station support, set-up crew, traffic control, etc. Enjoy free food, music and prizes for all volunteers in attendance – plus you are supporting a great cause. Please call Lauren Sykes at 778-350-6746 or e-mail lauren.sykes@cmha.bc.ca for more info.
The James Bay Market
operates, rain or shine, every Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4 to Oct. 5 from the corner of Menzies and Superior streeets in James Bay. We are an outdoor market where interesting farmers, food producers, vendors, crafters and customers all come together in the spirit of community. Currently we are recruiting for several volunteer positions all designed to help make the weekly market a super success. Market Set-up Assistants; TearDown Assistants; Front and Exit Greeters and Coffee and Info
Kiosk volunteers are all needed. Shift times vary between 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. depending on your volunteer role. To join a fun Team, call Carole at 250-381-5323 or e-mail volunteer@jamesbay market.com
The Vic West Community Association
is seeking volunteers to support our annual Vic West Fest on June 8 in the beautiful Banfield Park. There are various roles available. Event set-up and tear-down, face painting, 50/50 ticket sales, even a social media associate to live post from the event! Most are two hours in duration. Volunteers will have a break room with food and drinks provided. Vic West Fest Saturday, June 8, sign up directly with this link https://signup.com/go/ nrWARdN] or via the Volunteer Victoria site. Email enquiries to volunteer@victoriawest.ca
The 25th Annual Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival
is a super fun way to get involved in the community! The organization is currently seeking positive, dependable, and amazing people (ages 16-plus) for a variety of volunteer roles. Volunteer dates are June 19 to 23, 2024. Applications are being accepted now! Please visit https://victoria skafest.ca/volunteers and simply sign up. Contact Emily at volunteer@victoriaskafest.ca for more information.
Power To Be, a non-profit that creates access to nature for youth, families and adults living with a range of barriers, is looking for several social media volunteers to help our marketing team during the Power To Summit event that will take place from May 24-26. Direction and information required will be provided by the Power To Be staff. Volunteers can work on-site or remotely. Please call Kevan at 250-385-2362 ext. 102 for more info.
The Island Kids Cancer Association
www.ikca.ca is in the process of organizing its Third Annual Golf Tournament 2024 that will take place at Cordova Bay Golf Course. There are many different fun and engaging volunteer roles for the event and we would love to connect with you to see how you can get involved. You will be joining a super volunteer team, we will set you up for success, and training will be given. Lunch and cool shirt provided! For more info please e-mail islandkids canceroffice@gmail.com