Since 2004, the West Coast Men's Support Society has been growing and evolving into what it is today - a safe, supportive place for men to gather and find the tools and strategies by which to live with trust, integrity, accountability and responsibility. WCMSS has a vision of a community where men and women of all ages live in peaceful coexistence and equality, and you can help them reach their goal by joining their team as a regional representative. Based in Duncan, WCMSS needs help setting up and expanding programs in the Greater Victoria Region, including such programs as Dads Make a Difference, Fire and Bones (school-based youth mentoring), and a Senior Men's Drop-In. If you are personable, organized and tech-savvy, WCMSS would love to hear from you. The commitment is about 5-10 hours per week, depending on your availability, and training will be provided. To help men, families and communities create fuller, healthier lives, please call 12505972801.
Want to volunteer? These and many other opportunities are available at VolunteerVictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269.
Campaign Volunteers: The BC Cancer Agency Victoria seeks volunteers for the LACE campaign (Live Aware, Create Empowerment), which strives to educate women on the importance of pap tests. Volunteers will organize outreach in their hometown, distribute flyers, and assist with social media leading up to Pap Awareness Week in October. Commitment is flexible; training is provided. Call 250-519-5500.
Facilitator: Our Place Society needs a facilitator for its staff retreat, to be held Sept. 26-27 (overnight stay). The facilitator will lead staff through teambuilding exercises in order to develop a shared vision for the organization. Call 250-388-7112.
Mascot and Handlers: The Saanich Police Department Block Watch seeks volunteers to dress up as Ace, a mascot dog, as well as volunteers to be Ace's "handler." Six volunteers are needed for three teams of two. Positions are on-call for various community events. Training will be provided. Call 250-475-4321.
Board Members: The Kiwanis Pavilion is looking for volunteer board members with experience in health-care management, marketing, professional care and more. Commitment is about three hours per week. Tasks include participation in board meetings, board committees and other responsibilities. Call 250-595-8189.
Playgroup Leaders: Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health seeks volunteers for an introductory playgroup experience for children with special needs or developmental delays. Commitment is Tuesdays, 9-11: 30 a.m., on the West Shore; training is provided. Call 250-519-6792.
Conference Planner: Pacific Centre Family Services Association needs a volunteer to join the planning team for a two-day conference of community social service professionals, to be held in Victoria in early May. Commitment is from September to May. Call 250-478-8357.
Online PDF Form Assistance: Leadership Victoria needs a volunteer to help create an online, fillable nomination form requiring complex conditional logic for the Victoria Leadership Awards. Commitment is shortterm, about 1-2 hours. Call 250-386-2269.
