1UP: Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre has offered a wide selection of programs and free services to single parents in a relaxed, home-like setting since 1978. Custodial and non-custodial parents alike can find support to meet their individual needs. One such program is the MOMentum Series: Moms and Mentors, which matches a mature, life-experienced female mentor with a single mom. Mentors chosen for the program are screened and matched with a single mom, sharing two hours of their time each week to talk and listen. All moms, mentors and children meet together one Saturday morning per month, and mentors also meet monthly for ongoing training and support. A year commitment is required. If this sounds like a great fit for you, please call 250-385-1114.
Want to Volunteer? These and other opportunities are available at www.VolunteerVictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269.
Positively AFRICA Volunteer: Victoria International Development Education Association seeks people on an as-needed basis for a project supporting grassroots organizations in Africa. Tasks could include packaging jewelry, helping with special events, preparing newsletters and more. Flexible schedule; two or three hours as needed. Training provided. Call 250-598-0708.
Discharge Lounge Volunteer: Royal Jubilee Hospital needs discharge lounge volunteers to help in the Emergency Department by providing a welcoming atmosphere for discharged patients. This long-term position has a variety of 2.5-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, and training is provided. Call 250-370-8407.
Leisure Programs Assistant: Selkirk Place seeks a volunteer for a variety of active games, arts and crafts, social programs or brain games. Help enhance the quality of life for residents of this new complex care facility. Minimum three-month commitment with at least 20 hours of service. Other roles available. Call 250-940-1028.
Crafter: Volunteer Victoria seeks somebody to run an arts and crafts program at the Eric Martin Pavilion group home for people with chronic mental illness. Training and materials are provided. Commitment is once per week for six months. Tel. 250-386-2269.
Sing-a-long Leader: Esquimalt Volunteer Services needs someone to lead the seniors' sing-a-long, held once per week for two hours. The time is flexible, but needs to be a weekday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 250-412-8532.
Visitors: Oak Bay Lodge needs walkers and visitors to take senior residents for a walk and a chat. Strong social skills and physical fitness are required. This long-term role is Monday to Friday, 1: 30 pm. Call 250-370-6642.
Computer Tutor: James Bay Community Project seeks a tutor to share computer skills. Four weekly one-on-one meetings of one hour. Commitment is two hours per week. 250-388-7844.
