The Langham Court Theatre, the oldest community theatre in Western Canada, celebrates its 84th season this year - but it is also saying goodbye to its head scenic carpenter, Bill Adams, who is retiring after 15 seasons. The search is on for a new head carpenter, and Bill will mentor the successful volunteer until March 2013. Can you fill Bill's shoes? If you have carpentry experience, including design, drafting, furniture building and theatre set construction, this could be the role for you. Supervisory skills, including ordering materials, scheduling and overseeing production, are required. Experience in faux painting, backgrounds and murals would put you above the rest. The commitment is about 100 to 126 hours per show, usually completed Monday to Friday in the mornings. The volunteer receives a per-show honorarium. This is a great role for a retiree seeking creative work in the world of theatre. Please call 250-384-2142.
Want to Volunteer? These and many other opportunities are available at VolunteerVictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269.
Pen Pal: The Inter-Cultural Association seeks pen pals to help newcomers overcome the stress of moving to a new country. Pen pals will establish a friendship through letter writing, allowing the newcomer to practise English socially, develop a network of support and learn about Canada and Victoria. Volunteers will exchange weekly letters over a three-month period. Call 250-388-4728 x114.
Board Members: The Men's Trauma Centre needs passionate, inspired volunteers to join its board of directors. No board experience is necessary - those with a variety of skills, experiences and backgrounds are needed. The commitment is at least one year. Call 250-381-6367.
Office Co-ordinator: Victoria Rainbow Kitchen seeks volunteers for a variety of roles. The co-ordinator answers the main phone on weekdays from 10 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m., addresses messages, reviews bills and sends cheques, among other tasks. Training is provided. Call 250-384-2069.
Youth Program Design: Victoria Restorative Justice Society seeks a volunteer to help create and implement a youth program. Design commitment is about 1020 hours; delivery commitment would be a few hours per week. Call 250-383-5801.
Study Centre Volunteer: UVic English Language Centre needs volunteers for its Study Centre. Volunteers would be matched with ESL students for help with homework, conversation and pronunciation for one hour per week. Call 250-721-8469.
Side Walker: Victoria Riding for the Disabled seeks a person to walk beside the horse and rider, providing physical and emotional support and reinforce tasks given by the instructor. Commitment is one morning or afternoon per week; program runs October to June. Call 778-426-0506.
