Want to volunteer? Explore these opportunities and find more at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca
The Victoria Stroke Recovery Association: Provides weekly programming and activities that are designed for stroke survivors and their caregivers. We are looking for a treasurer and secretary who would be required to attend our weekly Friday meetings. Additionally, we would welcome any interested volunteers suitable for our program. Contact: Karol Sanderson 250-383-4865.
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary: Summer naturalist assistants — connect with nature and children through volunteering. Supported by our naturalist staff, you will help create a welcoming, safe and fun learning environment where you and the children will discover the many living things that call the Sanctuary home. Contact jdawson@swanlake.bc.ca or 250-479-0211 ext 1010.
Lifetime Networks: Is looking for a volunteer to build a friendship with a young man with autism in his early 20s. This individual loves being active; cooking and sharing food; talking about marine life and ancient marine reptiles; speculating about outer space; music; and dancing. For information, please contact Emily at 250-477-4112 or volunteer@Lnv.ca
The MS Society is looking for route marshals and check-in volunteers for the MS Walk on Sunday, May 26. Join us for a fun filled day and make a difference in your community. To apply, contact Jenessa.Noviello@mssociety.ca or call 250-388-6496 ext 7326. To sign up go to: http://bttr.im/zn9v3
The Mustard Seed Street Church at 625 Queens Ave. is looking for volunteer support for the kitchen, boutique, Monday morning reception and the Mustard Seed Market. The Food Rescue Distribution Centre, 808B Viewfield Rd., is looking for volunteer support for the Industrial kitchen, reception, sorting, food hampers, breakdown and a cleaner. Mustard Seed is looking forward to having you on their volunteer team. Please contact Volunteer@mustardseed.ca or call (250)220-6991 ext. 2
Leadership Victoria is looking for an admin assistant to the program manager. If you want an exciting opportunity that lets you put your organizational and computer skills to work, this might be just for you. Use your skills for social media, website updates and data maintenance. Work from home and at times, in our downtown office. Hours are flexible. Please contact: Stephen Twynstra — ProgramManager@leadershipvictoria.ca
Need2: Board members. Need2 works to prevent deaths by suicide through community programs and their online presence. Board members are responsible for setting the strategic direction and financial management of the organization, and ensuring the support of staff and volunteers. If interested, please contact our office at 250-386-6328 or at admin@need2.ca
Oak Bay Volunteer Services: Helpline Volunteers. If you enjoy being the first point of contact for an organization providing services to neighbours-in-need then this job is for you. Volunteers provide support to clients along by offering information and referrals. If you can share three hours a week with the community, contact us at volunteer@oakbayvolunteers.org or (250) 595-1034.
Victoria Foundation: Is looking for event volunteers for the Community Foundations of Canada Conference, June 4-8. There are a variety of shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day, as a conference ambassador or at the registration desk. Please contact aglenny@victoriafoundation.bc.ca for more information, or apply at surveymonkey.com/r/CFCConferenceVolunteerApplication
The Salvation Army: Community Dining Volunteer. The Salvation Army Victoria Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre is looking for volunteers to assist our kitchen staff in serving meals during our community dining lunch days (Mondays Wednesdays or Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Contact Karla at 250-384-3396 ext. 243.
Cherry Bomb Toys In support of B.C. Children’s Hospital: Help support B.C.. Children’s Hospital by volunteering with cherry bomb toys at the annual Toy Fair event May 25- 26 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pearkes Rec Centre. All donations go to B.C. Children's Hospital. For more detailed volunteer information contact Candice: cbtoys@telus.net or 250-380-1527.
