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Want to volunteer? Explore these opportunities and find more at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca Cedar Hill Recreation Centre: Tennis and racket sports fun camp assistant.

Want to volunteer? Explore these opportunities and find more at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre: Tennis and racket sports fun camp assistant. The racket camp assistant supports the camp leader/instructors in our fun, developmental, racket-based camps. This is ideal for those who enjoy working with children and youth, are patient with new learners and those more skilled, and have a love for racket sports. bttr.im/1qyps

The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking a passionate experienced Volunteer Run Director for the Victoria CIBC Run for the Cure planning committee. This year’s RD will work closely with the past RD as she steps out of the role and passes the torch. For more information, contact Jennifer Saunders at Jennifer.saunders@cancer.ca or at 1-250-718-2721. Detailed description at: cancer.volunteerhub.com/lp/rftc?format=List&filter=165760

The Gardens at HCP are recruiting event volunteers for Arts & Music in the Gardens, Aug. 9-11. Positions include traffic control, event setup, event tear down, concession and more. Volunteers have free admission for the whole weekend. Please email for more information. volunteers@hcp.ca

Lifetime Networks is looking for a volunteer who is interested in building a friendship with a youthful man in his 40s with a disability. Some of the activities he would enjoy sharing with a new friend include: playing tennis and video games, music, movies, the outdoors, gardening, hiking, swimming and DJ-ing. For information, please contact Emily at 250-477-4112 or volunteer@Lnv.ca

Dragon Boat Festival: Seeking community-minded individuals to join the volunteer team at this year’s Victoria International Dragon Boat Festival, Aug. 9-11. Go to victoriadragonboat.com to complete your application or contact volunteer co-ordinator Brittany Nostadt at brittanyn@fgpaddle.com Phone: 778-432-3472.

The Victoria Brain Injury Society is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate people to assist with our Thursday afternoon art group. If interested, please go to bis.ca/volunteer-opportunities to fill out an application form. Further inquiries can be directed to volunteer@vbis.ca

Saanich Police Reserve Constable Program: Have you always wanted to work in law enforcement and give back to the community? Saanich police are accepting applications until Aug. 1 for the October 2019 reserve constable program. Reserve constables are volunteers that provide support to regular police officers and provide programs and activities to the community. To learn more go to: saanichpolice.ca

Victoria Health Co-op: Secretary-Treasurer. Maintain accurate minutes and financial records, including annual reports, both internal and to government departments. Training provided by board, beginning with an orientation to the work and aims of the co-op, any Volunteer Victoria training services, and project updates and discussion at monthly board meetings. Vanessa Hammond 250-415-9272.

March of Dimes Canada: Program Assistant — Stroke Recovery. March of Dimes is a non-profit organization that offers free programs for stroke survivors and their caregivers. The program assistant assists with physical fitness exercises, brain and memory cognition and other fun activities (fundraising, advertising, etc.) Contact Vicki at vpilot@marchofdimes.ca or text 250-686-8653.

John Howard Society of Victoria: Volunteer Mentor — KidStart. Are you a consistent, positive role model who has the energy to participate in fun activities with youth? Mentors plan a variety of activities and simply have fun with their mentee. The waitlist is more than 30 kids long — mostly male. Call 250-386-3428 or apply at kidstart.ca/volunteer/

Saanich Neighbourhood Place is looking for a kitchen helper Thursday mornings to help with cleanup from family dinner the night before. Kitchen duties include: folding laundry (towels/aprons), emptying and loading dishwasher, wiping down counters, taking out compost and other general kitchen cleanup. Contact: Tanya Kulikowsky admin@snplace.org

Burnside Gorge Community Association: Clean Up Crew — Gorge Waterway Annual Clean Up. Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Choose an area that best suits you, sign out garbage pickers, wheel barrows, bags, gloves and gum boots. Help clean up the shoreline from Tillicum and Bay Street bridges. Contact: Rachel O’Neill rachel@burnsidegorge.ca 250-388-5251.