Want to volunteer? These opportunities and more are available at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca
The Mustard Seed Street Church needs volunteers to assist distributing 700 educational kits to families accessing the Fair Start for Kids program. Volunteers are needed from Aug. 7-24. Sign up for a shift here: signup genius.com/go/20f0a4daaa92aa5fc1-fair, or contact [email protected] for more information. Help us invest in the future of a child with school supplies that will contribute to their success!
Sendial Volunteer Shopping Program (Thrifty Foods): This program does the shopping for customers who, because of injury, frailty or other physical reason, can’t easily shop independently. Seeking kind and caring phoning volunteers — James Bay and Tuscany Village locations. Customers are called weekly to complete grocery orders. Good hearing, clear speaking and printing, attention to detail, and grocery product knowledge is required. For info: 250-544-1234 or email [email protected]
Volunteer at Mount St. Mary Hospital on Tuesday evenings. Porter residents to group activities Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Please contact: Anne McCaffrey, co-ordinator of pastoral care and volunteer services at 250-480-3118 or [email protected].
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria is looking for English class teacher’s assistant adult volunteers to provide language support to newcomer immigrants enrolled in ICA English language classes. Under the direction of teaching staff, assist adult learners in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Requirements: advanced English language skills. Assets: teaching or tutoring experience; knowledge of adult education; cross-cultural communication. For more information contact: [email protected], 250-388-4728, ext. 114.
Gorge Waterway Action Society Community Restoration Day at Gorge Park. Volunteers needed to pull invasive English Ivy from the parkland on Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. Refreshments and gear provided. No experience necessary. More information: [email protected]
Our Place serves 1,350 snacks a day, seven days a week, to those in need. It takes a lot of volunteer power to keep this important service running. Will you join our nutrition bar team? Volunteer shifts are two hours each, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Monday-Sunday. Please contact [email protected] or 250-388-7112 to apply.
Volunteer at Mount St. Mary Hospital as a garden waterer. Assist residents as they water the flower beds. Shifts are available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. or afternoons from 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Please contact: Anne McCaffrey, co-ordinator of pastoral care and volunteer services at (250) 480-3118 or [email protected].
Pacific Women’s Day is the annual conference for women in the defence community. It takes place on Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Royal Roads University and consists of workshops, a keynote speaker and engaging activities. We are looking for volunteers to present workshops during the event. Call Ekaterina 250-363-2640 http://esquimaltmfrc.com/event/pacific-womens-day/
AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) is recruiting volunteers, including servers for our positive wellness program’s lunch, pack makers for our harm reduction services, and outreach volunteers at community events. Please join our volunteer orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. in AVI’s boardroom at 713 Johnson St. (third floor of Access Health Centre).
Fairfield Gonzales Community Association: Are you someone who is eager to engage in your neighbourhood and support community-based service delivery? Fairfield Gonzales Community Association is seeking members to stand for election to the board at our October AGM. Email [email protected] or call 250-382-4604 to find out more.
The James Bay Market: Busy farmers market is looking for volunteers. The James Bay Market runs every Saturday from May 5 to Sept. 29 at the grassy area at the corner of Menzies and Superior streets. We have several positions open. Task descriptions and application can be found on our webpage: http://jamesbaymarket.com/volunteer/
Victoria Police Department — Community Engagement Division: Do you want to help make your community safer? Consider joining our volunteer team at the Victoria Police Department — we are accepting applications for new members on our Crime Watch Team and Outreach Team. Learn more about our programs and how to apply at: vicpd.ca/volunteers
AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI), Mom’s Stop the Harm and SICORN are recruiting volunteers to help mark International Overdose Awareness Day (4 p.m. at Centennial Square on Wednesday, Aug. 29). We are hosting an Orientation/Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at noon in AVI’s Boardroom at 713 Johnson St. (third floor of Access Health Centre).
