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The “Ultimate” Volunteering Gig
The Victoria Ultimate Players Society was granted the bid by Ultimate Canada for this year’s Canadian Ultimate Championships. This event sees youth and adult ultimate frisbee players from across the country compete for the National title. Games will be played at … Continue reading
Fort Victoria – July 29th
This light-hearted event registers the universal appeal of “forts” while paying tribute to Victoria’s start as Fort Victoria, a Hudson’s Bay Company outpost which was the basis for the modern City of Victoria. This is an afternoon of fun “fort … Continue reading
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Selkirk Waterfront Festival – May 25th and 26th, 2012
The Festival is coming, the Festival is coming… and they need your help! The Selkirk Waterfront Festival is a fantastic event providing hours of fun and entertainment for thousands of people of all ages, hosted by the Burnside Gorge Community Association … Continue reading
Sailing Companions
The Disabled Sailing Association (DSA) of Victoria is looking for sailors with some sailing experience to be companions out on the water. They sail adapted sailboats such as Martin 16, Access 303 Wide, and Sonars. Most of their sailor population require a … Continue reading
Volunteer Trail Ambassador
The Capital Regional District is looking for volunteers for their Trail Ambassadors program. Trail Ambassadors help to build awareness, understanding and appreciation of safer and more effective use of trails as a part of our community life. They do this through … Continue reading
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Moss St. Market – Art Booth
The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association (FGCA) is looking for volunteers to coordinate art-based activities and promote FGCA programs, services and events at a booth in the Moss Street Market on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm starting in June. The volunteers will … Continue reading
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Oak Bay Half Marathon
The Oak Bay Half Marathon is back in 2012 for its 8th great year. Joining the title event will be more choices for families including a fast and exciting 5K run, and two fun kids’ races. They need 20 volunteers to … Continue reading
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Museum Guides and Docents Needed
The Maritime Museum of BC is training a new contingent of docents for ongoing work as Interpretive and Museum Guides. A friendly, informative face makes the difference in making their guests feel welcome and engaged. You are not necessarily required to … Continue reading
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‘Hike for Hospice’ Helper
This opportunity is for everyone that cares to have fun! Join the Victoria Hospice on May 6th for the 1st annual Hike for Hospice. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles including registration, food handling, traffic controlling, booth information and clean … Continue reading
Saanich Strawberry Festival Volunteers
On July 8th, 2012 the Annual Saanich Strawberry Festival celebrates 46 years of community involvement and support. The event originated as a celebration of the agricultural roots of Saanich and has blossomed into a grand festival for all ages. Activities … Continue reading