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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
‘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
ALS Flower Day – June 2nd
ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Between 1,500 and 2,000 Canadians currently live with ALS. The cause is unknown. There is no known cure or treatment that prolongs life significantly – yet. … Continue reading
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Videographer
The Victoria branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association wants to create a vibrant and engaging online presence through their Facebook and YouTube channel and they need audio/visual content to achieve this. They require a Videographer to shoot and edit video at various local … Continue reading
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Fresh Air Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to visit and go on outings with wheelchair patients. This is a short term opportunity and you need to be available one day a week at minimum. Afternoon (3:30pm-4:30pm) outings are preferred. Training is provided. Contact Carrie Peter … Continue reading
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Fore!
Cordova Bay Golf Course is hosting the Canadian University Golf Championship from May 28-June 1. This event is co-hosted by the University of Victoria and Golf Canada and attracts some of the finest male and female student athletes in the country. They are … Continue reading
Help Needed for Community Dinner
The James Bay Community School Society is a non-profit organization that manages the services and activities provided by the James Bay Community School Centre. They are looking for people to help with their community dinner program. Volunteer Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays … Continue reading
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Poster Design – Baby Safety
The James Bay Community Project is looking for volunteers to design and make up posters and handouts about baby safety for new families. The volunteers will work with a public health nurse to get the information and expectations, then work … Continue reading
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Island Sexual Health Youth Committee
“Be Informed, Not Surprised.” The Island Sexual Health Society is looking for youth ages 15+ to join their Youth Committee to discuss new ideas and projects on how to make the topic of healthy sexuality more youth-friendly. For more information … Continue reading
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BC Recreation and Parks Association
Student Volunteers are needed for BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) Symposium. The theme of Symposium 2012 is “Esprit de Corps: in pursuit of our common purpose.” The intent is to build on the spirit of the 2011 Summit and to explore the … Continue reading