Category Archives: Sports and Recreation

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

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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

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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

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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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‘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

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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

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Operation Trackshoes

BE A VOLUNTEER COUNSELLOR AT THE 42nd ANNUAL OPERATION TRACKSHOES, THIS JUNE 8 – 10, 2012 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA! Operation Trackshoes is a weekend-long provincial sports festival for people with developmental disabilities. It includes a full-length competitive track … Continue reading

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Volunteer at the Synchronized Swimming Open Canadian National Championships

Pacific Sport Synchronized Swimming of Victoria is VERY excited to be hosting the Synchronized Swimming Open Canadian National Championships from May 2-May 6th. This is a very high level competition and brings some very talented and committed athletes to our … Continue reading

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Saanich Summer Programs – Kiddie Camp

If you enjoy working with preschool children aged 3 to 5 years then this may well be the camp for you! It happens on a variety of dates and a variety of locations throughout the summer. The camp will include … Continue reading

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Saanich Summer Programs – All Sorts of Sports

The All Sorts of Sports summer program needs volunteers to assist instructors. The program runs a variety of dates throughout the summer. This program helps teach sportsmanship and ABCs (agility, balance, coordination, speed) of playing sports and being physically active. Focus … Continue reading

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