Category Archives: Youth/Children

Volunteer with children and youth, including special needs

YMCA Children’s Program Volunteer

The YMCA is looking for a Children’s Program Volunteer. There are 3 positions open, and the program runs over the summer, so you need to be available in July and August. The volunteer in this position will assist staff during programs, set … Continue reading

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Hot Dog Wednesdays Return!

HDW will be starting up again on Wednesday February 23rd. We will be joining Cliff from Extreme Outreach who will be taking a hot dog cart out into the community. We will help run the BBQ, serve hot dogs and juice, play games, and do … Continue reading

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YMCA-YWCA Youth Dance Volunteer

The Volunteer Youth Dance Instructor will provide support to the members and participants who register in the Ballet/Jazz program. The volunteer in this position will assist and support the Creative Dance Instructor. The volunteer will help to create and maintain a … Continue reading

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United Way YouthNOW Advisory Council Member

The YouthNOW Advisory Council is looking for a Youth Advisory Council Member. The Council is responsible for 3 key activities per year: 1. Making funding recommendations for youth-led/youth-focused projects 2. Planning an annual youth learning event (conferences and workshops) 3. Planning and … Continue reading

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Pancake Breakfast Memories

“Several weekends ago, one of the homerooms plus a group of  boarders from Symons volunteered to help with the pancake breakfast at the Burnside George Community Centre. When we arrived, the event coordinators immediately gave us a warm welcome, and … Continue reading

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November 25th Oaklands Elementary Craft Festival

Are you crafty? Oaklands Elementary School (which is located on Ryan street not far from SMUS) needs volunteers for their “Fall Festival of Family Fun” on Thursday, November 25th.  They are looking for volunteers to run the craft tables and help children make various … Continue reading

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Burnside Gorge Community Centre – Children’s Craft Corner

The Magic of Christmas Gift Show is being held December 4th from 9am-3pm. Money raised from this event will go toward the Active Families Fund, Homeless Outreach, and the Quality Child Care Program. They are looking for volunteers to help with … Continue reading

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Hot Dog Wednesday

For the past two weeks we have had keen students attending Extreme Outreach’s Hot Dog BBQ. The weather has been great and the energy high. Hundreds of hotdogs have been served up and the SMUS students have been busy drawing with … Continue reading

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Hot Dog Wednesdays Return!

Starting October 27th, Extreme Outreach will be taking a hot dog cart out into the community every Wednesday. Come out and meet the kids as they leave school for the day and greet them with a smile and a hot dog.  This … Continue reading

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Reading Buddies

Teen Volunteers Needed! Oct 16 – Dec 4. If you like working with children, enjoy reading, and want to help struggling readers, the Greater Victoria Public Library needs you!  GVPL hosts a reading program that pairs teen volunteers aged 13-18 with younger … Continue reading

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