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ArtSpring
Get to see performances at ArtSpring for free! ArtSpring is looking for 5 - 10 volunteer Ushers for
its afternoon matinee and evening performances.
As an Usher you will look after the well-being of patrons and take
tickets. No specific skills are required however, the ability to
interact with the public in a pleasing manner is important.
Shifts are for evenings and/or matinees for any day of the week
depending on your availability. A one hour orientation session
is provided before work commences.
This is a super opportunity to meet people and take part in the
island's many diverse cultural events.
ArtSpring is located at 100 Jackson Ave.
Contact: Jackie Rieder, Coordinator of
Volunteers
Phone: 537-2125
Email:
info@artspring.com
Website:
www.artspring.ca
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Updated - June 2008
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Unit 25 Gulf Islands - needs volunteers who will be active in marine
search and rescue and the provision of boating safety information and
education to the community.
Volunteers must have a respect for authority, be able to endure all
weather conditions, demonstrate good physical and mental health,
and have a firm commitment to both on going participation
and availability. A marine background is also helpful.
Commencing in the Fall, business and Training meetings are held each
Thursday evening from 17:00 -19:00 (approx). Dedicated participation
is encouraged. Training continues as required to achieve and maintain
competency.
This is a fine opportunity for the
marine enthusiast to develop skills both in the classroom and aboard a
fast rescue craft, to meet interesting people and to explore the
beauty of our Gulf Island communities.
Volunteers rotate on pager duty 24/7.
Pager crew assignments are usually 1 week in 4, (or a portion
thereof). Community Boating Safety events are scheduled throughout the
year.
Contact: Ellen Reid, Unit Leader
Phone: 537-9984
Email:
ereid@telus.net
Website:
www.ccga-p.ca
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The Canadian Red
Cross Loan Depot
The Canadian Red Cross has an
immediate and ongoing need for 8 volunteers for the Lady
Minto Hospital, Red Cross Loan Depot to provide front line
assistance, both in person and on the phone and 4
volunteers to inspect and maintain loan equipment.
The Red Cross Loan Depot provides a
free medical equipment loan service to the community of Salt Spring
Island to clients recovering from injury or surgery who require the
loan of wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, canes etc.
Front Line Volunteers
Front Line Volunteers are needed for
one 4 hour (or less depending on your availability) morning or
afternoon shift a week. Volunteer duties include answering the
telephone and replying to telephone messages; loaning out equipment as
requested; filling out forms and entering data on a computer; and
maintaining accurate records.
Volunteers should have: good
interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with the public and
medical staff (face-to-face and by telephone); and a willingness to
learn about the loan equipment (e.g. - walkers, wheelchairs, versa
frames, raised toilet seats, etc.) if not familiar with the items.
Volunteers must be able to accept and work within the Red Cross
Fundamental Principles, the Mission Statement and the Values of the
Canadian Red Cross Society. Training is provided both on Salt Spring
and in Victoria.
Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance Volunteers are needed for
one 4 hour (or less depending on your availability) morning or
afternoon shift a week. Volunteer duties include inspecting all
equipment to ensure it is in safe working order, cleaning soiled
and/or returned equipment as required, and carrying out basic
maintenance on medical equipment as directed, according to established
procedures.
Volunteers should be able to determine
whether or not medical equipment is safe and in good working order,
and be able to provide the necessary minor repairs to equipment.
Training is provided, and while a general mechanical understanding
would be helpful, no specialised skills are required. Volunteers must
be able to accept and work within the Red Cross Fundamental
Principles, the Mission Statement and the Values of the Canadian Red
Cross Society.
Join the world’s largest humanitarian,
volunteer-based, organization and help to improve the lives of
vulnerable people in your community. It is wonderful way to assist
those in need through the provision of medical equipment loans.
Contact: Nathan Huculak,
Canadian Red Cross, Victoria
Phone: 1-800-661-9055, ex. 504
Email:
victoria@redcross.ca
Website:
www.redcross.ca/bccoastal
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Friendly Voices -
Telephone Volunteers
Do you enjoy the pleasure that comes
from connecting with someone who appreciates your connection with
them? FRIENDLY VOICES – a telephone reassurance program for
seniors who are alone or lonely – is looking for multiple volunteers
to join the Friendly Voices team immediately.
We are looking for people who can
commit over the long term and who have: good hearing, clear speech and
a pleasant and welcoming telephone manner. Calls can be made as often
as you and the person(s) you are calling decide – on a regular or even
daily basis - from the comfort of your own home with your own phone!
Screening and orientation are
provided.
Contact: Sharon Glover,
Community Wellness Programs Coordinator
Phone: 537-4607
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The Core Inn Youth
Project Society
The Core Inn Youth Project Society has
an immediate need for 2-4 volunteer Supervisors for their
youth drop-in program.
As a Supervisor you will be conducting
activities and programs with youths afternoons at the Core Inn located
at 124 McPhillips Avenue in downtown Ganges.
The Core Inn’s mission is to provide,
operate an maintain a facility for youth orientated activities and
programs. As a volunteer you will help contribute to this mission by
helping to provide a safe place for Salt Spring’s youth to meet and
interact.
Volunteers should have an aptitude for
working with young people and a youth-friendly attitude. This ongoing
program runs afternoons during the week from 3 to 6 p.m. Training and
ongoing support is provided.
Contact: Trish Nobile or Kirsty
Chalmers
Phone: 537 9932
Email: coreinn@telus.net
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The
Lady Minto Hospital has an year-round need for volunteers at Extendicare
to read to residents, play cards
or scrabble, assist with gardening, or become a friendly visitor, and
to help out
with the sports day or BBQ’s, etc. The residents also enjoy
music so
skills in that area would be very welcome. This is a great
opportunity to work with people to help break the tedium and isolation
they may experience in such a setting due to their health limitations.
Other than a willingness to serve the
community, no experience is required. Orientation is provided.
Hours vary with the
volunteer’s time, interests and availabilityvarious shifts are available.
Contact: Barb Brindamour,
Volunteer Coordinator, Lady Minto Hospital
Phone: 538-4809
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The
Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary has an ongoing need for volunteers to
work at both Extendicare and Greenwoods assisting the
elderly residents.
Other than a willingness to serve the
community, no experience is required. Training is provided.
Hours vary with the
volunteer’s time, interests and availabilityvarious shifts are available. Applications for all opportunities are available at the Hospital or Thrift Shop and various
other locations around the community.The Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary is
dedicated to serving the community of Salt Spring Island by providing
necessary medical and comfort items to the residents of the Hospital,
Extended Care and Greenwoods. There is a $6 yearly membership
fee.
Contact: Donna Way, Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary
Phone: 653-9985
Email:
wapaul@saltspring.com
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Come volunteer in
a fun and busy atmosphere where you can make a difference - join the
Food Bank team!
The Food Bank is
looking for new volunteers to add to our great group of
people. We are a dedicated group of volunteers help the community by
providing pre-packaged food items to the public every Tuesday.
Here are just a
few of the duties: bagging vegetables and fruit, putting out bread,
stocking shelves, pre bagging canned goods. There are no special
skills or experience required, just have an open mind, a non
judgemental attitude and bring a smile.
The Food Bank is open
to the public
every Tuesday from 11 am till 4 pm. Volunteers come in an hour
earlier to get ready for the day. Some seasonal fundraising will also
be done throughout the year by any volunteer who would like to take
charge. Training and orientation is provided by the Coordinator of
Volunteers.
Call the
Coordinator of Volunteers for more a more detailed overview.
Candidates must be
willing to have a police back ground check done.
The position is on
going and you can start any time.
We are located in
the Community Services Centre at 268 Fulford Ganges Rd
Contact: Melanie
Morris, Co-ordinator of Volunteers
Phone: 250 537 9971 - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am – 4 pm
Email:
mmorris@ssics.ca
Website: www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca
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Interested in leading girls and women, making a positive difference in
their lives and your community, and being involved in the largest
all-female organization in the world?
Girl Guides of Canada, Salt Spring Island is looking for women
volunteers leaders and helpers aged 19 and older to work
with girls in units (from Sparks to Senior Branches - ages 5 to 18) or
on District Council (as treasurer, secretary, advisor, training)
starting in September. Our activities run from September to June each
year.
All training and orientation is provided at no cost to the volunteer.
A criminal record check is required.
Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada is a Movement of girls and
women that challenges Members in their personal development and
empowers them to be responsible citizens.
Contact: Erin Jory, Co-Commissioner
Phone: 537-2650
Email:
ejory@telus.net
Website:
http://www.midislandgg.com/
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General Maintenance Volunteers
The Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre at 322
Langs Road has an immediate and ongoing need for a variety of
volunteers with basic skills for general maintenance such as
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, yardwork/gardening, etc. Animal
interaction may be required.
Hours are flexible, based on volunteer’s
availability and the needs of the centre. Maintenance work is carried
on year round. Summer is our busiest season.
Drivers - Motor
Vehicle, Boat or Plane
We also have an
immediate and ongoing need for licensed drivers (with vehicle),
boaters and/or pilots to transport animals to and from the centre.
Leaving Salt Spring might be necessary from time to time. Ferry expenses
will be reimbursed.
Volunteers will
interact with the animals, and will need animal handling skills as
required.
As we rescue
sick and injured animals, volunteers can be needed any day / any time
– time flexibility is helpful. Hours are therefore on call as
required, and vary with the situation. Summer and early fall are
the busiest times.
The Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre is a
registered charity dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of sick,
injured and orphaned wild animals. As a volunteer you will be involved
in your community and assist with a valuable community endeavour. To
learn more about us visit our website.
Contact: Renee Koplan, Wildlife Rehabilitator
Phone: 250-537-0777
Email:
rjoyk@moose-mail.com
Website: www.sealrescue.org
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The Lady Minto
Hospital Auxiliary has an ongoing need for volunteers to work in their
Thrift Shop at the Upper Ganges Centre – working at the cash
and sorting/pricing donated items in the back room – and at both
Extendicare and Greenwoods assisting the elderly residents.
Other than a willingness to serve the
community, no experience is required and training is provided.
Shifts for the Thrift Shop are mornings 10-1, or afternoons 1-5 on
both weekdays and Saturdays. Applications for all three
opportunities are available at the Hospital or Thrift Shop and various
other locations around the community. There is a $6 yearly
membership fee.
The Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary is
dedicated to serving the community of Salt Spring Island by providing
necessary medical and comfort items to the residents of the Hospital,
Extendicare and Greenwoods.
Contact: Donna Way
Phone: 653-9985
Email:
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Meals on Wheels
Urgently needed - Drivers for Tuesday or Thursday
Meals on Wheels has an ongoing need for volunteers to deliver hot
lunches to elderly/vulnerable folk in our community, providing them
with a regular nutritious meal and a friendly welcoming face. As
a volunteer you will be reaching
out to isolated individuals and providing a community service with
regular monthly visits around our beautiful island.
Shifts are rotated, so each volunteer
works a maximum of 1-2 two-hour shifts per month, weekdays only.
No special skills are required, but you must have your own
car. Orientation is
provided, and volunteers are initially teamed up with experienced MOW
drivers.
Contact: Catherine, Meals On Wheels Coordinator
Phone: 537 5561 ext.33
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Salt Spring Island
Conservancy
Volunteers are the heart of the Salt Spring Island Conservancy!
Our mission is “To secure and protect
Island
ecosystems and wildlife habitats through acquisition, conservation
covenants, improved stewardship of private lands, and public
education.” As we continue to grow, we need more volunteers
to help with a variety of interesting projects. We’re looking for 20+ people to join our
efforts to preserve, protect and restore natural habitats on the
Island. Whether it is working with
the ‘Stewards in Training’ school program, our educational and
fundraising events or in the office, we have a role for you!
Any of the
following skills would be desired: computer knowledge, writing skills,
organizational skills, administration skills, ecoliteracy skills and
general enthusiasm. All training is provided.
Join a dynamic team, learn new skills, meet
wonderful people, and help your community through promoting land
stewardship, hosting regular educational events, and covenanting lands
on Salt Spring Island.
All times are
available - weekdays and some weekends (if desired) and evening
educational events (if desired), for the short or long term – we’re
always accepting volunteers! Our office is located in Ganges, Salt
Spring Island.
Contact:
Sabrina Aven
Phone:
538-0318
Email:
ssiconservancy@saltspring.com
Website:
www.saltspringconservancy.ca
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Salt Spring
Therapeutic Riding
Association
The Salt Spring
Therapeutic Riding Association requires three volunteer
side-walkers/instructor aids for their Therapeutic Riding
program.
Side-walkers and aides assist the
instructor and riders in the Therapeutic Riding program by walking
with the horse and rider during the 30 t0 45 minute riding session.
Volunteers
are asked to commit to one 1-hour riding session per week for a 10
week session. Sessions are held weekdays in the morning or
afternoon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1860 Fulford-Ganges
Rd. Starting dates rotate and are negotiable.
The Salt Spring
Therapeutic Riding Association draws on its volunteers’ enthusiasm,
skills, wisdom, and commitment to help riders achieve their goals. As
a volunteer you must be healthy and able to walk with horse for the
duration of riding session. A Therapeutic Rider volunteer training
program is provided. This is a super opportunity to work with
community members and horses in a healthy, outdoor environment.
For more information:
Contact: Elizabeth Anderson
Salt Spring Therapeutic Riding Association
Phone: 653-0043
Email: 2rainbow@telus.net
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Salt Spring Tourism
Salt Spring
Tourism has an immediate need for 8-10 volunteers for the Salt
Spring Visitors Centre in downtown Ganges. Working either a
morning or afternoon shift one day a week year-round, you will get to
meet and assist visitors from all over the world, plus you’ll get to
share your island knowledge and learn even more about our beautiful
island, province and country.
Volunteers should
be good at dealing with the general public and at public relations. A
free BC tourism course is provided as part of your training.
For more information:
Contact: Sonja Shaw, Coordinator
Phone: 537-4223
Email:
chamber@ssisland.com
Website: www.saltspringtourism.com
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The Salt Spring Senior Services Society
Drivers Urgently Needed
The Salt Spring Senior Services Society has an immediate and ongoing
need for volunteer drivers with their own car to drive seniors
to and from medical appointments both on Salt Spring and off island
(generally to Victoria) during the day Monday through Fridays, and
around Salt Spring for other needs and appointments.
Accommodating your life schedule, Volunteers drive on a rotating basis
- generally once every week or two in the morning or afternoon,
although if you have more time we're happy to have you. On-island
drives generally involve a 1-2 hour shift. Off-island may take all
day, and the occasional early start of late back may be necessary.
Drivers are dispatched as required by volunteers at the Seniors
Society, generally with generous advance notice.
Drivers should be experienced and have an excellent driving record. An
interview will be required. Ferry expenses are covered, and the
Society will arrange special insurance coverage. Drivers may opt
to receive a tax donation receipt or a fixed rate of cash for expenses
per trip from the Society.
The Salt Spring Senior Services Society exists to offer assistance in
various areas of senior living for those 55+. The Drivers Program exists to provide
free and available transportation for any senior citizen who needs it,
so that no senior finds him/herself housebound. Volunteer drivers will
receive the grateful appreciation from the many seniors they help.
For more information or to arrange an interview:
Contact: John Mowbray, Coordinator of Volunteer
Drivers Program
The Salt Spring Senior Services Society
259 Lower Ganges Road (across from GVM)
Phone: Home: 537-5971 or
Seniors Society: 537-4604
Email:
mowbray@saltspring.com
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Senior's Centre Volunteers
Salt Spring Seniors Services
Society has an immediate need for volunteers to fill a number of
positions.
We have an immediate need for 3 or
more volunteers for our Thursday Lunch Program to help with
cooking and/or serving, and then enjoying lunch with approximately 40
people.
This is a fun opportunity to meet
people and socialize over lunch. Some light cooking experience is
required and orientation is provided.
Shifts are Thursdays 10 am to 1:30 or
2 pm from now until the end of June and then starting up again in
October until next June. Shifts could be alternate weeks if that is
more convenient for you.
We need 5-6 volunteers immediately
on a ongoing basis for the Reception Desk at the Seniors
Centre. Duties include light administration and office work, plus
answering the telephone, welcoming callers and directing enquiries to
the person who can help.
Shifts are morning or afternoon in 2
hour periods, between 10 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday.
No formal experience is required and
training is provided. Volunteers should enjoy dealing with the general
public. Its a wonderful opportunity to meet and become acquainted
with new people on the island and to help all our island seniors.
Starting immediately
our Resource Room needs 2 -3 volunteers to help with updating
information relevant to seniors and the community. Working in 2 - 3
hour shifts between 10 am and 4 pm weekdays, you will telephone
people, gather and evaluate information, keep files up-to-date, and
perform other necessary administrative tasks. Curiosity and
willingness to investigate and search for information are terrific
assets. Computer skills are helpful, but not necessary. Training is
provided.
The Salt Spring Senior Services
Society exists to offer assistance in various areas of senior living
for those 55+.
Contact: Betty
Maryon
The Salt Spring Seniors Society
259 Lower Ganges Road (across from GVM)
Phone: 537-2149
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Share your
energy and climbing skills with like-minded islanders. The Wall
Climbing Gym at Salt Spring Island Community Services is in immediate
need of up to 10 volunteers as voluntary supervisors for public
climbing and group climbing sessions (i.e., school groups and birthday
parties). Duties include collecting fees, supervision/safety, and
belaying (safety roping).
Volunteers must
have completed a Belay Safety Course (available at The Wall). Rock
climbing experience is helpful, but not mandatory. Training and
orientation to the facility and familiarization with Wall procedures
are provided.
Besides the
opportunity to hang out with fellow enthusiasts, Volunteers who
supervise a session can climb for free that month! Honoraria are
sometimes available for group sessions.
Volunteer
Scheduling is flexible. Public Climbing sessions are held every
Thursday, Friday and Sunday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Groups –
anytime. Volunteer term – Indefinite.
Location:
The Wall Climbing Gym, SSI Community Services, 268 Fulford-Ganges Road
Contact: Jamie Alexander,
Wall Coordinator, SSI Community Services
Phone:
537-9971
Email:
jalexander@ssics.ca
Website:
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca
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The Salt
Spring Public Library at
129 McPhillips Avenue,
Ganges has an immediate and ongoing need for lots of volunteers.
We’re
currently looking for:
Youth Services Assistants
Youth
Services Assistants are needed to help children and teens locate
library materials, prepare displays, shelve materials and guide
children in using library computers.
No
experience is necessary and training will be provided. An interest in
working with children and an enjoyment of books and reading are
assets.
This is a
great opportunity to gain job experience and to complete the 30 hours
of work experience/community service required for your Graduation
Portfolio Assessment.
You can
work one hour after-school shifts, or half-day shifts on Friday,
Saturday, or during school breaks.
To find
out more about these positions and to volunteer please contact:
Lyda Smith
Phone:
250-537-4666
Email:
sidlyda@shaw.ca
Volunteer Library Clerk(s)
Five Volunteer
Library Clerks are needed to work at the circulation desk, to shelve
materials and help patrons at/with computers.
No
experience is necessary and
on-job training of our
circulation system and daily procedures will be provided.
Volunteers should be
reliable, be able to get along with all kinds of people and have the
ability to problem-solve. An interest in
working with the public and an enjoyment of books and reading are
assets.
This is a great chance
to make new friends, work with books and other library materials, and
get free cookies!
Volunteers work one shift per week, either, Monday morning, all day
Tuesday, Wednesday afternoon, Friday afternoon. Morning shift is
9:30 am to 1:00 pm, afternoons 12:45 to 5:15 pm
Interested
parties should contact:
Lyda Smith
Phone:
250-537-4666
Email:
sidlyda@shaw.ca
To
learn more about our library visit our website at:
www.saltspringlibrary.com
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Transitions Thrift Store, an IWAV initiative, has an immediate and ongoing need for any
number of Volunteers to assist with everyday store operations
in their community-based thrift store in downtown Ganges at #1 - 144
McPhillips Avenue (entrance off the parking lot, next door to the
Roasting Company).
No experience is necessary, but Volunteers must have a positive
attitude and a willingness to work in a cooperative and respectful
manner. Orientation to store operations, policies and procedures
is provided.
Volunteers are critical in helping Transitions fulfill its purpose of
raising funds to support the programs and services of Island Women
Against Violence (Transition House, Help Line, Outreach Services,
Counselling Programs for Women and Children affected by violence and
abuse). As a volunteer you will gain lots of social interaction
with the public and co-workers, retail and social service work
experience, the thrill of working with second-hand items, a supportive
and flexible manager and staff, and an opportunity to contribute to
the community in a meaningful way.
Shifts vary, and can
be scheduled
anytime between 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
Contact: Roberta Temmel, Store Manager
Phone: 537-0661
Email: transitions@iwav.org
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Help restore nature's beauty.
The Veins Of Life Watershed Society needs volunteers to
assist with their ongoing Parker Island Beach Cleanup and Barge
Removal project.
The Veins Of Life Watershed Society’s
key purpose is “For the stewardship, conservation, preservation,
restoration and enhancement of marine ecosystems, watersheds and
habitats including, but not limited to, wildlife and habitat, fish and
habitat, wetlands, streams and plant communities in southern the
Vancouver Island (including the Capital Regional District) and the
Salish Sea area (Juan de Fuca Strait, Georgia Basin, & Puget Sound).”
No experience is necessary, but
safety-minded individuals willing to help dismantle an abandoned barge
and cleanup and restore community beaches are needed. Training is
provided and you will learn safety and environmental skills. You will
be welcomed anytime you can spare us time. The Parker Island
project is continuous and scheduled to run mainly on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday’s all day)
until 2010, with some over night stays, for which food and lodging
will be provided. Transportation to Parker Island, Montague Harbour is
also provided.
Contact: Veins Of Life
Watershed Society, John Roe, President
Salt Spring Address: 205 – 338 Lower Ganges Road
Phone: 250 483 7305
Email:
veinsoflife@gmail.com
Website: www.salishsea.ca
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Get Published!
Volunteer Salt
Spring is currently looking for a volunteer Writer a to provide ongoing support for our
promotional activities in the community. You would
write short profiles and articles about our Salt Spring
Island organizations and volunteers for inclusion on the Volunteer
Salt Spring website and in other promotional materials.
As
well as having the opportunity to use your writing skills and have
your writing published on the website, you will get to many meet other
interesting, energetic, community-minded volunteers.
Writing experience and an interest in the community and meeting
people, especially volunteers and volunteer organizations, would be an
asset. This position will work closely with our volunteer
photographer and will take you when and wherever opportunities present
themselves for as long as we have a Volunteer Salt Spring
organization.
Contact:
Carol Beily, Chair of Steering Committee: Volunteer Salt Spring
Email:
cbiely@saltspring.com
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Share your
energy and climbing skills with like-minded islanders. The Wall
Climbing Gym at Salt Spring Island Community Services is in immediate
need of up to 10 volunteers as voluntary supervisors for public
climbing and group climbing sessions (i.e., school groups and birthday
parties). Duties include collecting fees, supervision/safety, and
belaying (safety roping).
Volunteers must
have completed a Belay Safety Course (available at The Wall). Rock
climbing experience is helpful, but not mandatory. Training and
orientation to the facility and familiarization with Wall procedures
are provided.
Besides the
opportunity to hang out with fellow enthusiasts, Volunteers who
supervise a session can climb for free that month! Honoraria are
sometimes available for group sessions.
Volunteer
Scheduling is flexible. Public Climbing sessions are held every
Thursday, Friday and Sunday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Groups –
anytime. Volunteer term – Indefinite.
Location:
The Wall Climbing Gym, SSI Community Services, 268 Fulford-Ganges Road
Contact:
Jamie Alexander,
Wall Coordinator, SSI Community Services
Telephone:
537-9971
Email:
jalexander@ssics.ca
Website address:
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca
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