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December 2009
ArtSpring
ArtSpring requires box office volunteers for our busy ticket
centre. Shifts are for
weekday mornings and/or for evening and weekend performances,
depending on
your availability. Volunteers should be familiar with computers, be
able
to handle cash transactions, and exhibit excellent customer service
skills. Training is provided.
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: Elizabeth Nolan, Manager of Volunteers
Phone: 537-2102
Email:
elizabeth@artspring.com
Website:
www.artspring.ca
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Big
Brothers/Big Sisters of Salt Spring Island
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Salt Spring Island needs an
unlimited number of volunteers to be mentors for children and
youth aged 8-16. As a Big Brother or Big Sister you will provide
Salt Spring children and youth with positive role models. This
enhances their self-esteem, self-confidence, decision-making and
identity.
No skills or experience is needed only a desire to make a
difference in a child’s life. Our organization provides ongoing
assessment, training and support of its volunteers.
The commitment for this volunteer position is 2-4 hours a week for
a year. The position starts immediately after a screening and
interview process. We will be meeting at the Core Inn Youth Project
to begin with, then mentors will interact with their child or youth
throughout the community.
Being a Big Brother or Sister can be a rich and rewarding
experience for volunteers. You gain a friendship with a child or
youth and a chance to be a positive influence in another’s life.
Contact: Vanessa Pillay
Phone: (250)537-3330 tollfree 1-877-475-1114
Website:
www.bbbsvictoria.com
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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 each 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: Greg Harmeson, Deputy Unit Leader
Phone: 537-1262
Email:
harmy@telus.net
Website:
www.ccga-p.ca
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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: Kirsti
Chalmers
Phone: 537-9932
Email:
kchalmers@ssics.ca
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The
Lady Minto Hospital has an year-round need for volunteers at Extended
Care
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: Activities
Department, Lady Minto Hospital
Phone: 538-4809
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The Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary has
an ongoing need for volunteers to work at Extended Care, Greenwoods
and Braehaven assisting the elderly residents. This may be a
matter of serving tea, manning a reception desk, arranging flowers or
helping with special meals and activities.
Only an interest in people and the
community is needed. No experience is required, and training is
provided. Hours vary with the volunteer's time, interests and
availability. Applications for all opportunities are available at the
Hospital or the Lady Minto Thrift Shop.
The Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary is
dedicated to serving the community of Salt Spring Island by providing
services and funds for necessary medical and comfort items to the
Hospital and the residents of Extended Care, Greenwoods and
Braehaven. There is a $6 yearly membership fee.
Contact: Sharon Callahan, Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary
Phone: 537-9125
Email:
callsharon@ssisland.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:
Gloria McEachern, Co-ordinator of Volunteers
Phone: 250 537 9971 - 9 am – 4 pm
Email:
gmceachern@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: Gail Temmel, Co-Commissioner
Phone: 653 4613
Email:
gmtemmel@shaw.ca
Website:
http://www.midislandgg.com/
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Ongoing - updated February 2009
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: Wildlife
Centre
Phone: 250-537-0777
Website: www.sealrescue.org
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February 2010
Sacred Space Productions is looking for 45 volunteers to help
with set-up and take-down for their upcoming event “The
Juicy Amazing Goddess Woman Event” taking place Friday, Saturday,
Sunday and Monday March 5th to March 8th 2010 at the Farmers'
Institute from 9-5 each day.
No experience or special skills are necessary. Volunteers will
receive a day pass to the event which features exhibitions,
presentations, art, music, theatre, expressive workshops,
discussions and more.
Contact: Leah Hansel, Sacred Space Productions
Phone: 250-538-8718
Email:
successcoach@shaw.ca
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updated February 2009
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,
arranging display areas and sorting/pricing donated items in the back
room. No experience is required, although cash register and retail
experience is always welcome. Training is provided. Shifts for the
Thrift Shop are mornings 10-1, or afternoons 1-4 Tuesday through
Saturday. Applications are available at the Hospital or Thrift Shop.
There is a $6 yearly membership fee.
The residential care
facilities, Extended Care, Greenwoods Eldercare and Braehaven
Assisted Living are other areas that need LMHA volunteers to
assist the elderly residents. The Thrift Shop raises funds for all of
these.
The Lady Minto
Hospital Auxiliary is dedicated to serving the community of Salt
Spring Island by providing services and funds for necessary medical
and comfort items to the Hospital and the residents of Extended Care,
Greenwoods and Braehaven.
Contact: Sharon Callahan, Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary
Phone: 537-9125
Email: callsharon@shaw.ca
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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
Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC)
The Salt Spring Parks and
Recreation Commission (PARC) is looking a volunteer member
to serve on the Commission.
Salt Spring Island is an
unincorporated rural Electoral District under the jurisdiction of the
Capital Regional District (CRD). The CRD is responsible for many of
the Southern Gulf Islands and a large area of the southern portion of
Vancouver Island. The Salt Spring Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC)
is a local arm of the CRD and is responsible to the CRD Board.
The activities of PARC are lead by an
8-member locally-appointed Commission. The CRD Director (an elected
official) also sits on the Commission. The Commission functions, in
most ways, as a municipal Parks and Recreation Commission or Parks
Board would. PARC members are appointed for two-year terms by the CRD
Board.
PARC is responsible for the
establishment, ongoing operation and maintenance of all:
- community parks and park athletic
fields on Salt Spring;
- public trails and linear parks;
- waterfront parks and recreation
areas at various locations;
- park reserves;
- Camp Colossal children's day camp
program;
- operation of Rainbow Road indoor pool;
- the park Legacy Program;
- provision of tennis courts in
public parks;
- the Market in the Park at
Centennial Park; and,
- support for community groups; in
addition to planning for future needs and development of community
recreation facilities.
As a PARC volunteer you should have an interest in
the community as a whole, with an emphasis on community recreation needs;
experience in community governance is helpful.
The Commission holds 1
to 2 main meetings per month on the 2nd and 4th Monday evening of the
month from 7-9 p.m.
Additional meetings are held depending on subcommittee involvement,
and some afternoon participation may be involved. Orientation and historical information
will be provided and local administrative staff are available as
needed for support.
This is an exciting opportunity for you, as
a volunteer, to gain a better understanding of community governance
and have the opportunity to participate in community parks and
recreational project planning for our beautiful Island.
Contact: Kees Ruurs, PARC
Phone: 250-537-4448
Email:
parc@saltspring.com
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BC SPCA, Salt Spring
Island Branch
The Salt Spring Island Branch of the
BC SPCA is looking for 4 to 6 volunteers to assist with animal care at
the shelter on Lower Ganges Road for a minimum of one shift each (2
hours) per week, for a minimum commitment of at least 6 months.
As a volunteer you will help with the
daily care of our cats and rabbits, including feeding, cleaning,
administering medication, and monitoring animal welfare. Able to work
independently, you must be over 18 years old, mature and reliable,
able to do some lifting, take verbal and written instruction, and be
capable of maintaining daily assessment records. Orientation
and training on all aspects of shelter animal care and about the BC
SPCA and the Salt Spring Branch will be provided.
Starting as soon as possible, we need
volunteers to fill positions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday mornings. Shifts are approximately 2 hours, and need to be
completed no later than 10:30 a.m.
This is a great opportunity to work
with animals through one of the most known and respected animal
welfare organizations in North America; to gain deeper insight into
animal/human relationships; and to advance to our CatSense/Adoption Room Host position.
Contact: Brandy
Glovka, Branch Manager
Phone:
250-537-2123
Email:
saltspring@spca.bc.ca
Website:
www.spca.bc.ca/saltspring
Address: BC SPCA, Salt Spring Island Branch
540 Lower Ganges Road (accessed via Sharp Road)
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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:
Susan Dann
Phone:
538 0318
Email:
ssiconservancy@saltspring.com
Website:
www.saltspringconservancy.ca
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Ongoing – December 2009
Salt Spring Literacy
Salt Spring Literacy needs volunteers
to fill all sorts of roles.
Tutors of all abilities are needed, especially
anyone who has struggled with learning disabilities themselves. We
particularly need tutors for English; basic and further, English as a
Second Language, maths; basic and further, and for computers. We also
need volunteers for other roles such as our Friendship project where
volunteers are matched with immigrants or refugees to show them around
and help them settle in to life here. We also need people to host
conversation groups where people learning English can practice in an
informal chatty environment. Plus we need volunteers for outreach in
marginalised communities, such as the homeless or those with mental
health problems and for fundraising and publicity.
No special skills are required – just wanting to
help is good enough for us! We offer our volunteers as much or as
little training as they feel they need. Some volunteers attend many
workshops and training sessions while others who are already well
qualified and confident often choose not to. We have lots of training
and resources available though, at any time. Volunteers are not
committed to any particular time – just volunteer when you can for as
long as you can.
Literacy is a human right, a tool of personal
empowerment and a means for social and human development. Educational
and employment opportunities depend on literacy. By volunteering
with us you will help empower people, enable them to work themselves
out of poverty, to integrate with their community and to help them
help their children, thus breaking the cycle of illiteracy. Trust me
that will give a very warm and fuzzy feeling in your belly. Not to
mention the tea and coffee and cookies and gossip we like to share.
Friendships, tea, biscuits and a warm fuzzy feeling of goodness what
more could you want!
Contact: Rachel, Volunteer
Coordinator
Phone: 250-537-9717
Email:
coordinator@saltspringliteracy.org
Website:
www.saltspringliteracy.org
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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: 250-653-4979
Email: 2rainbow@telus.net
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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: Anne John, Coordinator of Volunteer
Drivers Program
The Salt Spring Senior Services Society
259 Lower Ganges Road (across from GVM)
Phone: Home: 537-2323 or
Seniors Society: 537-4604
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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.
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
Email:
figaro9@telus.net
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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:
Volunteer Coordinators -
Alex or Stephan
Phone:
537-8970
Email: ahasenfratz@gmail.com
Website:
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca
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The Salt Spring
Island Public Library at 129 McPhillips Avenue in Ganges has an
immediate and ongoing need for lots of volunteers. The Library is run
mostly by volunteers, and most of the volunteer positions require no
previous experience.
We’re currently
looking for:
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5 Volunteer Library
Clerks
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Student Volunteers
Volunteer Library Clerk(s)
Five Volunteer
Library Clerks are needed to work at the circulation desk, and to
shelve library materials.
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 morning shifts from 9:30am to 1:00pm, or
afternoons 12:45pm to 5:15pm
Student Volunteers
Student
volunteers 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:
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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The Salt
Spring Island Visitor Centre has an urgent and ongoing need for at
least 10 new volunteers. Working either a morning or afternoon
shift one day a week year-round, you will meet and assist visitors
from all over the world. You will be able to share with them your
passion for and knowledge of this beautiful island of ours. An upbeat
environment, the Visitor Centre is open year round because of
dedicated, team-oriented, outgoing volunteers. If this sounds like
you, please call for more information!
Training will be
provided.
For more
information:
Contact:
Gail Sibley, Visitor Centre Manager
Phone: 250-537-8320
Email:
visitorcentre@ssisland.com
Website:
www.saltspringtourism.com
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SOLID
(The Saltspring Organization for Life Improvement and Development) is
looking for 1-2 keen volunteers who wish to dedicate 4 hours a
day, 4 days a week to open the SOLID Exchange, offer retail sales
of artisan handicrafts and share information about SOLID’s
projects in Africa.
The SOLID
Exchange is an effort to address global wealth inequality by
creatively linking our island with African communities for exchange of
goods, ideas and much needed resources.
The SOLID
Exchange would be open every Wednesday - Saturday from 10:30am -
2:30pm at 125 McPhillips Avenue (beside the library). There is a
variety of handcrafted items for sale. All these crafts are purchased
directly from the artisans at a living wage price.
Volunteers
should have a love of learning and a passion for assisting communities
less affluent that ourselves, and some experience with retail sales
would be an asset but is not essential. This position offers
volunteers the unique opportunity to learn more about community led
projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, do something to assist those projects,
and raise awareness of the issues faced by the poverty stricken and
HIV/AIDS affected communities SOLID serves.
The proceeds of
craft sales will go directly to support SOLID projects in Africa and
to re-purchase stock directly from the artisans. The direct linkage
through fair trade practices means the African craftspeople receive
much needed resources as a hand up, not a hand out.
Since opening,
the SOLID Exchange has been able to fund: fruit trees through the sale
of ‘Apples for Orphans’ cards; donations to the Grannies in Lesotho; a
well in Zimbabwe; and coats for kids in Swaziland.
Contact:
Meron Moroz, Director
Phone: 250-537-2993 (evenings)
Email:
Meron.moroz@gmail.com
Website:
www.solidsaltspring.ca
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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., seven days a week.
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: John Roe, President,
Veins Of Life Watershed Society
Phone: 250 537 8248
Skype: 1 306 566 2760
Email:
volws@salishsea.ca
Website: www.salishsea.ca
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Get Published!
Volunteer Salt
Spring is currently looking for 2-3 volunteer Writers 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:
cmbiely@shaw.ca
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Ongoing - updated February
2009
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:
Volunteer Coordinators -
Alex or Stephan
Phone:
537-8970
Email: ahasenfratz@gmail.com
Website:
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca
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