“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
There are a million reasons to Volunteer, building your resume, required hours for grad, free training, a cute girl works there…the list goes on. Whatever your motivation, congratulations on making the first step.
I will post some different opportunities for you here weekly, if you have questions or do not see the right position for you, send an email or drop into the career center to see Samantha
If you are interested in Volunteering for the New Democrat representative on the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding executive connect with Zoe Carroll.
James Bay Community School Centre
Volunteering for the Annual James Bay Picnic on June 12th
Click here for more information and to sign up!
Passionate about contributing to a cause? Discover meaningful career opportunities at the “NonProfits.Club Virtual Job Fair and Career Networking” Happening on Friday, June 21st, 2024 from 11 AM to 2 PM in your local time zone. It’s time to connect, inspire, and grow in the non-profit sector!
Event Details:
- Date: June 21st, 2024
- Time: 11 AM – 2 PM (Local Time)
- Venue: Sign Up, RSVP and join our vibrant community at https://nonprofits.club/hires/events/d/non-profits-club-virtual-job-fair-and-career-networking-m65pcyqskih83d7
Why You Should Attend:
- Explore Non-Profit Careers: From entry-level to executive positions, find roles that align with your passion.
- Network with Purpose: Engage with like-minded individuals and organizations making a real impact.
- Gain Insights: Learn about the latest trends and challenges in the non-profit world.
A Gathering for Change-Makers: Whether you’re looking to start your non-profit journey or seeking new challenges in your career, our job fair is the perfect starting point. Connect with organizations that share your values and vision.
Spread the Word: Invite your peers and colleagues who are passionate about making a difference. Let’s build a stronger, more connected non-profit community!
Industries Hiring @ Job Fair: Advertising, Aerospace, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Air pollution, Arms, Automotive, Broadcasting, Chemical, Computer, Construction, Creative, Defense, Education, Electric power, Electronics, Energy, Entertainment, Fashion, Film, Financial services, Fishing, Floral, Food, Healthcare, Horticulture, Hospitality, Industrial robot, Information, Insurance, Internet, Leisure, Low technology, Machine tooling, Machining, Manufacturing, Market research, Mass media, Mass production, Materials science, Meatpacking, Mining, Music, News media, Occupational injury, Occupational noise, Oil shale, Petroleum, Pharmaceutical, Pricing, Professional Services, Publishing, Pulp and paper, Raw material, Real estate, Robber baron (industrialist), Semiconductor, Services, Shipbuilding, Software, Sport, Steel, Telecommunications, Textile, Tobacco, Trade association, Transport, Video game, Water, Wood, etc.
Interested in assisting No Worker Left Behind: Signup as a volunteer at https://one.tao.ai/nwlbvol
There are shifts of 9am-2pm, 1pm-6pm or the entire 9am-6pm. We will provide volunteers with plenty of break times, food, beverages, and volunteer hours. We believe that this opportunity can provide students with experience in event organization, teamwork, and community work
Reach out to Anna at engage@southjubilee.ca with the subject heading, “Parkfest Volunteering”.
Want to meet new people, make life-long friends and connections, hear amazing live music, dance, laugh, have fun, and attend our exclusive volunteer appreciation party? Sign up today!
Volunteers receive a free ‘Skafia’ volunteer t-shirt, fun contests and perks, free society membership, special promotions for events throughout the year and of course an exclusive post-festival appreciation party.
What can students expect volunteering with us:
Orientation – before the festival we come together for an orientation meeting to talk to our volunteers. At this meeting we go over volunteer positions, expectations for each position, what to expect during the festival as a volunteer, rules, and regulations, our code of conduct as well as meeting the team leads for each position. This meeting ensures that volunteers can get their questions answered before the festival and see who they’re working with. We will also be providing a zoom link to the meeting for those unable to attend in person.
Work experience hours – our volunteer coordinators will guide volunteer students in their tasks and teach them hands on what it is like working with an urban outdoor music festival. Any student requiring sign offs on work experience hours can get their coordinator to fill out forms at the end of their shifts. This real-world work experience is a great way to add ‘previous experience’ to a resume.
Letter of recommendation – by request, volunteer coordinators will be happy to provide volunteers who have completed their shifts with a written reference letter of recommendation to add to the student’s resume for future employment applications.
Hands on job skills – Volunteers will gain such skills as taking direction from supervisors, learning about performance expectations during a shift, how to communicate needs as a worker, how to work with others with a common goal, and what building community in the workplace looks like.
Community and networking – Volunteers often make lifelong connections and new friends volunteering with our festival. Our festival and society are an excellent way to get out of one’s shell and meet new people with a common goal of making this year’s festival the best one yet. Being in new social situations can be tough, but our society loves bringing people together for a fun and exciting experience while volunteering.
Great memories and FUN – We ADORE our volunteers, and we work hard to ensure that they enjoy their time working with us. We have coordinators and organizers working hard to look after the wellbeing of our volunteers. From making sure our volunteers have access to food and drinking water, to breaks, first aid, hi5’s and laughs to dance breaks and time to be silly. Our Ships Point outdoor festival site is for all ages and we want everyone to have an excellent time!
Volunteer appreciation party- every year after the festival, we throw an exclusive private party for our volunteers to thank them for all their hard work. This is an all-ages event (with bar for 19+ w/ ID) with food, games, prizes, music, and festival highlights.
Ways to sign up: Follow the link at the bottom of the page, reply to this email, or email volunteer@victoriaskafest.ca
Big Brothers Big Sisters
We are looking for teen volunteers, aged 14-18, to be matched with elementary school students for our In-School Mentoring program. Mentors and mentees spend one hour together once per week at school, spending time together and sharing their interests. Our team provides training and support for mentors, as well as activity ideas and supplies for visits. A commitment of one school year is required.
Visit https://victoria.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer-3/ to apply!”
Two Opportunities at Big Brothers Big Sisters
- “B You: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds” is a multi-week group mentoring program designed to encourage healthy relationships, balanced eating, and positive self-image among female-identifying and gender-diverse middle school students. Three to four female-identifying mentors (17-30 years old) are matched with a small group of youth and meet in-person during school hours from October to December. Each weekly session is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours long and some additional preparation time is required. Volunteer mentors receive training and support and gain experience with group facilitation, lesson-planning, and leadership. Visit https://victoria.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer-application-form-for-mentors/ to learn more and apply!
- “In-School Mentoring” is a program that runs throughout the school year on an on-going basis. Each Volunteer Teen Mentor (14 years old and up) is paired with a child (Kindergarten to Grade 5) at a nearby elementary school. Mentors and mentees spend one hour together once per week at the school, connecting and sharing their interests, playing games and sports, doing arts and crafts, etc. Our team provides training and support for mentors, as well as activity ideas and supplies for visits.
Visit https://victoria.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer-application-form-for-mentors/ to learn more and apply!
Volunteer Victoria is your guide to local volunteering.
Visit the extensive Volunteer Victoria database, sign up for NewsFlash, or contact the Volunteer Victoria office for additional support.
James Bay Comunity Centre
The James Bay Community Centre has 2 volunteer positions available.
- A Volunteer Dishwasher 1-2 hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school to help with their 55+ Dinner Program.
- Greeter, Intake, and Packaging for the meals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:15p-4:45p.
If either of these positions interest you, download the Volunteer application form below and contact Susan Traill, the Volunteer Coordinator at James Bay Community School Centre.
