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Child Care Worker: The James Bay Community Project needs someone to help take care of children while their parents learn to cook.  Shifts would be for 3 and a half hours a week for 6 weeks between April and June.  If you would be interested, then contact Catriona at 250-388-7844 or e-mail ccampbell@jbcp.bc.ca

Newspaper Reader: If you’d like an opportunity to volunteer with your family then check out another opportunity with ...

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This post first appeared in Volunteer Victoria’s Youth Volunteer Connections newsletter.  Please email tara@volunteervictoria.bc.ca to sign up  for the NewsFlash and hear about new volunteer opportunities, events and workshops happening in Victoria.

Exercise Assistant: The Gorge Road Hospital is looking for volunteers to encourage their senior citizens to exercise with hand weights and Therabands.  You would need to be available on Friday mornings from 10:15 to 11:30.  If you would be interested, then contact Kathy at 250-370-8407 or e-mail kathleen.nies@viha.ca

Young Parent Support Network: If you’d like a chance to volunteer in the evenings, then check out the [Continue reading NewsFlash #59]

This post first appeared in Volunteer Victoria’s Youth Volunteer Connections newsletter.  Please email tara@volunteervictoria.bc.ca to sign up  for the NewsFlash and hear about new volunteer opportunities, events and workshops happening in Victoria.

Reading Buddy: The Greater Victoria Public Libraries are looking for teen volunteers to pair up with younger children and participate with them in reading and writing based activities.  The commitment is for an hour a week for eight weeks, the program running from March 6th – April 24th.  For more information contact one of the local branches of visit www.gvpl.ca ...

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This post first appeared in Volunteer Victoria’s Youth Volunteer Connections newsletter.  Please email tara@volunteervictoria.bc.ca to sign up  for the NewsFlash and hear about new volunteer opportunities, events and workshops happening in Victoria.

Assistant Restaurant Server: TLC is looking for someone to help welcome guests to the house, as well as aiding with set up and take down.  Food Safe 1 would be desired but not required to get the position.  This is a great way to take part in the community while getting experience in a restaurant environment.  If you are interested, contact Irene at 250-598-8096 or e-mail [Continue reading NewsFlash #57]

The following is the first of many posts that we hope you will help contribute to.  As we enter 2010, and celebrate 35 years serving our community, we want to highlight the many valuable relationships we have with our members, volunteers, partners, sponsors, funders and supporters.  We invite you to join the conversation and to share your story with us.

I would like to welcome and thank Ben Ziegler, a volunteer and board member with Victoria Restorative Justice Society (VRJS), who has kindly offered to be our first guest “member” blogger to share how Volunteer Victoria assists his organization.

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We are very excited about launching our blog, and engaging with our community around topics of interest and importance to us all. Whether you are a volunteer, a student, an employee, a senior or just interested in learning more, we invite you to join the conversation!

We will cover it all, from our workshops and events, to information specifically geared to youth (age 15-29) as part of our Youth Volunteer Connections program. We will also invite guest bloggers to bring in a broader perspective and further encourage dialogue.

We look forward to building our online community and level of engagement around all things volunteerism, and non-profit management. As ...

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