Making every moment count: A youth volunteer’s story

By Leanna Hill

Maddy Guy is a volunteer with the Youth Volunteer Connections Program. She began volunteering with the Royal Jubilee Hospital in April 2010 and has volunteered with the Cool Aid Society as well.  Maddy is in Grade 12 at St. Andrew’s High School, and wants to pursue studies in nursing when she graduates.

Maddy has written an inspirational scholarship essay that speaks perfectly to the potential for growth and positive change through volunteering.  Please enjoy a glimpse into a youth volunteer’s experience.

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“We ought to make every …

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January 13th, 2011 | Tags: , , , | Category: Latest News, Youth Volunteer Connections Program | 2 comments

NewsFlash #60

By Volunteer Victoria


NewsFlash

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.

VOLUNTEER:

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 …

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March 29th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: Youth Volunteer Connections Program | Leave a comment

NewsFlash #59

By Volunteer Victoria

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.

March 4th, 2010
VOLUNTEER:

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]

March 4th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Latest News, Youth Volunteer Connections Program | One comment

NewsFlash #58

By Volunteer Victoria

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.

February 19th, 2010
VOLUNTEER:

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[Continue reading NewsFlash #58]

February 19th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Latest News, Youth Volunteer Connections Program | Leave a comment

NewsFlash #57

By Volunteer Victoria

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.

January 28th, 2010
VOLUNTEER:

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 …

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February 2nd, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Latest News, Youth Volunteer Connections Program | Leave a comment
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