“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 Ms. Cielen.

A wonderful place to start looking for youth volunteer opportunities is Volunteer Victoria. Their Youth Engagement Team has flexible and diverse opportunities for everyone allowing you to make connections, and volunteer as much or as little as you like.  Click here for more information.

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GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION WORK APPLICATION

Saanich Fillable Greeter Application Template

Communications Volunteer

• Build our media and outreach contact database
• Post green team activities on online calendars
• Contact media with details about upcoming activities
• Run a green team table at festivals and environmental events
• Provide Communications Plan input
• Post on our social media accounts

Fundraising Volunteer

• Build our funder database
• Provide Fundraising Plan input
• Research new funding avenues

Education Volunteer

• Create and do presentations at schools about the importance of taking care of our environment
• Provide input on green team educational materials
• Help run green team activities (unpack and pack green team activity supplies, supervise, sign participants in, educate about invasive species identification and removal techniques and native species planting)

Photographer Volunteer

• Take photos of volunteers in action
• Take before and after photos at green team activities

We are flexible regarding time commitment for each opportunity

If you have the required skillset and can bring time and humour for a board position or other volunteer positions, please send your resume to Lyda@GreenTeamsCanada.ca

M’akola ILBC Housing Society

By giving your time, you are helping seniors remain independent and active. You also contribute to improving their quality of life so they live a life they enjoy! you will help to assist with special events like teas, entertainment, birthday parties, and fundraisers. As well, to lead small group activities like mental aerobics, active games, discussion groups, board games, etc.

Click here for more information and to apply.

The Maritime Museum of British Columbia

The Maritime Museum of BC is currently seeking volunteers for our archives, located at our off-site collection storage facility. Prospective volunteers will catalogue and inventory our Ships’ Plan collection. This role requires detailing the physical size, location, and condition of each plan individually.

For more information, contact Jeffrey Olafson, Assistant Archivist at archives@mmbc.bc.ca

Trail Builder – Natural Surface Trail Building

Volunteer Trail Builders can help with digging in the dirt, moving rocks, and carrying buckets of dirt or rocks. Other activities might include clipping and moving bushes, and carrying lumber for bridges. We work outside in forested areas.

Click here for more information