VOLUNTEERING: Saanich Volunteer Services, Silver Threads

Lifetime Networks is looking for a volunteer who is interested in building a friendship with a middle-aged man who has a brain injury. An older volunteer able to commit to a long-term position and who understands that memory loss can occur with brain injury is an ideal candidate. This man needs physical support and uses a wheelchair, so we hope to find someone who is able to travel and visit at his house. His interests and possible activities would include: watching sports together, playing video games together or going for walks around his neighbourhood. If this position is of interest to you please contact Emily at volunteer@LNV.ca

Saanich Volunteer Services is seeking volunteers interested in supporting residents of Saanich by driving them to medical appointments. Drivers must have a valid driver’s licence, current vehicle insurance and a safe driving record. This is our most flexible volunteer position. Specific day and time availability is up to each driver — we do ask for one drive per week and Drivers can also take some down time if they wish. SVSS Volunteers must be fully vaccinated in accordance with our contract with Island Health and all COVID protocols are followed. For more information please see our website www.saanichvolunteers.org or email cov@saanichvolunteers.org

The Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) is seeking volunteers to help make Lights of Wonder a success. We need assistance running this big, free, accessible, and all-ages community-focused light display in Centennial Square. The event will take place 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday to Sunday from Dec. 16 to 31. Volunteer duties include greeting visitors, helping with setup and closedown, tracking number of visitors, etc. Shifts will be four hours maximum and take place outdoors. Couples, groups, and families are welcome to participate together. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here: dvba.ca/2021volunteer. Questions regarding this opportunity can be sent to info@ downtownvictoria.ca

The Victoria Film Festival is seeking volunteers to help during our annual 10-day festival Feb. 4-13, 2022) and for exciting year-round events. Volunteer positions include set design, venue co-ordination, special events, hospitality, transportation, administration, box office, photography, concession and more. Please join us and meet award-winning filmmakers from near and far! Sign up here: https://www.shiftboard.com/VictoriaFilmFestival/register.html

InnovativeCommunities.Org

Foundation (https://www. innovativecommunities.org/) works to build and support innovative communities to enable global friendship and understanding. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our communications team. You would be responsible for a range of enjoyable tasks related to communications. To find out more about this opportunity please e-mail faraharnaout@ innovativecommunities.org

Mental Health Society Of Greater

Victoria works to improve mental health in Victoria by facilitating access to local mental health services. Currently we are seeking passionate volunteers for our education team to help with educational video development and online workshop development. If you have demonstrated experience in creating engaging videos and/or past experience in workshop development with strong presentation skills we would love to hear from you. Please e-mail Tereza@mhsvictoria.org to get involved. Thanks!

The Metchosin International Summer School Of The Arts is looking for a key volunteer to support its operation. If you have always wanted to lend your financial skills to a non-profit arts organization, now is your chance! MISSA is looking for an experienced Treasurer to join our board. Requirements include attending monthly board meetings, preparing monthly reports, understanding of budgets and cost analysis (5-7 hours/month). Please contact the Executive Director for more details ed@missa.ca

Capital Bike, the biggest cycling organization in the region, is looking for volunteers to join our board of dDirectors. Capital Bike offers fun and engaging programs like local cycling advocacy, group rides, Go by Bike Week/Bike to Work Week, bike skills training, webinars, bike parking, and more that help build and support a culture of cycling in Greater Victoria. The board provides governance, leadership, fundraising, and financial oversight to our staff and operations. This is a “working” board that plays a critical role in the functioning of the organization. There are currently five vacant Director-at-Large positions. Those interested in applying, please contact stephen.mcmurray@capitalbike.ca

Silver Threads Service is a registered charity that works to enhance social connections and well-being for seniors. We are currently looking for volunteers (preference given to individuals 55+) to tutor seniors one on one on computer issues on Fridays from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Training and orientation is provided. If you are computer savvy, enjoy meeting people and would like a meaningful volunteer opportunity, then please call Ann Nelson at 250-382-3151 for more information. Thank you.

Habitat Victoria is looking for Volunteer Ambassadors for the Gingerbread Showcase. Volunteers bring the holiday spirit, greeting visitors and letting them know how to vote for their favorite creation. Shifts are three hours from Nov. 20 to Jan. 2. Sign up at this link: https:// signup.com/go/QxDCXgi or call Jenessa at 250-840-7688 ext. 106.