VOLUNTEERING: Lifetime Networks, Cool Aid, Brain Tumour Foundation

(Thrifty Foods) is the program that does the shopping for customers who cannot easily shop independently. We are seeking kind and caring volunteers to phone customers and take orders on various weekday mornings. Attention to detail is required and grocery product knowledge is an asset. Orientation and training is provided. For more info: 250-544-1234 or e-mail sendial@thriftyfoods.com

Lifetime Networks is looking for a reliable and responsible peer volunteer to help a middle-aged male participant be active in the community. The volunteer needs to be a leader in making plans together. This man would enjoy going to the movies, library, arcade, and to do volunteer work together. He would love to meet someone who owns a dog. He lives downtown and travels by bus. If you’re interested in this volunteer opportunity please contact Emily at 250-477-4112 ext 202 or volunteer@LNV.ca

Support Soweto Junior School

is a non-profit which provides funds for food for young students in Kibera, Kenya. We are searching for a Webmaster to work remotely for approximately 3-5 hrs/month. The Webmaster will be responsible for all aspects of the website, including site maintenance and updates and web design and programming. Please contact sabine@ supportsowetojuniorschool.org or call 250-598-0708.

Victoria Cool Aid Society,

whose vision is a community where no one is forced to sleep on the street or go hungry and everyone has the dignity that comes with home, health & connection, is looking for a Community Kitchen Cooking Volunteer for our 755 Pandora location. You would lead a small group of participants through cooking a recipe — which will both serve the group and be packaged as prepared frozen food. Flexible schedule, once a week from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 12-3 p.m. Training provided. Please call Alicia Jones at 778-405-2542.

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

is looking for volunteers to join our Victoria Walk Committee. Each year, walks are held across Canada to raise much-needed funds for brain tumour support and research. This year, the Victoria walk will be held on Sunday, June 4 at UVic. Committee members work with the co-ordinator to help make the walk a success. Some committee members focus on recruiting volunteers. Others focus on event logistics and finding ways to enhance the event experience. The time commitment is a few hours a month, leading up to a few hours a week closer to the walk date. Volunteers must be 18+ age or older. If interested, email Courtney at cmcdonnell@ braintumour.ca.

Pacific Centre Family Services Association

is looking for a volunteer meal pick-up and delivery person that will help brighten the day of seniors living in the communities of Langford and Colwood each Wednesday afternoon. Position requires a CRC, current drivers abstract, application, references, and a safe reliable vehicle. For more information, please contact Dori with the Westshore Better at Home Program 778-677-3540.

The Centre for Earth and Spirit

is looking for a volunteer Treasurer to join the board of this small but mighty organization.

We are a wonderful group of humans committed to bringing meaningful things into the world. Do you have the following qualities: excellent knowledge and experience working with financial and administrative systems; integrity; fiscally responsible; and excellent attention to details? If so please visit our website for more information https://centreforearthandspirit. ca/ or call Sandra, Board Chair at 250-893-9916.

The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival

is looking for volunteers to fill several important roles. Our Musical Theatre section needs a Section Head to manage the sessions and concert each year during April and May. Support is provided by the Board of Directors and our Office Administrator. Knowledge of and/or experience would be helpful. In addition we are looking for board members to fill the roles of Concert Lead Portfolio, and Marketing and Communications Portfolio. Further details are available on our website atgvpaf.org/boardmember-opportunities. The GVPAF is a non-profit society that has been hosting an annual performing arts festival for the past 96 years. This year we will welcome almost 5,000 performers of all ages between April 3 and May 13. Please help us to put on one of Canada’s biggest and most welcoming festivals!

The Friends of Government House Gardens Society

invites you to join our enthusiastic volunteers who work in our gardens and help restore the Woodlands Garry oak ecosystem on Tuesday & Thursday mornings. Let the fresh air and camaraderie nourish your physical and mental health while you nurture the gardens and help this endangered ecosystem. No experience required. Find out more at www. fghgs.ca or e-mail newvolunteers@fghgs.ca

Fairfield Gonzales Community Association

is looking for Clothing Swap Volunteers. Come help sort, organize and display clothing donations at this popular monthly event. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month to help run this regular event. And volunteers get first pick! Orientation & training provided. Please call Ashley Chun at 250-382-4606 for more info.