Volunteering: Anawim House
Anawim House: A wonderful agency that is a refuge, a home, a meeting ground, and a source of hope for many of Victoria’s street community has numerous volunteer opportunities available. One current need is for an administrative assistant to support the office manager with a variety of tasks as assigned. Volunteers must be 19 years and up. Please check out our website for more information anawimhouse.com/volunteer or call Terry at 250-382-0283.
Youthspace.ca: Is looking for empathetic listeners to take the role of Crisis Chat Volunteer. Youthspace.ca is a digital crisis line that serves youth (under 30) across Canada over instant messaging and text messaging. The ideal volunteer loves to listen, has terrific communication skills and cares about mental health support and suicide prevention. Volunteers must be at least 17 years old. For more info and to apply, visit youthspace.ca/volunteer or contact Liz Radermacher at lradermacher@need2.ca or call 250-386-6328 x3202.
1Up Single Parent Resource Centre: Are you a mature and experienced mom who would like to offer support and guidance to a single mother? The Moms + Mentors program matches single mothers with a compatible mentor for a year of friendship and support. The moms, mentors, and their children meet for coffee, walks, and fun, and join other matches for monthly gatherings. Mentors commit to volunteering for two hours per week for a flexible period of about one year. For more info, please contact Sanni at sanni@1-up.ca or call 250-385-1114 x 228.
Saanich Peninsula Hospital: Is seeking a palliative care volunteer. Palliative care unit volunteers assist on a weekly basis by providing — under the direction and guidance of clinical staff — care to patients at their end of life, and their families. (Training is provided.) If you have time for one threehour shift a week and want to engage in a unique and rewarding volunteer experience, please call Bryony Moorman at 250-652-7519 for more information.
B.C. Cancer Agency Victoria: Will soon be staging their annual upscale, non-traditional, vaudeville-themed black-tie cocktail party and Monopoly tournament fundraiser. This popular signature event is being held on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort. Many interesting roles are available for volunteers that are needed to help with setup on the day of the event and also at the event during the evening. To get involved with the fun in support of a great cause, call Corinna Adams at 250-414-4253.
Extreme Outreach Society: Is looking for admin volunteers to run our office at our Extreme Coffee House at 102284 Helmcken Rd. Duties include: answering phone calls and emails, welcoming customers, working with basic Excel and Word documents and other office duties as assigned. Half or full day shifts, Mon to Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. See extremeoutreach.com to apply or call 250-384-2064 for more info.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Victoria (BBBS): Is seeking volunteers to join our Bowl For Kids Sake event planning team. This is a nationwide fundraising event where co-workers, friends, and family gather for a game of bowling and raise fund to support BBBS mentoring programs. Planning Team Members will assist with organizing and preparing for Victoria’s 6th Annual Bowl For Kids event — as well as encourage and support participation throughout the community. If you are organized, like to bring people together, and enjoy working with others to support a great cause, then please call Lilaine at 250-475-1117 X 40 to get involved.