VOLUNTEERING: Dragon Boat Festival; arts camps

Want to volunteer? Explore these opportunities and find more at Volunteer Victoria: 250-386-2269 or volunteervictoria.bc.ca Oaklands Community Association is looking for a community dinner kitchen assistant. Join us on the last Sunday of each month to prepare and serve a tasty meal for our community. Duties include food preparation, serving, and washing dishes. Contact Erin at programs @oaklandsca.com for more information. Dragon Boat Festival: Seeking community-minded individuals to join the volunteer team at this year’s Victoria International Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 911. Go to victoriadragonboat.com to apply or contact volunteer co-ordinator Brittany Nostadt at brittanyn@fgpaddle.com Phone: 778-432-3472. Youthspace.ca is looking for volunteers. To sign up for the September training group go to youthspace.ca/volunteer/. No prior experience or training is needed. Questions go to youthspace.ca/ about-us/contact-us. Intrepid Theatre is looking for volunteers for the 2019 Fringe Festival between Aug. 22 and Sept. 1. There are a variety of positions to choose from, including box office, concessions and runners. A benefit for volunteering is Fringe bucks to see free theatre. Visit victoriafringe.com or email Hilary at volunteer@intrepidtheatre.com Cedar Hill Recreation Centre: Arts Camps Assistant. The arts activity assistant supports the instructor and participants in our fun and creative programs and services that focus on the arts. Ideal for those who love working with children, who are patient with new learners, and who truly enjoy creative exploration. saanich.ca/volunteers Saanich Police Reserve Constable Program: Have you always wanted to work in law enforcement and give back to the community? Saanich police are accepting applications until Aug. 1 for the October 2019 reserve constable program. Reserve constables are volunteers who provide support to regular police officers and provide programs and activities to the community. Learn more at: saanichpolice.ca The Learning Curve: Is looking for board members today to ensure a bright tomorrow for children experiencing learning and behaviour challenges and their families. Programs are based upon the philosophy that development and learning occur when children are provided with a safe, nurturing environment that celebrates their strengths. More information at info@ldasvi.bc.ca or 250- 370-9513. Oak Bay Lodge: Do you enjoy knitting? Oak Bay Lodge is looking for a volunteer to lead The Knit Wits. Basic knitting skills are required, all materials supplied. This is a fun and social group that likes to do some basic knitting and enjoy each other's company. Contact Andrea at SIRSvolunteer@viha.ca or call 250-370-5645. Mental Health Activity and Visiting Program: Do you want to make a difference in the life of someone with mental illness? Volunteers can have a huge positive impact and it’s so rewarding. Volunteers assist residents in mental health group homes. Contact: maryann@volunteervictoria.bc.ca or call 250-386-2269. volunteervictoria.bc.ca Inter-Cultural Association: Become an Afterschool Children and Youth Mentor. ICA is accepting volunteer applications for participation in the Landing Spot, a place of welcome, fun activities, mentoring and support for immigrant children and youth. Requirements: advanced English language skills, available Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Assets: experience working with children or youth. Contact: lbean@icavictoria.org 250-388-4728, ext. 114 Lifetime Networks is looking for a volunteer to build a friendship with an independent man with a disability in his late 30s. Interests he would enjoy with a friend include: restoring cars, auto shows, gardening, carpentry, building, hiking, action movies, sports games, community events, shooting pool, going to restaurants/coffee shops and concerts. Contact Emily: 250-477-4112 or volunteer@Lnv.ca Mental Health Recovery Partners (formerly BCSS Victoria) seeks board members with legal, business/tech, secretarial and fundraising background. We are transforming to better serve our community. Please advise why you want to help those facing mental health issues and their families in our south island region. Contact Hazel: 250-384-4225 hazel.meredith@mhrp.ca or mhrp.ca