Events for: Feb 17, 2010

  Kitsilano Neighbourhood House: Volunteer Opportunities for Olympic Living Room Hosts

Jan 5-Feb 26, 2010

The Kitsilano Neighbourhood House currently need volunteers to help Kits House celebrate the 2010 Winter Olympics by hosting ‘Community Living Rooms’ at Kits House where community can gather to watch the games together. Kits House hall will be open for friends and neighbours to come together and watch Olympic events on a big screen T.V. 3 hour shifts during the Olympics- February 15th- February 26th. Minimum 2 nights required. Shifts are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 5.30pm-8.00pm. The community gathers from 6pm-8pm.

  Kitsilano Neighbourhood House: Volunteer Opportunities for Reception Support

Jan 7-Apr 12, 2010

The Kitsilano Neighbourhood House currently have openings for lunch reception support on Thursdays 1-2pm (ongoing) and Mondays &/or Wednesdays (January 25th-April 12th).

Please contact Emily, Volunteer Coordinator if you are interested. 604-736-3588 ext. 27 or emily@kitshouse.org.

  Young Agents Awards - Nomination Forms Available for 2010 Awards

Jan 18-Feb 28, 2010

In March of 2010 Global Agents for Change will again recognize 8 outstanding BC youth at our annual Spring Gala. Identified for their commitment to their local and global communities, these young leaders will receive financial and mentorship support for their projects. Now is the time to ask: are you, or do you know an Agent for Change? We know these people are out there and we want to recognize them, so, if you know of any exceptional youths, please do direct them to us and encourage them to apply. For more information or to apply online you can visit our site:

www.globalafc.org.

  New BC Youth Week Partnership

Every Mon 2010

The BC Recreation and Parks Association will offer $250 Sogo Active grants to youth groups who are planning an event for BC Youth Week that involves physical activity. Applications must be received by March 1, 2010. Successful applicants will be contacted by March 31, 2010.

Visit www.bcrpa.bc.ca/sogoactive/grants.htm to download the application form and information document. Regular grant applications for projects running at least 10 weeks are also due on March 1, 2010.

  Program for Young Women Promotes Awareness, Understanding of Depression

Jan 19-Mar 19, 2010

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) recently developed a depression prevention and anti-stigma facilitator manual, Girls Talk. The Girls Talk program is designed for young women from 13-16, and aims to provide a safe place where they can connect and learn about depression, coping and resilience. The program has eight sessions that cover topics such as stress, relationships, self-esteem, the media, and stigma and discrimination. The manual also has a literature review, tips for group facilitators and information on participant recruitment. The guide is free and available, along with a 15-minute webinar, at http://www.camh.net

  Canadian Red Cross First Aid Courses: Red Cross goes on the road in 2010!

Jan 23-Mar 27, 2010

If you have 10 or more people who want to learn either Emergency Child Care or Emergency First Aid, Red Cross will teach the course at your facility. And if you have 15 or more youth who want to become a Babysitter, we'll teach the Babysitting course on-site. For more information or to book your group, please contact Susan Cowan at 604-669-2546, Ext. 2 or by email at susancowan@telus.net.

  HELP Study on Impacts of Neighbourhood Poverty

Jan 28-Mar 31, 2010

The level of poverty in the neighbourhood that children live in during kindergarten has been found to predict their reading level in grade 7. A study of urban children in BC showed that those who lived in neighbourhoods with a higher socioeconomic status during kindergarten scored better on the foundation skills assessment test in grade 7 than children who came from poorer neighbourhoods, regardless of where they lived in grade 7. Read more about it on the

  Volunteer Condom Outreach During the Games

Jan 29-Feb 28, 2010

This February, Vancouver will welcome the world for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. While the official Olympic mission is to celebrate sport and promote peace, there is another angle to consider: With hundreds of thousands of people converging upon one of the world’s foremost centres of innovative drug policy reform and harm reduction practices to part, the event poses a unique opportunity.
The Goal: To assist adults celebrate safely during Vancouver’s winter games and to promote harm reduction.

Outreach workers will work the crowds during the day and evening and/or the clubs in the evening and early mornings. They will deliver a variety of information and referrals on safer sex and drug use – including safer alcohol use – to Winter Games revellers. Volunteers will also distribute SafeGames SafeKits, condoms, lubricant, glow sticks, informational brochures, hand-heaters, and other fun incentives.
For more information pleas visit: our website.

  Kits House Community Potlucks - Winter 2010 Games! Music! Stories!

On the 3rd every month 2010

February 3, 2010: Music Jam- Bring your instruments (home made or otherwise!) and join your neighbours for some folkie, jamming goodtimes

March 3, 2010: Storytelling Exchange - Come share stories with your neighbours: fictional, inspiring, mundane, stories of community, stories that changed your life.

Bring a vegetarian dish to share, enjoy a casual atmosphere & get to know your neighbours! Potlucks continue on the 1st Wednesday of each month with community identified topics.

For more information please contact:
Jennifer Longson, Community Organizer
Phone: 604-736-3588 Email: jenn@kitshouse.org
www.kitshouse.org

  Canadian Red Cross First Aid Courses: Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED

Feb 5-Mar 26, 2010

Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED is a one-day course for parents and caregivers of children covering skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond to airway, breathing and circulation emergencies.

Courses: Saturday, February 6 & Saturday, March 27, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ St. Stephen’s United Church, 7025 Granville & 54th in Vancouver. Cost: $90 (includes manual and certification). Info/registration: 604-669-2546, Ext. 2 or email susancowan@telus.net.