Events for: Mar 1, 2010

  Canadian High Schools Model United Nations (CAHSMUN) Conference

On the 1st every month

The Canadian High Schools Model United Nations (CAHSMUN) Conference is one of the premier conferences simulating the United Nations for high school-aged students in Western North America. Based in Vancouver, Canada and now going into its fourth year in 2010, we strive to bring together high schools students from all walks of life for our conference in March 2010.

At CAHSMUN, we hope to not only facilitate quality debate during the conference, but also introduce to the delegates the delicate state and complexities of international affairs, as well as the skills needed for effective conflict resolution. The conference allows delegates to experience first-hand the difficulties that diplomats must overcome in order to allow the world to move forward. Above all, CAHSMUN is a tremendous learning opportunity for emerging leaders of the next generation.

Registration opens Nov 1st. For registration deadlines and dates of the actual conference, click the link.

  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.

  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

  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.

  YES Guys Group Facilitator

Feb 18-Mar 1, 2010

Deadline to apply: March 1, 2010. Click title for more info and how to apply.

The position involves facilitating a boys group for grade 6 & 7 students at an elementary school in South Vancouver. The YES Guys Group, is an after-school program for grade 6 & 7 boys aimed at increasing their sense of belonging and connection to school, increasing the number of positive adult role models in their lives, and supporting them to develop the skills to resist unhealthy and risky lifestyle choices.

The program curriculum involves recreation-based activities combined with lessons on anger management, conflict and communication, understanding violence and its impacts, and empathy development.

  Become a volunteer EcoRanger!!!

Every Fri 2010

The Stanley Park Ecology Society is looking for volunteers (15+) to become EcoRangers!!! Application Deadline: May 31st 2010. Apply now. Positions fill up quickly! In the summer months, uniformed Eco Rangers work in pairs as roving naturalists in the park, answering visitors' questions about local animals and plants, and providing other important on-the-spot interpretation. This program is open for volunteers aged 15 and up.

  Volunteers needed: Evening Urban Camping Assistant

Every Fri 2010

The Stanley Park Ecology Society is looking for volunteers for their fun-filled program! Deadline to apply May 29th 2010 Urban Camping is an exciting program which introduces inner city kids to an overnight camping experience in Stanley Park (see attachment) - they are taught basic camping skills such as putting up tents, cooking meals on camp stoves, survival skills, knot tying and local natural history. We need several volunteers with good conversational English skills to assist with the program.

  Youth Steering Cmtee for Canadian Housing Congress: application deadline

Mar 1, 2010   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Candidates who are interested in joining the steering committee that will lead the planning of this initiative will ideally be within organizations that are members of CHRA and will have organizational support behind them in order to attend the congress and participate in 4-6 planning meetings that will take place via web conference. If you are or know of someone that would be interested in joining this committee, please send all expressions of interest to Sebastien Provost at info@chra-achru.ca 613-594-3007 ext 12. The deadline for submissions is Monday March 1, 2010 and the first meeting of this committee will take place via web conference the second week of March.

  Sogo Active BC Youth Week Grants

Mar 1, 2010

The BC Recreation and Parks Association is offering $250 Sogo Active BC Youth Week 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. Find more information and the application on our website.