Events for: Mar 9, 2010

  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.

  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

  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.

  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 Spring Break Ecology Program - Stanley Park

Mar 8-12, 2010

Do you know high school students who are fascinated by our natural world, wanting to help our environment, looking to earn volunteer hours and gain work experience, and/or interested in working with other youth in the outdoors? If yes, then the Stanley Park Ecology Society's Youth Spring Break Ecology Program is the perfect opportunity. Download the program description and the program application

  Sprout your project and change the world!

Mar 8-15, 2010

Are you interested in changing the world? Do you have an idea for a project in your community? Sprout is an e-course designed for aspiring social innovators and environmental entrepreneurs who want to grow their project ideas and learn to create lasting changes in their communities. Sprout allows participants to connect with experienced e-mentors of all ages who provide inter-generational support, encouragement and insight throughout the Sprout journey. Apply before March 14, 2010 if you want to be a participant or an e-mentor.

  Get ready for Global Love Day!

Every Mon 2010

The Love Foundation invites people around the world to join together in celebrating the 7th annual Global Love Day with the theme 'Love Begins With Me' on May 1. In conjunction with Global Love Day, the foundation is hosting its annual Art, Essay, and Poetry Invitational where anyone may submit an original piece in one or more of the categories and the finalists from each category will receive a certificate award and their entries may be displayed on the website. Join people around the world in celebrating and expanding love. Be a part of it!

  Mosaic's NuYu Popular Theatre Presents...

Mar 8-15, 2010

An evening of interactive performance. This Spring Break NuYu is holding a Popular Theatre Facilitation Training in New Westminster for youth workers as well as youth. Popular Theatre is a participatory, creative, and fun way for communities to experess the dilemmas they face and practice avenues for postive social change.

Saturday, March 13th, 2010 from 4pm - 6pm
Centennial Community Centre
65 East 6th Ave., New Westminster BC (in the RIver Room)

Please RSVP to let us know you will be attending! email: mescolan@mosaicbc.com or call (778) 552-1364.
Refreshments will be provided.

  Communications & Child Rights Projects Coordinator

Every Mon 2010

The Society for Children and Youth of B.C. (SCY) is seeking a communications & Child Rights Projects Coordinator to start immediately. This is a full-time position. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications & Child Rights Projects Coordinator is responsible for the development, planning, execution and administration of the Society’s communications initiatives and child rights projects.

For further information, please see the detailed job description Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to HR@scyofbc.org before Wednesday, March 17, 2010. We thank everyone for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on the Society for Children and Youth of BC, please visit our website at: www.scyofbc.org

  Urban Native Youth Association's (UNYA) Spring Basket Ball Camp

Mar 8-12, 2010

When: Spring Break, Monday March 8 to Friday March 12, 2010

Where: Gym location yet to be determined (Vancouver east side)

This is an annual Basketball Camp/Clinic for Grade 7 & 8 Aboriginal/ Métis/ Inuit Youth. To qualify / apply all you have to do is be a grade 7 or 8 student from Vancouver.

CONTACT: UNYA-School Support Program to register. Phone: 604-254-7732, EXT-5329

  Youth Outreach Coordinator

Every Tue 2010

Out On Screen strives for meaningful employment of all communities. We are a creative workplace that encourages personal growth and development. We thank all candidates for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note this contract position is tentative and subject to funding. Applicants must be currently unemployed and in receipt of E.I. benefits now. Click on the link to see responcibilities and application instructions.