Category: Volunteer Opportunity

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Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Society Seeking Board Members

The Vancouver Fruit Tree Project (VFTP) is a volunteer run, community based, registered charity that has been tackling local food waste and food insecurity in Vancouver since 1999.

They are looking for individuals with an interest and/or experience in the following areas:

  • Fundraising
  • Event Planning
  • Community Partner Development
  • Food Security
  • Policy Analysis & Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Technology/IT

They are looking to fill the position of:

  • Member at Large

How To Apply

To express interest in the VFTP board please email them with a little bit about yourself, your skills and experience as it relates to the role, and why you are interested in joining the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Society Board.

Any questions and to express interest, please email: board@vancouverfruittree.com

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Online Volunteer Mentors Needed for Rural eMentoring BC

Hello Students!

We are Rural eMentoring BC and we are looking for student volunteers to be mentors for our online mentoring program. ReMBC connects rural high school students to post-secondary students around BC. No experience required!

Time commitment:

All communication is through our online platform.

    • Asynchronous messaging: so you can send messages whenever you want—as long as you respond to your mentee within 3 days.
  • Flexible timing: Logon 2-3 times per week at your convenience—it’s usually about a 1-3 hour commitment per week.

What you’ll do:

  • Answer questions and give advice about life after high school.
  • Help your mentee work through a flexible online curriculum of videos, articles, and discussion that covers topics like well-being, post-secondary and careers.

We hope you’ll join us for the 2021/2022 school year! To apply, please visit our website: https://www.ementoringbc.com/mentor-requirements

Have questions? Email e.mentoring@ubc.ca 

Thanks!

The ReMBC Team

 

Juliet Oshiro PhD  (She, her, hers)
Project Manager, eMentoring BC: https://www.ementoringbc.com/
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus| unceded xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Territory
5102A – 2405 Wesbrook Mall University of British Columbia | Vancouver British Columbia | V6T 1Z3 Canada
Phone 604 827 4197
juliet.oshiro@ubc.ca

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Apply to Become a Student Leader at UBC!

Are you looking for opportunities to build your skills, meet new people and engage with communities? CCEL is looking for Reading Week Student Leaders & UBtheChange Activators for the Winter Term 1&2!
1. Reading Week Student Leaders:

You will collaborate with staff project leaders, community organizations, and schools to plan and implement community service learning projects over the Reading Week break. Your work directly benefits local communities and facilitates meaningful learning experiences for UBC students. (Projects may not all take place over Reading Break.)

 

Find More About Reading Week Student Leader Role
2. UBtheChange Activators:

You will provide support and engagement opportunities for student to explore complex social issues through fun and engaging events, social media campaigns, peer advising, and pop-up activities.

 

Find More About UBtheChange Activator Role
The DEADLINE to apply is Sunday, May 16th at 11:59pm. Please contact Krista at Krista.Knechtle@ubc.ca if you have any questions.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Lettuce Harvest

“What Would It Look Like If Individuals Tended Plots Collectively, Then Distributed The Bounty?”

Lettuce Harvest is a non-profit organization working to turn yards in Vancouver into food gardens. Their small team of talented and passionate young people have a range of skills and experience. The Lettuce Harvest team was brought together by a passion for climate, environmental action and a collective love of food.

Volunteer with Lettuce Harvest as a Neighbourhood Manager, a Work Party Lead or a General Volunteer.

Find out more about Lettuce Harvest on their website.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Wildlife-In-Focus Contest Coordinator

The BC SPCA’s annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest runs July 1 – 30. They need a team of 2 dedicated volunteers to make the contest a success. Do you love B.C.’s diverse wildlife? Are you passionate about wild animals and urban wildlife? If you are self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic, they are looking for you!
The Volunteer Contest Coordinator requires a commitment of approximately two to six hours per week for the duration of the contest and includes such tasks as managing and labelling photo contest entries, daily checking and response to contest emails, and soliciting prizes for winning entries. There will also be some required commitments in advance of the contest opening and after the conclusion of the contest. Volunteers should expect the position to last from mid-June through mid-August, with most hours occurring in the month of July.
For more information on the position and how to apply, visit the BCSPCA webpage.

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