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

Please indicate you saw this posting at FoodWork.

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BC SPCA Volunteer Posting

The BC SPCA is seeking wildlife photography enthusiasts to volunteer with their annual Wildlife-in-Focus photo contest, running May 15 – 31. If you’re passionate about wildlife, self-motivated, organized, and want to try your hand at wildlife ID (flex your BIOL 427 muscles?) – we are looking for you! This position will be done working remotely, a computer with internet access is required.

Read more about the position, and apply to erinryan@spca.bc.ca by April 1:

https://bttr.im/je9zp

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Little Mountain Neighbourhood House’s (LMNH) Food Hub Volunteer Opportunity

Little Mountain Neighbourhood House (LMNH) is recruiting volunteers for our Food Hub! The LMNH’s Food Hub is working to create a local, decolonized, community-led food system. Our Food Hub focuses on two priorities; growing food and feeding our community.

We are currently recruiting volunteers for one of the Food Hub’s food security programs, The Yard Garden Harvest Project.

The Mission: The program aims to deepen connections within the community of Little Mountain Neighbourhood by engaging with members through access to their land or labour while growing food and distributing it to those who face financial barriers. As a part of growing this healthy produce, the program provides community members with a chance to create meaningful connections, contribute to the wellbeing of our community through volunteering and learn and practice sustainable farming.

We Offer Volunteers:

  • Short garden shifts that include tasks such as planting, harvesting and watering produce. Garden shifts are around 2 – 4 hours long and are a great way to meet and connect with new people!
  • Long-term leadership roles that can be hands-on in the garden or remote. Leadership roles are a great way to gain meaningful work experience that will challenge you as well as give you key skills that can be applied to leadership positions in the future.
  • Opportunities to become a mentor or mentee for those involved in leadership roles
  • Volunteer and community events that will include games, prizes and updates about the impact of the project
  • Reference letters for engaged and commit volunteers
  • A certificate for volunteer hours committed

How to Get Involved:

Please see the attached volunteer handbook for more information.

YGHP Volunteer Handbook 2022

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AABI Practicum Opportunities for 2022!

If you are interested in getting 6 credits while gaining real world experience the practicums associated with APBI 496 are an excellent opportunity to get real world experience in areas you have an interest!

Wildlife Rescue Association

The multiple practicum opportunities at the Wildlife Rescue Association’s Burnaby rehabilitation center include wildlife rehabilitation and release, and wildlife helpline and rescue activities.

Location: Burnaby, BC

Application Terms: February 2022 through July 2022

Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2022

Full Practicum Details And Application Instructions

Vancouver Aquarium

The multiple practicum opportunities are the Vancouver Aquarium provide experience n the field of marine mammal wildlife rehabilitation and assistance to the veterinary and research staff.

Location: Vancouver, BC

Application Terms: 10 Weeks full time in summer or part time in fall 2022

Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2022

Full Practicum Details and Application Instructions

BC SPCA: Wild ARC

The multiple practicum opportunities at the BC SPCA’s Wildlife Animal Rehabilitation Center in Metchosin include wildlife rehabilitation, and herbivore specialist and setup activities.

Location: Victoria, BC

Application Terms: Full time, or part time, for 2, 3, 4, or 6 month periods.

Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2022

Full Practicum Details and Application Instructions

BC SPCA: Community Outreach

There is one practicum opportunity working with the BC SPCA and Charlie’s Food Bank and their clients who face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction, and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet(s). The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community on the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver BC.

Location: Vancouver, BC

Application Terms: Part time summer 2022

Full Practicum Details and Application Instructions

Animal Welfare Program: Practicum Research Assistant

There are two practicum opportunities at the UBC Dairy and Education Research Center (UBC DERC) where students will live on the farm and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals and be involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities.

Location: Agassiz, BC

Application Terms: Part time summer 2022

Full Practicum Details and Application Instructions

Animal Health and Reproduction Practicum Student

There are two practicum opportunities at the UBC Dairy and Education Research Center (UBC DERC) where students will live on the farm and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals and be involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities.

Location: Agassiz, BC

Application Terms: Part time 2022

Full Practicum Details and Application Instructions

Interested In Applying?

  1. Review the course syllabus
  2. Look over available opportunities for the respective term (see above)
  3. Apply directly to the chosen practicum location (except Wildlife SOS) by the respective deadline
  4. Students chosen for interviews will be contacted by potential Practicum Supervisors
  5. If offered a placement, forward confirmation of your acceptance and request course registration documents from Dr. Sara Dubois
  6. Submit course registration documents to Dr. Sara Dubois in order to confirm your enrollment

Please consult the Academic Supervisor Dr. Sara Dubois (working remotely) with any questions well in advance of registration deadlines.

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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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