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VolWeb.ca™ Newsletter - March 2009   Volunteer: Get work experience, Give back Whether you’re looking for your first job or are in between jobs, volunteering can be beneficial to your career. While many people volunteer to give back to their community, many volunteer to boost their skill set and gain valuable work experience. Volunteering at special events can give valuable work experience for up and coming, event planners, volunteer coordinators, photographers, managers, administrative assistants, sound and lighting work, to name a few. Current career-related volunteer opportunities Photographer Media Relations Event Planning Marketing Assistant Click here to read what Christine Nicholls, Director of Workforce for 2009 World Police and Fireman Games and other professionals in the volunteer field have to say about the value of volunteering for career and personal growth.

 

Join the movement to help end MS

The MS WALK is the largest national fund raising event for the MS Society of Canada. This year, on April 4, 160 communities across Canada and with 22 WALKS taking place in BC, will help to bring about awareness of this debilitating disease. The WALK is a family-oriented, community-supported event and involves over 60,000 participants and volunteers. The MS Society is looking for committed and friendly volunteers to help out at the fundraiser on the day of the event. From putting up signs along the route to handing out lunch to returning walkers, there are many positions available for you to make a contribution. Visit The MS Society of Canada, South Vancouver Island Chapter event page to view what volunteers they need for their event.

Upcoming Volunteer Training Programs

Do you want to learn more about the volunteer sector? Here are some upcoming events:

Volunteer Burnaby Workshop Series Presents: Introduction to Volunteer Management - March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14

Deadline to register and pay is March 7, 2009.

Vancouver Island University Centre for continuing Studies - Event Volunteer Management - May - 5 - June 19

The program will introduce concepts and skills for the successful management of event volunteers. Topics covered include: the value of volunteers; a five stage approach to the volunteer cycle; role and responsibilities of the event volunteer coordinator; and the event volunteer management process. For more information and registration, please contact 250-740-6160 or email harvey.jenkins@viu.ca.

 

In This Issue Give back - Volunteer Career-related volunteer opportunities End MS Upcoming volunter training programs Quick Links VolWeb.ca™ Browse Events Contact Us VolWeb.ca™ F.A.Q. Latest Opportunities ChocolateFest 2009

Victoria, BC, March 28 ChocolateFest is a delectable day of chocolate-covered demonstrations, workshops, exhibits, games, giveaways, beer & wine tasting, food & entertainment. Enthusiastic volunteers are needed to help with exhibit setup, moving assistance, greeting team, registration and clean up crew.

BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Gala

Vancouver, BC, March 30 The Awards Ceremony for the 5th Annual BC Restaurant Hall of Fame will be held at the new Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. Help to celebrate with the leaders in BC’s Hospitality Industry. Volunteers are needed to help out with registration and event operations in the capacity of: media/guest registration or Event Producer Assistant.

April Residential Campaign

Various, BC, April 1 During the month of April thousands of volunteers go door to door letting people know about the programs and services offered by the Canadian Cancer Society. Volunteers are needed as Canvassers and as April Residential Campaign Co-Chair.

Easter Egg-stravaganza

Victoria, BC, April 12 The 5th annual Easter Egg- Stravaganza needs volunteers to assist with: ticket sales, event operations, Easter egg hunts and many more.

AccolAIDS 2009

Vancouver, BC, April 19 Help out at this exciting award gala honouring heroes in the fight against AIDS movement in BC. Volunteers are needed as event/office assistant, and gala night volunteers, fundraising and registration.

 

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