VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Community Days at Britannia! May 26
(yes, that's tomorrow!) Tuesday 9am-3pm Volunteers wanted to assist with sorting computer accessories and with distribution of computers to families Reporting to BOB with Reboot at the Pre-Teen Centre at 9am. Please RSVP through me. Thanks! Light refreshments will be provided around 12pm. ***********************************************************************************
Community Playground Build-Day June 6, Saturday 8am-11am or 11am-2pm
Event hosted by MOBY (My Own Backyard), CoV, Whole Foods, MOSAIC, Kensington Cedar Cottage & Kool Aid My Own Backyard Association (MOBY) is a registered non-profit society, representing the collective voice of residents, businesses and community activists in the Broadway and Commercial Drive area of East Vancouver intent on cultivating and sustaining healthy community interaction. MOBY works to improve the safety and self-reliance of its neighborhood through its membership, public education activities, and community interactions.
On Saturday June 6, 2009 a community-designed and community-built playground will be constructed at 11th Avenue East and Commercial Drive in Vancouver. The project has been initiated to provide a much needed free play space for residents and to beautify an undesirable property that has been a litter-filled magnet for crime. Completion of the project will result in a community-designed play space that enhances the existing green space and provides an opportunity for residents to play and interact with each other. The increased foot traffic and sense of ownership over the space will also increase neighborhood safety
Volunteer builders wanted. If you have landscaping or welding/construction skills, please let the organizers know. To volunteer please contact MOBY and the city directly at moby_lize@yahoo.ca, call 604-251-0900 or sign-up online at www.moby.ltbk.ca or call Beverly Chew, Vancouver Planning Committee at 604-871-6683.
**********************************************************************************************
Disability Awareness Training Day (Training for Summer Unlimited Summer Camps for youth with disabilities) June 6, Saturday 9am-3pm, Dunbar Community Centre Event
hosted by Vancouver Park Board and Integrated Programs This is a training day for volunteers who are interested in assisting with Summer Unlimited Camps this year. If you aren't sure just yet, you can still attend this training and sign up as a volunteer afterwards. *Refreshments and certification provided.One-to-one volunteer buddies are wanted to assist with these youth programs in the summer. You'll get to interact with youth, go to local attractions and places of interest and learn more about how youth communicate in our community.
Minimum commitment for camps: One week, Mon-Fri 10am-3pm. Police Record Checks will be required, along with 2 references.Admission to local attractions and transportation to and from Britannia is included.To attend or volunteer: Contact Charlene Wee
*************************************************************************************************
Community Walking Program June 20, Saturday 9am-2pm
The Walking Program promotes healthy and active living, with maps that guide walkers through particular neighbourhoods in the city. The program will be launched on June 20 with a community walk. Exhibits, entertainment, and refreshments will be available throughout. This is a family event suitable for children and adults to participate in.
Volunteers are wanted to help with set-up and take-down and to walk with the larger group (approximately 2.7km) in the neighbourhood. To volunteer, contact Charlene Wee.
***************************************************************************************************
SUMMER UNLIMITED & FUNSEEKERS CAMPS
July 6-August 28 10am-3pm June 29 - September 5 8:30am-3:30pm Summer Unlimited is a camp for youth, 13-19, with disabilities. Volunteers are wanted to assist as one-to-one buddies in the summer. Training is provided and volunteers get to interact with camp participants through activities like museum visits etc.
Minimum commitment: One week, Mon-Fri 10am-3pm (Free admission to place of interest and transportation)Volunteers provide their own packed lunch and bathing suits for visits to the pool etc.
Fun seekers is a camp for 6-12 year old. Volunteers are wanted to assist as camp assistants, organizing games and activities, interacting with children and childminding. Training is provided (over 3 days, June 13, 26 and TBC) and the minimum commitment is 3 weeks, Mon-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Admission to places of interest is provided along with transportation. Volunteers interested in experience working with children, education, or recreational activities are encouraged to apply.
Police record checks and 2 references are required for both camps.To volunteer, contact Charlene Wee. *****************************************************************************************************
Artful SundaysAugust 9, 16, 23, 30, and Sept. 6 (Sundays)
9am-11am and 4pm-6pm Remember Stone Soup? Well, these weekend festivities are similar, but instead of delivering messages about food security and food, volunteers will get to meet and learn more about local artists, their work, and the way they produce their amazing pieces. Volunteers wanted to assist with set-up in the morning and with take-down in the evenings. Refreshments provided and the chance to enjoy the outdoors, schmoozing with very friendly artists, vendors, and community visitors.
To volunteer, contact Charlene Wee.
*****************************************************************************************************
I hope to see many of you at these upcoming community events and programs. Get active, be involved in your community and make a difference today!
Charlene Coordinator, Volunteer Program Britannia Community Services Centre 1661 Napier St. Vancouver BC V5L 4X4 Tel: 604-718-5860 Fax: 604-718-5858