Volunteers needed

HAPPY NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK!*
As we launch into the week where volunteers get recognized for the work they do all over Canada, in small and large communities, in neighbourhoods, schools, in areas hit by natural disasters etc., let's keep in mind that all of us have the capacity to get out there and do something special for people around us! :) Every little bit helps and you folks know this best because you're all volunteers!
Check out our volunteering opportunities for April and May and then stay tuned for our Spring newsletter that will feature one of YOU, share some interesting community news, and facts about volunteering!
                    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
April 15, Friday 3:30-5:30pm
Bake, bake, bake…then eat!
Yes, come join us as we bake some of our favourite recipes (you can use your own!) to sell at the monthly Beyond the Blue Box Recycling program at Brit's Secondary School every 3rd Saturday. If you're interested, please email me your name and let me know who's coming and if you have a recipe to share! After baking, we wrap up with an afternoon TEA… someone's got to try the cookies, right? :)
APRIL 16, Saturday 8:45am-12:15pm
Bake Sale! Now we've baked them, we gotta sell them! This takes place on the 3rd Sat of every month until the Fall. Volunteers help set up the tent, chairs, table, make coffee and sell our lovely baked goods to the hungry people who come to recycle their items! Volunteers for this position need to register ahead of time with me in order to be able to do this shift. We're looking for outgoing, friendly people, with the can-do attitude! All proceeds go to the Volunteer Program.
May 1, Sunday 8am-1pm or 11am-4pm-- pick a shift
RIMS COMMUNITY DAY
You've likely seen it while walking your dog or playing on the soccer field at the Britannia Oval. It's time to give our skyline mural a new face-lift! If you like being part of something BIG, love registering and organizing food and people (we're expecting 160 people!) and support our local soccer program (micro footie), this is the event for you… and our friends and family! Only 16 coveted spots available and they're starting to fill up quickly. Sign up quick if you want to be part of the action! Refreshments and lunch provided.
May 7, Saturday 9am-2pm or 1:30-6pm
Stone Soup Festival
This is the place to be in May! Even people in Europe have heard about our ever popular community festival featuring musicians, artists, and local vendors and food. Come explore our mini Farmer's market, free workshops on food and button-making, and surround yourself with COMMERCIAL DRIVE and SOUP of course! Refreshments provided throughout the day. Shifts are almost all filled. Sign up quick if you're still interested! Orientation is on May 5, at 4:30pm at the Learning Resource Centre, behind the library.
May 20/21 - Bake and Tea!
Yup, it's the 3rd Friday and Saturday of May, so we bake again on the Friday and sell the next day. Volunteers are always welcome but please sign up early so we know how many will be there! Friday 3:30-5:30 and Saturday 8:45am-12:15pm.
Thanks for volunteering and don't forget to VOTE FOR BRITANNIA's Plant a Seed, Harvest a Community Submission before April 15! This will highlight the work that all of you do here at Britannia! http://bit.ly/gWFGfS (click on "organization")
Warmly,
Charlene Wee, CAVR
Coordinator, Volunteer Program
Britannia Community Services Centre
1661 Napier St. Vancouver BC V5L 4X4
T: 604-718-5860 F: 604-718-5858
E: charlene.wee@vancouver.ca