Friday, March 7, 2014

SEA TO SKY HERITAGE FAIR

The Sea to Sky Heritage Fair is a daylong event that concludes in the evening with a celebration to recognize students’ achievements.   Students in grades 4-10 create heritage projects based on local or Canadian History. 

 

From 6-8pm Lynn Valley Village Plaza will come alive with music, entertainment and activities for the entire family as we celebrate these unique student projects.


Special Event Volunteers Needed!

Friday, May 9th, 2014   4:00-8:30pm


Duties: 
  • Assist with the preparation, set-up, activities and clean-up

Requirements:
  • Volunteers must be 15+ years
  • Volunteers should enjoy working with the public and should have an interest in history
  • Also must enjoy working with children and assisting with family-friendly activities
  • Must be available for a training session to take place on Friday May 2nd from 5:30-6:30 (pizza will be provided)
  • Volunteers should also be available to help-out one or two afternoons (after school) during the week leading to the event May 3-8th and/or Saturday May 10th in the morning to help with cleanup.
  • Must contact the museum to set-up a volunteer interview prior to volunteering
 
Deadline to apply April 17th, 2014
 
Contact:
Andrew Hildred
Email: hildreda@dnv.org or
Telephone: (604) 990-3700 ext. 8008

or see Ms.Abad / Ms. Watson 
at

TEEN TECH TUTOR NEEDED!

LYNN VALLEY LIBRARY

Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm

April 17 - June 5

 
 
That’s 3 hours a week for 9 weeks + a  3 hour training session for a total of 30 hours of work experience!
 

 

TEEN TECH VOLUNTEERS will meet with adults to help them with computer question and their devices, etc. 
 
 
Requirement:   You DON’T have to be tech wizards, all you need is patience and willingness to help adults learn and explore.
 
 
Come for the training session at Lynn Valley Library.   The training session will be a time to find out more about the program and decide if it’s a good fit for you.   There’s no pressure to make a commitment, you can come with no expectations.
 
 
Contact:
Alison Campbell
Outreach Coordinator for Children and Teens
North Vancouver District Public Library
604.990.5800 ext 8118

 
or see Ms.Abad / Ms. Watson 
at

Teen Book Buddies Needed!


Capilano Branch Library, Tuesdays this Spring 

April 1 through May 27 ~ Tuesdays 3:30pm-6:00pm

 

BOOK BUDDIES helps kids aged 6-11 who need support and encouragement in maintaining and improving their reading skills. Kids are matched with a teen volunteer, and for half an hour each week, Book Buddies read aloud to each other, choose books to take home and play literacy-based games
 
Requirements:
  • In grades 10, 11, or 12
  • LOVE reading and can enthuse others about it
  • Able to connect with younger children (including those with disabilities or who have English as a second language)
  • Super patient, supportive and willing to try different ways to engage kids who may be shy or reluctant in a non-judgemental, welcoming environment
  • Able to communicate clearly, effectively and courteously with kids, parents, library staff and fellow Book Buddies
  • Able to keep schedules, notes and statistics; write reports and operate simple office equipment

Submit a cover letter and resume by March 23 to Alison Campbell (alicam@nvdpl.ca)

Alison Campbell, Outreach Coordinator for Children and Teens
North Vancouver District Public Library
1277 Lynn Valley Road, BC, V7J 2A1 Telephone: 604-990-5800 ext 8118

 or see Ms.Abad / Ms. Watson
 
at

Wednesday, March 5, 2014


Volunteer opportunity at North Shore Neighbourhood House


Are you looking for volunteer hours in spring break?

 
Volunteer for the Spring Break
Kids Basketball Camps


Monday, Mar 17 - Wed March 24th
6-8 years   2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
  
Tuesday, Mar 18 - Thu Mar 25
9-12 years 2:00pm - 3:45 pm
 

Please contact volunteer services coordinator: 
Amal Hasan at ahasan@nsnh.bc.ca  / 604-987-8138 Ext 202
 

 or see Ms.Abad / Ms. Watson
at
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