Vancouver Aquarium opportunity #3 "Aquatic Adventures"

   

          Vancouver Aquarium Work Experience Placements

December 2011

RE:  School Programs Work Experience Placement: “Aquatic Adventures”

       Preschool Program

We are looking for 5 highly motivated, energetic students to fill the above School Programs Work Experience Placement. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain teaching experience, communication skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options. Applicants will be accepted based on a student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the School Programs Department.  

Title:  Marine Educator Assistant

Term of Position:  ·         Mandatory Training: Monday January 16th, 2012 from 9am to 3pm ·         Participate in one full shift per week: Mondays : January 23, 2012- April 30, 2012 (excluding statutory holidays) Note:  If students would like to gain more work experience hours, there will be an option of extending their placement past June 11, 2012 based on a review of their performance throughout the period of initial placement terms.

Direct Supervisor:  Dana Turner, Coordinator

Description of Work Experience Opportunity: 

Assist School Program Coordinator with the delivery of the “Aquatic Adventures” preschool program. This program is designed for preschool aged students (3+) and involves introducing them to marine life and conservation from the safety of the classroom through a variety of hands-on activities including storytelling, games, and a meet and greet with live animals. 

 The program begins with a puppet show put on by volunteers.  In the show, the main character, Otto, a sea otter, finds that the environment he and his friends call home has become polluted and inhabitable.  As they set off to find a new home, Otto asks the students to help him find a "suitable" new home exploring the following four themes:

Protection        (animal adaptations for survival)

Friends            (animals found in the Kelp Forest habitat)

Food                (what, how, and how much animals in the ocean like sea otters eat), and

Neighbourhood (the role of marine habitats/ecoystems like the Kelp Forest and the importance of and how to protect them)

As an assistant educator with this program, your main role will involve leading a small group of students through their journey of four stations of planned lessons/activities relating to the above themes.  You will also be involved in set-up and clean-up of program materials.

Skills Preferred: 

·         Experience educating or interacting with children; ·         Outgoing, creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated; ·         Students in grade 10, 11 and 12; ·         Interested in marine biology; ·         High level of professionalism and commitment; ·         Strong oral English language communication skills.

Work Experience Benefits: 

·         Completion of Grad Transition hours; ·         Access to Aquarium site resources; ·         Priority placement in the Aquarium’s Volunteer Training program; ·         Opportunities to gain experience in public education.

This position helps the Vancouver Aquarium achieve its mission by promoting conservation through education.

The deadline to submit applications is 5pm Thursday January 5^th.

Submit resume and cover letter to Ms Giraud ASAP

pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Vancouver Aquarium #2 "Visitor Experience Gallery Asst "

December 2011

RE: ‘Visitor Experience Gallery Assistant’ Work Experience Placement’

We are looking for 16 highly motivated, energetic students to fill the fall Work Experience Placement.  This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain interpretation experience, customer service skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options.  Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the Interpretation Department and Visitor Experience Team.  

Job Description:  

·         Admissions Greeter

·         Gallery Greeter

·         Visitor Surveys

·         Info Desk Greeter

·         Gallery Interpretation

·         Touch Pool Interpretation

·         Face painting and crafts

Students will be working within a team of students and staff to create the ultimate visitor experience for all of our visitors during the fall promotion and campaign. Their days will be filled with fun and varied tasks and they will have the opportunity to engage, amaze and inspire thousands of guests of all ages and from all around the world.

Please Note:  This is not an Animal Care placement; students will not be working with marine mammals.

Skills Preferred:

·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated

·         Students in Grade 10, 11 or 12

·         Genuine interest in working with the public

·         Strong communications skills

·         Experience with delivering excellent customer service

·         Able to work independently as well as in a team setting

·         Ability to follow instructions

·         Second language an asset

Mandatory Training for all groups: Sunday January 15, 2012 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Placement Days (8 students per group):

Group A: January 16 – January 29, 2012

Group B: January 30 – February 12, 2012

Shift Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily

Each placement period will last two weeks. Days off will be staggered throughout the placement.

Please note: There are 2 different groups.  Please indicate clearly in the student information form in order of preference which group the student is applying for.

The deadline to submit applications is Friday January 6^th, 2012 at 5pm.

Peggy Giraud  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca  604-903-3500

Vancouver Aquarium opportunity #1 "Climate Change Educator asst "

There are FIVE new Opportunities at the Vancouver Aquarium- which is the best one for you???

 1 of 5                                                                                   

December 2011

RE: Climate Change Educator/Assistant

We are looking for 4 highly motivated, energetic students to fill the Climate Change Educator/Assistant Placement.  This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain teaching experience, group leadership, communication skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options.  Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the School Programs Department. 

Job Description: 

Assist School Program Coordinators with the delivery of the Climate Change School Program.  Our programs are designed to inspire wonder, curiosity and environmental stewardship in students.

This program is a problem-solving "living board game" that challenges groups to work as a team.  Students work to find clues, carry their ‘carbon load’ and perform mini-conservation actions. Moving from station to station, students discover where their food and consumer products are produced as well as their hidden carbon costs. The aquarium's Climate Change educators will facilitate team-building, and provide mentoring to students learning about local and global sustainability.

Skills Preferred: 

·         Experience educating or interacting with children; ·         Strong leadership/mentorship ability ·         Outgoing, creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students in Grade 11 and 12 ·         Interested in marine biology ·         High level of professionalism and commitment

·         Strong English language communication skills

Term of Position: 

Mandatory Training

Friday January 13^th from 9am - 3:00pm

Participate in one Friday shift per week:

·         Climate Change (grade 4-7)

Fridays between Jan13th -April 27^th 2012

Shift  from 9:00am to 2:45pm 

This position helps the Vancouver Aquarium achieve its mission by promoting conservation through education.

 The deadline to submit applications is 5pm Friday December 16^th.

Submit your resume and cover letter to Ms Giraud  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca  asap

Science World for TEENS ONLY

Check out the NEW Science World this Friday evening  6:00-10:00

This is great !! No fighting with the little kids to get your turn! And no adults telling you what to do!!

Science World - just for you- Friday Dec 9   6:00-8:00

http://www.scienceworld.ca/teen

Junior Acheivement Business Program for Youth

Junior Achievement of BC has a great opportunity for  grade 10,11 & 12 students to learn about business!

JABC is inviting students to participate in JA Company Program.  Running in the  evenings from mid-January to mid-May and offered for the first time at the Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre, this program is the ultimate training ground for young entrepreneurs.

Company Program shows students what is really involved in creating and running a business. From developing marketing campaigns to deciding how to distribute dividends, your students will have the opportunity to try it all.  The program is sponsored by Junior Achievement and will be facilitated by a team of volunteer business people who are screened and coordinated by JA staff.

This program is an ideal supplement for students currently taking and/or interested in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, or General Business, and for those who want to enhance their Graduation Transition Plan/Portfolio or work experience hours.

The program begins January 12.  It is free of charge to participate, but interested students must register through Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre.   We can only accept 16 students into this first program at the Centre, so early registration is advised.

  

Barb Jones

Manager, Senior High School Programs

Junior Achievement of British Columbia

Suite

110 - 475 West Georgia Street

Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9

T: 604-688-3887 x223

F: 604-689-5299

barb.jones@jabc.org

www.jabc.org

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Business Education for Youth!

Mr Young LIVE Studio Audience YTV

This is a great way to see how TV works!!   Get your friends together and have fun!

Mr Young LIVE Studio Audience   YTV

We are nearing the end of Season Two and would love you to join us for our final live tapings!

We have tickets available for all remaining shows : December 9th and 16th and January 6th and 13th. That's it for Season Two!

Book your free tickets now to ensure you get a seat! Thank you for your on going support.

Starts 4:30 so we ask audience members to be here and signed in by 4 - 4:15. You can expect the show to conclude anywhere from 8 - 10pm with an autograph session afterward. If you need to leave early, just let us know and we will escort you out of the studio - no problem.

We serve pizza around 7:00pm and play lots of games/tell jokes/entertain in between takes. I recommend dressing in layers as it can get warm in the studio.

Our E-Ticket confirmation has even more info on it - directions/what to expect while you're here etc. etc. I hope that helps!

                                       Address       

5828 Byrne Road, Burnaby

BC

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Contact

Emily

mryounglive@gmail.com

Emily Douglas

Audience/Stage/Post Production Coordinator

Mr. Young (II) Productions Inc./ “Mr. Young”

Tel: 604 433 2032

Direct/Audience Line: 604 433 0779

Fax: 604 433 4062    Ext: 312

Mr. Young can be seen on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm on YTV.

Repeats: Saturdays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 8:30pm.

Check out our website: http://www.ytv.com/shows/mr-young/default.aspx

Be our Facebook friend: http://www.facebook.com/mryoungtv

Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MrYoungTV

BACKSTAGE volunteers needed!!

WANTED

Backstage crew to work on Deep Cove Stage Society's annual pantomime of Cinderella.

We need:

·       A strong body (or two) to pull the curtains,

·       Two or three people to change the sets between scenes, and

·       Possibly some sound operation (training provided).

Production dates are December 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 & 30 @ 7:30 pm and December 17, 18, 26 & 31 @ 3 pm at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre,

4360 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver

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Contact Production Manager Anne Marsh at

 annemarsh@shaw.ca if you can help out.

What will you get in return?

·       Your name in the 30th anniversary souvenir program;

·       Lots of camaraderie with your fellow backstage crew members;

·       Opening night reception goodies, and

·       One free ticket by arrangement with the box office.

Women in Leadership Mentorship Program

Women in Leadership Mentor Program  

What a great way to get connected and kick off  your careeer!!

INNOVATIVE PROGRAM  This 6-month, ground-breaking program will connect you with female role models in the Vancouver business community, whom will advance your leadership skills and fast track your career through mentorship. Join over 180 participants across Canada as you develop one-on-one deep, personal relationships that lead to fresh thinking and empowerment.

Vancouver deadline: Thursday, December 15Program duration: February to July 2012. Since 2008, we have had over 260 mentors and mentees participate in the Vancouver program. If you want to be part of this dynamic and successful program  apply now. Seats are limited and are filling up quickly.


http://www.womeninleadership.ca/newsletter/evites2012/mentorship2012/mentorship2012.html

BENEFITS / ACTIVITIES Both mentors and mentees will experience personal and professional growth from this innovative program.
One-on-one mentorship each month
Three roundtable sessions
Two leadership development workshops for mentees
Two leadership skill-enhancement workshops for mentors
CEOs and recognition roundtable
Diverse volunteer opportunities

RCMP YOUTH ACADEMY- get your application in NOW

Still looking for applications for the RCMP youth Academy. Student must be 16 by Dec 31 and be ready for some serious BOOT CAMP!   April 3 to April 11 2012 find out what it takes to be an RCMP officer- do drill, fitness training, scenarios, law and go to bed too exhausted to think!

Camp includes all meals, accomodation, transportation etc  and sweat suit. I know $750 seems daunting but don't let that deter you- it's worth every minute.    (subsidies may be available- just ask.)

Applications are due this week!

Get in the Spirit This weekend!

Volunteer at the Annual Lower Lonsdale Christmas Festival  this Saturday Dec 3.

THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN!!  Lots of live entertainment, activites and of course Santa. Come out and be a part of the team that makes Christmas Special!!


contact Susan Lewis at info@lewissears.com

New Image Job Shadow ON SET in the Film Industry!!

New Image  College of Fine Arts   is looking for 4 students- 2 in Drama and 2 with an interest in Makeup/Hair for the film industry to spend 4 days ON SET  shadowing  during filming!! 

Starts Dec 4th.

Ok ..... so I just go this one and the deadline is Thurs Dec 1- Apply direct to save time and if you're accepted let me know.  www.newimage.ca/teenjobshadowing

GOOD LUCK!!

Gift Wrapping Volunteers needed!

Volunteer for the December gift wrapping fundraiser at Capilano Mall.
Complete the application and schedule and then send it to    giftwrap@nscr.bc.ca
or drop it off with  me and I'll send it in.

Bring a friend along and "get in the spirit" 

SWEAT at the Arts Institute March 2012

Applications are now available for the Arts Institute Sweat Programs Mar 19-22    cost $82- seriously cheap for what you're getting!

Check out the many programs in design, music, gaming, cooking,etc.......      http://www.aivsweat.com/Default.aspx

http://www.aivsweat.com/   Apply on line or  download the application package http://www.aivsweat.com/Default.aspx  
Either way you will need to a teacher at Sutherland to verify your application.  Or bring it to me.


These programs always fill up quickly so don't wait!!

BC's BEST TEEN BAND CONTEST

Youthink’s BC’s Best Teen Band for high-school bands

 (ages between 13 and 18 as of December 31st, 2011)

The final deadline for entries is 11:59pm, Monday, December 5th.           bandcontest.youthink.ca   
( for some reason this link isn't working but if you cut and paste it into your browser it will)

There’s $15,000 worth of prizes up for grabs this year so if you are a talented singer/songwriter (solo artist or in a band) attending a BC high-school, this is the contest for YOU!

So far we have 22 bands that have entered and you can check them out by going to      http://www.bandcontest.youthink.ca/



            always click on any colored or underlined text for more info.

Special offer from ENCOUNTERS with Canada in Ottawa

Hot off the presses…  a special promotion for two specific weeks only. Typically this one week trip to Ottawa would cost $675 but is now only $575 for these weeks only.

Sports & Fitness                   January 29 – February 4, 2012

Arts & Culture                       February 12-18, 2012

This particular Arts & Culture week will have a special focus on the Inuit:

The week in Ottawa at Encounters with Canada for $575 includes round trip airfare to Ottawa, all ground transportation, room and board at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre, guest speakers, workshops and program excursions.  
Interested students should discuss this opportunity with their parents and check out the Encounters website   www.ewc-rdc.ca .  as well as  the promotional video Encounters with Canada: Live the Experience.   You can find it at http://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/promo.html  

 

 

See me for an access code so you can register on line.... all registrations must go through the school.  And don't wait -there are only 15 spots available each week.

 

UBC Engineering Open House NOV 26

Career exploration for Grad Transitions!

This Saturday Nov. 26

9am – 4pm

Fred Kaiser Atrium, 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver

This is the best chance for MATH & SCIENCE students to discover the amazing and diverse field of Engineering.

Every year we hear from students and parents after the event who are disappointed because they were not made aware of this opportunity.  We have over a thousand attendees and even students who travel from Eastern Canada and the States to attend it. 

Get connected!!    
www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse to RSVPProfessors & students to talk to, presentations, lab tours and prizes.www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse to RSVP

SEYMOUR Mountain needs volunteers for winter break!

 Volunteers are needed on Seymour Mountain during the Christmas Break to assist in Various departments.
i.e.  ticket checking, bus greeting, parking.....   You must commit to 8 shifts during the break and upon completion you will be issued a full seasons pass!!

Volunteer for Christmas!!

Help out selling Christmas trees.....or at a Christmas Festival....what a great way to get into the spirit of the season!!


If you're completing the 30 hours for Grad Transitions, make sure you have the form completed while you're there.

...and let me know what you're up to. I like to know if all the volunteer placements are full or not.

HAVE FUN!!

The Vancouver Aquarium needs YOU!

The Vancouver Aquarium needs volunteers for the Christmas season.

'Holiday Gallery Assistant’ Work Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium looking for 18 highly motivated, energetic  GRADE 10-12 students to fill the Holiday Work Experience Placement. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain interpretation experience, customer service skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options.

Get your resume and cover letter in to Ms Giraud by THURSDAY Nov. 24
and make sure you state which group you are volunteering for.

Marine Biology at Bamfield

Ask Santa for this one!!  What an incredible gift!
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre    Vancouver Island     Feb 4-7

A Youth Forum is a multi-day immersion experience into marine sciences designed for high school students (grade 11 and 12). Students looking to explore career options in science or a unique work experience placement are encouraged to apply for spring or summer sessions

Immerse yourself in a BMSC Youth Forum and explore the diverse world of marine science. Activities include oceanographic surveys, field trips to wild coastal beaches, hands-on labs and discovering animal and seaweed diversity. Students work on individual or group projects in a supportive, dynamic learning atmosphere at a world-class marine research centre. Each Youth Forum is designed to cover a specific theme from biodiversity, research techniques, marine mammals, seaweeds/plants, and more.

http://www.bms.bc.ca/pubed/pdf/YFFeb12.pdf

http://www.bms.bc.ca/pubed/k12/youth_forums.html

... and let me know....you can get Work Experience credits for attending this Youth Forum

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign NEEDS YOU

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable annual charitable events.   In fact, there are more than 2,000 kettle locations across Canada that provide funds to support a wide range of Salvation Army  programs in your community

 click on these links to learn more and apply

Where does the money go?

How can I volunteer?

What is expected of me?

If you apply to volunteer please let me know.  The hours can be used for Work Experience or the 30 hours for Grad Transitions.