Vancouver Children's Festival needs volunteers

Key Positions for Volunteers

Great positions are available at the Festival for students interested in future careers in Arts Administration, Event Management, Business/Sales, Tourism, Early Childhood Development and other areas!

We need Coordinators' Assistants in the following activities helping with set-up, supplies, line-ups and dealing with volunteers, school groups & public:

Hands-on Activities      All Week (May 27 – June 2)

1)            Umoja Africa                                        (African culture pavilion)

2)            Cirq-O-Rama                                        (juggling, diabolo, rhythm sticks, hula hoop and stilt walking)

3)            Magical Mystery Maze                        (magic natural maze)

4)            Musical Playground                            (musical experience area)

5)            Hai! Origami!                                        (learning traditional origami)

6)            Squishy Circuits                                   (electricity experience with play dough)

7)            Shadow Play                                        (experiencing shadow puppetry)

8)            Sock it to Me!                                        (creating socket puppets)

9)            Bicycle Spin Arts                                  (spin art painting while riding a bike)             

10)          Twist and Toddle                                 (ages 1-5 little kids’ activities area)

11)          Entwined                                               (weaving sculpture – Year of the Snake)

12)          Face Painting                                       (painting children’s faces)

Hands-on Activities      Partial Week

13)          Me on the Map (June 1 - 2)               (multi-media installation performance)

We also need Assistants in these Key Areas:

Arts Admin, Tourism & Sales 

All Week (May 27 – June 2)

1)            Festival Shop                                       (Sales Assistant)

2)            CD Sales                                               (Coordinate Artists' CD & Merchandise Sales)

3)            Admin Desk                                          (Receptionist)

4)            Accounting                                            (Festival Controller's Assistant)

5)            Activity Assistant                                  (Assist Activity Manager with signage & Activity Tent needs)

6)            Hospitality Assistant                            (Assisting with artist hospitality)

7)            Volunteers                                            (Assist Volunteer Coordinator)

8)            Info Booth                                             (Festival Information)

9)            Head Host(s)                                        (Hosts act as tour guides for school groups)

10)          Traffic                                                    (Work on team coordinating parking attendants or crossing guards) 

FrancoFun! Day (May 30)                          (French-speaking volunteers urgently needed)

Crew Support (May 20 - June 2)            (Assist Festival crew with security, performer services and set up)

Also needed: General Weekday Volunteers May 27–31 ~ 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (All Positions)

For more info or to apply for these positions contact:

 

Diana Stewart-Imbert

Education Liaison & Volunteer Coordinator

Diana Stewart-Imbert    edu@childrensfestival.ca

Or Ms Giraud   pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Vancouver Aquarium needs FRENCH volunteers Fridays Only

 

 

April 2013

RE: French Marine Educator Work Experience Placement

We are looking for 7 highly self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic students to fill the French Marine Educator Work Experience Placement. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain teaching experience, develop communication skills across multiple languages, 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, in English or French, as well as the needs of the Education Department.  

Title:	French Marine Educator Placement
Department:	Education Department
Term of Position:	Mandatory Group Interview: ·         Mandatory Training: Friday, May 3, 2013     9:30am-3pm ·         Participate in one full shift per week:    Fridays:    Friday, May 10, 2013-Friday, June 28, 2013 (8 weeks) ·         Shift Time: 9:30 am-2pm (4.5 hours/week) ·         Total Commitment: Approx. 40 hours
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	As an educator of this program, your main role will involve leading a small group of K-3 level students on a guided journey throughout the Aquarium in order to inspire wonder and curiosity and develop a sense of appreciation for the world’s oceans and the aquatic life found among them.
Skills Preferred:	·         Experience educating or interacting with children; ·         Outgoing, enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and friendly with a positive can-do attitude; ·         Students in grade 10, 11 and 12; ·         Interested in and passionate about marine life and environmental conservation; ·         High level of professionalism and commitment; ·         Strong oral English and French language communication skills.(Must be able to communicate elementary level concepts in both languages.  Training with regard to specific concepts and terminology to be used where required, will be provided).
Volunteer Benefits:	·         Build knowledge of marine life and marine environment ·         Gain teaching experience in an informal (non-classroom) setting ·         Priority placement in the volunteer training ·         Gain work experience hours

Please submit a cover letter and resume all in 1 PDF Document to Ms. Giraud  at  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca   

The deadline to submit applications is 4 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013. 

PedalHeads Bike Camps need employees and volunteers for summer camps

PEDALHEADS

What are we all about? Pedalheads is an 8 level instructional bike safety and skills summer camp for kids aged 2-12. From training wheels to trails, each level includes five learning categories: safety knowledge, safety skills, trail riding, street riding, and bike maintenance. We need cycling instructors to teach small groups of children bike safety and skills. We are looking for people who are fun, creative, dynamic and above all, responsible.

Please send in a resume to: hr@atlantisprograms.com
OR you can check out our website: www.pedalheads.com APPLY BY APRIL 15th at the latest!

What if I’m not turning 17 this year? Volunteer with Pedalheads! By joining our volunteer team, you get the opportunity to work with an experienced instructor and learn how to put your skills to work! It is an awesome learning experience and lots of fun! On top of all that you get volunteer hours, a reference letter and the possibility of employment later on! Volunteers only need to commit for one week of the summer!
How do I apply? Please send an email to:
brigitte@pedalheads.com OR you can visit our website: pedalheads.com/about/volunteer.p hp ;and download an application form.
We hope to see you this summer!

Time to plan for summer!! Volunteer at Summer Camp

SFU Summer Camps has a great opportunity
for all high school students 14 years and up! Every year SFU Summer Camps recruits energetic, positive and responsible volunteers for our summer camps program. Our volunteers make a big impact at SFU and in the community by being role models and assistants for younger elementary-aged children.
Each volunteer will receive
training, a volunteer t-shirt, an ID tag, constructive evaluations and a reference letter. In addition to this, I am currently developing optional workshops for volunteers to develop and refine resume and cover letter writing skills and interview skills. Volunteers will be under the direct supervision of camp leaders who will help to mentor them to grow into strong leaders and responsible young adults. Each volunteer will create personalized goals, with their instructor, so they can develop their skills as leaders and further their learning. We have high expectations of our volunteers and treat them with respect as we see them as potential instructors in the future. Each volunteer can maximize their experience with us through their goals and will be encouraged to push their boundaries. Important dates to note for the 2013 summer include:
Application Deadline: May 13 Interview Dates: May 21, May 23 Training Session Dates: June 18, June 20 Orientation and Staff Introductions: June 26 The Volunteer Application form is available online at http://www.sfu.ca/camps/employment-volunteering.html
Please note that applicants are expected to include a current resume and cover letter with the application forms.
Sincerely,
Annette Yung
campadmn@sfu.ca
778.782.4307
Programmer of Volunteer Services

Do you want to take Work Experience WEX12A in Grade 11/12? Apply Now

• This message is directed to all students who want to do the Work Experience Course and are going into either grade 11 or 12 next September.

The course is in high demand and space is limited. The first step in being considered for the course is to complete and hand in the Career Education Program registration form no later than Friday, April 19, 2013. The form can be picked up and returned to either Ms. Peggy Giraud in the Counselling area or Mrs. Watson in room D107.  OR

                 Email this to yourself- print it, have it signed by a parent and return to me  or Mrs Watson



                                                    WORK EXPERIENCE APPLICATION

Student Name_________________________________Student Number___________________________

Curent Grade_________________________________Cell Ph #__________________________________

Student email_________________________________ Parent email______________________________

FOCUS Area
__Business and applied Business         __Liberal Arts and Humanities
__Fine Arts Design and Media             __Science and applied Science
__Fitness and Recreation                    __Tourism, Hospitality and Foods
__Health and Human Services             __Trades and Technology

My Current Career Goals are _____________________________________________________________

List courses that you have or will take that support your career focus area.

_____________________________________  _______________________________________________

Explain how these courses support your chosen Career Focus Area

______________________________________________________________________________________

List some ideas for your Work Experience Placement(s). Where would you like to work/volunteer?

______________________________________________________________________________________

I would like to enroll in __WEX12A   ___WEX12B  four elective Credit Course

I understand that to complete the course requirements I must;
Complete 100 hours of school arranged, unpaid work experience related to my career focus.
Complete all school work assigned during work experience
Complete an Employability Skills Profile

Student signature__________________________________________ Date___________________________

Parents Signature__________________________________________ Date___________________________

Career Program Advisors Signature___________________________  Date___________________________

Volunteer this Saturday with mask-making and face painting

 Family Day at Capilano Mall   THIS  Saturday, April 13th      needs volunteers.

The Vancouver Children's Festival  performer, Bobs & Lolo  will run two activities: face painting and mask-making.   Volunteers are needed to help out with these activities

email  your contact info to

Clement,  Volunteer Services Assistant, Vancouver Children's Festival and he will get back to you right away.

volunteer@childrensfestival.ca

Fire Fighter for a Day May 9

Come and play at Fire Fighter for a Day and learn all about a career in Emergency Services/First Responders.
Even if you are thinking of being a paramedic or RCMP, this is for you.

There are only 2 spots left so if you're interested ---see me NOW to register.    pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

                                 MUST be in grade 11 or 12---for Guys AND Girls.

Activities include wearing fire fighter equipment and entering  a smoke filled building, rappelling from a tower, trying the aerial truck, hoses and auto extraction equipment.

Looking for a summer job??? Start your job search now.

Looking for a summer job? Get prepared with the new Teen Job Workshop Series

on the 2^{nd floor in the Teen Room at the North Vancouver City Library at 120 14th Street West & Lonsdale Avenue.}

Learn job search skills, get help writing a resume, and get tips on how to prepare for your interviews. This workshop series is provided by the Vancouver YWCA’s WorkBC Employment Services Centre for North Shore Youth.

Register online here:

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Or just drop-in and join us!

The workshops will take place from 4pm-6pm on:

Thursday, April 4th

Wednesday, April 17th 

Thursday May 9th 

Wednesday, May 22nd

Thursday, June 6th

Wednesday, June 19th

On Thursday, April 4th, the first teen job workshop in this free series gives you answers to your questions:

- Who would hire me??

- Where should I "look" for my summer job??

- How do I prepare for a job search?

On Wednesday, April 17th you’ll prepare to apply for jobs:

-Get help writing a resume & cover letter

-Get help finding jobs to apply for

Stay tuned on the North Vancouver City Library’s Teen Facebook Page, as there are four more workshops in the Teen Job Workshop Series in May and June: https://www.facebook.com/NorthVancouverCityLibraryTeens

Kate Longley

Teen Services Librarian

North Vancouver

City Library

120 14th Street West

North Vancouver

, BC V7M 1N9

Phone: (604) 998-3494     Email:

^{klongley@cnv.org}

Job Fair Thursday 1:00-4:00

AEROTEK    Job Fair
at Employment services 
 Thursday April 4      1:00-4:00 
310-260 West Esplanade


Hiring:
Warehouse    Forklift    General Labour

Millwrights, electricians,   Machinists   Mechanics   Welder   

Administration   Accounting

OK so you're not a machinist but you might start as a labourer and work your way up to an apprenticeship????  You never know!

Take your resume and dress to impress!

Good Luck

  

Vancouver Aquarium needs you ---1 day a week! Deadline extended. Apply NOW

 

April 2013

RE: Marine Educator (Preschool – Grade 3) Work Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 15 students for our

Primary Educator Work Experience Placement.

As a work experience student, you will be working within a team of staff,   volunteers, and other students to teach young students (aged 3-9) about marine life using live animals, puppets, and artifacts at the    Vancouver Aquarium.

Title:	Marine Educator (Preschool – Grade 3)
Department:	Education
Term of Position:	Mandatory Training For Monday Placements: Monday April 29th, 2013 9:00am-2:00pm For Tuesday-Friday Placements: Sunday, May 5th, 2013 9:00am-2:00pm Students will volunteer 1 day out of the week, from the      following choices: Monday         9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students)   Tuesday        9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students)  Wednesday   9:00am-2:00pm    ( 3 students) Thursday       9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students)  Friday            9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students) Placement Duration: Monday, May 6th 2013, to Friday June 28th, 2013 excluding the May 20th Holiday.
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to build their knowledge regard to marine life and the marine environment while gaining teaching experience, communication skills, developing a sense of teamwork and exploring career options through: ·         participating in daily teaching routines and operations behind the scenes ·         participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals as well as animal artifacts ·         teaching children about marine life and the major   conservation issues affecting it
Skills Preferred: Please Note:	·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students currently in Grades 10, 11 or 12. ·         High level of professionalism and commitment ·         Interest in marine biology, teaching, working with children, or any combination thereof ·         Experience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with students ·         Strong English oral communications skills ·         Second language an asset Previous teaching or biology experience is an asset but not necessary-training will be provided.
Volunteer Benefits:	·         Build knowledge of marine life and marine environment ·         Gain experience in working in groups ·         Gain teaching experience in an informal setting ·         Priority placement in the volunteer training ·         Gain work experience hours

Please note: There are 5 different placement options.  Please indicate clearly on the student information form which days the student is applying for in order of preference.  Please only indicate that day(s) of the week you are able to commit to.

To submit an application email a cover letter and resume in 1 PDF formatted documentThe deadline to submit applications is 3pm on Wednesday April 17^th.   To pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Make sure you include in your cover letter, in order of preference, what days you want to volunteer.

A trip to Ottawa for a "New or FIrst Generation Canadian"!!

Experience Canada in a very unique way!

Encounters with Canada is proud to offer a new theme week "Experience Canada," from May 5 to 11, 2013. Don’t miss this once-in a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the largest youth forum in Canada! Register now and pay only $400, which includes airfare, food, activities and accommodations.

Meet other young new Canadians and together discover the wonders of your country - its history, culture, heritage and important institutions. Take part in exciting adventures and activities, meet noted Canadians, and so much more!

Register today!

To be eligible, you must be:

·         A new or first generation Canadian*

·         Aged between 14 and 17 years

·         Enrolled in an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education

·         A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada

For more information, please call 1-800-361-0419, ext. 9514, or write to registrar-registraire@historica-dominion.ca.

*Meaning you were born outside Canada, or at least one of your parents was born in another country.

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html 

Students who have attended these trips said they are "life- altering"

If you're interested send me a quick email asap- registration must go through the school and I need to contact them ASAP to hold a spot for you.  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Encounters with Canada - 1 week trip to Ottawa for $475!!!

Encounters with Canada offers trips to Ottawa to experience culture and youth from across the country!
Typically theses trips are $675  plus but last minute opportunities are discounted and you can go now for as low as $475!!


Are you interested in Politics in Canada (April 21-27)

or Ecology & Environment (April 28-May 4) 

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html

Register NOW---- only a few spots are available.

Speak to your parents then send me a quick email..registration  must be done through the school.
I'll contact Encounters with Canada to hold a spot for you until all your paperwork is in.
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca