Lynn Valley Care Centre

Work Experience Opportunity

For Students (age 16 to 18)

 

Lynn Valley Care Centre needs High School Students to volunteer throughout the school year.

 

Students should be interested in helping and working with elderly Residents through visits, doing simple activities or games, doing “Tea Times”, giving mealtime assistance or assist the elderly Residents in various ways or provide “Security” for those in the facility.

 

Requirements:

•       Application Form

•       Reference Form

•       Criminal Record Check

(please get the forms from Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson)

 

Since the processing of the Criminal Record Check takes several weeks, students who are interested in our volunteer program need to be encouraged to get that done promptly. Interview appointments for volunteering at Lynn Valley Care Centre are not made until after the student has received the Criminal Record Check Report back from the police, at which time the student then calls me to set up that appointment.

 

Contact:

Eunice Kruse                                                  604-982-3709    

Coordinator of Volunteers @ LVCC          ekruse@nsph.ca

 

TD Discover Days - Grades 10 -12

 

 

Child and Family Research Institute

 

At TD Discovery Days in Health Science, students explore a variety of careers in medicine and health sciences, interacting with researchers, clinicians and educators in their real-life work setting.

 

December 2, 2014

Full day event –

consists of lecture, hands-on workshops and

career panel discussion

 

Registration is now open online. Student has to be nominated by a teacher -

please see Ms. Watson. Nomination will be accepted on first-come, first-serve basis.

 

 

or see Ms. Abad

 

2014 Motion Picture & New Media Career Expo

 

Registration is now open!
 

 

Wednesday October 22, 2014
11 am - 5 pm

at the Roundhouse (181 Roundhouse Mews)

admission is free - pre-register

at www.career-expo.ca 

This will be the seventh Career Expo!
Returning this year will be UBCP, providing updates on what's going on in acting community, and Fusion Cine, with demonstrations of the latest equipment.
MPC, Nerd Corps, and CG Masters will also be present again in addition to Rainmaker, providing details on post-production and visual effects.

CONTACT ROB NEILSON AT (604) 684-8429 FOR MORE INFORMATION

DCM SUMMER CONCERTS -- VOLUNTEERS

Deep Cove Music Entertainment

is putting on SUMMER CONCERTS and need VOLUNTEERS

 

 

 

Volunteers for various events:

 

1.       DCM Showdown 2014:  Sunday, June 8, 2014 @ Cap U

2.  DCM Recital: Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Seymour United Church

3.  Cates Park Concert Series: Saturdays in July and August (exact dates can be sent by our Musart Team info@musart.ca )

 

4.  Deep Cove Daze: 

• Friday, August 22, 2014 :  Equipment pick up
• Saturday, August 23, 2014:  Event Set up
• Sunday, August 24, 2014: Running of the Event and Tear Down
• Monday, August 25, 2014:  Equipment Return

 

For more information, contact: 
info@deepcovemusic.com


or see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

SUMMER VOLUNTEERS - BOOK BUDDIES

North Vancouver District Public Library

 

Book Buddies is a library program that helps children aged 6-11 who need support and encouragement in maintaining and improving their reading skills. Children are matched with a teen volunteer, and during ½ hour sessions once a week for six weeks the Book Buddies read aloud to each other, choose appropriate books to take home and do literacy-based activities such as word games.

Book Buddies volunteers:

• Are entering grades 10, 11,or 12
• Enjoy working with younger children, including those with learning disabilities or who have English as a second language
• Are enthusiastic about reading, and can model  reading as an enjoyable activity
• Are patient , supportive and willing to try different ways of engaging children who may be shy or reluctant in a non-judgemental, welcoming environment
• Are able to communicate clearly, effectively and courteously with children, parents, library staff and fellow Book Buddies
• Keep schedules, notes and statistics; write reports; operate simple office machinery

Time Commitment:

Lynn Valley Branch           10:00 am – 12:00 pm       Tuesdays          July 8 –August12

Parkgate Branch                10:00 am – 12:00 pm       Wednesdays   July 9 – August 13
Capilano Branch                10:00 am – 12:00 pm        Fridays             July 11- August 15

 

You need to be able to commit to ONE location for at least 4 of the six weeks, and to come to a training session at Lynn Valley Main Library on Thursday July 3 10:00 am-12:00 pm. You can earn up to 14 hours of volunteer work.

Volunteers will rely on library staff for training, supervision, emergency assistance and advice regarding reading selections.

Volunteers must complete a criminal record check.  Please submit a cover letter and resume by June 26 to:

For any questions, please contact:

Alison Campbell                                                                         Phone 604.990.5800 ext 8118  
Outreach Coordinator for Children and Teens                    Fax  604.984.7600
North Vancouver District Public Library                                alicam@nvdpl.ca
1277 Lynn Valley Road   V7J 2A1


see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Volunteers - Scotiabank Half-Marathon

       Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

invites you to volunteer on

June 22, 2014

7:45 am to 11am

 

 

                 We are still looking for WATER STATION CREW for our water station located on Beach Avenue near Bidwell Street. If you are interested in volunteering at this station, please fill out the  Scotiabank Half Marathon volunteer form and e-mail the signed document to atul.gadhia@lls.org or fax it back at 604-733-2848.

 

                 Get your forms from Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

 

get

Spend a week at SIGGRAPH

Spend a Week at the biggest, baddest, coolest computer graphics conference/festival/show/extravaganza IN THE WORLD

August 10-14

Vancouver Convention Centre

 

It's FREE, you will have a full week's exposure to the best of computer graphics and interactive techniques, and you get to see and do it all with your very own Pioneer Mentor - an experienced industry pro.

The SIGGRAPH annual conference is the world's largest conference in computer graphics and interactive techniques, now in its 41st year. The Pioneers Mentoring Program was established in 2003, and aims to attract students aged 16+ who may not otherwise consider a career in technology.

 

Students are given a free, full-access pass to the entire week of SIGGRAPH 2014 (a value of nearly $1000), and are connected with a mentor who will work with them before, during and after the conference.

 

Expectations for Selected Students:

• you need to have at least a C GPA
• attend a full sampling of SIGGRAPH events.
• use your mentor to learn more about the conference and the history and direction of computer graphics.
• write a one to two page summary of your experience and how it's impacted you. You'll send your summary to your mentor.

An application must be requested by June 13, and the application deadline is July 1.   Kathleen Milnes at kmilnes@otis.edu (she will email you the application form)

 

For more information, please contact:

Brie Chauncey

Special Projects Officer

GRAND NCE | Graphics, Animation and New Media

Network of Centres of Excellence

685 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC V5T 0C6

778-370-1044 | grand-nce.ca / brie_chauncey@gnwc.ca

or see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

 

Event Day Volunteers - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

    Invites you to help out on June 14, 2014

Volunteer Opportunities (please check two or more boxes)

• Course Marshalls
• Obstacle Captains (must be 18 years of age or older to be an Obstacle Captain)
• Assistant Obstacle Captain
• Finish Area
• Athlete Check in/Registration
• Event Volunteers
• Bag Check
• Merchandise

Event Details

• Saturday, June 14, 2014
• Mount Seymour in North Vancouver
• Minimum of 5 hours shift or all day (7:00 am to 4:00 pm) shift. Some obstacles start at 6:30am

Get your volunteer forms from Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Science Alive Volunteers and Jobs at SFU

Science Alive is a non-profit science education program based out of Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus.   The goal of this program is to expose youth to the exciting worlds of SCIENCE, ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY and to inspire them to want to learn more

July 2 - August 23, 2014
 

VOLUNTEER

• commitment of at least two full weeks with our summer camps (Mon to Fri 8:30am to -3:30pm) plus 2 days of training. 
• will involve assisting instructors int he running of camp, leading games and general supervision of campers
• voluntters will gain valuable experience working with kids and in science labs, and be exposed to the university environment in fun and dynamic atmosphere.
• must currently be in/completing grades 9-12
• must undergo group interview befoer being selected

HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR

• this is a PAID position and requires a full time commitment of 2 months (from end June until August 23)
• will gain experience of working in an amazing team to develop and implement hands on science activities and experience teaching science to children
• must be in/completing grades 11-12
• must undergo a successful group and personal interview before being selected

For more information, please visit:
www.science alive.ca
http://www.sciencealive.ca/staff-and-volunteers
or email
Helen at helen@sciencealive.ca


see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Teen Journey 2014

This summer, come on journey that will teach you about your personal destiny while creating a village with some of the most amazing people you will ever meet.

Teen Journey empower youth to lead authentic and compassionate lives through creativity, self-discovery and modern rites of passage.

Ruby Lake Resort,

Sunshine Coast, BC

 

July 26-August 4, 2014

 

Here are some of the activities:

• Nature:  Survival skills, wild crafting, swimming, canoeing, vision quest
• Culture:  Music, dance, sculpting, painting
• Jedi Training:  Energy awareness, yoga, mental discipline

visit:  http://teenjourney.org/camp-2014/ or

www.teenjourney.org

Engineering Explorations

Interested in attending a Lab Tour?

The UBC Mechanical Engineering Department is hosting a guided lab tour to give students an idea of what the MECH department is all about and what kind of research mechanical engineers do.

You will see a variety of demonstrations, presentations, cutting-edge technology, and cool gadgetry! This two hour session will allow you to look inside two MECH labs at UBC.

For those interested, there will be an hour long advising session held after the tour where participants can ask questions about the mechanical engineering department, curriculum, programs, enrollment, and more.

July 9th, 12:30pm - 2:30pm  
Aug 12th, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

RSVP at studentassistant@mech.ubc.ca. You will receive the tour details, location and other info from us within a day or two of receiving your RSVP. 

for more information, visit: www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects

BCIT 1 week Biotechnology Summer Camp

BCIT Biotechnology Dept is offering a

a one week camp

for Grade 10-12 Students

in July or August (Monday-Friday)

9am-3pm

The camp offers:

• Hands-on biotechnology laboratory experience
• There will be exercises including working with bacteria, eukaryotic cells, isolating human DNA and plant culturing techniques
• It will incorporate lesson plans in fun and interactive ways that would familiarize students with the basic biological principals utilized in biotechnologies and also to the component technologies that make up the sector of biotech.

Cost of the camp:  $270/student.

If any students are interested, please  contact:
Leesa Watt
at bcit_biotech@bcit.ca 
T: 604-432-8831


or see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Team up with Genome BC

Geneskool Summer Camp offers a unique opportunity for high school students to learn molecular biology techniques that scientists use every day. 

 

Students will explore aspects of

• biotechnology
• pathology
• forensics
• genetics
• genomics
• microbiology

Details:
Camp Dates:  August 18th to August 22nd
Where:  Capilano University, North Vancouver Campus
Program Fee:  $275
Space is limited to 20 participants
Completion of Science 9 or higher
Bursaries available

Application Deadline:  August 11th Monday

Download an application from website:  www.geneskool.com

Please contact the Summer Camp Director, Carolina Novoa 604-675-1029 cnovoa@genomebc.ca

Cathing the Spirit - Outdoor Experience for Youth

Catching the Spirit (CTS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing leadership and social responsibility in youth through environmental awareness and stewardship, outdoor recreation and youth ownership. 

Join their programs:
1.  Spirit Ranger Program
2.  Spirit Steward Program

Spirit Ranger Program
An afternoon program for youth who wants to experience all that parks have to offer, challenge their creativity and learn new outdoor skills.  A great chance to take the lead with a support team alongside
you! 

When and Where: Runs from July 2nd to August 15thTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons 1-4pm (Sign up for a day, a week or more!)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays:  Burnaby Lake (4519 Piper Ave, Burnaby)
Thursdays: BCIT Campus (4399 Wayburne Dr, Burnaby)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays:  Pacific Spirit (4915 W. 16th Ave Vancouver) 

Spirit Steward Program
A 3-day program for youth who want longer CTS engagement and an overnight camping experience

When and Where: 
8 weekends throughout the summer
5pm Friday to 12 noon on Sunday (check out their calendar for summer dates - http://www.catchingthespirit.com/calendar)
at Burnaby Lake, Capillano River, Pacific Spirit and Tynehead regional parks.


For more information: 
visit www.catchingthespirit.com
contact Lisa Odland, Program Supervisor, lisa.odland@Dal.Ca ​

Project Scanning Technician

The Friends fo the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society is seeking a detail-oriented individual with an interest in scanning, photography and history to work at the North Vancouver Musuem and Archives for an 8 week-temporary position

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for scanning pages from World War 1 diaries, photo albums and drawings
• Will learn to describe and save scans according to the best archival practice
• Some touch up work and resizing of images with Photoshop may be required

Qualifications:

• Grade 11 & 12 students (ages 15 and up)
• Should be reliable, work well with others and have a high degree of computer literacy
• Ability to follow directions, good attention to detail
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills

Submit your resume and covering letter to
nvmac@dnv.org specifying "Project Scanning Technician" or
by fax #604-987-5688

Applications Deadline: June 12th Thursday 4:00pm

Work Date:   July 2, 2014 Wednesday to August 22, 2014 Friday
Work Week:  30 hours per week (7.5 hours/day Tuesday-Friday)
Salary:   $14/hour plus 4% vacation pay to be paid with final cheque 

 

For more information, contact:

Janet Turner, Archivist

North Vancouver Museum and Archives
3203 Institute Road,
North Vancouver, BC V7K 3E5
Tel. : 604-990-3700 ext. 8011
FAX: 604-987-5688
Email: turnerj@dnv.org
Website: www.northvanmuseum.ca

see Ms. Abad or Ms, Watson

Join TECH-EASY today!

Tech-Easy is a youth-led volunteer organization that encourages youth to interact with seniors by helping and/or teaching them hot to use modern-day technology like the Ipad.


For more information:
visit www.tech-easy.ca or
contact:  reachtecheasy@gmail.com


see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Lynn Valley Care Centre

needs volunteers throughout the summer months as well as during the school year

Students should be interested in helping and working with elderly Residents through visits, doing simple activities or games, doing "Tea Times", giving mealtime assistance.

Students must submit the following requirements:

• application form
• reference form
• criminal record check

Contact:
Eunice Kruse
Coordinator of Volunteers @LVCC
604-982-3709
ekruse@nsph.ca


Please get the application forms from Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson.

Youth Hiring Fair

Bring your resume and meet with employers who are hiring!

This is a free event for youth aged 15-30

 

Friday June 6th, Friday @ 2:00 - 5:00pm

YWCA - North Vancouver
318-260 West Esplanade Avenue

Participating companies:

• Mindfield Group
• Hudson's Bay
• The Beach House
• Projects West Contracting
• The Cavalry Construction Group
• Starbucks
• Winners
• Ferguson Moving & Storage
• Student Works
• Fresh St. Market
• World Energy

 

Contact:
Armin Safari
asafari@ywcavan.org
604-988-3766 ext 226


see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Want a career in Forensics?

CSI Academy

 Summer Camp for Grades 10-12

August 11-15, 2014

Fee: $270

This summer camp is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to get hands on experience with real forensic techniques.  Gain insight into the educational requirements for entrance into the field of forensics as well as information about programs in BCIT that students can take further their forensics careers.

Hands on Experience:

• Identifying and packaging evidence from a crime scene
• Looking for and identifying trace evidence
• Analyzing DNA using basic lab techniques

Students will get  the opportunity to learn first hand from real, practicing professionals in the following fields:

• Crime scene investigation
• Trace evidence analysis
• Forensic antrhopology
• DNA Analysis
• Forensic video and photography
• Forensic knot analysis

For more information, contact:
Steen Hartsen
Coordinator
steem_hartsen@bcit.ca
604-432-8381

see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Looking for Part-Time work this summer?

The NVSD Summer Program is looking for students to assist Summer School Administrators, Supervisors and Teachers with Summer School Programs

Applicants should have:

• strong interpersonal skills (expecialy when dealing with culture and language)
• strong organizational skills
• strong team building skills

You should be available for the following program:
July 2- August 8 (Carson Graham Secondary, morning)

There may be 1 or 2 extra days required

Application Deadline:  May 30, 2014

Benefits:

• earn work experience hours
• make friends
• minimum of 3 hours/day
• have fun
• honorarium of $10.50 per hour

Completed applicaiton forms, resume, references and cover letter should be dropped off or faxed (604-903-3334) to Mountainside or email to lmartin@sd44.ca attention Laurie Martin.  

Get your application forms from Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Register now for one week in Ottawa

Encounters with Canada is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Canadian teens to meet young people from across the country. Spend a week in your nation’s capital. Take part in exciting adventures, explore future career options, learn more about your country, share your hopes and dreams – all through exclusive hands-on workshops, presentations and excursions. EWC has been offering rich and diverse programs for 32 years. Over 96,000 youth have already lived the “EWC Experience.”

 

Price $675 (includes "everything" for this one-week trip to Ottawa

Special promotion for early fall sessions:

Arts & Culture:                 Sept. 7-13, 2014

Sports & Fitness:             Sept.14-20, 2014

Ecology & Environment: Sept. 21-27, 2014

 

Students interested in attending one of the three sessions listed above need only pay $575 (instead of the usual $675).Register soon to try to get one of the available spots. 

Student criteria:

• Between ages 14 and 17 (when they participate)
• Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents (Landed Immigrants)
• Approved by school

for more information see www.ewc-rdc.ca  or to register for other weeks/themes https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html

 

Calendar for 2014/2015 https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/calendar.html

 

See Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson for more details

Camp Ignite Mentorship Program (for Grades 11 - 12 Girls)

The North Vancouver City Fire Dept will be sponsoring one girl from North Vancouver to attend the Camp

Camp Ignite Mentorship Program was designed by Metro Vancouver female fire fighters specifically for girls. 

Camp Ignite is a four-day camp that educates and inspires young women through fire fighting activities designed to encourage teamwork, courage commitment, strength of character and health and fitness.  It will help girls realize a future of limitless opportunities and that regardless of gender, anything is possible.


Camp will run from August 7-10, 2014 in the Vancouver Area
Students must grades 11-16 (ages 16-18)
Submit Application Forms by June 9, 2014


For any questions contact:
Lieutenant Haida Siegmann
604-904-5209
hsiegmann@cnv.org

Please see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson to get the Application Forms. 

RCMP - Volunteer Summer Student Program

Looking for youths 16 years and older

Learn community building and police leadership and at the same time, earn volunteer hours by participate in a variety of RCMP Crime Prevention Programs.

• Speed Watch
• Intersection Watch
• Business Link
• Distracted Drvers
• Lock Out Auto Crime

Training:  June 9-13 in the evening, approximately 1-1.5 hours
Program:  Monday through Friday with the possibility of some weekend shifts  8:00am to 4:00pm


Get your application package from Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson
Submit your application in person with 2 pieces of identification (passport, drivers license, BCID card, birth certificate, school ID card) on or before May 15th, 2014 to:

North Vancouver RCMP Detachment
147 East 14th St.
North Vancouver

For more information, contact:
Debbie Dowler
Office Coordinator/Volunter Management
604-990-2342 ddowler@cnv.org

OPEN HOUSE - Vancouver Community College

SCHOOL OF MUSIC, DANCE and DESIGN

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

1:00 - 6:00pm

You're invited to meet faculty, tour our facilities and learn more about our programs

Program includes:

• Digital graphic design
• Drafting technician
• Hair Design & Skin and body therapy
• Jewelry art and design
• Media & Technology (part-time)
• Music

Downtown Campus
250 W. Pender Street, room 819

For questions, contact:  Graham Huckin / ghuckin@vcc.ca


or see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson