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, 2015


Deadline to Apply:  June 3rd  

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

Capilano University - Serious Summer Camps

Volunteer Now!   

July 6 until August 28th

Big ideas meet big fun at our Serious Fun summer camps for kids, youth and teens. Mixing meaningful learning and brilliant fun is the best way to stimulate and nurture curious minds.

Age groups (campers)
6-9
9-12
13+

Time
9:00 - noon
lunch zone 12:00-12:45
12:45 - 3:45 (a few finish at 4pm)

Deadline to Apply:  May 31st

For more info, contact: Bettina Boyle, Program Manager at CSEE bettinaboyle@capilanou.ca   or 
visit https://csee.capilanou.ca/product-category/continuing-studies/north-shore/summer-camps/

Get your application form from Ms. Abad

Aquarium - Summer Youth Volunteer

They are recruiting for the following positions:

Gallery Assistant - 28 students
Marine Educator Aqua Camp - 80 full time & 25 part time students
Summer Interpretative Delivery - 40 students
Marine Educator Wet Lab - 12 students

For Youth interested in volunteering this Summer:

Step 1: Review requirements of our Youth Work Experience Program and ensure you are eligible to volunteer

Step 2: Check all available work experience positions this summer for youth (click on the ‘our opportunities’ link in Step #2 or view the attached PDF) to see if something catches your interest and availability.

Step 3: Ensure you can attend our volunteer training dates, as well as all the dates of the placement you are most interested in. (Please note you must attend 1 core training session before beginning your placement).

Core training Dates:

Option 1: Sunday June 14^th from 10am to 4pm
Option 2: Sunday, June 28^th from 10am to 4pm
Option 3: Sunday, July 19^th from 10am to 4pm
Option 4: Sunday, July 26^th from 10am to 4pm
Option 5: Sunday, August 9^th from 10am to 4pm

Step 4: Sign up (using the link in this step and by scrolling down to the bottom of the webpage) for one of our Information Sessions on either Thursday, May 21, 2015 or Monday, May 25, 2015 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Please note that doors open at 5:15 pm for a prompt 5:30pm start.

If you are previous work experience student and have already completed a placement with us during 2014/2015 you do not need to attend an information session. Please simply email workexperience@vanaqua.org to inquire further about roles available.

* Please note: only registered participants will be allowed to attend this event. Limited volunteer positions are available and participation in the info session does not automatically guarantee a volunteer placement.

Camp Ignite - Firefighting Camp for Girls only

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 6-9, 2015 in the Vancouver Area
Students must grades 11-16 (ages 16-18)
Submit Application Forms by June 8, 2015


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

Get your application forms -- http://campignite.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2015-CAMP-IGNITE-APPLICATION-1.pdf or see Ms. Abad or Mrs. Watson. 

Volunteer at Flicka

Flicka Gymnastics Club is looking for grade 9-12 students to

help with our Summer Camps.

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*Great Work Experience*

*Complete Hours for Graduation*

*Work with Youth Ages 3-12*

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Please Contact:

susy@flickagymclub.com

 

or see Ms. Abad

Vancouver Mini Maker Faire

June 6 & 7, 2015

10:00 - 6:00 pm

PNE Forum 2901 E. Hastings

Showcases invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement.  It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning.

Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds.  Lots of fun on-site activities like cardboard box making, to feats of engineering, robotics and crafting. It’s all about experimenting, playing and sharing in order to have fun, learn, and discover new possibilities.

 

www.makerfaire.ca

Advance tickes now on sale. Online Promo Code valid to June 5 ZENLAB

 

What is a Maker? https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mklywR7TQxs

 

All ages

100+ makers, educators, speakers and performers

Peruse:

Workshops, demonstrations, Cardboard City, Lego Lounge

Participate:

Solder, knit, quilt, work with metal clay, build and program a robot or made your own flying machine.

 

Sponsors

UBC Faculty of Applied Science                      Microsoft                     City of Vancouver
School of Interactive Arts and Technology      PrintPrint.ca                 Make
Vancouver Maker Foundation                         Lee's Electronics          IoT Design Shop
MG Chemicals                                                 Epilog Laser                 Ethical Bean Coffee
Safe Software                                                  HFour

Digital Animation Workshop - City Library

 

3D Digital Animation Workshop
for Teens in Grades 7 to 12

Every Tuesdays, runs 4 weeks May 5th-26th  4:00-5:30pm

North Vancouver City Library

3rd year students from Emily Carr University’s animation program are teaching this workshop, and they are amazing!   This workshop provides the basics of 3D animation using Maya software.

The program continues for three more weeks,  Registration is through our online calendar here: http://www.nvcl.ca/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D114228999

If you were not able to attend the workshop on Tuesday, please check out this great blog, with instructions and info about the course: https://nvdplmayaintro.wordpress.com/

We will be sharing work stations so if they would like to bring their own laptop and download Maya on that before the workshop it would be helpful. But if they don’t mind sharing they should definitely come

 

Kate Longley

Teen Services Librarian

North Vancouver City Library

120 West 14th Street

North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1N9

Phone: 604-998-3494

Email: klongley@cnv.org 

Eastview Elementary - Sports Day

         20-25 Volunteers are needed!

May 15th, Friday

9:00am to 2:00pm

Volunteers are requested to arrive between 7:30-8:00am

Duties include helping organize and run intermediate and primary stations, general tidy up and having fun!

see Ms. Abad

2015 Honda Celebration of Light Volunteers

This year we are celebrating the firework festival's 25th anniversary, and are gearing up for the biggest and brightest year yet!

We need over 250 volunteers each night to help put on the event.  Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age who can commit to a minimum of 2 volunteer shifts (10 hours) on July 25th, 29th and August 1st. 

Duties include from traffic barrier operators to ticket takers, to zero-waste program volunteers and include training for all roles.  

Register to volunteer online by filling out the 2015 Volunteer Application form! 

 
or see Ms. Abad

Photoshop Computer Assistant

 

Susanna Blunt, painter, sculptor and jewellery designer, requires assistance with the Photoshop computer program, working on compositions for an art project in her studio/home in Norgate.

 

Preferably a Grade 11 or 12 student.

 

In exchange for this volunteer service, she is willing to mentor the successful candidates in their own projects with composition, colour, etc. as well as share her extensive art library.

 

Please contact Susanna via e-mail: susanna@bluntart.com

 

Check her work on her web site:

www.bluntart.com  

4 days of paid work for Level 1 First Aid

DL Safety Consulting Company based in the Lower Mainland are looking for any First aid certified people looking to gain experience in the medical field.

We are looking for one to four, Level 1 (or Higher), First aid attendants for the 'Challenge Cup'.

The days and times available are as follows
Friday, May 15th         (12 pm to 9 pm)
Saturday, May 16th     (8 am to 9 pm)
Sunday, May 17th       (8 am to 9 pm)
Monday, May 18th      (8 am to 3 pm)

Venues:
Ice Sports North Shore
Richmond Ice Arena
UBC Arena

This position pays 10.50/per hour and will be paid once hours of work
are completed.

Duties will include:
Monitoring the Hockey Games, assist in any injuries that may occur,
directly respond to minor injuries and will respond quickly to 911
emergencies by summoning the proper authorities.

Candidates must wear Black Pants and a white top, be well groomed, and are not to be on their cell phone during work hours.

Applicants can reply via email with a copy of their current First Aid Certification and desired days/hours/venue.
Contact:
Amanda 
General@DLsafetyconsulting.ca 

DL Safety Consulting Ltd.
www.dlsafetyconsulting.ca
P: 604-569-2005 / F: 778-397-1615

or see Ms. Abad

Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden - Volunteer Opportunities

Get Involved!

 

We'll need all the help we can get on building and maintaining the garden.   All ages are welcome to sign up. Work starts from
May 1st to end of the school year.

 

Learn from the farmers and gardeners and get a sense of what growing food on a large scale looks like.  Tasks include prepare beds for planting, plant seedlings, weed and much more!

Skills:

• No gardening experience required!
• Work well with others and in a team environment
• ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

To schedule a time slot, contact:

Jason Mertz

Education Coordinator

Edible Garden Project  | North Shore Neighbourhood House

 jason@ediblegardenproject.com

www.ediblegardenproject.com

604-987-8138 x231

 

or see Ms. Abad

Day of Technology for Girls

                                            

Microsoft Vancouver is hosting a Day of Technology with BCIT on May 13, 2015 Wednesday.

This event is for girls aged 13-18, interested in learning what it is like to have a career in technology.

We will have speakers, coding, games and swag!
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided. See here for more info about the DigiGirlz program

Register online, go to http://tinyurl.com/DigigirlzVancouver

Event Location:British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Downtown Campus 8th Floor Atrium
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 3H6

Lynn Valley Days 2015 - Volunteers Needed!

Here are some of the ways volunteers will help make this community festival a great event!

Friday, May 29^th

• Gala Event - various shifts between 5:00pm &11:00pm
  greeting at the door, bar ticket sales, help clearing the tables, dish scraping/stacking crew
   
• Tear-down after 11:00pm
  must be able to lift and carry furniture, crates or dishes

 Saturday, May 30^th

• Parade Route Marshalls -8:00 to 10:30am
  help muster the floats and montor route to make sure everyone keeps moving
   
• Cookshack - 3 shifts (8:00am-11:30am or 11:00am -2:15pm or 2:00pm-5:15pm)
  help with cooking, taking tickets or serving the food
   
• Entertainment - 3 shifts (9:30am-12-30pm or 12:15pm-3:15pm or 3:00-6:00pm)
  supervise games and ride for kids
   
• Tear-down  (4:45pm to 6:30pm) 
  move tables, chairs, tents and other furniture, signs

  

Contact:

volunteer@lynnvalleyday.ca

778-888-2637

 

or sign up online

wwww.lynnvalleyday.ca ("volunteers" tab)

 

or attend volunteer sign up/orientation session

Saturday, May 9th 10am - noon

Mollie Nye House

940 Lynn Valley Road