Summer Leadership Camp

NEONOLOGY Leadership is a FREE 5 day training camp between
July 27-31, 2015

plus another 3 volunteering days between

August 31-September 4, 2015

 

Neonology is a program that empowers youth to stand up and speak out for positive social change in their communities.   This is for a group of dedicated and bright youth who want to stand out and be leaders in their community.

 

Deadline to apply:  June 5th

 

Eligibility:

• must be youth living on the North Shore
• Between the ages of 13-18

interview process with take place with each candidate.

 

To apply: contact Sarah at NSCR sarahc@nsms.ca

 

Applications are also available to download from neonology.ca or visit: http://www.neonology.ca/leadership/

Employment Opportunities - Federal Election

In an effort to encourage the involvement of youth in the electoral process, the Electoral District of North Vancouver is seeking application from secondary students to work on voting day as Deputy Returning Officers or Polling Clerks.

 

Some of the Principal Tasks of Deputy Returning Officers:

• sets-up and opens the poll with necessary supplies
• ensures the elector provides satisfactory proof of identity and address before voting
• hands the ballot to the elector and gives instructions to follow
• ensures that the poll clerk and candidates' representatives follow rules and procedures.
• Rate of pay:  $219 for 1 day up to 15.5 hours (6:00am to 9:30Pm)

 

of a Poll Clerk:

• assists with the set-up and opening of the poll
• assists the Deputy Returning Officer to ensure that voting proceeds in an orderly fashion
• Assists with counting the ballots
• Rate of pay: $180 for 1 day of up to 15.5 hours (6:00am to 9:30pm)

 

Qualifications:

• be a Canadian citizen
• be at least 16 years old on voting day
• reside in the electoral district of North Vancouver
• have basic interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise impartiality
• possess basic literacy, arithmetic and analytic skills
• have the ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail

 

Training

• an afternoon training session prior to Election Day will be required
• training will be held at some secondary schools or at the election office
• training session rate of pay:  $35.00

 

To apply email:  Tami Reilly at tami.reilly@elections.ca


or see Ms. Abad

 

 

Piping Trades Foundation - Info Session

PIPING TRADES  FOUNDATION
2015-2016

Tuesday, June 9 2015

7:00-8:30pm

Sutherland Secondary School Library

1860 Sutherland Avenue

Join us for an informative evening session introducing the new Piping Trades Foundation Program.  

Students in Grades 10 and 11 interested in an in-demand career have the opportunity to gain apprenticeship skills while receiving secondary school credits needed for graduation.  

As part of the Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training Program (ACE IT), students earn hours towards Level 1 certification in three trades:  plumbing, sprinkler fitting and steam/pipe fitting. 


Tuition is paid by the school district.  All other costs are the responsibility of the student/parent/guardian.  These costs may include textbooks, safety gear, transportation and tools.


Presenters will include:

North Vancouver School Distric

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Squamish Nation Trades Centre

Currently Enrolled NVSD Piping Trades studentS


For questions, email jmcgowan@sd44.ca

RSVP to ljacobsen@sd44.ca

Summer Volunteer Assistant Instructors - Mt Seymour

CAMP RUNS JULY 6- AUGUST 28TH

Mt. Seymour are currently looking for volunteer assistant instructors who wish to deepen their experience of authentic nature based mentoring in a well-established summer program. Make a difference by helping to connect youth to nature, community, and self. Have a blast connecting with other nature based mentors and a whole community with shared values, and spend lots of time outside on the mountain!


Volunteers will supervise and wok with children ages 5-12. 

Why Volunteer With Us?
•    What’s better than time outside on top of a mountain?
•    Learn from skilled program instructors
•    Gain valuable experience working with children
•    Shuttle bus is available to get to and from the mountain
•    An 80 hour (two weeks of camp) commitment earns volunteers a complimentary 2015/2016 seasons pass

Qualifications
•    Minimum 15 years of age
•    Commitment to a minimum of 1 camp session (5 consecutive days) is preferred
•    A passion for being outside, in the forest and the mountains
•    Camping experience and outdoor skills an asset
•    Personable, friendly and keen to gain experience working with kids


To apply or for more information please contact Kevin Woodhouse, Outdoor Education Manager at kwoodhouse@mtseymour.ca


or see Ms. Abad

A Business & Medicine Conference for High School Students

Saturday, June 13th 2015
Henry Angus Building @UBC




Venture Catalyst is Campaign Genesis’ inaugural conference. Here you will find the best in both medical sciences and business. Are you uncertain of what field to pursue? Do you have an interest in both? Or are you curious as to what possibilities could arise when we combine innovation in medical sciences and business?


Join us to explore and expand your knowledge, network with a variety of professionals, meet like-minded peers, and have your post-secondary questions answered at our university panel.


For more info:  see Ali Mohaidly (Sutherland student contact)


Register today at: campaigngen.org/venture-catalyst/registration/  

Cinematheque Filmaking Program

Get Inspired, Develop Your Craft, and Create a Short Film to be Proud Of.

 Programs run July 6-17 and July 20-31

Join The Cinematheque Education Department for a two-week filmmaking program for aspiring artists aged 14-19.  Presented in partnership with SFU School for the Contemporary Arts, we invite passionate, bold, risk-taking young artists to join this new program.

Filmmakers are encouraged to draw inspiration and ideas from art of all kinds – photography, painting, dance, music – and, with the support of Lab instructors and SFU artists, to push themselves, stretch their minds, and collaborate to realize ideas with a team of peers.  After two weeks of scripting, production, and editing, a moment of inspiration will have become a fully realized short film, which will be presented on the big screen with an audience

All registrations are online, fees are $675.  Partial and full bursaries are available for any family or youth experiencing financial need, provided by the District of North Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver.  Bursary application deadline: May 31^st.  Bursaries are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible youth!

 

For more info, visit www.indielab.ca (or call 604-688-8202)

Canada Day on Granville Island

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

 

Come for a fun and unforgettable experience!

 

Positions include:

• Information Ambassador - provide information on our events to the public
• Greeter - greet public and provide info on the day's events
• Tattoo Station - hand out Canada Day temporary tattoos
• Parade - Help with the cake cutting ceremony
• Green Room Attendant - oversee the performer's green room
• Counters - count either cars or people entering the Island at certain areas
• Workshop - assist with artistic workshops, interact with the public
• Face Painting - assist with face painting and crowd control
• Traffic - advise people leaving the island about bus service at the top of the bridge
• Green Team - assist the public in understanding our Zero Waste policy.

An enthusiastic attitude and appreciation for Granville Island is a must! Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset though it is not a requirement.

 

The volunteer orientation is June 25 at 4:30pm

 

For more info, contact:  604-666-9880, volunteer@granvillesisland.com

 

or see Ms. Abad

Kidsafe Project - Summer Break Program

Summer Break Program
June 30-August 21, 2015




We are currently looking for volunteers to fill the following position(s)


Food Coordinator Assistant Tasks:  Help KidSafe’s Food Coordinator prepare, cook, and serve a full day of nutritious meals and snacks to the children in our programs!


Activity Leader Assistant Tasks:  Help KidSafe’s Activity Leaders run fun and educational activities for our children, in 5 subjects: Science & Nature, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Literacy, and Arts & Culture!


Engaged Outreach Assistant Tasks:  Help KidSafe's Engaged Outreach Leaders ensure our children safely arrive at KidSafe every morning and have a safe journey home at the end of the day. We are looking for volunteers to assist with our KidSafe walking and driving school bus throughout our break programs.

More information about the volunteer roles available can be viewed here. 

 

Volunteer Requirements: 

• Criminal Record Check
• Volunteer must be at least 15 years old with the exception of Engaged Outreach Assistant

Please click here for the electronic application form. 

NOTE: When you open the document on your computer to fill it out, click View then Edit Document from the drop down list

(Complete and email to Julianna Vittorio at Julianna@kidsafe.ca along with your resume and cover letter)

Trip to Ottawa - Fall 2015

Your week in Ottawa is a great bargain at only $675, covering airfare, ground transportation, accommodation, meals and all program costs - supplies , activities, visits and tours. 

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.”

Choose your 2015 Theme:


Arts & Culture
Aug 30-Sep 5, 2015

Sports & Fitness
Sep 6-12, 20105
Sept 13-19, 2015

Science & Ecology
Sept 20-26, 2015

Medicine & Health
3, 2015 Sep 24-Oct
Oct 25-31, 2015

Science & Technology
Oct 18-24, 2015
Nov 22-28, 2015

International Relations
Oct 4-10, 2015

Canada Remembers
Nov 8-14, 2015

Law & Our Justice System
Nov 15-21, 2015

To see more details about the themes, check:  https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/pub/en/theme_week


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 

See Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson for more details