Lots of great stuff happening this summer!!
Deep Cove Music summer Programs
YWCA Summer Work Exchange
Volunteer to be a Stanley Park Eco Ranger
NSNH Volunteer with Children Programs and Daycare
Science World / Barbara Brink PAID Internship
More to come..........
ALL students in the province of BC must complete a minimum of 30 hours VOLUNTEER, WORK EXPERIENCE or PAID EMPLOYMENT to Graduate. Work experience includes hands-on work experience (business, government, self-employed, non-profit or volunteer organization), job shadowing a worker, career mentoring with a worker, career simulation activities for occupations where hands-on work experience is not available (such as the Fire Fighters Career Day).
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
April 11
HELP!! Looking for a student interested in maintaining my blog and helping with paperwork. If you need hours for PE or for Planning 10- please see me. I've been sooooo busy!! -Peggy
Lots going on!! Check it out..........
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INTERNSHIP FOR SENIOR STUDENTS with Science World
EASTVIEW SCHOOL SPORTS DAY is looking for 24 volunteers to help set up equipment, take responsibility to run an event and put equipment away. AND to participate in the high school vs grade 7 tug-o-war. MAY 20 9-12:00
Please register with me and I will forward names/contact info to Eastview.
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GOOD TO HAVE if you plan to volunteer with kids or babysit this summer,
Lots going on!! Check it out..........
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INTERNSHIP FOR SENIOR STUDENTS with Science World
Intended to provide valuable real-world experience in the field of science education, the Barbara Brink Internship is awarded to high school seniors interested in the sciences, who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership abilities.
o work in a paid position, alongside Science World’s dynamic and professional staff
o have the opportunity to execute one of several projects identified by the Selection Committee or propose a project of your own creation for consideration
o upon successful completion of the project, receive a $2,200 scholarship award toward post-secondary studies
For full information, and to access the registration form, please visit our website: http://www.scienceworld.ca/barbarabrink
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Please register with me and I will forward names/contact info to Eastview.
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GOOD TO HAVE if you plan to volunteer with kids or babysit this summer,
Learn First Aid this Spring!
Canadian Red Cross First Aid Courses
Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED is a one-day course for parents and caregivers of children covering skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond to airway, breathing and circulation emergencies. The course covers first aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest, sudden medical emergencies, childhood illnesses, head and spine injuries, wound care and poisons.Courses: Saturday, April 16; Saturday, May 14; & Saturday, June 11, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ St. Stephen’s United Church, 7025 Granville Street & 54th Avenue in Vancouver. Cost: $90 (includes manual & certification). Info/registration: 604.669.2546, Ext. 2 or email susancowan@telus.net
Red Cross goes on the road! Can’t come to us? Let us come to you! If you have 10 or more people who want to learn either Emergency Child Care or Emergency First Aid, we'll teach the course at your facility. And if you have 15 or more youth who want to become a Babysitter, we'll teach the Babysitting course on-site. For more information or to book your group, please contact Susan Cowan at 604.669.2546, Ext. 2 or by email at susancowan@telus.net
BUST A MYTH and Win a MYTHBUSTERS Set Visit
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
March 29
New Stuff Happening!!
The Annual Sea to Sky Heritage Fair needs student volunteers for May 6 and 7. Help with set up, activities, workshops and take down.
Check out the Shaw TV Volunteer Program Must be serious and have a strong interest. see me to apply.
Interested in Psychology? Attend the Brain Bee UBC Main Mall April 16
The Annual Sea to Sky Heritage Fair needs student volunteers for May 6 and 7. Help with set up, activities, workshops and take down.
Check out the Shaw TV Volunteer Program Must be serious and have a strong interest. see me to apply.
Interested in Psychology? Attend the Brain Bee UBC Main Mall April 16
March 28
WEX 12A STUDENTS
All WEX students who have not yet completed WORKSAFE with Mr Mikkers
MUST attend a meeting Weds at Lunch in Rm B 102- the drafting rm. (March 30)
You MUST complete WORKSAFE to get the credits for WEX - it is part of the course.
If you volunteered at Grouse or Cypress or elsewhere and did not do worksafe then you need to be at this meeting.
If you have registered for Work experience for next year then you can do WORKSAFE now and get started!!
Do NOT come to the meeting if:
- you are in WEX 12B - you did worksafe last semester and passed the test. -you are in COOP or Explorer
If you didn't pass the test or didn't do it then you need to see Mr Mikkers asap and get it done.
ALL Work Experience HOURS and RED Folders must be completed and in to be marked by MAY 31 if you want a grade this semester.
If you are in Grade 10 or 11 you can complete your hours next year.
SEE YOU WEDS AT LUNCH
Friday, March 11, 2011
March 11 Spring Break
Lots of GREAT STUFF happening so check it out!!
The Vancouver Aquarium needs FRENCH volunteers. Apply now!! Because of Spring Break send applications direct to workexperience@vanaqua.org and cc pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
If you're interested in engineering AND having fun you don't want to miss out on the Popsicle Bridge Building Competition at Cap Mall.
OR just come out to cheer on your friends and school Sun March 27!
And if you're looking for something really interesting to do -
Meet Astronaut Capt. Marc Garneau this Sat March 12 at the Kay Meek Centre
Stanley Park is looking for applications to volunteer for the Eco Ranger Program
and Urban Camping Program Both great fun if you like the outdoors!
There is one space available for the Biotech Career Awareness Program May 2-6You must register ASAP or Sutherland will loose this spot to another school.
Please email me if you decide to apply to any of these programs. pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
And if you're thinking of taking Work Experience -WEX12A -next year you can use anyof these opportunties to earn credits at school- while having FUN!!
Relax and enjoy SPRING BREAK!!
The Vancouver Aquarium needs FRENCH volunteers. Apply now!! Because of Spring Break send applications direct to workexperience@vanaqua.org and cc pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
If you're interested in engineering AND having fun you don't want to miss out on the Popsicle Bridge Building Competition at Cap Mall.
OR just come out to cheer on your friends and school Sun March 27!
And if you're looking for something really interesting to do -
Meet Astronaut Capt. Marc Garneau this Sat March 12 at the Kay Meek Centre
Stanley Park is looking for applications to volunteer for the Eco Ranger Program
and Urban Camping Program Both great fun if you like the outdoors!
There is one space available for the Biotech Career Awareness Program May 2-6You must register ASAP or Sutherland will loose this spot to another school.
Please email me if you decide to apply to any of these programs. pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
And if you're thinking of taking Work Experience -WEX12A -next year you can use anyof these opportunties to earn credits at school- while having FUN!!
Relax and enjoy SPRING BREAK!!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Mar 4
Are you interested in event planning???
The North Vancouver Heritage Fair needs volunteers to help organize and to help out during the event May 6th and 7th
For up and coming ENGINEERS!! Popsicle stick Bridge Building Sunday March 27 at Capilano Mall. Register now and attend a BRidge Building work shop March 10th at Buckland and Taylor.
Arts Umbrella programs for youth-part time starting in May. Apply now!!!
The North Vancouver Heritage Fair needs volunteers to help organize and to help out during the event May 6th and 7th
For up and coming ENGINEERS!! Popsicle stick Bridge Building Sunday March 27 at Capilano Mall. Register now and attend a BRidge Building work shop March 10th at Buckland and Taylor.
Arts Umbrella programs for youth-part time starting in May. Apply now!!!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
March 3
Experience Marine Biology at BAMFIELD Youth Forum March 27- 31
If this date doesn't work for you check back often as there are usually 3 different forums each year. This is an exceptional experience and ALOT more expensive to do it as an adult. Don't miss out! http://www.bms.bc.ca/pubed/k12/youth_forums.html
If this date doesn't work for you check back often as there are usually 3 different forums each year. This is an exceptional experience and ALOT more expensive to do it as an adult. Don't miss out! http://www.bms.bc.ca/pubed/k12/youth_forums.html
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
March 2
The 2011 VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL Cross-Canada Roadshow is our way of bringing the
celebration to aspiring filmmakers, artists, animators, actors, writers, and designers all around the country.
And we're offering exclusive scholarships in conjunction with these events! It's a great
opportunity for any students interested in aunching a career in the entertainment arts
http://www.vfs.com/roadshow April 7
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
March 1 2011
Engineering events at UBC Check it out!!
http://www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects.php
UBC Biotech Programs - April 14- learn about careers in Biodiversity.
Spring Break
North Van Rec is looking for volunteers for day camp programs
North Shore Neighborhood House is holding a volunteer orientation on April 4
SOCIABLES is a volunteer program where youth support youth. Great opportunity if you would like to learn more about psychology
Child and Family Research Institute March 7- learn about careers in research- right here in Vancouver!! Gr 11/12 students only.
http://www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects.php
UBC Biotech Programs - April 14- learn about careers in Biodiversity.
Spring Break
North Van Rec is looking for volunteers for day camp programs
North Shore Neighborhood House is holding a volunteer orientation on April 4
SOCIABLES is a volunteer program where youth support youth. Great opportunity if you would like to learn more about psychology
Child and Family Research Institute March 7- learn about careers in research- right here in Vancouver!! Gr 11/12 students only.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Feb 17
Science for women networking event. for Grade 12 FEMALE students only http://www.scwistevents.ca/ March 8 at Science World.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Feb 16
For 2 top Gr 11 or 12 SCIENCE students- Check out the Child and Family research institute on March 7
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The Vancouver Aquarium is looking for Spring Break Volunteers - Gr 11/12- Send resume and cover letter to me ASAP All applications must be submitted through the school- not directly.
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Stanley Park is looking for volunteers to be ECO Rangers and Urban Campers. Taking applications now for Spring Break and Summer opportunities.
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YES2IT is a 2 day Youth conference for grade 6-9 students to increase awareness of the TRADES. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, take down and through out the event. Send me an email if you'd like to get involved.
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The Sociables is a program to help build confidence and social skills, for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Youth volunteers are needed to attend monthly events and connect with youth with ASD, have fun and make new friends......
....lots going on so check back at least weekly....you don't want to miss out!!
Peggy
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The Vancouver Aquarium is looking for Spring Break Volunteers - Gr 11/12- Send resume and cover letter to me ASAP All applications must be submitted through the school- not directly.
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Stanley Park is looking for volunteers to be ECO Rangers and Urban Campers. Taking applications now for Spring Break and Summer opportunities.
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YES2IT is a 2 day Youth conference for grade 6-9 students to increase awareness of the TRADES. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, take down and through out the event. Send me an email if you'd like to get involved.
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The Sociables is a program to help build confidence and social skills, for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Youth volunteers are needed to attend monthly events and connect with youth with ASD, have fun and make new friends......
....lots going on so check back at least weekly....you don't want to miss out!!
Peggy
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Feb 15
BCIT FORENSICS summer Camp for Youth!! This is incredible and if you're interested in psychology or policing- it'll look great on your resume http://www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics/csiacademy.shtml
You'll also want to check out the NEW WEST Police Academy in July.....taking applications NOW
You'll also want to check out the NEW WEST Police Academy in July.....taking applications NOW
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DRAGON'S DEN-You've all heard of the TV Show??? Well they're looking for youth who want to pitch a new business venture....does that sound like you? Check it out!!
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www.youthink.ca The magazine by youth for youth!!
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STUDY AND GO ABROAD FAIR MArch 3-6
Vancouver Convention Centere 2-7 www.studyandgoabroad.com
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The Vancouver Aquarium is looking for Spring Break volunteers!! Get your resume and cover letter in to me ASAP-these positions always go quickly. Seriously ..you have about 48 hours!
Friday, February 11, 2011
FEB 11
SINGERS! DANCERS! MUSICIANS! VARIETY!
THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL is looking for PERFORMERS!!
Apply NOW to put your talent on the stage.
http://www.childrensfestival.ca/
There's also lots of FUN opportunities to volunteer during the event- check out the website or see Ms.Giraud for more info.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Feb 7
Interested in Forensics? BCIT CSI Summer Camp for youth- Check it out!!
http://www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics/csiacademy.shtml
Still time to register for this and other summer opportunities - see April 13
http://www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics/csiacademy.shtml
Still time to register for this and other summer opportunities - see April 13
Friday, February 4, 2011
Feb 4 2011
Read all about it!!
Spend one week "working" at Youthink Magazine and see what the biz is all about. www.youthink.ca FEB 21-25 2011 This week just came available, otherwise you'll have to wait until next year.
I need to know by Feb 9 and then I have to let it go to another school.........
Spend one week "working" at Youthink Magazine and see what the biz is all about. www.youthink.ca FEB 21-25 2011 This week just came available, otherwise you'll have to wait until next year.
I need to know by Feb 9 and then I have to let it go to another school.........
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Feb 2 2011
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program for community youth leaders. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend an all-expenses-paid seminar to discuss leadership skills and to hone those skills through practice.
RYLA's Purpose
* Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
* Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders
* Encourage leadership of youth by youth
* Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities
Application are on the Work experience bulletin board OR
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YES 2 IT - a 2 day Youth Conference on trades, May 3rd and 4th is looking for Volunteers
See ME to sign up
RYLA's Purpose
* Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
* Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders
* Encourage leadership of youth by youth
* Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities
Application are on the Work experience bulletin board OR
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WINTERRUPTION GRANVILLE ISLAND Apply to VOLUNTEER http://www.granvilleisland.com/winterruption~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
YES 2 IT - a 2 day Youth Conference on trades, May 3rd and 4th is looking for Volunteers
See ME to sign up
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
FEB 1 2011
Another new month AND a new semester......act now these months are whipping by!!
CAREER EXPLORATION
1.ONLY 8 lucky students will have the opportunity to attend a tour of Sharpe Sound Studios on Feb 8.
If you're interested in Audio post production for film etc check it out and let me know asap http://www.sharpesound.com/popup.html OVER
2. AND Another 5 students can play FIRE FIGHTER FOR A DAY April 14. Grade 11/12 only.
OVER
3.CBC Studio is offering a tour for students on April 8.
Email/ see me to sign up for any of the above. OVER
938 West 28th Avenue , Vancouver , BC
CAREER EXPLORATION
1.ONLY 8 lucky students will have the opportunity to attend a tour of Sharpe Sound Studios on Feb 8.
If you're interested in Audio post production for film etc check it out and let me know asap http://www.sharpesound.com/popup.html OVER
2. AND Another 5 students can play FIRE FIGHTER FOR A DAY April 14. Grade 11/12 only.
OVER
3.CBC Studio is offering a tour for students on April 8.
Email/ see me to sign up for any of the above. OVER
4.The Child & Family Research Institute invites you to attend
2011 Celebration of Research Open House
Monday, March 7, 2011, 1:00 to 4:00pm OVER
· View state-of-the art equipment and research facilities
· Meet with world-class UBC researchers who study children’s and women’s health
· Welcome speech by Dr. Geoffrey Hammond, Deputy Director, CFRI
This event is free but space is limited. As a special offer to grade 11 & 12 students we are reserving 2 seats per school. See your science teacher for a referral.
The deadline for registration is February 28. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
For further details or to register please visit our website at http://www.cfri-training.ca/speakers/OpenHouse.asp or contact 604 875-2000 x5397.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Jan 24
Getting ready for SUMMER....Check out The YMCA student exchange program Travel, work and earn credits!! http://www.summer-work.com/
Coming up at Sutherland - MARCH MADNESS- the Special Olympics Invitational Basketball Tournament!! AND they need volunteers!!! See contacts on the link or see me to sign up
Exploring careers in sciences??? Attend the SFU BIG THINKER Event next month.
Maybe you'd like to volunteer in THEATRE?
Presentation House islooking for Volunteer Ushers/Ticket Takers. Shifts are evenings 7:00 and weekends 1:00 or 3:00 for 3-4 hours. There will be a short orientation Thursday Jan 28th at 4:00pm
AND
Hendry Hall is also in need of drama students to help in all areas of theater. http://www.northvanplayers.ca/wcid.html
Do you speak Guarjarati??? OK so this is a good one!! Obviously only for a select few- but much needed
Coming up at Sutherland - MARCH MADNESS- the Special Olympics Invitational Basketball Tournament!! AND they need volunteers!!! See contacts on the link or see me to sign up
Exploring careers in sciences??? Attend the SFU BIG THINKER Event next month.
Maybe you'd like to volunteer in THEATRE?
Presentation House islooking for Volunteer Ushers/Ticket Takers. Shifts are evenings 7:00 and weekends 1:00 or 3:00 for 3-4 hours. There will be a short orientation Thursday Jan 28th at 4:00pm
AND
Hendry Hall is also in need of drama students to help in all areas of theater. http://www.northvanplayers.ca/wcid.html
Do you speak Guarjarati??? OK so this is a good one!! Obviously only for a select few- but much needed
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Jan 19
POLICING!! Applications for The New Westminster Police Academy Summer Camp are now available on line. http://www.nwpolice.org/studentPoliceAcademy2011.html#SpecialEvents
Applications must be in to me by March 5 2011 and camp is July 4-16 at the Justice Institute in New Westminster. Questions -please see me. This is amazing- don't miss out!
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http://www.eco.ca/public/teach-enviro-careers/eco-action-video-contest/129/
If you win- I want to know about it!
Applications must be in to me by March 5 2011 and camp is July 4-16 at the Justice Institute in New Westminster. Questions -please see me. This is amazing- don't miss out!
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Lights-Camera-ECO Action!
Your school could be one of four to win $2,000 towards implementing an eco-friendly project—all you have to do is get creative and get involved!http://www.eco.ca/public/teach-enviro-careers/eco-action-video-contest/129/
If you win- I want to know about it!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Jan 17
Are you interested in "saving the planet?"
Lights-Camera-ECO Action!
Our school could be one of four to win $2,000 towards implementing an eco-friendly project—all you have to do is get creative and get involved!
http://www.eco.ca/public/teach-enviro-careers/eco-action-video-contest/129/ OVER
Lights-Camera-ECO Action!
Our school could be one of four to win $2,000 towards implementing an eco-friendly project—all you have to do is get creative and get involved!
Eco Canada challenges you and your peers to create a short video about an environmental issue in your community and the environmental careers associated with that issue.
http://www.eco.ca/public/teach-enviro-careers/eco-action-video-contest/129/ OVER
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