SCIENCE WORLD

http://www.scienceworld.ca/futurescienceleaders

Are you are High School student that enjoys building, creating or inventing Science and Technology?
Then register for this inspiring event and meet some great mentors and learn about competitions being held across North America.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
6–9pm        (teachers/parents may accompany students)

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Create a RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Are you a youth(age 14-24)  concerned about discrimination, poverty, a clean environment, your right to participate? Then this program is for you!
Have your voice heard
All participants will receive human rights training, gain leadership skills,and media training. As a group, we will create a set of 30-second radio public service announcements that will be played on radio stations throughout BC about rights-related issues that are important to you.

We will all collaborate to produce a PSA in 3 stages:
1) Record voice and sound
2) Produce the PSA
3) Distribute the PSA to radio stations throughout BC.
This is a 3 day commitment! Participants who complete all 3 days of training will receive a $100 honorarium.
The training will take place during the day on October 22nd, 23rd (Saturday and Sunday) and November 5th.

                                         APPLY NOW


http://everychild.ca/uploads/lg/fn/lgfnRWnZZgxidBpZM11PKg/Call-for-Participants.pdf


            Make sure to let me know if you happen to be one of the lucky ones!!!
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Join BEST The Beginners Emergency Services Team

The program starts in Oct-  and interviews have started so pick up an application NOW! ( See Ms Giraud in couseling)

Emergency Services of the North Shore is offering the BEST Program- an opportunty for youth to earn WEX credits while training in Emergency Services.

For Gr 11/12 students --you will meet once every 2 weeks as well as volunteer during community events.

Learn about police training and defense tactics, forensic Identification, conflict resolution, duties of fire fighters and paramedics, Hiking Safety, the Motor Vehicle act, drill etc......

Lower Mainland GREEN Team needs volunteers

The lower Mainland Green Team is a group of volunteers who conserve, enhance and protect green spaces throughout the Lower Mainland. Specifically, we remove invasive plants, plant native trees/plants and do clean-ups.

Volunteers are needed for:

Mosquito Creek event on Oct 20th,10am-1pm details here: 

Capilano Regional Park event November 9th,10am-1pm details here: 

• Instruction and supervision will be provided 
• Tools, equipment and refreshments will be provided
• While this event is focused on encouraging youth participation, the event is open to the community

Through this initiative youth will:

• Conserve and enhance green spaces
• Learn about environmental issues facing parks
• Develop stewardship, leadership and teambuilding skills
• Improve self-esteem
• Spend time in nature
• Engage in physical activity
• Fulfill volunteer hours that are required at school
• Learn curriculum material in a new way. Teachers are encouraged to help students determine how much invasive plants (e.g. calculate cubic meters) were pulled and teach them about ecology (i.e. plants) 

If you are interested in participating in either of these events please email: l    owermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com.http://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/events/26301061/http://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/events/25529101/

Youthink Magazine for the "writer wanna be"

If you think you want to be in publishing or journalism check out a one week work experience at YOUTHINK MAGAZINE  For Grade11/12 students.
Youthink magazine is written by youth, published by youth for youth.  http://www.youthink.ca/

There is only one week reserved for a Sutherland student- Nov 21 to Nov 25 so contact me now if you're interested or you may miss out.........

BCIT Career Awareness and the Vancouver Aquarium

The Biotechnology  Career Awareness Program is one week of  IN LAB work experience at BCIT as well as exploring career options in biotechnology.  
It does mean one week away from Sutherland so you do have to keep your work done here- while attending classes there- but it's worth it!!

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And the Vancouver Aqaurium is looking for  6 highly motivated and energetic students to be Climate Change Educator/Assistants for Fridays from Oct 14 to Dec 16.  send your resume and cover letter to me ASAP to apply.

MINI MED for students interested in research and medicine

Each year the Chail and Family Research Institute presents oa series of talks on health research. ALthough this is intended for the professionals, high school students are encouraged to attend.
Sutherland can send 2 students in Grade 11 or 12.  This years theme is IMMUNITY
After attending MINI MED you can apply for the summer studentship-working in a research lab for 6 weeks.
This is amazing!  Let me know if you're interested.

Check out the link to learn more about this program and to apply. Please see me or your  science teacher to be nominated.                    http://cfri-training.ca/speakers/MiniMedHigh.asp

YWCA Mentorship program

For the ladies only!    Discover your future. Explore your career path with the help of a mentor.
Since 1991, the YWCA High School Mentorship program has provided over 1,000 young women with mentors to help them explore career and education options, learn leadership and life skills, gain a positive role model and be better prepared for their futures.
The program matches Grade 11 and 12 female students (mentees) with volunteer professional women (mentors) in a one-to-one mentoring relationship.
http://www.ywcavan.org/content/High_School_Mentorship_/216

For more info or to apply contact Heather van der Hoop    Coordinator, High School Mentorship Program
YWCA Metro Vancouver  535 Hornby Street  Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8        tel. 604.895.5846  ywcavan.org
Deadline to apply is Sept 29.                               

Career Exploration for Serious Science students!

Grade 10 --12 SCIENCE students are invited to attend the 2011 International  Gairdner Symposium for a behind-the-scenes tour of world-class research facilities, and the opportunity to meet two 2011 Gairdner award winners and other health sciences experts.
I attended with students last year and was VERY IMPRESSED.
You will put on a lab coat and actually participate in the lab!    
register nowcmmt.ubc.ca/sform   
Send me an email if you plan to attend.registration deadline: Sept. 26, 2011Oct 24      9-12:45  

The Aquarium, the Red Cross, Motion Picture Career Expo

The Vancouver Aquarium is looking for GRADE 11/12 Volunteers- 

Job Description:  

·         Touch Pool Interpretation

·         Face painting and crafts

·         Admissions Greeter

·         Assistance with school group entry and direction

·         Gallery Greeter: Engaging visitors using props and assisting visitors throughout galleries

·         Visitor Surveys

·         Info Desk Greeter

 Send resume and cover letter to me and I will forward your application.     
Deadline is Sept 21 but don't wait.  Everyone wants to do be at the Aquarium!!

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The Red Cross Youth Symposium is perfect for students looking to develop leadership skills or interested in global issues.         Camp Sasamat Nov 10-13 

                                 http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=18874&tid=078

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For students interested in the film industry-----Check out the Vancouver Motion Picture Career Expo   Weds Nov 2 at the RoundHouse in Vancouve            http://www.career-expo.ca/

Study and go Abroad Event- Oct 4

We have a great line-up for the Vancouver fair – over 70 exhibitors, and many universities which are ranked in the top 100 in the world; for example the University of Bristol from England, University of Melbourne and University of New South Wales from Australia, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from the USA and Lund University from Sweden.  The full list is on our website http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/exhibitor_list.html. 

Study and Go Abroad Fair:   Oct 4     1pm to 6pm  Vancouver Convention Cente Canada Place,

 

Any students planning to take a gap year, travel, volunteer or intern can meet with companies like Canada World Youth (volunteering), Contiki Holidays, Travel CUTS, Developing World Connections, the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Semesters, and Katimavik (a Canadian volunteer service program). 

Recruit in Canada/Study and Go Abroad Fairs

www.recruitincanada.com / www.studyandgoabroad.com

Encounters Canada- one week in Ottawa

  Spend a week  in Ottawa with Encounters Canada - Canada's largest youth forum! 

Every week of the school year, 120  teens from across Canada (ages 14-17) come to Ottawa, where they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 87,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, so far! 

All the activities,airfare, ground transportation, room and board, field trips, etc.  provided for $675, is a wonderful deal, especially for students from BC!  

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html;jsessionid=90652B54988ADA8FA9481EC090F69CB7.tomcat2

 

Last year 2 students went together and said it was life changing!!   Check it out then let me know what theme week you're interested in.

WE'RE BACK!!!

Stanley Park needs volunteers for CREATURES of THE NIGHT in Oct. If you love drama and animals - THIS is FUN!! Complete the application and send it to me. This will fill up - so don't wait.


AND the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is looking for a volunteer for birthday parties, preschool programs etc....perfect if you like to be outdoors and working with kids.  Let me know and I'll get you connected.

Hope you all had a Great Summer!       Lots more fun opportunities to come!    - Peggy

                                                  

Science world - apply by Aug 1!!

If you're accepted - Please let me know!  Good luck!!
Peggy

June 14 Vancouver Aquarium , Summer JOB and more.....

The Vancouver Aquarium is looking for gr. 11/12  volunteers for a summer placement. Deadline June 22. Get your resume and application in to me ASAP!!


NVSD is HIRING students to help out at Summer School. Send the completed application to me NOW.
And remember - you're competing with students from across the district so don't wait.


The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is looking for volunteers for the upcoming  Scotiabank Vancouver 1/2 Marathon  June 26.  Great way to kick off  Summer Fun!!!

 Let me know what you're up to this summer!   IF you VOLUNTEER you could get school credits for Work Experience 12A or at least complete the 30 hours required for Grad Transition. (see blog intro page for more details)

June 2 more and more summer stuff

For the LADIES     3 day fire fighter camp!!! Check it out- you never know what you can do. Apply by June 9 


Serious Summer Fun at CAP U    Definitely for students interested in childcare or education...BUT also an opportunity to connect with professionals in your area of interest.
 i.e a previous volunteer student connected with a professor/researcher in astronomy who was teaching the kids program.          You never know when you will connect with a mentor!


SFU Summer camps .....everything from bagpipes to badminton...volunteers needed  apply now


...more to come...check back often......

June 1 only 2 weeks to exams!!!

First the nagging          if you want to take Work Experience 12A or 12B next year then you MUST submit a signed registration form   ASAP. If I'm not in slide it under door and I'll contact you by email.

If you are  finishing WEX then your red folders need to be in to me for marking ASAP!!

If you still need volunteer hours to graduate .....check out the Green Market

For all other students- Plan ahead!! Get your hours done this summer!! Lots of great opportunities out there.  Check out previous blogs and apply NOW!!







  

May 26 Youth Fair at Park Royal this Sat

Check it out this weekend!!

H.E.Y. DAY Youth volunteer Fair. Saturday May 28  11:00-6:00   Park Royal South

Connect with top Canadian and International Volunteer Organizations

Keynote Speaker   at 7:40 Umeeda Switlo, Cdn Public Relations Officer for CUSO-VSO North America
AND Live Bands  $5.00
http://www.youthvoc.org/     or emaiil admin@youthvoc.org

May 24 PNE !!!

PNE

PNE  Youth Leadership Council is looking for dedicated, positive, motivated and enthusiastic  youth to join the Youth Leadership Council
Attend weekly meetings and learn about the workings of a successful business, meet business leaders from the community while developing leadership skills. Share your ideas and give a voice to youth in our community.   For grade 10- 12 students.  www.pne.ca/youth   Application deadline is June 3.


Work at the PNE this summer  http://www.pne.ca/jobs/  

http://www.pne.ca/jobs/job-opportunities.html


OR  compete in the PNE STAR SHOWDOWN!!  If you dance, sing, rock out with a band or solo on the violin, all performers are welcome! Just enter online and submit a video (DVD or Youtube link) for your chance at $10,000 in prizes.      http://www.pne.ca/starshowdown/index.html 

May 17 More summer stuff to do!!

Volunteer with Musart This Summer!

Cates Park Concert Series every Saturday from Jul. 9-Aug. 20 at Cates Park

This 7-part outdoor concert series showcases three bands every Saturday.  We need four volunteers each concert, from 1pm to 8pm.  The work consists of setting up and taking down the equipment with other small tasks.  In between, volunteers get to enjoy the music.  Food may be provided.

Deep Cove Daze Aug. 28 at Panorama Park

This one-day festival has live music and entertainment, local artisans, a midway of rides/activities for children, food vendors and more.

We need volunteers from Aug. 26-Aug. 29 and for orientation day.

Work includes: pick-up and return of equipment, site set-up and a variety of tasks on the day itself.  Perks are a free event t-shirt and free pizza for volunteers working on the day of the festival.  

Contact Event Coordinator Alina Wilson at alina@musart.ca.  

Please include your name, availability, contact information, desired number of hours and age, as well as any experience with sound equipment.  

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Hyad CAR WASH supports housing for young adults with disabilities.  

Volunteers are needed to wash cars onMay 28

The sun will be out by then and it'll be TONS o' FUN!!    Register with Ms Giraud NOW!

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Vancouver Aquarium  is looking for Volunteers for summer programs and I can't believe I don't have any applications yet!!!!    I know you all want to do this.......Students must be going into Grade 11 or 12. 

Deadline to apply is May 18- I need a resume, cover letter and details of which dates/group you're available for.   ASAP