Volunteer at Lynn Valley Day this Friday and Saturday!!

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TH ANNIVERSARY OF LYNN VALLEY DAYS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The 2012 Lynn Valley Days are fast approaching and the Lynn Valley Lions Club and Lynn Valley

Community Association are working hard to make this year's event bigger and better than ever as we

celebrate the 100

A vital part of the success of Lynn Valley Days has always been the many volunteers who work

tirelessly every year to ensure that everything run smoothly over the weekend. We are asking for

your assistance again this year to fill the variety of volunteer positions for both Friday, May 25 and

Saturday, May 26. These are some of the areas you can assist us with (times are approximate and to

be confirmed):

th Anniversary.

Site Set-Up

- Friday from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm, and Saturday from 6 am to 7.30 am

Parade Set-Up and Traffic Control

- Saturday from 8 am to 10 am

Coffee/Pop Sales and Cook Shack

- Saturday from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm

Midway Rides and Games

- Saturday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm

Site Take-Down and Clean Up

- Saturday from 4 pm to 6 pm

Get involved and show the community you care!

If you are able to volunteer for a few hours on either May 25 or May 26,

please email Shirin at        

and she will respond to you with further details.

LynnValleyDay@telus.net

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Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26, 2012

Summer WEX Opportunities.....

Get your WEX hours done this summer.

How would you like to do WEX  as a RECEPTIONIST part time during the summer??

Or help out part time on a CONSTRUCTION site?

Or in  HOSPITALITY /HOTEL/TOURISM???

See Ms Giraud asap for more info.

Summer at New Image Teen Camps

New Image Teen Make up Camp...what a great way to earn WEX credits, learn about makeup for film and come away with a makeup kit!!!             http://newimage.ca/cc/teen-make-up-camp/

Or maybe you want to learn about ACTING????  http://newimage.ca/cc/teen-acting-camp/

Or you could attend the Spa and Aesthtetics Camp   http://newimage.ca/cc/teen-spa-camp/

If you register for any of these programs please let me know regarding WEX credits.

This is a great program and well worth it if you want to be in cosmetology, film, acting or spa work!!

                      Also watch for opportunities to job shadow during feature films!!!!

Camp Counselors needed for the North Shore Crisis Services Society

Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed!

Get your planning service hours while having fun in the sun!

Juliana and the ACE Program have another fantastic summer camp planned for this summer for kids between the ages of 7-11. Camp runs on three separate weeks:

                         Week 1: Monday, July 23 - Thursday, July 26

                         Week 2: Monday, July 30 - Thursday, August 2

                         Week 3: Monday August 13 - Thursday August 16

Daily activities may include swimming, crafts, going to Stanley Park and Second Beach pool or the water park, Trout Lake, Science World, or other activities depending on the weather.

Who we are looking for…

                        Ø We are looking for volunteers aged 15 or older to help at our summer day camp. We need volunteers who are positive, energetic and who like working with younger kids. Experience with kids is an asset.

                        Ø As a volunteer, you would assist the camp counsellor to keep the kids organized and involved in the activities, and help to make it a fun experience for all.

                        Ø We need volunteers who can commit to at least one 4-day week, plus one training day

                        Ø On camp days, you would work 8:45 am – 4pm

What we offer…

                        Ø On camp days, we provide breakfast, lunch and snacks

                        Ø We will give you all the information and training you need to make it a rewarding experience

                        Ø Upon completion, we will give you a certificate so that you can apply this experience towards your CAP requirements

                        Ø If you are interested email Emily at admin@nscss.net

                       

North Shore Crisis Services Society 212 – 145 East 15st Street, North Vancouver 604-987-0366 www.nscss.net 

Youth Talent Showdown

http://www.vancouver-chinatown.com/ 

For 13- 20 year olds      Win Prizes          Solo or as a Crew     
Registration deadline June 25                    Audition July 7          

Planning for the 2012/2013 school year

Youthink Magazine                      Science world                NS Neighborhood House Childcare
1 week fulltime                             2 weeks fulltime                   after school


....are scheduling now for next year- if you're interested please let me know what and when, including the holidays.
These positions are open to all schools in the lower mainland  so  it's quite competitive and time sensitive.

Summer Jobs at the PNE

www.pne.ca/jobs   Positions currently available in Candy, Games, Concessions, Prize Home, Guest Services, Rides and more.....................................

YOUTHINK Work Experience

If you're considering a career in journalism......sign up now for a work experience next year  at YOUTHINK.ca                         The magazine written by youth for youth.

You can attend a one week work experience or be a student writer.

Email Ms Giraud if you're interested. Only 2 Sutherland students per year can attend. Deadline is June 6 for next year. Please let me know what week(s) are best for you.

RCMP Summer Volunteer Program

WORK EXPERIENCE in POLICING

Partnering with Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, and the District of North Vancouver, students will volunteer with the RCMP "Keeping our Community Safe and Crime Free"
Be ambassadors for North Vancouver
Learn Police Leadership Skills
Be a presence and deter crime
Observe, Record and Report any Crime detected.
Training and tshirt provided.

This program is designed to decrease theft and damage to vehicles during the tourist season.

To volunteer  see Ms. Giraud or    contact Dave MacRae     dmacrae@cnv.org  604-990-2342 \

Volunteer ---Canada Day on Granville Island!!!

Granville Island is celebrating Canada Day and we need your help!

Canada Day on Granville Island is an exciting and dynamic event celebrated every year, bringing together community members from the Lower Mainland and around the world, in a fun and positive way.

We are looking for volunteers to help in some of the following ways;

being a Greeters,                     helping out at the Tattoo Station,         marching in the Parade                    

 assisting in our huge cake ceremony                           and more!!

If you are an energetic, helpful, outgoing, polite individual, we would love to have you on board!

volunteer@granvilleisland.com       for a registration form. deadline June 8th
Or copies on the WEX Bulletin Board outside of the counselling office.

Be sure to get back to us soon as we need to know your T-shirt size by Friday, June 8th!

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Lemay, Volunteer Coordinator for Canada Day.

Nicole Lemay and Mark Hsu

Canada Day Volunteer Coordinators           CMHC Granville Island

1661 Duranleau Street

Vancouver, BC  V6H 3S3

Phone: 604-666-6832 or 604-666-6451

Fax: 604-666-4937  

JOB with NV Museum and Archives

           Collections Assistant North Vancouver Museum & Archives
8-week Temporary Position The Friends of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society, acting on behalf of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives, is seeking two energetic, conscientious individuals to provide assistance to the Museum Collections Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Collection Assistants will assist with a variety of museum collection management tasks, such as creating and updating documentation on artifacts used in educational programs; preparing artifacts for storage; organizing and inventorying artifacts; scanning images; filing; updating data in the museum database records. The positions are suitable for mature high school students or recent secondary school graduates interested in pursuing work in the cultural, historic or preservation field. At the end of the work term, the students will have gained experience in museum practices and procedures, record keeping and data entry, care of historic artifacts, documentation, and artifact handling and storage techniques.
Qualifications: The successful applicants will have an interest in history and in pursuing a career in museums or other cultural organization, a high degree of computer literacy, ability to follow directions precisely and maintain accuracy, able to walk up stairs and lift up to 20lbs, effective interpersonal and organizational skills, and excellent written and spoken English language skills.
Terms of Employment: This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program of Service Canada and subject to hiring restrictions imposed by that program. The position is open only to applicants between the ages of 15 and 30, who attended school full time last year and intend to return to school full time next year. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and must commit to the entire work term.

Work Week: 35 hours per week (7 hours/day; Monday-Friday) Start Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 End Date: Monday, August 27, 2012 Salary: $13.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, to be paid with final cheque. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Please submit resumé and covering letter by e-mail to nvmac@dnv.org, specifying "
Administrative Services Manager, North Vancouver Museum and Archives,
3203 Institute Road, North Vancouver, B.C. V7K 3E5. Collections Assistant Position" and your name in the subject line, by fax (604.987.5688), or by post addressed to Jan Manaton, The Friends of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society
is an equal opportunity employer. Students of aboriginal heritage and members of visible minorities are encouraged to apply.

3rd Summer WEX at the Vancouver Aquarium

RE: ‘Membership Assistant’ Work Experience Placement

We are looking for 4 highly motivated, outgoing students to fill the Membership Assistant Work Experience Placement for July and August. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to acquire behind-the-scenes administrative skills as well as front-line customer service experience. Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the Membership Department team.  

Job Description:  

·         Front-line membership promotion, sales and visitor information

·         Membership data entry using Raiser’s Edge

·         Administrative duties

Please Note:  This is not an Animal Care placement; students will not be working with marine life.

Skills Preferred:

·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated

·         Students currently in Grade 11 or 12

·         Genuine interest in working with the public

·         Strong communications skills

·         Able to work independently as well as in a team setting

·         Experienced in using Windows Office and Excel programs

·         Ability to follow instructions

·         Second language an asset

Placement Schedule:

Placement A - 10 full days: July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Placement B - 10 full days: July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, August 1, 2, 3

Placement C - 9 full days: August 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Placement D - 10 full days: August 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Shift Times: 10:30 – 4:30 daily

Training:  There will be on the job training on the first day of placement.  There will not be a separate day for training.

Please note: There are four different placement groups.  Please indicate clearly in cover letter in order of preference which group you are applying for. Applications are due WEDS May 23^th  Email to pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Another opportunity at the Vancouver Aquarium- includes Grad 10's

 Vancouver Aquarium 

RE: Interpretive Delivery Summer Work Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 30 students for our Interpretive Delivery Summer Work Experience Placement.

As a work experience student, you will be working within a team of students, volunteers and staff to create the ultimate educational experience for all of our visitors this summer. Days will be filled with fun tasks ranging from face painting to educating about penguins. You will have the opportunity to engage, amaze and inspire thousands of guests of all ages and from all around the world!

Title:	Interpretive Delivery Work Experience Placement
Departments:	Interpretive Delivery
Term of Position:	Mandatory Training:  Saturday June 30th, 2012                                    9:00am-5:00pm Students will volunteer 5 days out of the week during the dates below.  They will receive a schedule via email after their training. Group A  (10 students)  July 1st-July 22nd Group B (10 students) July 22nd-August 12th Group C (10 students)August 12th-September 2nd Shift times: 10:00am-6:00pm
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	·         Crafts ·         Operating Touchpools ·         In-Gallery Education (Centered at new Penguin Exhibit) ·         Facepainting ·         Child focused games and activities
Skills Preferred: Please Note:	·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students currently in Grade 10, 11 or 12. ·         Genuine interest in working with the public, particularly children. ·         Strong communications skills ·         Experience with delivering excellent customer service ·         Second language an asset This is not an animal handling position.  Students will have limited contact with marine animals.
Volunteer Benefits:	·         Gain customer services and communication skills ·         Chance to meet people from all over the world ·         Priority placement in the volunteer training ·         Gain work experience hours

Note: There are three different groups.  Please indicate clearly on the cover letter, in order of preference which group you are applying for.

The deadline to submit applications is 3pm on Wednedsay, May 23^th, 2012.  

 Email Ms Giraud   pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Heavy Construction Foundation Program

If you're thinking of a trade this is a great way to go.  It's a one month mandatory safety course- offered at Douglas College every 2nd month. Once you have this you may apprentice with companies such as Kiewitt in road building.       Must have GRADE 10 MATH

http://www.douglas.bc.ca/training-community-education/bc-roadbuilders.html

Volunteer for the Ride to Conquer Cancer event

Are you interested in a career in Event Mgmt..need the 30 hours to graduate or you'd just like to give back to your community............   Volunteer  for the RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER Event! Volunteers are needed for the   "Ride to conquer Cancer" fundraiser at the Lynn Valley Village. Do it with a friend and have fun!!

• Sunday June 3rd           9am-4pm,
•  Two large entertainment acts (Bobs and Lolo will be performing in the morning

email stephanie@lynnvalleyvillage.com

Summer BCIT FORENSICS CAMP

Ear WEX Credits at a Forensics camp this summer.

http://www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics/csiacademy.shtml

CSI Academy

Summer Camp for High School Students

Are you a high school student interested in a career in Forensics?
Do you know a high school student who might want to explore a Forensics career?

This summer camp is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to get hands on experience with real forensic techniques. Learn how real investigators examine and process crime scenes, as well as analyze evidence and use DNA technology to try to solve a crime.
We're looking for high school students going into grades 10, 11 and 12 who want to gain insight into the educational requirements for entrance into the field of forensics, as well as information about programs here at BCIT that they can take to further their forensics careers.
What do students do and learn about at the Academy? Here's some of the hands on experience they'll receive:

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

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

• Crime Scene Investigation
• Trace Evidence Analysis
• Forensic Anthropology
• DNA Analysis
• Forensic Video and Photography
• Forensic Knot Analysis

The next intake of the CSI Academy will run July 9-13, 2012 and has already started accepting applications. For more information about the Academy, contact the Coordinator, Steen Hartsen¹ by email at Steen_Hartsen@bcit.ca or by phone at 604.432.8381.

Students who register before May 25, 2012 will be entered in a draw for a 1 in 16 chance to win an Amazon Kindle with a gift card for a free Forensics e-book. See contest rules2 for more info.

Eastview Sports Day needs YOU!!

Eastview Elementary

 needs 20-25 volunteers

to help with Sports Day!

Friday, May 25 from 8:30 until 12:45 (with an alternate rainy day rescheduling of

Thursday, May 31)

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

Please contact Eastview’s office at 604-903-3520 or email Mr. Eugene at meugene@nvsd44.bc.ca if you would like to participate.

See Ms. Giraud for permission forms.

VCC GRAD EXHIBIT

Thinking of a career in GRAPHIC DESIGN??  
Grad Exhibits display students artwork to the public as well as prospective employers......

Before choosing a school you should attend the Grad Exhibits and see what employers are looking for.

VCC Digita Graphic Design Grad Exhibit   
May 28- June 8th at the Pendulum Gallery  885 West Georgia St.

Looking for Part time work this summer???

ATTENTION!

STUDENTS GOING INTO GRADE 11 AND 12

AND GRADUATING GRADE 12 STUDENTS

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 (especially when dealing with culture and language)

·        strong organizational skills

·        strong team building skills

You should be available for any of the three programs:

July 3– August 10th                 Handsworth Secondary           morning      

July 3^rd, July 9– August 02nd Sutherland Secondary             morning/afternoon

July 3^rd, July 9 – July 27th     Ridgeway Elementary              morning

Benefits:   earn work experience hours                       

make friends

minimum of 3 hours/day

                   have fun                                                     

honorarium of $10.50 per hour

Application forms are available from your Work Experience Facilitator Ms. Giraud.

Completed application forms, resume, references and cover letter

should be dropped off or faxed (604-903-3501) to Sutherland or

e-mail to lmartin@nvsd44.bc.ca attention Laurie Martin

by May 25^th, 2012

Volunteer at Science World NOW

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Science World is looking for volunteers for  May 21- June 3
and June 4- June 17.
These are 2 week full time placements. A tough time to take off classes so it will really depend on your schedule.

If you think this might work for you contact me and we can talk about it.

pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

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