Friday, May 3, 2013

SFU Aquatics summer camp needs volunteers


AQUATIC CAMPS
Volunteers in our aquatic camps must be comfortable with the water and willing to actively participate in all activities with the children both in and out of the water.
H2O Wonders
This is a full day camp in which campers aged
8-12 will participate in a wide variety of water based recreational activities. They will be exposed to the variety of different aquatic opportunities such as diving, kayaking, lifesaving and more!
Under the Sea
This is a half day camp in which campers aged
5-8 will be swimming, kayaking, snorkeling and more. Volunteers should be comfortable in the water and able to swim 2 laps of the pool. This camp will be done in conjunction with another half day camp.
AWSI VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Red Cross Swim Lessons
These lessons run from 3:30 – 5:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July to August. Volunteers will be assisting our WSI swim instructors in teaching children ages 3-13. This is a great opportunity for those individuals who have completed their AWSI to experience in the pool. Must hold AWSI certification

.Annette Yung
Programmer of Volunteer Services
SFU Summer Camps
778-782-4307



Thursday, May 2, 2013

VCC INFO SESSIONS



www.vcc.ca


New careers start here

Register for an information session to take a tour, meet faculty and learn how to apply.

Culinary arts

Dental technology

Digital graphic design

English for Careers

Hospitality management

Jewellery art and design

Music

Networking technology

TESOL

Transportation trades

.........................AND MORE  AT  

https://fc.nvsd44.bc.ca/Login/FOV3-0000E780/S04A9F570-04A9F582.0/Attach0.html




Women in Science at the SPACE CENTER Meet Roberta Bondar and more!



H.R.MACMILLAN SPACE CENTER 

June 16, 1963, cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova climbed into the Vostok 6 Soviet space craft on her way to becoming the first woman in space.

In honour of this event, we present

Women in Science
Inspiring tomorrow’s leaders


May 9, 7 pm - Finding Your Path to Engineering and Science: From Taxidermy to Robots - Maxime Chin
Animal Biology Mechanical Engineering:  two different degrees, one successful path
Maxime Chin is a UBC graduate who will begin her career with Shell in May 2013 as a production engineer. 



June 13, 7pm – Transforming Human-Robot Interaction - Dr. Elizabeth Croft
Finding ways to help humans and robots to work together.
Dr. Croft is a professor at UBC; NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering, BC-Yukon at UBC; and leader of the WWEST program for women in engineering, science and technology. 
 


Enter to win:
May 9- two tickets to the keynote speech by Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada’s first female astronaut, (May 11, 9:00 am) at the Creating Connections conference

June 13 – special private tour of the TRIUMF facility at UBC, TRIUMF is one of the world’s leading subatomic physics laboratories.


All sessions will be at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30)
Admission by donation

Summer Volunteers needed " at the Beach!"




About Swim Guide:

Swim Guide is a free smartphone app developed by the Waterkeeper Alliance that gives citizens daily and weekly updates on locations, closures, swim advisories, pollution and water-quality issues at over 400 beaches in BC.  

Canadians have strong emotional bonds to their favourite swimming holes, but are largely unaware of the threats to these waters from industrial point-source pollution, municipal sewage discharges that are largely untreated, and CSOs (combined sewage outfalls) that dump stormwater mixed with raw sewage. Awareness of water quality is vital in BC's metropolitan areas, most of which have outdated sewage treatment facilities, and have point-source emissions and CSOs located near popular beaches. The app enables the public to make informed recreational choices and to advocate for both better water monitoring and pollution control at their lakes, rivers & beaches.

Swim Guide is an easy-to-use application (“app”) for iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Android provided free to all citizens. It allows users to gain access to important updates on beach closures, swim advisories, and pollution, and learn about, locate and enjoy beaches in their area.  FRK was among the first Waterkeeper organizations to launch the Swim Guide mobile application in 2011.

Swim Guide was created to serve all those who use our water bodies for recreation—swimmers, surfers, families with children, and paddle-sport enthusiasts— while catalyzing awareness and change on water quality and habitat conservation issues.   

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Spreading the word about Swim Guide and FRK by poster distribution, staffing info tables and on-the-ground outreach at local beaches, community centres and summer events
• Contacting health authorities for daily water-quality data and updating the back end of the app
• Website updates and database management

Volunteer Qualifications:

• Desire to help protect BC ‘s  beaches, rivers, and water bodies-- experience in water recreation (swimming/kayaking/canoeing/fishing) a plus
• Great communication skills and a sense of humour
• Willingness to meet new people at local beaches and events and talk about Swim Guide
• Ability to collaborate and work with a team

Tyee Bridge
Riverkeeper and Campaigns Director,
Fraser Riverkeeper Society

604.879.2203
   

Eastview School needs Sports Day Volunteers


Eastview Elementary
 needs 20-25 volunteers
to help with Sports Day!

Friday, May 24 from 8:30 until 2:50 (with an alternate rainy day rescheduling of
Friday, 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.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

JOB FAIR TODAY!! May 1


Job Fair MAY 1.

                                                   YOUTH HIRING FAIR

If you’re between the ages of 16 and 30,
drop by on Wednesday May 1, from 3 - 6 pm,
to meet representatives from:

Mountain Equipment COOP             Ferguson Moving and Storage
Pedalheads         BELL           JWR Sales and Marketing,
Safeway and MORE


WorkBC Employment Services Centre
North Shore Youth Satellite
318-260 West Esplanade Ave.
North Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604.988.3766 | Fax: 604.984.7153 | ywcajobseeker.org
For job search check out:

http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Connecting_Vancouver_Youth_to_Employment/892

Video contest- win a Macbook Pro!!



Create a video about a trade you love & enter to win a Macbook Pro for you and $2K for your high school!

It's time to pursue your dream in trades!

April 10, 2013, Victoria, BC | Want to show HGTV’s celebrity renovator and professional contractor Mike Holmes what you can do? Enter the Discover Trades BC “Show Us Your Skills” video contest and he might just give you a big thumbs up.

The contest, which asks students to create a short video depicting the trade they love, aims to get more BC high school kids interested in pursuing a career in trades.

To enter, BC high school students (13 years or older) simply create a short video about a trade they love (like carpentry, electrical, welding, cooking or hairstyling). Once they submit the video they can ask their friends and fellow students to vote.

The ten videos that get the most votes move on to be judged (for creativity and passion for their trade) by the experts: 

  • Mike Holmes (from HGTV’s Holmes on Homes, Holmes Inspection and Holmes Makes It Right),
  •  Suki Takagi (owner of Suki’s International Hair Salons),
  •  Trevor Bird (Top Chef Canada & Fable)
  •  Bob McHugh (automotive columnist at The Province). 

The top contestants will win Apple products for themselves and up to $2000 cash for their high school to support trades and technology education. Videos must be submitted no later than April 30, voting begins May 1 and the three winners will be announced by June 18.

 By 2020 there will be more than one million job openings in BC and nearly half of those jobs will require trades and technical skills
 “Encouraging students to pursue a career in trades now will help fill these job openings in the future,” states Kelly Betts, Project Lead for Discover Trades BC, journeyman welder and educator, “a career in trades is a rewarding and fulfilling career option and offers a great future.”

Discover Trades BC is an initiative of the Trades Training Consortium of BC. Its goal is to increase awareness and interest in trades among British Columbia’s secondary school students. Ultimately, the goal is for more BC students to consider a career in the trades and for more teachers to introduce trades to students in the classroom. Students, parents and educators can discover these opportunities on the Discover Trades BC website here.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Volunteer in Community Safety Program and Learn Police Leadership Skills

Volunteer Summer Student Program



Help Prevent Auto Thefts and   Thefts from Autos
                 Looking for youths 16 years and older
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Earn volunteer hours towards Secondary School Graduation
􀂾
Build your resume / career exploration / empowerment
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Learn new skills: customer service, health & safety,
community building and police leadership skills


For more information
Contact Debbie Dowler at the District Crime Prevention Office
604
9902342; ddowler@cnv.org

Sponsored by the Cityof North Vancouver and the RCMP

Vancouver Film School Summer Intensives

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VFS Summer Intensives 2013
We're getting closer to summer, and that means our world-renowned programs are preparing to welcome emerging talent from around the world for one week inside VFS.

Check out what's in store for your students this July and August! Visit the Summer Intensives website for more info.

VFS Summer Intensives at a Glance:

Acting for Film & Television Intensive (July 22-26)
Explore acting for the camera, from the basics of voice and movement to vital audition techniques.

Animation & Visual Effects Intensive (July 29-Aug 2)
Gain classical animation skills and learn basic VFX, animation production, and character design.

Art, Film & Design Intensive (July 8-12)
Apply traditional arts techniques such as life drawing and colour theory to modern 2D design and digital filmmaking processes.

Digital Design Intensive (July 22-26)
Dive into the world of motion graphics by learning to integrate multiple media elements into a digital environment.

Entertainment Business Management Intensive (July 22-26)
Produce a mini-episode of a web news series while discovering the business side of entertainment.

Film Production Intensive (July 15-19)
Bring a story to life through exercises in directing, producing, cinematography, screenwriting, and post-production.

Game Design Intensive (July 8-12)
Create a working game prototype and gain an understanding of the entire development process, from concept to completion.

Makeup Design for Film & Television Intensive (July 29-Aug 2)
Apply your passion for character and beauty makeup using out-of-kit effects and industry-standard processes.

Sound Design for Visual Media Intensive (July 15-19)
Discover the fundamental tools and techniques of post-production sound for film and game audio.

Writing for Film & Television Intensive (July 29-Aug 2)
Develop the essential skills of a successful screenwriter and participate in a short film production.

Best regards,

Amber Bezahler
Senior Director of Admissions

Monday, April 29, 2013

Skills Canada, National Skills Competition in Vancouver!! June 5 to 8th


Skills Canada National Competition   Jund 5-8th       BC Place

http://skillscompetencescanada.com/en/programs/skills-canada-national-competition/skills-canada-national-competition-2013/

Started in 1994, the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) remains the only event of its kind in Canada. It is the only national, Olympic-style, multi-trade and technology competition for young students and apprentices in the country. Every year, the event brings together over 500 young people from all regions of Canada, along with their parents and advisors, to compete in over 40 trade and technology areas. The Competition provides an opportunity for young Canadians studying a skilled trade or technology to be tested against exacting standards and against their peers from across the nation. Students vie to win the honour of being crowned the best in their chosen discipline.
Skills Canada National Competition 2013
Wednesday, June 5th: OPENING CEREMONY
Thursday, June 6th: COMPETITION DAY 1
Friday, June 7th: COMPETITION DAY 2
Saturday, June 8th: CLOSING CEREMONY


Attend   OR                  Be an Event Volunteer           Contest Area Support.  
for more info:
http://skillscompetencescanada.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Volunteer-One-Pager1.pdf

Work Experience at Science World

Spring work experience sessions still have spaces available:
Spend 2 weeks fulltime at Science World to complete worok Experience hours/credits.

·
         May 13 – May 26
·
         May 27 – June 9
·
         June 10 – June 23

See Ms Giraud for more info   pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Career Exploration at Science World in Music and/or Health

Opening the Door      
 Opening The Door event on May 24th 2013
Today’s youth are tomorrow’s science and technology innovators. Science World’s Opening the Door program wants grade 11 and 12 students to discover careers in science.
About the Event:
To celebrate the opening of Science World’s new feature exhibit for youth we are thrilled to offer this special Opening The Door event. Students will network and connect with professionals in the public health sector specific to the topic of youth and sexuality, at Science World at TELUS World of Science on Friday May 24th 2013 6pm – 8pm
What to Expect:
6:00       Registration
6:15       Welcome and introduction
6:30       Panel discussion with mentors
6:45       Networking tips
7:00       Networking with mentors
7:45       Door prizes and acknowledgements
Register Now
Limited space available! Register by 5:00pm, Monday, May 20 2013 , by contacting Jo-Ann Coggan at 
jcoggan@scienceworld.ca or 604-443-7553.


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email me if you are interested in either event.  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca  



Music Monday
Do you play a musical instrument, or like to sing? Take part in Music Monday on May 6th, either at Science World or at your school. For more information please go to
http://cmec.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=2142.0&dlv_id=6901

Science world Work experience and internships

Science world offers.......
               note: hours from either program can be used for Work Experience hours and credits.


Barbara Brink Internship
At this time, we are currently accepting applications for the Barbara Brink Internship program.  The application deadline is  Sunday, May 12th. 
The successful candidate of the internship will:
·
         be graduating from grade 12 this spring
·
         work in a paid position, alongside Science World’s dynamic and professional staff
·
         have the opportunity to execute one of several projects identified by the Selection Committee or propose a project of their own creation for consideration
·
         gain once-in-a-lifetime work experience
For more information, or to register, please go to
http://www.scienceworld.ca/barbarabrink
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Future Science Leaders
Just a reminder, the deadline to apply for Future Science Leaders is Tuesday May  21st
We're looking for students entering grade 10 or 11 this upcoming September who think they have what it takes. Each week, students will learn about cutting-edge research, academic theory and industry opportunities from BC's top science and technology business leaders.
Visit our upcoming Open House to learn more:
Tuesday, May 14
6:30pm–8pm
To register please go to       http://www.scienceworld.ca/fsl-apply/apply-today

Work Experience in Journalism

Become a regular writer for YOUTHINK magazine.... a magazine for Youth byYouth.

 http://www.youthink.ca/yt/getinvolved/become-regular-writer

Or do a one Week Full time Work Experience at YOUTHINK and experience what it takes to take a magazine to print!    
Must register now for next year.   Please let me know if you're interested and when you might like to go..   1st Semester, 2nd Semester, spring break????     pgirauid@nvsd44.bc.ca

Plan NOW for your trip to Ottawa next year

                                               Encounters with Canada  
                             Register now for your trip to Ottawa next year.
   Deadline is June 15 2013- but if you want to go during spring break then you need to register  right away!

Our Youth Program

Spend a week with Encounters with Canada - Canada's largest youth forum!  Every week of the school year, 120 to148 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 93,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, so far!
Read our FAQs, choose from our exciting theme weeks, and register TODAY!




https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html;jsessionid=CB6A6178C4BB864FC5F097F213E7877A.tomcat2

Thursday, April 25, 2013

2013 SKILLS CANADA NATIONAL COMPETITION




THIS YEAR only THE CANADIAN SKILLS COMPETITION IS BEING HELD IN VANCOUVER!!!

If you are considering a career in trades...you should be at this event!
 
Join us for:
Try-A-Trade
® & Technology activities
 Interactive, hands-on challenges
Experiential learning
 Great prizes (Stanley & DeWalt Tool Enhancement Grant)!
Check out the 2012 Highlight Video – Including Mike Holmes  

2013 SKILLS CANADA NATIONAL COMPETITION
BC PLACE STADIUM - VANCOUVER JUNE 6 - 7, 2013
Register now to attend Canada's biggest trade and technology challenge
www.skillscanada.com
                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                       
  *Over 500 competitors from across Canada            
*Over 40 trades and technology contest areas         
                                                                  
 *Over 10,000 spectators


Register to attend the Skills Canada National Competition
 Apply to receive approximately $10,000 worth of Stanley & DeWalt tools –

http://www.skillscanada.bc.ca/StanleyGrant.aspx

Vancouver Hockey Street Tournament

                                                              PLAY ON!!

                                            http://www.playon.ca/contact/volunteer


Volunteer for PLAY ON!!  Vancouver Hockey Street Tournament!
Sponsored by CBC HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA
                                                                   June 8,9 2013


We need volunteers for    event set up     master scoreboard,     runner,       rink monitor, and more.
                                             www.playon.ca   or ph   604-688-7584

Job Fair MAY 1.

                                                   YOUTH HIRING FAIR

If you’re between the ages of 16 and 30,
drop by on Wednesday May 1, from 3 - 6 pm,
to meet representatives from:

Mountain Equipment COOP             Ferguson Moving and Storage
Pedalheads         BELL           JWR Sales and Marketing,
Safeway and MORE


WorkBC Employment Services Centre
North Shore Youth Satellite
318-260 West Esplanade Ave.
North Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604.988.3766 | Fax: 604.984.7153 | ywcajobseeker.org
For job search check out:

http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Connecting_Vancouver_Youth_to_Employment/892
 

Considering travelling....taking a GAP year???

Alpha Study abroad
Is a program to provide you with overseas experience whether it be volunteering in Africa or learning how to cook in France. This program will help you gain educational and cultural experiences, and will also give you the tools to move forward in the world. Destinations include: Argentina, Spain, Italy, China, Ireland, Austria, Australia, and many more.       www.alpha-study-abroad.com

Language Learning Abroad
If you want to have an adventure in a foreign country and learn the language while you’re there then this is the program for you. Whether you’re new to the language or you are almost fluent they offer language courses year round to suit your level and needs. They offer accommodation, additional cultural and adventure programs. You can learn Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, and Arabic.
For more information visit www.languagelearningabroad.com


SWAP Working Holidays
Is a non-profit organization that offers young Canadians a very unique opportunity to explore the world through work and travel. You get to learn a new culture from the inside and see more than a tourist. SWAP has helped many young workers to plan their working holidays.
To apply visit www.swap.ca

 Volunteer Abroad
This program offers an international volunteer program for groups and independent travelers looking to volunteer in Asia, Africa, or Latin America. The program matches volunteers with non-governmental organizations, government agencies and communities in need of assistance around the world.
For more information call 800-263-0050 or visit www.volunteerabroad.ca  

Global Stewardship   Capilano U
The Global Stewardship Program was created for students wishing to explore a career working for international NGOs like Amnesty International, or domestic voluntary sector organizations like the United Way, while completing their first two years of university.  Through a unique curriculum combining classroom study and volunteer work either overseas or in Canada, students gain the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to make the organizations they volunteer for more effective.


Your World To Discover
High school student (16+) and graduates looking for a gap year before university, college, or a career or anyone who wants to make the world a better place this is the program for you, Some of the places you could work in would be China, Taiwan, Ghana, South Africa, Guatemala, Peru and many more.
For more information call 905-883-0047 ext 355 or call toll free 1-866-306-9752 ext.355
Volunteer Abroad
A two week summer program for people ages 16-19 who would like to get a blend of western and local insight that will give you a safe and structured 24 hour program.
For more information visit www.yourworldtodiscover.ca or email volunteer@yrlc.on.ca


Gap Year Abroad
Go for a gap year for a month year or longer then immerse yourself in another culture you will be amazed at the fresh point of view a Gap Year Abroad can provide, the possibilities are limited only by your ideas. Take some ti0me and expand your world and connect with others so you can understand yourself.
For more information visit www.gapyearabroad.ca

Cross Cultural Solutions
Cross-Cultural Solutions was founded in 1995 and is a recognized leader in the field of international volunteering. Each year, over 4,000 people volunteer abroad with CCS in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. As a CCS volunteer, you're making a meaningful contribution, working side-by-side with local people and sharing in the goals of a community that warmly welcomes you. Join to help and get experiences abroad.
For more information visit www.crossculturalsolutions.org

  
Projects Abroad
Projects Abroad sends volunteers age 16+ to 24 countries to participate in over 150 different unpaid internships and service projects for 2 weeks to one year. Gain valuable international experience, practical life skills, and foster a sense of global awareness while working with children, learning a new language, observing medical practices, or contributing to a community development project. Perfect for first time travelers.
For more information visit   www.projects-abroad.ca


Lattitude
Lattitude is a non profit organization that sends young people on unique, structured and rewarding international volunteer experiences around the world. Offering a wide variety of opportunities you will have the chance to be more that just a tourist and learn about a culture from within. Volunteer in outdoor rec, community service, education or the environment. Leave your mark on a community abroad.  www.lattitudecanada.org
                                                       
Encounters with Canada
Canada’s largest youth forum presents a unique opportunity for high school students from across Canada to spend a week in Ottawa, expanding their knowledge of Canada’s culture and heritage, exploring potential career options and developing new skills.



Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Trip To Ottawa May 4- 11 $400!!!


                                                       ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA
                                             One week in Ottawa for $400. Everything included.

May 5-11 is the new Experience Canada week  is open to ALL students between ages 14 and 17, 

 There is an excellent week planned ( see below) as well as making new friends from all over Canada
Activities include – meeting Canada’s Citizenship Judge, visit Parliament and attend Question Period.  Visit the RCMP stables and OMEGA Park http://www.parc-omega.com
  Ottawa’s nature and wildlife area.


Experience various museums – Museum of Civilization and the Museum of Science and Technology for example.  A stop at the Governor General’s House and the Supreme Court - a must when in the Capital region.



Sports and cultural activities such as sugar bush, Talking Stick Ceremony, City Tour, entertainment by a French Canadian band and let’s not forget shopping on the ByWard market.


https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html;jsessionid=A426C9808172C505814E54BC6F9518B4.tomcat2



If you are interested - speak to your parents and then get back to me ASAP- This is a HOT deal!! Typically it would cost $675     pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
Numerous Sutherland students have attended and all were life altering experiences!!

                                                      
                                                   Applications must be in by May 1. 

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