STUDY AND GO ABROAD FAIRS

STUDY ~ TRAVEL ~ WORK ~ VOLUNTEER

 

This is your chance to come and visit with representatives, ask questions, gather information, have your documents reviewed, and listen to experts at the free seminars.

 

• Meet with universities and colleges offering a wide range of undergraduate and post-graduate programs all over the world. 
• Find out about exciting travel opportunities; semesters abroad, work programs overseas, internships, volunteer programs and adventure travel.

  
Registration is optional, admission is FREE

www.studyandgoabroad.com/vancouver

East Ballroom at Convention Level

Vancouver Convention Centre

999 Canada Place

 

 

or see Ms.Abad / Ms. Watson

Green Collar Futures - Career Conference for Grade 10/11 Students

 

 What do YOU want to be when you GROW UP?

 

Explore your options on FEBRUARY 15, 2014 (Saturday, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm) at this FREE career conference.  Lunch and Prizes included!

Choose interactive "breakout" sessions and explore careers in:

environmental engineering

sustainable transport

eco tourism

natural resources management

renewable energy

environmental law

sustainability education

urban agriculture

green products innovation

environmental economics

and many more....

 

• meet and interact with amazing and successful people who will share their career journeys, detailing education requirements, job prospects and salary expectations
• learn about emerging sustainability career opportunities in BC and Internationally
• find out what it takes to reach their goals
• practice networking skills

 

To register, please see Ms. Virani in C301.


or see Ms.Abad / Ms. Watson

Vancouver International Children's Festival (May 27 - June 1, 2014)

 

Volunteers needed for the following positions:

 

• Arts Activities
• Ushering/Box Office
• Hosting & Info Traffic
• Sales
• Administrations
• Security
• Pre-festival Office Assistance

Great for anyone considering a career in Event Planning & Management.

To discuss positions in advance, please contact: 

Melika Garibpour
Key Volunteer
melika.arasi@gmail.com


or see Ms.Abad / Ms. Watson

Teen Book Buddies Volunteers!

Volunteer opportunity for grades 10, 11 or 12

at Lynn Valley Main Library

January 15 through March 12, 2014

Wednesdays 3:30pm  to 6:30pm

Book Buddies is a library program that helps children aged 6-11 who need your support and encouragement in maintaining and improving their reading skills.  Children are matched with a teen volunteer and for half an hour each week, the Book Buddies read aloud to each other, choose books to take home and do literacy-based activities such as word games.

Book Buddies volunteers:

• enjoy working with younger children, inlcuding those with learning disabilites or who have English as a second language
• enthusiastic about reading and can model reading as an enjoyable activity
• patient, supportive and willing to try different ways of engaging children
• able to communicate clearly, effectively
• able to keep schedules, notes, statistics, write reports and operate simple office equipment

Please submit a cover letter and resume by December 20 to Alison Campbel

contact info:
Alison Campbel
North Vancouver District Public Library
1277 Lynn Valley Road, BC V7J2A1
Telephone: 604-990-5800 ext 8118 or
alicam@nvdpl.ca

Don’t miss out the volunteer / work opportunities this December!

 

EDUCATION AND CAREER FAIR

Dec 6 , 2013 Friday

Event Hours: 9:00- 3:00
Vancouver Convention Center East
www.educationcareerfairs.com

 

Here is your chance to have those questions answered. Whether it's about admission, deadlines, campus life, and program choices, representatives are on hand to answer your questions.

 

See previous post http://sutherlandcareercenter.blogspot.ca/2013/10/education-and-career-fair-dec-6.html

 

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BCIT Biotechnology Career Awareness Program

for grade 10-12 students

Dec 9-13, 2013 (1 week)

http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/biot0001

 

Grade 10, 11 and 12 students will have an opportunity to experience the field of biotechnology as a career path. Students spend five days in an actual biotech lab, and also visit companies in the field.

 

See previous post http://sutherlandcareercenter.blogspot.ca/2013/09/bcit-biotechnology-career-awareness.html

 

NSCR is still looking for volunteers

JOIN NSCR’s charity gift wrap booth at Capilano Mall

 

 

NSCR is still looking for volunteers.  Here are the available shifts:

Dec 12 (Thu)- 3:30-6:30 pm

Dec 16 (Mon) - 3:00-6:15 pm
Dec 21 (Sat) - 12:15-3.15 pm
Dec 22 (Sun) - 9:30 am-12:30 am
Dec 23 (Sun) - 6:00 pm-9:15 pm
Dec 24 (Tue) - 9:30 am-12:30 pm
                        12:15-3:15 pm
                         3:00-5:15 pm

There is a training session on Dec 11th, Wednesday at 4:30 pm. It will be in the storefront next to Advanced Travel across from Virgin Mobile.

Requirements

• Volunteers are required to attend one of its gift wrapping/training sessions (Nov 27-30^th)
• should be committed to attend the shifts assigned

(please get your application form & shift calendar from Ms. Abad in counseling)

Please e-mail your calendars and application as soon as possible to: giftwrap@nscr.bc.ca

CBC/ Radio-Canada

OPEN HOUSE

& FOOD BANK DAY

You're invited to a full day event including newsroom tours, live broadcasts and the chance to meet CBC personalities!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6TH 5:30 AM TO 6 PM

 

It's a full day of live broadcast, great entertainment, exciting activities and heartfelt generosity.  Meet on air-personalities, tour the building and help you local food bank by making a donation.  Plus a very special Canada Lives Here movie experience and tours of CBC Canada House.

 

 For more info and to donate now go to cbc.ca/bc

CBC Radio-Canada

700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

vancouverevents@cbc.ca

 

 

Before starting your volunteer or WEX, please see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Seasonal Snow School Volunteer Opportunities

Mt. Seymour requires volunteers to assist their professional instructors with lesson programs for skiers and snowboarders ages 4-6. 

Program operates on
-mornings and afternoon during weekends
-daily during the Christmas and Spring Break periods
-evenings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Jan 13 to Mar 10.


Qualifications:

• minimum 15 yeas old (14 with letter from parent or guardian)
• intermediate skiing or snowboarding abilities
• must have ski/snowboard equipment
• must enjoy working with 4-6 year old children
• friendly

JOIN NOW to get the following program benefits:
-participation in Professional Instructor Training
-all staff benefits as per the employee handbook/perks sheet
-uniform jacket
-complimentary staff pass (minimum 80 hours volunteering + 2 training days)


Before starting your volunteer or WEX, please see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Volunteers Needed at Aunt Leah's Tree Lots

Aunt Leah's Tree Lots raises funds to assist youth in foster care, including teen moms, with their transition to independent living.   Every year, hundreds of community members volunteer their time to help sell Christmas trees.  

Please show your support and have some fun! 

This is a great holiday activity to do plus you are earning WEX/Volunteer hours. 

Starts on November 29! Sign up now!

 

Volunteer jobs are in:

• customer service/sales
• cashier
• lot maintenance
• set-up and clean-up
• holding trees to show families
• helping load trees to vehicle
• trimming trunks and lower branches  

Note: Not everyone has to do heavy lifting! If this is a concern for you, you can sign up to work as cashier or providing customer service. 

 

For TREE LOT LOCATIONS & HOURS, visit http://auntleahs.org/support-us/buy-a-tree/ 

Before starting your volunteer or WEX, please see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

 

MT SEYMOUR's "Instructor Practicum Program"

 

J O I N   N O W !

The Program...

• trains high school students as Ski Instructors

• helps students satisfy their Work Experience requirements for graduation.

 

Students...

• become part of Mt. Seymour program

• agree to volunteer 100 hours (12 days of work)

• received a full staff pass including staff benefits

• trained to become a lesson volunteer, skill and technique training and ultimately, the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance Level 1 certification training

 

The program is for ...

• students ages 15 and up

• can ski at an advanced intermediate level

• students who wish to explore a career in the ski industry

Questions can be directed to:

Jonathan Mosley | Manager
Skier Development/Group Sales and Registration
Mt Seymour Resorts
(604) 986-2261 Ext 245  
jmosley@mountseymour.com


Please get the INFO SHEET from Ms. Abad (counseling) or Ms. Watson (D107)

Key Volunteers Needed!

Vancouver International Children's Festival 

are currently recruiting

Key Volunteers for their 2014 Festival!

May 27 to June 1, 2014

Volunteers are needed in many areas including:

• Arts Activities
• Ushering/Box Office
• Hosting & Info Traffic
• Sales
• Administrations
• Security
• Pre-festival Office Assistance

 

Great for anyone considering a career in Event Planning & Management.

Act Quickly!  Key Volunteer Meetings begin on December 7.


For more information contact:  Diana Stewart-Imbert
volunteer@childrensfestival.ca  604.708.5665 ext 103

or see Ms.Abad / Ms. Watson

Interested in a career in POLICING?

 

The RCMP is offering a "Police Youth Academy" for Grade 11 and 12 students from April 16-24, 2014.

This program is designed to place the students in a simulated RCMP training environment as well as role-playing the realities of policing.   Students will receive instruction and lectures on law, social and communications skills, physical training as well as some police tactics and self-defence.

Deadline:  Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Pick up your application packages now (see Ms. Watson in D107 or Ms. Abad in counseling)

Education and Career Fair DEC 6.

                                             EDUCATION AND CAREER FAIR

  www.educationcareerfairs.com


The Education and Career Fair's mission is to provide visitors the opportunity to develop their career path. Whether you are still in high school, looking for a job, or looking to make a career change – your future begins here!

Why attend?

Exhibitors come from across Canada, the United States and international locations to meet you. Join us for industry specific seminars, a wide range of exhibit displays, informative guest speakers and the opportunity to have your questions answered by the experts.

High School Students

Not sure which post-secondary option is your best move? Here is your chance to have those questions answered. Whether it's about admission, deadlines, campus life, and program choices, representatives are on hand to answer your questions.

Event Day

Friday, December 6, 2013

Event Hours: 9:00- 3:00

Vancouver Convention Center east

 

There's snow on the MOUNTAINS!! Get hired NOW

Grouse is HIRING


http://209.53.184.231/careers/Careers.aspx


Groouse is hiring....Apply now for this years ski season!

And if this doesn't work out ...you can volunteer.

http://209.53.184.231/careers/Careers.aspx



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Cypress Mountain Job Fair!
Winter is just around the corner and we are geering up for another excellent season. Join our dynamic team this winter at Cypress Mountain - Vancouver's Only Big Mountain Experience and work where you love to play! Our 2013/14 Winter Job Fair will be held on mountain, on the 3rd floor of the Cypress Creek Lodge on:

FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2013 1pm - 7pm
SATURDAY OCTOBER 19th, 2013 11am - 5pm

We do the majority of our hiring at this event, so bring your resume and a positive attitude for the opportunity for an on the spot interview with any/all of our departments.

A FREE shuttle bus service will be provided during Job Fair days for applicants - stay tuned for details.   More info go to:
http://cypressmountain.com/employment

application 
http://cypressmountain.com/system/files/11%2012%20generic%20employee%20application_0.pdf

OR Apply for the YOUTHWEST WORK EXPERIENCE Program.
Do 100 hours of WEX and get the same beenfits of employees...a free pass!!

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Volunteer often leads to employment...Volunteer now and work next year.

See Mrs Watson in Rm D107 if you want to do WORK EXPERIENCE on the local mountains!

BCIT Biotechnology Career Awareness Program for grade 10-12 students

1 week----BCIT Biotech Career Awareness Program

                          Attend at BCIT for one week

Eligible Students must;
• Have an expressed interest in science-related curriculum, be enthusiastic about scientific research and lab work, and be interested in learning about careers related to biotechnology
• Be a Grade 10, 11 or 12 student
• Actively participate in the lab-based workshops and attend all sessions
• Be able to initiate and maintain conversation with practicing professionals at an industry site concerning occupational information and scientific focus
 

 

ü Winter (December 9-13, 2013)

ü Spring (April 28-May 2, 2014)

http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/biot0001
See Mrs Watson in Rm D107 to apply. All applications must be submitted through the school.

Announcement......MS GIRAUD IS NOT AT SUTHERLAND.

Ms Giraud is no longer at Sutherland school.

I am now the Youth Engagement Worker at Carson.

There will be a new Work Experience Facilitator at Sutherland soon.

Meanwhile please see Mrs Watson in room D107 or email her at

kwatson@sd44.ca

There are lots of great opportunities and we don't want you to miss out so this blog will be maintained until the new facilitator starts.

Check back weekly for current WEX opportunities.

It was great being at Sutherland and I really enjoyed supporting all of you in

Work Experience. I can still be reached at pgiraud@sd44.ca

--Peggy

HOW TO GET wex CREDITS.....and a job.

You're looking for a job and it's tough. The resume is kind of weak.....what to do????


Volunteer / Do work experience to fill out the resume and create opportuntities.
WEX will often lead to a job with the employer or maybe with a similar employer because you come with experience.
Employers often contact the school looking for students to do WEX hoping they will find a student with a great work ethic to hire...... See Ms Watson for current employers

So to get started........

 If you are volunteering or participating in a work experience...you MUST completed a WORK EXPERIENCE registration form, signed by a parent and submit it to MRS Watson (rm D107)  BEFORE you  start volunteering or participating in a WEX.

You must complete Work safe before you start WEX. See Mrs Watson for details.
If you are in grade 10, Explorer or Science COOP - you have/will complete Worksafe in class.

HOURS completed before the paperwork is submitted will not count as part of the required 100 hours.

i.e.  Sept 10-18 you complete 30 hours.( not counted)
       Sept 18 registration form submitted to Mrs Watson
       Sept 21 Work safe completed
       Sept 22- First hour worked towards the required 100 hours

Many WEX opportunities must be submitted by a school staff member.i.e. Vancouver Aquarium, Science World etc.    So even though the application is on line, you will send the application to Mrs Watson and she will submit it.

Good Luck!!!

Peggy

WEX at Vancouver OPERA!

 Can you imagine doing WORK EXPERIENCE at the VANCOUVER OPERA???

 

Vancouver Opera is accepting applications on an ongoing basis for the 2013- 2014 Work Experience program. ( see link to application below) 

This immersive experience provides students the opportunity to meet and work alongside professional artists and administrators throughout the final stages of producing a show for the main stage.

The objective of the program is to introduce students to the collaborative work environment and professional approach required in the performing arts as well as a beginning experience with project management in the arts.The program culminates with the students attending the final dress rehearsal in advance of opening night.

There are four 2 -3 week sessions (depending on production schedules) available to Grade 11 and 12 students from the Metro Vancouver area:

 

Tosca: October 7 - 23, 2013
Albert Herring: November 11 - 28, 2013
Don Giovanni: February 17 - 27, 2014
Don Carlo: April 17 - May 1, 2014

The application form is attached and can also be found online at http://www.vancouveropera.ca/files/files/13-14/VO-Work-Experience-Application-Form.pdf

For more information about the program and to submit an application please contact:

Colleen Maybin

Education & Community Engagement Manager
604-682-2871, ext. 4850

cmaybin@vancouveropera.ca

Study and Go Abroad Sept 26

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN STUDY AND GO ABROAD

Canada’s largest international university and student travel expo is back in
  Vancouver on September 26th at the Vancouver Convention Centre (East Ballroom), offering students another great opportunity to meet directly with universities from around the world offering degree, diploma and certificate programs. As well, student travel companies will be available to offer gap year, volunteering, work abroad and language travel options. 



The expo is open from 3pm to 7pm, but we encourage visitors to come early at 2pm noon to catch our guest seminar. More details can be found on our website www.studyandgoabroad.com , including a list of exhibitors and profiles, scholarships and a seminar schedule.

Admission to the Study and Go Abroad Fair is FREE!

www.studyandgoabroad.com
www.GoStudy.ca
www.recruitincanada.com

Tech Easy.......teach technology to seniors.

Check it out .....Albert is in grade 12 and running Tech Easy! 

 

See Mrs Watson if you want to apply and get WEX credits. Or contact Albert directly on his website.

You could volunteer at the local senior center.

 

 

Tech-Easy is a youth-led volunteer organization that encourages high-school youths to help seniors by teaching them how to use computer technology (laptops, iPad, cell phones, and etc.)

What we do is we send groups of youth volunteer to assigned retirement homes, community centres, libraries, and neighbourhood houses across Vancouver and have the youths be responsible for conducting a specific lesson. We offer various lessons ranging from iPad lessons to drop-in styled clinics. The lessons will usually be tailored to the retirement homes' need. Prior to volunteering, we would let our volunteers know which type of lessons they will be leading and how they should proceed.

A new school year has begun! Tech-Easy is also looking for new volunteers to join us! Over the summer, our volunteers have done an incredible job at hosting lessons at many new locations. You can check out our work at www.tech-easy.ca. We have also filmed a video about Tech-Easy and the kind of things we do. You can view it at the link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8kRdiNhD8w.

I saw that your school has a career/ volunteer program for high-school students and I think that it would be an excellent opportunity for the students to join Tech-Easy and help give back to the community. Of course, they can also do it to fulfill extra-curricular activities (acquiring volunteer hours required for school, gaining a new skill/position to put on their resume, and many more.) Volunteering for seniors is something that is very rewarding and I think that the students will like it too :) Please let me know if you might be interested in joining us!

 

On our website at www.tech-easy.ca we post things like event pictures for new volunteers to get a sense of what it is like volunteering with us! We also have an official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tech-Easy/312455455470426.

 

 

Cheers,

Albert Cherng

Student/Founder

 

Meet award winning scientists and tour a research lab.

 

Meet Award winning Scientists! 

Dr Kim Nasmyth   and Sir Gregory Winter will discuss The Antibody revolution. New pharmaceuticals for a new age.  Then take a tour through Vancouver's world class research facility!!

 

                                             See Mrs Watson kwatson@sd44.ca        or register on line

 

 

 

Registration is now open for the Gairdner high school symposium on October 21, 2013.

This event will be held at the Child & Family Research Centre [ www.cfri.ca]. This student symposium will be opened to Grade 10-12 students and will provide a unique opportunity for students to listen to presentations from two Gairdner distinguished award winners, meet health sciences experts and have the opportunity to tour research labs. This year we will feature new research labs as well.

The Gairdner National Program [http://www.gairdner.org/], established over 15 years ago, takes place in 16-18 academic centres across the country, is unique in the world of awards. Gairdner awardees travel across the country, from St. John's to Vancouver, to present their work and meet with students.

Interested in Politics? Go to Victoria with the YOUTH PARLIAMENT

The British Columbia Youth Parliament’s 85th Parliament will be held in Victoria at the Provincial Legislative Chambers from December 27 to 31, 2013. The Youth Parliament is a province-wide non-partisan organization for young people ages 16 to 21. It teaches citizenship skills through participation in the parliamentary session in December and continuing involvement in community service activities throughout the year. Youth Parliament is a one year commitment.

Students may apply to sit as members of the Youth Parliament. As the Youth Parliament is non-partisan, applicants need only be interested in learning more about the parliamentary process and in serving their community upon return from the Parliament.

Each applicant who is accepted to attend as a member of BCYP must pay a $270 registration fee. Financial support is available for applicants who cannot meet the expense of the registration fee. Requesting financial assistance will not affect an applicant’s chance of being selected as a member. We also provide resources for applicants attempting to secure funding from community sources (see our Join us information page).

Members will sit and debate in the Legislative Chambers for five days and will be accommodated for four nights at the Harbour Towers Hotel in Victoria. During that time, participants are supervised by members of the Board of Directors of the Youth Parliament of B.C. Alumni Society and other youth parliament alumni. In addition, transportation to and from Victoria will be provided for all members who require it.

A soft copy of the application form for British Columbia Youth Parliament is available online by following this link, or visit our Join Us information page for links to the application form, promotional brochure, and poster.

All application forms must be received by October 23, 2013. Applicants will be notified whether they have been selected in early November. If you require more information, please contact me by e-mail or telephone as below, or visit our website at www.bcyp.org.

Yours truly,

Dora Turje
Registrar, Youth Parliament of BC Alumni Society
Sponsoring the British Columbia Youth Parliament

E | registrar@bcyp.org
T | 604-728-0446
www.bcyp.org

 

Another opportunity at the Vancouver Aquarium

 

To apply - send a resume and cover letter in one PDF document to Mrs Watson ASAP
kwatson@sd44.ca    Deadline is NOON Sept  18th. But applications will be accepted as First come First Served...so the sooner the better!

 

Fall 2013

 

RE: Fall 2013 Gallery Assistant Work Experience Placement

 

As a gallery assistant work experience student, students will be working within a team of students and staff to create the ultimate visitor experience for all of our visitors this fall. Their days will be filled with fun and varied tasks and they will have the opportunity to engage, amaze and inspire thousands of guests of all ages and from all around the world!

 

Title:	Fall Gallery Assistant Placement
Departments:	Visitor Experience Team
Term of Position:	Weekly Dates Available:3 days per week  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (with the potential of Monday being added as a 4th day)   Shift times  - 10:00am – 4:00pm   Mandatory Training:  Sunday October 6th from 11am – 3:30pm   Commitment: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from October 18th to December 20th.
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	·         Kiosk Attendant ·         Plaza Assistant ·         Visitor Surveys ·         4D assistant ·         Information Desk Attendant ·         Gallery Greeter
Skills Preferred:	·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students currently in Grade 10, 11 or 12. ·         Genuine interest in working with the public ·         Strong communications skills ·         Experience with delivering excellent customer service ·         Second language an asset   Please Note: 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

 

Deadline     Wednesday September 18^th.  

Vancouver Aquarium Apply NOW

To Apply send a resume and cover letter to Mrs Watson  ASAP   
Deadline is NOON  Friday Sept 20. No exceptions!!    kwatson@sd44.ca

 

September 2013

 

RE: Interpretation Work Experience Placement

 

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting for our Fall 2013 Interpretive Work Experience Placement. As a work experience student, they will be working within a team of students, volunteers, and staff to create the ultimate visitor experience. Their days will be filled with fun and varied tasks and they will have the opportunity to engage, amaze and inspire thousands of guests of all ages and from all around the world!

 

Title:	Interpretive Work Experience Placement
Departments:	Visitor Experience Team
Term of Position:	Mandatory Training: Core Training September 29th from 10am to 3:30pm Specific department training Mon Oct 7 and Wednesday Oct 9 from 5:30- 9pm   Group A October 20-22, 27-29, Nov. 3-5, 10-12   Group B October 23-26, 30-Nov 2, Nov 6-9, and 13-16     Shift times 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	·         Daily self-led training modules ·         Touchpool demonstrations ·         Hosting educational gallery carts ·         Face painting and crafts ·         Taking visitor surveys ·         Assisting with staff-led interpretive shows ·         Assisting with office duties such as data entry, laundry, and some cleaning/tidying of supplies
Skills Preferred:	·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students currently in Grade 8-12 ·         Genuine interest in marine life ·         Strong communications skills ·         Experience with delivering excellent customer service (or willingness to learn quickly!) ·         Second language an asset ·         Ability to learn information quickly ·         Ability to work effectively in team projects. ·         Willingness to lead educational activities in partners or independently. Please note: The daily self-led training activities require students to complete some written tests and follow written instructions. The Vancouver Aquarium is committed to creating an accessible work environment, and we will do our best to accommodate candidates who require assistance with reading and writing.
Volunteer Benefits:	·         Gain customer services and communication skills ·         Chance to meet people from all over the world ·         Priority placement in the volunteer training ·         Greatly expand your knowledge of the marine world ·         Gain work experience hours