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.

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

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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

‐990‐2342; ddowler@cnv.org

Sponsored by the Cityof North Vancouver and the RCMP

Vancouver Film School Summer Intensives

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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

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/

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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.

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         May 13 – May 26

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         May 27 – June 9

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         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 24^{th 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

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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 12^th. 

The successful candidate of the internship will:

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         be graduating from grade 12 this spring

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         work in a paid position, alongside Science World’s dynamic and professional staff

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         have the opportunity to execute one of several projects identified by the Selection Committee or propose a project of their own creation for consideration

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         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

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

Or visit www.yourworldtodiscover.ca

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.

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. 

Career Spotllight Wed April 24 at llunch in rom C202

 Were you a counsellor in Grade 11 or 12 who is looking to stay involved with Outdoor School even after you graduate? If so, then come to a meeting and have snacks with some of your favourite alumni from the North Vancouver Outdoor School Alumni Society!

Come learn about what opportunities are available for when you become an alumni, and some of the awesome things we do in the community!

 

 

BCIT CSI FORENSICS Summer Camp

 For more info    http://www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics/csiacademy.shtml

to apply     http://www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics/csiapply.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 29 - August 2, 2013 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 3, 2013 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.

Job Fair May 14/15

BC Career, Education and Recruitment Fair

Vancouver  |  May 14th - 15th 2013

Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia

http://theeventpros.ca/conferences/2013-BC-Career-Fair.html

SHOW US YOUR SKILLS VIDEO CONTEST

                                            
TRADES/ APPRENTICESHIPS ARE NOT JUST ABOUT CONSTRUCTION AND IT'S NOT JUST FOR THE GUYS      THERE'S A BIG DEMAND FOR WOMEN IN TRADES!!

                                                WWW.ITABC.CA for more  info




                                                WIN APPLE PRODUCTS!!

To heighten awareness about trades in British Columbia, Discover Trades BC is launching the

                                      “Show Us Your Skills" Video Contest.

Students have a chance to win Apple products and schools can win cash to support trades and technology education. The 1st place winner's school wins $2k, 2nd place winner's school wins $1k and the 3rd place winner's school wins $500. Full details and rules available here.            For more info  short video

http://www.discovertradesbc.ca/videocontest/

Are you interested in Landscaping?

Do you want to learn about landscaping?  Do you want a summer job? A local company is looking for a couple of students who want to do work experience after school, which may lead to a summer job!
OR better yet---if you show real talent it may lead to an apprenticeship!

If you're interested let me know ASAP......before someone else takes this opportunity.

                              pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Lynn Canyon is HIRING!! What a great place to work!!!

JOB 

Would you like to work at the Ecology Centre? We're searching for a weekend staff person who’s also available to work the occasional week day.

Do you love working with children?

Are you a multitasking wizard, able to juggle phone calls, bookings, sales, and questions?

The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre (www.dnv.org/ecology) is looking for a part time front desk staff person and program leader.

The Ecology Centre is run by the District of North Vancouver Parks Department and is located in beautiful Lynn Canyon Park.

We run outdoor programs for schools, families, and other groups from the Metro Vancouver area, and we're also a popular tourist destination.

Duties include:

Leading weekend and summer programs for local families and groups (Scouts, birthday parties)

Working at the front desk of our nature museum: playing nature films, selling items from the gift shop, and answering questions from visitors

Experience required:

Working with groups of children and families

An understanding of local ecology

Experience working with the public and tourist groups is an asset

This part time position begins immediately, with weekend and some weekday shifts available.

It's ideal for a student who would be interested in occasional weekend work in the fall and winter seasons as well.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to      ecocentre@dnv.org  by Sunday, April 21st. No phone calls please.

                Tricia Edgar
                Education Programmer
                Lynn Canyon Ecology Center

Do you enjoy working outside, learning about landscaping???

Landscaping opportunity now.....start by doing work experience and if you like it and they like you it may lead to regular work OR  maybe even an apprenticeship.....you never know!


                     email me now if you're interested. pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
                                            Deadline to apply is April 30.
                           But don't wait- If someone gets there before you it may be gone!

Science World Science Leaders Program

The program starts in September 2013 until May 2014,  Tuesdays from 4:30pm – 7pm  plus  field trips and special presentations.     May be used for Work Experience credits!
Let me know if you're interested   pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Science World's  Future Science Leaders program inspires and challenges BC's best and brightest students to excel in science and technology.  Our 2013 registration is now open! 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. Future Science Leaders scholars will be profiled throughout the province as role models to inspire younger students to strive for science excellence.  Application deadline: May 21, 2013 If you'd like to learn more about the Future Science Leaders Program, visit our Open House: Tuesday, May 14 6:30pm–8pm TELUS World of Science

PLAN NOW for Work Experience opportunities next year

Many work experience opportunities are planned now for next year.
If you think you want to get involved  with  
Science World       Youthink Magazine,         Encounters with Canada  (trip to Ottawa)

                      I need to hear from you now to book your week next year.


If you want to volunteer at Grouse or Cypress next year, or  attend programs such as  MiniiMed,  Biotech Career Awareness Program, RCMP youth Academy, Vancouver Coastal Health  or other opportunties offered through out the year  then  You need to register for WEX 12A now.

Please email me so I know you're interested and I will get an application to you.

                                          pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Lion's Gate Hospital Youth Advisory Committee

 Great opportunity to lear leadership skills....and looks great on your resume!

YOUTH Advisory Committee

ROLE SUMMARY:

Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is seeking 10-15 outgoing North Shore residents between the ages of 16-22 to represent the Foundation. A commitment of a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 3 years is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Identify opportunities to involve North Shore youth with the Foundation

·         Promote the Foundation’s vision within the North Shore community, serve as an ambassador

·         Develop fundraising ideas for current initiatives/campaigns

·         Recommend appropriate communications vehicles to target the North Shore, particularly within schools

·         Assist with special events where appropriate

Requirements:

·         Must be between the ages of 16 and 22 for the period of September 2013 through June 2014

·         Attendance at five meetings throughout the year to be held at 4pm on the following dates for 2013/2014:

• Wednesday, October 23, 2013
• Wednesday, December 18, 2013
• Wednesday, February 12, 2014
• Wednesday, April 2, 2014
• Wednesday, May 28, 2014

·         Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

·         Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment

·         Demonstrated leadership qualities

·         Ability to exercise initiative, prioritize, and work to deadlines

Benefits:

·         Opportunity to learn how a Foundation operates

·         Opportunity to liaise with Foundation leadership including executives and community leaders who serve on the Foundation Board

·         Minimum of 10 volunteer hours

·         Experience serving on a committee

·         Opportunity to promote health care on the North Shore

·         Opportunity to obtain references

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity please visit our website at www.lghfoundation.com.