Science World Opening the Door Event

Today's youth are tomorrow's Science and Technology innovators. Science World's Opening the Door Event allows Grade 10-12 students the opportunity to network with professionals  and  mentors in Science and technology.                       Oct 12     3:30-5:30 at Science World

See Ms Giraud to register by Oct 8

http://www.scienceworld.ca/careersinscience/careersinscience    
Note the students pictured on this link are  Sutherland GRADS!!

St John Ambulance

Want to learn First Aid, Leadership skills, make Friends AND earn high school credits??
contact Zoe Alavie   dao.y0640@bc.sja.ca

Meet Tuesdays 7-9   106-233 Mountain Hwy.

BC JOBS start here

       
www.jobbank.gc.ca                                             www.bcjobplans.ca


 http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/vancouver-job-fair/ 

Vancouver Job Fair

Starts:
Friday November 30, 2012 at 12:00pm

Ends:
November 30, 2012 at 7:00pm

Venue:

Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building)

At a BC Jobs Fair, you can meet people looking to hire, find information about job opportunities, and get helpful career advice, so that you can find a job that suits you.

There is no cost for attendees or employers.

Employers
(List coming soon)

Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building)
1055 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

Study and Go Abroad Fair This Weekend!!

http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/vancouver.html


 Saturday Sept 22  1:00-5:00 at the Vancouver Convention Centre

Admission is free! Pre-registerto save time and we will send you a reminder and any news updates about the events. Be sure to tell your family and friends as well.
This is your chance to come and visit with representatives, ask questions, gather information, have your documents reviewed, 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. Visit our Travel Pavilion to find out about exciting travel opportunities; semesters abroad, work programs overseas, internships, volunteer programs and adventure travel. Check back on a regular basis to see the full list of exhibitors and their profiles.

Vancouver Aquarium needs YOU!!

 

 

September 2012

RE: Fall 2012 Work Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 15 for our fall 2012 Work Experience Placement. As a work experience student, they 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 2012 Work Experience Placement
Departments:	Visitor Experience Team
Term of Position:	Mandatory Group Interview: Saturday October 13, 2012 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm *Short listed candidates will be invited for a group interview at the aquarium. Candidates will be contacted by October 11, 2012.   Mandatory Training: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Sunday October 21, 2012 from                                         9:00am – 5:00pm Group A October 22 – November 10  (5 students) Specific Dates: October 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 Group B November 11 – December 1 (5 students) Specific Dates: November 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, December 1 Group C December 2 – December 21 (5 students) Specific Dates: December 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 Shift times 9:15am – 4:00pm
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	·         Kiosk Attendant ·         Visitor Surveys ·         Crafts ·         Operating touch pools ·         4D assistant ·         Face painting ·         Information Desk Attendant ·         Educational Carts
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

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

The deadline to submit your resume and cover letter to pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

is October  4^th, 2012.

Artist for KIDS needs volunteers!!

Volunteer at Artist for Kids

We have a couple of upcoming events that we need volunteers for. Following are the details. If you can help with either please reply to this email. We greatly appreciate it.

1. September 26 6:30 to 9 pm

We are looking for 4 people to assist in serving appetizers at our patron/donor evening. Some experience in serving and food safe an asset but not a requirement. Attire should be white or black shirt and black pants.

2. October 13 10 am to 3 pm

Gallery Opening.

. We are still looking for several people to assist in various capacities. No training necessary. We are looking for people to direct our guests, assist at art activities, show people around the building and to hand out favours. If you are available for one of the following shifts, please let us know.

10 - 12:00

11:30 - 1:30

1:00 - 3:00


email pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca     or bmyrtle@nvsd44.bc.ca

Health Sciences Gairdner Symposium Oct 22

Attend the International Gairdener Symposium !

Meet 2 award winning health science experts; Dr William Kaelin  and Dr. Jeffrey Ravetech
topics..How I accidentally became a scientist(and glad I did)
           How antibodies work and why.

AND get a behind the scenes tour of our world class research facility- right here in Vancouver!!!

more info at www.cmmt.ubc.ca/sform

 Oct 22 8:30-12:45 at the Child and Family Research institute

email me to register now.
  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Volunteer!! www.nscr.bc.ca

• Need to beef up your scholarship and university applications,
• Need your 30 hours volunteer/wex to graduate
• Not sure what your career path is
• Want to try something new.
• Your resume is blank and you can't get a job

Check out www.nscr.bc.ca   Youth Volunteer Directory

Volunteer for one day or for on a regular basis and learn marketable, employable skills....


I work for the North Vancouver School District because I volunteered in a school 18 years ago!

You never know where it will take you!!

Interested in Emergency Services; police, Fire, Ambulance...

So you think you might like to be a police officer, paramedic, fire fighter, search and rescue.....

Attend the North Shore Youth Beginner Emergency Services Team     BEST !!


Taking applications now!!

Attend sessions every second Tues and learn tangible leadership and life skills in a fun and intereactive environment, built on  the structure of an elite law enforcement training academy.


And if you like this idea....take the challenge and attend the 10 day RCMP YOUTH  ACADEMY.
                                           10 days of REAL BOOT CAMP in April 2013
Must be 16 by Dec 21 2012   ...email me and I'll put you on the list for an application when they come out in OCT.
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

MINIMED at Child and Family Research Institute

Again - if you're interested in a career in the medical field.....

Ask your science teacher to nominate you for MINI MED -attend a series of 6 lectures on stem cell and organ transplants.  Theme:  Translpantation. Can we Fix Broken Parts?

These session are open to all medical professionals but spots are reserved for students who show great promise in science.   EXCELLENT NETWORKING OPPPORTUNITY!!


http://www.cfri-training.ca/speakers/mini_med_school.asp

Again WEX credits availbale for attending...please let me know, BEFORE you start.


pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Applications and info available on the WEX bulletin board

Lynn Valley Care Center

Thinking of a career in the medical field..........volunteer at a seniors center.

Lynn Calley Care centre and Vancouver Coastal Health are accepting volunteer applications.

See the WORK EXPERIENCE Bulletin Board.
(must be 16 yrs old)

Leasdership at NS Family Services

If you're interested in psychology, social work, working with people, or just want to make a difference.........this one is amazing!!!

North Shore Neighborhood House is launching a Youth Leasdership Advisosry Board

                                                YOUTH- LAB

Come together to discuss and advise how to raise awareness of mental health issues.
NS Family Services needs youth input!!  Grade 10-12
Applications are on the WORK EXPERIENCE bulletin board or send a quick email to

levdolgin@familyservices.bc.ca     
bruchet@familyservices.bc.ca

Phone 604-988-5281  ext 217  or ext 373

YWCA Mentorship Program for WOMEN ONLY

http://www.ywcavan.org/content/High_School_Mentorship_Celebrates_20_Years/1437

Taking applications now......until Sept 25 and that's it.  Meet monthly with a professional mentor to get you started on your career of choice.

AND get WEX12A credits...see me for more info.

pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca   Always cc me when you apply to volunteer or do WEX.

Vancouver Opera

Vancouver Opera is taking applications NOW!! 

Spend 40 hours behind the scenes, learn all there is to know about,  theatre productions, meet performers, the band, AND attend the preview performance.

ONLY one student from this school will get to go....so get your application in  TO ME  NOW
http://www.vancouveropera.ca/work_experience.html


pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

WE' RE BACK and there's lots going on!!

Watch this blog weekly  ( at least) so you don't miss out on any great opportunities.

Coming soon....applications for the RCMP Youth Academy  
                                       Job Fair and  Volunteer at
                Grouse Mountain               Cypress Mountain


BCIT Biotech Career Awareness Program


Possible Tours to Electronic Arts and CBC studios.....if there's any interest. You let me know. 

And watch for lunch hour Career Spotlights...............................

Volunteers needed for Village Fair Cates Park Aug 11/12

Village Faire II
August 11th & 12th, 2012
Cates Park, Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Come and join us for a fun filled weekend with 2 stages of live music, craft booths, face painters, food and much more.  Reconnect with people you haven't seen since you had a full head of hair and wore bell bottoms!  Many of our performers are "kids" returning to our old stomping grounds to rock once again!  So whether you were there for the original Village Faire or a first timer to Village Faire II - 2012, all our welcome! 

We are currently seeking volunteers for this event in the following positions:  tee shirt table/washroom attendants/silent auction/garbage detail/traffic& parking control/first aid station/volunteer organizers/volunteer food& beverage tent/staging.

Please Contact:  jackieorioli@hotmail.com

http://www.villagefairii2012.weebly.com/

Artist for Kids needs volunteers THIS WEEK

We have several opportunities this  week.

 If you are available for any of them, please reply to jpappajohn@nvsd44.bc.ca.

1. Thursday, June 28 from 9-noon at the

2. Thursday, June 28 at 10:00 am at our new office (2121 Lonsdale). 3 people to stuff envelopes.

3. Thursday, June 28 from 6-7 pm at our new location (2121 Lonsdale). 2 experienced docents to provide information on our carved doors and the Robert Davidson Sculpture during an event.Lucas Center AfK Studio room 142 East (810 W. 21st St,) 5 people to sort and organize art supplies for summer camp.

Vancouver Opera WEX

http://www.vancouveropera.ca/work_experience.html

Vancouver Opera Work Experience

This program delivers an intensive, up-close view of what goes into an opera production and is specifically designed for students contemplating a career in the performing arts. Six students in Grades 11 or 12 are selected for each production and are led through the process by a Vancouver Opera docent. The 10-day schedule includes attending staging rehearsals, going on a backstage tour, meeting various opera staff and performers and may include a wigs and make-up demo. The week concludes with the students attending the final dress rehearsal. There are four opportunities this year to participate:
This program takes place over a very intense 10-day period.

Note: 2012/12  performance schedule below. 
http://www.vancouveropera.ca/2012-2013-Season.html/

Application is available on line.....Don't wait....Sept is too late!!

Summer Vision - 2 week program- produce a short digital video FREE!!

                          Bursaries available

This is a free two week program for students working with highly creative film and television teachers! See Ms Giraud ASAP to apply!

Hollywood Storytelling

Discover Summer Visions!

This award-winning, youth-driven, youth-mentored, and youth-run digital filmmaking program promises an exciting, fun-filled experience, with

guidance from industry professionals and filmmakers.

Intense two-week programs teach you everything you need to know to write, shoot, edit and produce a short digital video. Collaborate and produce a film from your perspective. Celebrate your success with a downtown Gala and awards ceremony with friends, family, and fellow filmmakers. See your film on the big screen!

2012 programs

A July 9-20 • B July 23-Aug 3 • C Aug 7-17*

Ages 14-19

Cost: 0 with a bursary.

Location:

Templeton Secondary School

727 Templeton Drive, Vancouver

MORE INFORMAT ION & ONLINE REGISTRAT ION:

www.summervisions.ca

facebook.com/summervisions

info@summervisions.ca • 604-688-8202

Volunteer at North Van REC this summer

Too old for camp?  Too young to work?  Have a rewarding and fun summer.... For more information, please go to: 

http://www.northvanrec.com/about-us/volunteering.aspx

All our forms are now avail. online at www.northvanrec.com under the about us section under volunteer.

Meh Najak

Volunteer Resources Programmer

northvanrec...the place to be

604-983-6417

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