Volunteer at the Vancouver
International Children’s Festival
Granville Island • May 25 to 31, 2015!

In May, the south end of Granville Island transforms into an exciting world of performances and activities, dedicated to “creative fun”. To make everything run smoothly, the Festival needs 1200 volunteers to help with Arts Activities; Ushering & Gatekeeping; Hosting & Info; Traffic; Sales; Administration; Crew Support; Pre-Festival Assistance.

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, please see Ms. Parmar for application asap !

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Spring Camp Work Experience Placement

We are looking for 18 (14 full-time, 4 part-time) highly motivated, energetic students to fill the Spring Camp Work Experience Placement. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain experience working with children in an educational setting, work on their communication and leadership skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options.

Title: Spring Aqua Camp Educator
Department: Education
Term of Position: Mandatory Training: Sunday March 1st 10am to 4pm
Specific Training: Saturday, February 28th, 10:00-3:00pm
Self-Tour Time: Anytime during the week of March 2nd
Choose Full or Part Time
Full Commitment: Two full weeks during Spring Break, 8:30 – 3:30 daily
Part-Time Commitment: One or two weeks during Spring Break, 2:30 – 6:00
Placement Dates: 14 full-time and 4 part-time student leaders needed
Aqua Camp – March 9-13th and March 16-20th

Please note: Students must be able to attend the mandatory training session. Changing dates with different groups will not be allowed.

For more information on the Spring Camps, visit http://www.vanaqua.org/learn/camps/aquacamps

Interested students please apply by clicking on the link below. It will direct you to online application form through their volunteer management database. By clicking the ‘Sign Up’ button on the right hand side of the website you can complete the application by entering all of the required fields. Please do complete this application in one sitting as you may have difficulty editing their profile afterwards.
Please upload your resume/cover letter during this application so I suggest having these on hand before beginning this process. Please make sure you have entered your contact phone number and have selected ‘Wex Student’ when asked what position you are applying for.
http://app.volunteer2.com/Public/Organization/32ab1b1a-8c48-47a1-9e12-c5755adb7755/2

Please let Ms. Parmar know if you are applying for this wonderful opportunity!
Application deadline is Feb 12, 2015.

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Are you interested in the Health Sciences? Want to find out more about future careers such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy and more?

Project Pulse Vancouver Registration
Project Pulse is an organization that strives to familiarize motivated high school students with the world of health sciences. Pulse hopes to offer yearly conventions throughout Canada that seek to enrich and enlighten youth on the field of health sciences. These conferences establish connections with brilliant individuals, a valuable network of health professionals and university representatives. Click below to register for our Project Pulse Vancouver Conference!

http://project-pulse.org/project-pulse-vancouver-2015-registration/

If you register for this amazing opportunity, please let Ms. Parmar know !

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Are You Interested in Becoming a Firefighter?
JIBC Fire & Safety Division Information Sessions.
Dates – January 24, 2015 & April 25, 2015
Time – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services Recruitment Division will discuss the training involved to become a firefighter and the necessary steps it takes to be hired by a career Fire Department.
Learn about the new Fire Fighting Technologies Certificate program.
Tour the Maple Ridge Campus and see its unique simulation training props.
Meet faculty and staff.

To RSVP or request program information, please email fftc@jibc.ca with your contact information.

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Posted by Ms Neeru Parmar, nparmar@sd44.ca

Looking for student volunteers for our March Break Camps! If you’re a mature teen (14 or older), you can apply.
In addition to being at least 14 years old, you should have an interest and aptitude in outdoor leadership, computers, science, and art. Being a camp volunteer is a great way to gain leadership skills, get work experience, make friends and have fun-all at the same time! To apply, please fill up the application form below. Once completed, please email the form to csee@capilanou.ca with the subject line: “March Break Volunteer” or fax it to 604.983.7545
New Volunteer Application Form
If you apply, please let Ms. Parmar know, so she can put together all the work experience forms.

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The Canadian Mental Health Association, North and West Vancouver Branch, in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and BLENZ Coffee
Opened a Social Enterprise,
HOpe Cafe
in the Robert and Greta HO Centre from Psychiatry and Education at Lions Gate Hospital,
1337 St. Andrews Street,
North Vancouver
Please submit your resume and cover letter to
Jo-Anne at hope@blenz.com
Please outline in your letter why you believe you would be a good fit to work in this cafe at the HOpe Centre.
Resumes and cover letters must be received by
January 23, 2015

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Posted by Ms. Parmar nparmar@sd44.ca

Come work at Pedalheads Bike Camps! Pedalheads Bike Camps is a 10 level bike safety and skills camp for kids aged 2-12. They teach kids from the training wheels stage all the way to road riding and mountain biking.  They are looking for fun and outgoing individuals to become instructors during March break in Vancouver and North Van. You need to be at least 17 by December 31 of 2015! No need to be an expert biker, just someone who enjoys being active and working with kids. **A paid training session is provided before the start of camp**
Location: Brockton Preparatory School, North Vancouver
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to nick@pedalheads.com OR apply online
Please indicate that you would like to work in North Vancouver.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Pedalheads is also looking for VOLUNTEER! Must be 13. APPLY online

Please let Ms. Parmar if you are applying for this amazing opportunity !

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The Mini Med School Summer Studentship is intended to provide well-motivated students, with records of exceptional academic performance, an opportunity to work closely with Mini Med School Faculty.

Application Forms

Applications will be accepted from students in grade 12 taking senior high school science courses who attended all the sessions of Mini Med School XV. Applications forms are available online and must be submitted no later than 4:30pm on Monday, January 26.

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The Open House is an interactive morning event that offers students in grades 10-12 an opportunity to visit research labs, interact with research trainees and participate in research activities.

Schedule – The event is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 8:30-1:00pm at the Child & Family Research Institute (938 West 28th Avenue).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see Ms. Parmar ASAP.

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School is no place for bullies. Neither is work. You have the right to a job that’s free from bullying and harassment. Using the theme, “No bullies at work – my right to a safe and respectful workplace,” create a video (maximum 2 minutes) that explores the topic of bullying and harassment in the workplace.