Volunteer @Parkgate Society

We are looking for volunteers for the following classes:

Drawing & Watercolour Art Exploration 6-12yrs

An art class for everyone! Learn the basics of drawing with a pencil, naturally flowing into using watercolour pencils and ending with watercolour paint on paper. This progressive course will take the learner through the basic stages of creation, bringing you from beginner to painter in just weeks!

Parkgate, Art Studio

Mondays          Jan 9-Mar 6    3:30-5:00 PM

Art Exploration Parent Participation 2-5yrs

An opportunity for children and their caregivers to share in the exploration of art! Through specific weekly projects, children will learn about colour and develop their fine motor skills, explore their social environment, expand their spatial awareness and work with a variety of mediums each week.

Parkgate, Art Studio

Wednesdays     Jan 11-Feb 8             9:45-10:45 AM

Wednesdays     Jan 11-Feb 8             11:15-12:15 PM

Pottery Family 5yrs+,

Gather the kids and explore the wonders of clay together in this new class designed to bring families together to create masterpieces with clay. Parent and 2 children will make a variety of projects over the course of the program.

Parkgate Pottery Studio

Thursdays    Jan 5-Feb 2                  3:45 PM –  5:00 PM

If you would like to volunteer at any of these programs, please contact Ellen at eclague@parkgatesociety.ca with the dates and program name that you’re interested in.

MORE INFORMATION: Women in Science – February 9, 2023 (campaigner.com)

This event has been moved back to April 19/23. More information will be shared closer to the date.

Boys and Girls Clubs South Coast BC: 5-day Santastic Job Club – December 19 – 23, 2022

SAE Vancouver Open House

SAE Vancouver – Open Enrolment Week Dec 2022

Hello students –

Creekstone Care Centre is looking for youth volunteers (age 14+) to volunteer with their residents. You will be part of the recreation team and help facilitate activities such as Bingo!, Happy Hour, Socials, games, decorating and more.

These hours can be used towards CLC12 required hours.

Volunteering at a senior’s centre also looks great on resumes, scholarship applications and nursing school applications.

Please visit the Work Experience Office or message Mrs. Knapp for more information.

Educator Flyer – TW Virtual – December 2022.pdf (1)

Jill of All Trades is a day-long event led by female mentors to inspire young women in Grades 9 through 12 to pursue careers in the Skilled Trades. Participants will experience a fun-filled day of practical, in-the-shop sessions.

Be ready to see the BCIT facilities, interact with industry professionals, and join a series of workshops in several disciplines that include among others: Ironworking, Sheet Metal, CNC Machinist, Industrial Instrumentation, Joinery, and Motorcycle Technician.

Safety Information

Participants will be required to wear long pants (no sweatpants, yoga pants, or shorts) and closed toed shoes (runners or sneakers) – no ballet flats or sandals of any kind. BCIT will provide safety glasses and steel toe caps for use in the shops.

Parents/legal guardians are required to complete and submit the media consent and acknowledgement of risk form before the event.

Event Schedule

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
BCIT Burnaby Campus – SE2 Great Hall
8:00am – 8:30am  Arrival / Check-in / Buffet Breakfast
8:30am – 8:45am  Welcome and Shop Safety
9:00am – 1:20pm  Workshops – Try Three Different Skilled Trades
1:20pm – 1:50pm  Lunch Provided
2:00pm – 2:55pm  Guest Speaker Cassidy Mceown from ‘Rust Valley Restorers’
2:55pm – 3:00pm Closing Remarks – Door Prizes – Swag Gifts
3:00pm – 3:15pm  Group Photo
3:30pm  Departure