Sit on an City Advisory Committee
The City of Vancouver has up to 23 Civic Advisory Bodies — groups of citizens coming together to give advice to Council and staff on particular issues.
Committees range from the Bicycle Advisory Committee, Vancouver Athletic Commission and the Vancouver Food Policy Council to the LGBTQ Advisory Committee, the Multicultural Advisory Committee and the Family Court / Youth Justice Committee.
Vancouver residents, of all ages, can apply to be a volunteer on a Committee. Bring your perspective and contribute your experience. To find out more and how to apply, click here.
Community Events
Re:Generation 2: Wasteless in Vancouver
22FebEvent Date: 22 Feb 2012 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Wednesday)
Event Location: SFU Woodwards, 149 West Hastings StreetWant to dig a bit deeper into how Vancouver gets to Zero Waste? Want to paint how we got to where we are today with intergenerational stories from our city? Storytelling, Intergenerational Dialog, Cross-community engagement.
Read MoreDiscover Dance! Strathcona Chinese Dance Company
23FebEvent Date: 23 Feb 2012 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (Thursday)
Event Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre, Granville & Davie
Discover the diversity and beauty of Chinese dance from the elegant classical style to exuberant ethnic folk dances, as well as innovative Chinese contemporary styles. Performance followed by Q&A. Tix $10/$8. Read MoreMoonlight Snowshoe for Take a Hike Program
23FebEvent Date: 23 Feb 2012 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM (Thursday)
Event Location: Mount Seymour, North Vancouver BC
Guided moonlit snowshoe with great people and delectable treats. $20 reg fee + commitment to raise over $150 by collecting pledges to fund two multi-day expeditions and support Adventure-Based Learning for 40 at-risk youth in Vancouver. Read MoreVSB Town Hall Budget Meeting hosted by DPAC
23FebEvent Date: 23 Feb 2012 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM (Thursday)
Event Location: Magee Secondary School, 6360 Maple Street
Everybody in public school system community invited to attend, to voice their opinions and responses from fellow Parents, public figures and elected officials. This Town Hall mtg topic: budget issues. Read MoreCelebrating Pure Love - One night event for young mothers in the hood
24FebEvent Date: 24 Feb 2012 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM (Friday)
Event Location: Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier Street)Are you a mom age 25 and under needing support from other moms? Want to talk about self care, empowerment and need to voice your concerns? Then this event is for you ! Childcare, refreshments and entertainment will be provided.
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Community Announcements
Food Skills for Families Program
Expiry date/Deadline: Mar 22, 2012Hands-on program that can show you how to prepare nutritious meals that taste great and the whole family can enjoy! Register early, space is limited! Tapestry at Westbrook Village, UBC. Mondays 9am-1pm, March 26 to April 30, 2012.
Read MoreNature Vancouver: Photo Competition 2012
Expiry date/Deadline: Mar 22, 2012Photography Section of Nature Vancouver and its Young Naturalist Club holds a yearly Photo Competition. To participate in the competition and join as part of our viewing audience when the entries and results will be unveiled see their website.
Read MoreCircusWest's Spring Break Camp
Expiry date/Deadline: Mar 16, 2012
Week long camp children will have the amazing opportunity of learning unicycle, juggling, trapeze, trampoline, acrobatics and more. Register now. Read MoreYouth Survey - work experience in BC
Expiry date/Deadline: Mar 31, 2012Are you a youth between the ages of 12 - 18? First Call wants to hear about your work experience in BC. Takes the 5 minute survey and enter to win prizes including an ipod shuffle! Take the survey at www.nochildlabour.org
Read More2012 BURSARY - Dunbar Community Centre
Expiry date/Deadline: Mar 16, 2012Offering up to three, $750.00 dollar bursaries to secondary students in the Dunbar area. Applications must be submitted directly to the Bursary Committee by March 16th. Fax or email applications will not be accepted.
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Job & Volunteer Postings
Event/Admin Support - School Programs
Expiry date/Deadline: Feb 23, 2012
The School Programs Event/Administrative Support volunteer will assist the School Programs Coordinator with administration and paperwork required for a school to complete their program. Read MoreAmbassador - School programs
Expiry date/Deadline: Feb 23, 2012
The role of School Ambassadors is to assist the School Programs Coordinator by attending schools and delivering the “Heart Hero Huddle" presentations and to attend the schools event day to help out and thank attendees for their participation. Read MoreAdministrative Volunteer - School Programs
Expiry date/Deadline: Feb 23, 2012
The role of School Program Administration Volunteers is to assist the School Programs Coordinator with administration and office tasks. The volunteer will spend most of the time in the Area Office completing paperwork type tasks. Read MoreL'Arche-Live-In Assistant Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities
Expiry date/Deadline: Feb 23, 2012
Discover – Grow – Make a Difference. Do you want to share life with adults with a developmental disability, work cooperatively in a multicultural environment, be part of an intentional community? Become a live-in Assistant at L'Arche. Read MoreMotivated Youth Passionate in Environmental / Social Justice
Expiry date/Deadline: Feb 29, 2012
Get it Done! is a social movement to inspire urgent action on climate change across all levels of society, through video campaigns, petitions, pledges, and more. Read More
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