Friday 10 November 2023

Paid Positions! UBC Geering Up Camps

WE'RE HIRING!

Join a passionate team to promote STEM for children and youth.

 

FULL-TIME & PART-TIME POSITIONS

































 













Applications close November 12th.

Thursday 9 November 2023

Blueridge Community Association: Volunteers Needed



Volunteers Needed; Salvation Army Kettle Campaign

 Volunteers Needed for the 

Kettle Campaign

 The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign 
will be up and running from
 
November 14th to December 23, 2023 Mon-Sat (10am - 6pm) 

at multiple locations around the North Shore.

Students who are interested in participating, please 
reach out to Aparna Mody, Kettle Coordinator: 

Phone: 604.988.6040 (Ext:305)

Cell: 236.558.7961

Fax: 604.988.4140

E-mail: Aparna.Mody@salvationarmy.ca

VCAD Virtual Open House



















RSVP & Register Here: Visual College of Art and Design - Events (vcad.ca)



Friday 3 November 2023

Volunteers Needed: BRIGHT NIGHTS at Stanley Park

 


High School Volunteers sign up @ Bright Nights in Stanley Park!

Volunteer for High School students at Bright Nights in Stanley Park!

By Stanley Park Railway
25 followers

Date and time

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 4:30 PM - Mon, Jan 1, 2024 9:30 PM PST

Location

Stanley Park Train

690 Pipeline Road Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2

About this event

  • 32 days 5 hours
  • Mobile eTicket

You can be a part of one of Vancouver's most loved attractions by volunteering to help at Bright Nights in Stanley Park 2023! The train and plaza will be sparkling with three million lights offering guests an illuminated experience like no other.

As a volunteer you will get to help the train staff check and scan tickets, assist with Santa photos in Santa's workshop and help to create a magical experience for our guests. Please read all of the event information and if you would like to join us this year, than fill out your application.

Volunteer shifts will be 4:30pm to 9:30 pm nightly from November 30, 2023 - January 1, 2024 (Closed Dec. 25 -Christmas Day). Please understand that when you are signing up for a volunteer ticket, you are signing up for the duration of the event. For example: If you sign up for Thursday nights, than you are signing up for all of the event Thursday nights (5 Nights Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21, Dec. 28)

*Mandatory orientation meeting Nov. 28th OR Nov. 29th at 4:30pm.

Please make sure you dress warmly as this is an outdoor event, it is best to have extra layers! Hope to see you at Bright Nights!

Volunteer Rewards

We recognize the people who work hard and are reliable- just like you! Each volunteer is eligible for a letter of reference for their volunteer time.

Register HERE:  


Friday 27 October 2023

Paid Position: Bur-Han is Hiring for Entry-Level Lawn & Garden Crew Positions

 We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated high school students to join our Entry-Level Lawn and Garden Crew. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in learning and gaining hands-on experience in the field of lawn and garden maintenance. No prior experience is required, but a strong desire to work outdoors and learn new skills is a must. 

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Lawn and Garden Crew and follow instructions.
  • Assist the crew leader with tasks such as planting, weeding, and cultivating garden beds.
  • Care flowers, shrubs, and trees
  • Mowing lawns 
  • Trim and edging lawns for a polished appearance.
  • Apply lawn applications.
  • Safely and efficiently operate equipment 
  • Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.

Requirements:

  • Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Physical fitness and the ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
  • Ability to follow safety guidelines and company policies.

Benefits:

  • Gain valuable hands-on experience in the lawn and garden industry.
  • Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.

If you're passionate about the outdoors and interested in pursuing a career in lawn and garden care, we encourage you to apply for this 

Entry-Level Lawn and Garden Crew position 

**Resume preferred but not required 

Interested Applicants can email Chris at:   hr@bur-han.ca

BCIT: Bridge Watch Certificate Programs - FULLY FUNDED - School of Transportation

 

3-5 High School available seats for barriered youth in the 
Bridge Watch Rating program (BWR) 
March 11/24 intake.  

Program #1 - The regular tuition paid Bridge Watch Rating Associate Certificate (BWR) program is 12-weeks.  The program is offered in March and includes the following:

  1. Bridge Watch Rating (BWR)
  2. Restricted Operator’s Certificate Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
  3. Marine Basic First Aid (MBFA)

Students completing the BWR program must also complete the following two additional courses which are mandatory to meet the Transport Canada’s requirement:

  1. STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) – 8 day course 
  2. STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC) – 6 Day course 

Program #2 - The Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating (BWR-E) program funded under, Transport Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan for Indigenous People and Women includes all of the courses listed above plus SVOP.  The BWR-E has 3 intakes each year (Jan/Feb, June and July)

  1. Bridge Watch Rating (BWR)
  2. Restricted Operator’s Certificate Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
  3. Marine Basic First Aid (MBFA)
  4. STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
  5. STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC)
  6. Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)

Funding for Students accepted into the funded BWR-E program includes their tuition ($6500), cost of Transport Canada Medical Exam* (approx. $2000, and $150 towards CSA approved Safety Boots.   Local students will also receive $15 for lunch for each in-person training day.  Eligible out of town students will be provided hotel accommodations, support with transportation costs, and a $60 per diem for their meals and incidentals while attending the in-person training.

* The Transport Medical Exam is part of the entrance requirements:

Program #3: Bridge Watch Rating, Associate Certificate, Full-time (2933ACERT) - BCIT

**Typically, the Marine Campus would schedule a BST and PSC course directly after the BWR. These two course are offered thru flexible learning and have to be scheduled separately. 

The Bridge Watchman program is based on modular courses and provides training certificates in BCIT Recognition of Training in Workplace Hazardous Materials

www.bcit.ca