The Maritime Museum of B.C. loves all things nautical, especially unique treasures of our province. A visit to the museum reveals Tilikum, a sailboat that sailed the world, and Dorothy, the oldest sailing yacht on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Current exhibits include What Lies Beneath, a look at the past, present and future of deep sea exploration, and Ready Aye Ready, the artwork of marine artist Robert McVittie. The Tsunami Debris Project aims to identify and return flotsam and jetsam to its owners. With all these exciting exhibits and projects on the go, the Maritime Museum needs your help. Share your love of shipwrecks, heritage vessels and pirates by volunteering in one of the many positions available. For example, reception/gift shop volunteers handle museum admissions, retail sales and related tasks. Shifts are four hours with a regular weekly schedule preferred. Training is provided and volunteers receive museum membership, gift shop discounts and a vast knowledge of maritime history. Please call 250-385-4222 x101.
Want to Volunteer? These and many other opportunities are available at
www.VolunteerVictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269.
Festival Crew: Victoria Tango Festival seeks a crew of volunteers for the Aug. 10-12 event. Roles include ticket takers, merchandise sales, site setup, food service and promotion. Shifts are two to four hours. Orientation will be held soon and includes an optional free tango lesson. Call 778-432-0112.
Sendial Volunteers: Thrifty Foods seeks volunteers for the Sendial Program, a grocery order, shopping and delivery service for those unable to shop for themselves. This is a great opportunity for seniors and retirees. Shifts are three hours and training is provided. Call 250-474-9304.
Special Events Volunteers: Swan Lake/Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary needs volunteers who are good with kids to join their special event team. Volunteers help kids learn about and enjoy the natural environment through face painting, crafts and games.
Shifts are three to four hours and training is provided. Call 250-479-0211.
Sailing Companions: Recreation Integration Victoria seeks sailing companions to join the Disabled
Sailing Association of Victoria. The program runs Tuesday to Saturday. Volunteers will commit to a two-hour shift with flexible scheduling. Other positions are also available. Call 250-812-8467.
Exercise Assistant: Glenwarren Lodge needs volunteers to take residents to the fitness room and assist and encourage them with their exercise program. Program runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.; schedule is flexible. Call 2503832323.
Small Errands Assistant: James Bay Community Project is looking for someone to take on small errands for a woman with Huntington's. Volunteer will phone twice per month to see if she needs a letter written, help with paperwork or other small jobs. Other positions are also available. Call 250-388-7844.
Restoration Assistant: Saanich Parks seeks restoration assistants to remove invasive plants, plant native species, monitor sites and conduct ecological inventories as part of the Pulling Together program. Work parties run most Saturdays, among other times; schedule is very flexible. Call 250-475-5522.
