James Bay Market Society has striven to promote the benefits of a local market since opening in 1995 on a $5,000 budget. The community seed exchange is even older — this year the James Bay Market Society will celebrate the 20th year of Seedy Saturday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Victoria Conference Centre. The event now includes small businesses, local nurseries, chef demonstrations, kids' activities and free talks — a wonderful way to learn more about seed diversity, food security and protecting our environment. To make this event a success, many volunteers are needed, including greeters, audio-visual helpers and session volunteers. Most shifts are 3.5 hours; a one-hour orientation meeting is required on Feb. 14 or 15. Call 250-381-5323.
Want to Volunteer? These and other opportunities are available at www.VolunteerVictoria.bc.ca or by calling 250-386-2269.
Daffodil Campaign Volunteer: The Canadian Cancer Society seeks volunteers to arrange delivery of daffodil pins, recruit volunteers to deliver materials to businesses and complete other related tasks. Commitment is 3-5 hours per week, January to April. Training will be provided. Call 1-800-663-7892 x226.
Visitors: Oak Bay Volunteer Services needs volunteers to visit seniors at their homes for a conversation or a walk. Most visits are on an ongoing, weekly basis; commitment is flexible. Call 250-595-1034.
Volunteer Co-ordinator: The Prostate Centre needs an experienced person to rally the troops for the Safeway Father’s Day Run, to be held June 16. Commitment includes monthly meetings beginning in February, about 1.5 hours each, and the event day weekend, June 15-16. Training is provided. Call 250-388-0214.
Journalist: Fernwood Neighbour-hood Resource Group seeks writers for the Village Vibe newspaper, printed every two months and distributed around the neighbourhood. Journalists track down stories, complete interviews and write articles related to Fernwood. Commitment is long term, about 5-7 hours every two months. Call 250-381-1552.
Assistant: The Inter-Cultural Association needs an Employ-ment Resource Centre assistant to provide administrative support, update job boards, help clients fill out job applications and more. Commitment is three to five hours per week for at least three months. Training is provided. 250-388-4728 ext. 114.
Athlete Co-ordinator: Special Olympics B.C.-Victoria seeks someone to oversee the athlete's representative committee, made up of athletes from each sport. The co-ordinator recruits committee members, organizes and leads monthly meetings and more. This is a long-term role: commitment is 10 hours per month with training provided. Call 250-475-1677.
Driver: James Bay Community Project seeks a driver to pick up and drop off seniors attending the weekly Seniors Connections Group. Commitment is long term, Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. and/or 3-4 p.m. 250-388-7844 ext.308.
