[van-announce] Community Events Digest

Fri Oct 8 13:55:05 PDT 2010

COMMUNITY EVENTS DIGEST 

== Social justice events happening on and off campus == 

*** Events at SFU Burnaby *** 

1) SFU Against Goldcorp and Gentrification Meeting (Oct 8) 

2) Body Image Discussion Group with Loree Erickson (Oct 13) 

3) National Coming Out Day Celebration (Oct 13) 

4) Ableism and Sexuality Workshop with Loree Erickson (Oct 14) 

5) Student Society Seeking Nominations for Board By-Elections (due Oct 18) 

6) Fostering Allyship Discussion Group (Oct 19) 

7) Peak Newspaper Annual General Meeting (Oct 20) 

8) Bicycle Maintenance Workshop (Oct 29, Nov 4) 

***Events Off The Hill*** 

9) Release Detained Tamil Refugees: Support Rally (Oct 9) 

10) Dig In For Climate Justice (Oct 10) 

11) A public forum on Afghanistan With Malalai Joya (Oct 11) 
12) Anit-War Fundraiser With Malalai Joya (Oct 12) 

13) Media Democracy Day 'Pull the Plug' fundraiser at the Railway Club (Oct 14) 

14) thrilLITERATE (Oct 14) 

15) Toxic-Free Canada Celebration (Oct 15) 

16) Film Screening: The Women of Brukman (Oct 16) 

17) The Gaza Mono-Logues (Oct 17) 

18) Community and Resistance Tour (Oct 21) 

19) Us and Them (the inquiry) Theatrical Performance (Oct 22 - Nov 28) 

20) Left Film Night: "OCCUPATION 101: Voices of the Silenced Majority" (Oct 24) 

21) Canadian Worker Cooperative Federation Banquet (Oct 29) 

22) People's Co-op Bookstore Halloween Dance Party (Oct 30) 

23) Dia de los Muertos Celebration (Nov 2) 

24) Media Democracy Day Vancouver 2010 (Nov 6) 

*** Job Postings *** 
25) BC Compassion Club Job Posting 

*** Volunteer Opportunities *** 

26) Volunteer Tutors/Mentors Needed (Gr. 6-12) 

27) Community Gardeners Wanted at the Purple Thistle 

**compiled by SFPIRG, SFU's student-based social justice resource centre. http://www.sfpirg.ca. To have your event included in the next digest, send a text-based email announcement to sfpirg (at) sfu.ca. ** 

*** Events at SFU Burnaby *** 

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SFU AGAINST GOLDCORP AND GENTRIFICATION (SAGG) 

ORGANIZING MEETING 

Friday October 8 th , 3pm 

Graduate Students Society Conference Room 

(Maggie Benson Centre Rm 2212) 

Last Friday, more than 25 SFU students and faculty came to the first organizing meeting of a new campus group: SFU Against Goldcorp and Gentrification (SAGG). This ad hoc group began planning an ambitious campaign to fight against the corporatization of the university, the_community-washing_ of a mining company responsible for human rights and environmental crimes, and SFU's participation in the gentrification of the Downtown Eastside. 

The four draft demands we agreed on (to be finalized this meeting) were: 

i. To remove Goldcorp's name from all SFU projects 

ii. That the university must develop procedures to give low income residents of the DTES control over university developments in their community 

iii. No funding from corporate human rights abusers like Goldcorp. We demand control over private funding by students and faculty; and 

iv. We demand the end of the private funding problem through full public funding of public education 

The projects and actions we began work on include: 

- An information and education campaign about Goldcorp 

- A quick response public forum about Goldcorp's dirty-money funding of the SFU arts school, and the meaning of it for students and faculty and for the low income DTES community; and 

- Outreaching other campus groups to gain support for the demands and actions of the SAGG campaign 

Come to the meeting this Friday to continue this important organizing work and develop SFU's resistance against the corporatization of the university, Goldcorp, and gentrification... 

For more info, contact: antigoldcorp at gmail.com 

For more info: 

http://vancouver.mediacoop.ca/blog/dawn/4695 

http://www.straight.com/article-349701/vancouver/sfu-under-fire-accepting-10-million-goldcorp 

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BODY IMAGE DISCUSSION GROUP WITH LOREE ERICKSON 

Wednesday, October 13th from 1:30-3:30pm 

Out on Campus Lounge, in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby 

Join OOC on for a discussion on Body Image, introduced and led by Loree Erickson, self-described femmegimp. Of herself and her work, Loree writes, "I am a poly queer femmegimp porn star academic doing a PhD at York University. My work is a synthesis of theoretical engagement and critical artistic creation, both of which are motivated and shaped by personal experience and activist ideals. I want to replace the gawking, gazing, and glaring people with disabilities encounter on a daily basis with beholding, recognizing, and reacting when people with disabilities are red fucking hot." 

For more on Loree, check out her website at http://www.femmegimp.org/ 

http://www.sfu.ca/out-on-campus/ 

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NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY CELEBRATION 

Wednesday, October 13th from 6-9pm 

Out on Campus Lounge, in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby . 

Join OOC in celebrating being out - as whatever you are! Queer, ally, academic, jock, geek, musician, whatever it may be! Share your stories, and party it up with friends - and free food! 
http://www.sfu.ca/out-on-campus/ 

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ABLEISM AND SEXUALITY WORKSHOP WITH LOREE ERICKSON 

Thursday, October 14th, 3:30-6:30pm 

MBC 2294 

Discuss how ableism works in our daily lives, communities and learn about disability as complex, multi-faceted sites of marginalization, as well as important resources for resistance and systemic change. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, email programs at sfpirg.ca 

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STUDENT SOCIETY SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD BY-ELECTION 

Interested in getting involved with your student union? 

The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) is now accepting nominations from undergraduate students for vacancies with the 2010-11 Board. 

Details on the 2010 SFSS Fall By-Election (from the SFSS elections website) 

Nomination Period 

The nomination period officially opens as of Monday Oct 4th at 8 am and continues until Oct 18th at 12:00pm. 

For information on how to be nominated, see the http://elections.sfss.ca/2010/10/become-a-candidate/ page. 

Positions Available 
The following positions on the SFSS Board of Directors are open for nominations: 
Executive Officers: Treasurer, University Relations Officer 
Faculty representatives: Arts & Social Sciences; Applied Sciences; Health Sciences; Education; Communication, Art & Technology; Environment 

The terms for these positions are from mid-November to the end of April, 2011. 

Campaigning – Mon Oct 18 to Mon Nov 1 

Voting Period – Tues Nov2, Wed Nov 3 , Thurs Nov 4 
Voting will be conducted electronically; a link to the secure web site for online voting will be posted on the SFSS elections website. 

For more info check http://elections.sfss.ca 

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FOSTERING ALLYSHIP DISCUSSION GROUP 

Tuesday, October 19th , from 5:30-7pm 

Out on Campus Lounge, in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby . 

OOC is hosting a discussion group on Allyship. What does it mean to be an Ally? Why are they so important? How can you encourage yourself and others to be one? Come and chat about your stories, experiences and thoughts on Allyship. 

http://www.sfu.ca/out-on-campus/ 

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Peak Annual General Meeting 

Peak Publications Society (SFU's Student Newspaper) Annual General Meeting (AGM) 
Wed Oct 20, 5pm, MBC 2290, SFU Burnaby 
Food and beverages to be provided. 

Agenda includes auditor's report and election of 3 At-large Representatives for the Peak Board of Directors. 

All undergrad and grad students are members of the Society. 

http://www.the-peak.ca 
By-laws: http://www.sfu.ca/~tgregory/peak_bylaws.pdf 

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Free Bicycle Maintenance Workshop 

Want to learn how to keep your bike clean, in good working order, and fun to ride? 

The SFU Bike Tool Co-op will be hosting a free bike maintenance workshop in TC 319 (Burnaby campus, next door to SFPIRG office on the Rotunda), at the following times: 

Friday, October 29 from 3:30 - 6:00pm 
Thursday, November 4 from 12:30 - 3:00pm 
(Please note that this is the same workshop twice, on two different dates.) 

This workshop is for the commuter who wants to learn basic do-it-yourself bike maintenance skills. Topics covered will include: 
-inspecting and maintaining brakes and derailleurs 
-inspecting and cleaning the drive train 
-inspecting tires and repairing flats 

This is a tentative list of topics - if you have any suggestions for bike maintenance topics you would like to learn about, feel free to email me. (I am also open to suggestions for possible future workshops!) 

Again, this workshop is free and open to everyone, but please register by emailing me ( bike at sfpirg.ca ) and specifying which date you would like to attend. 

Happy cycling, 

Maren Lisac, Bike Tool Co-op coordinator, SFPIRG 

***Events Off The Hill*** 

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RELEASE DETAINED TAMIL REFUGEES: LET THEM FREE, LET THEM STAY! 

Saturday Oct 9 at 1:30 pm 

Shuttles Leaving Edmonds station starting at 12:45 until 1:15 
7900 Fraser Park Dr, Burnaby 

Burnaby Youth Custody Services Centre where mothers and children who arrived aboard MV Sun Sea are being detained. 

For the past five weeks we have gathered in front of the Burnaby Youth Custody prison where approximately 90 Tamil refugee mothers and children are being incarcerated. Supporters bang on pots and pans and blew whistles and horns to the beats of Tamil music. A large Tamil banner reading "We welcome you, we support you" is held towards the two detention units where children can be seen waving and smiling, peering through prison bars. (For photos, see here http://www.flickr.com/photos/nooneisillegal/ ) 

Join No One is Illegal-Vancouver at the Burnaby detention facility to continue to express our love, support, and solidarity with those still being held inside and to call for the immediate release of detained Tamil asylum seekers. 

* Bring noise! We want to be visible and be heard from inside so please bring pots, pans, horns, drums, noisemakers (please be aware of noises which may be triggering or traumatizing) 

* TRANSPORT: 

Meet at Edmonds station for rides at 12:45. Last shuttle leaves at 1:15pm. 

If you have a vehicle and can offer carpool, please contact us at noii-van at resist.ca or 778 885 0040 

Surviving a dangerous journey, 492 Tamil refugees, including women and children, arrived in BC after fleeing war and persecution in Sri Lanka. When the ship first neared Esquimault, territories of the Songhees First Nation, it was immediately boarded by the Armed Forces, Border Services, and RCMP. The refugees are now in jails, facing endless hearings that have revealed the clear incompetency, deliberate negligence, and racism of the system. 

In the context of the never-ending "War on Terror" refugees, migrants, and racialized people are increasingly being racially targeted, dehumanized as security threats, and criminalized through unprecedented police and state powers. Despite its rhetoric of 'liberating' and 'protecting' women globally and locally, the Canadian state is detaining an increasing numbers of women and children that cross these borders. In light of increasing repression and exclusionary policies and ideologies, we demand "Justice, Freedom, and Status for All!" 

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DIG IN FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE! 

Mass Direct Action against Climate Crime 

Sunday October 10, 2010 Meet at 2:00 p.m. 

Scott Road, Skytrain Station (East, Taxi Stand Side) then march to 129th St. and 115b Ave in North Surrey – near Bridgeview Elementary School ( Map ) 

Join the 350.org 10/10/10 Global Work Party to stop global warming. In the Lower Mainland join the party and work to bag sand from the proposed South Fraser Freeway to raise the dykes protecting nearby communities. 

This year as part of the 350.org 10/10/10 Global Work Party (Oct 10, 2010), we will get to work stopping a deliberate climate crime – the South Fraser Perimeter ‘Road’ freeway which is part of the Gateway Program. The estimated $2 billion proposed freeway would greatly increase greenhouse gas emissions, pave over some of BC’s best farmland, scar the delicate banks of the Fraser River, and pollute elementary school playgrounds. 

Freeways = Climate Crime 

What can I do right now? Go to www.350.org/dig-climate-justice and sign up to receive more information, including volunteer orientation and work party times. 

The 10/10/10 Dig in for Climate Justice is a project of the Council of Canadians (Delta-Richmond, Vancouver-Burnaby, and Surrey-White Rock-Langley chapters), and GatewaySucks.org. 

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CAN THE WEST BRING PEACE AND PROSPERITY TO AFGHANISTAN? 

AN AFGHAN WOMAN’S PERSPECTIVE 

A public forum on Afghanistan featuring Malalai Joya 

Monday, October 11 th , 4:00 PM 

Room 3310 SFU Surrey Campus, 13450, 102 Avenue, Surrey 

(South of the Surrey Central SkyTrain station) 

A free event, however donations are much encouraged. 

Organized by Fraser Valley Peace Council, For more information, please contact 604-613-0735 

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REAL AID, TRUE SOLIDARITY: ANTI-WAR FUNDRAISER WITH MALALAI JOYA. 

Tuesday, Oct 12, 7pm 

W2, 151 W Cordova 

Tickets $10-20 dollars. available at People's Co-op. 

Real aid, true solidarity: An anti-war benefit evening for Afghanistan and Palestine featuring Malalai Joya 

Main program will also feature: 
- Solidarity Notes Labour Choir 
- MC: Author Charles Demers 
- Music by Joaquin Ernesto 
- Amal Rana on 'Af-Pak' war and flood disaster in Pakistan 
- Gaza flotilla activist Kevin Neish ... and more 

Followed by a special W2 After Party with Live Afghan music and songs by Majid Qiyam , cash bar - 9pm until late 

Malalai Joya was the youngest woman elected to Afghanistan's parliament in 2005, but was expelled from her position and has faced five assassination attempts because of her opposition to the warlords in the Karzai regime and her fearless advocacy of women's rights. She has emerged as one of the most prominent voices against NATO's war, with TIME magazine recently naming her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. 

With the Canadian government threatening to extend Canada's support of the occupation of Afghanistan beyond 2011, this special evening is an important chance to hear directly from an Afghan women's leader about the war. 

In addition, your contributions will go towards bringing genuine aid to the people directly affected by Canadian foreign policy in both Afghanistan and Palestine. Money raised will be go to support two very worth causes: 

-The Canadian Boat to Gaza, a civil society initiative to challenge the siege of Gaza and bring urgently needed humanitarian aid. (See http://canadaboatgaza.org/ ) 

-Malalai Joya's Defense Committee, which provides much needed financial support to a free medical clinic in Farah Province, and works to support other grassroots health and education projects throughout Afghanistan. (See http://malalaijoya.com/dcmj/ ) 

Organized by StopWar.ca. 
stopwar at resist.ca 

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'PULL THE PLUG' FUNDRAISER AT THE RAILWAY CLUB 

Thursday October 14 th , 8:30pm 

The Railway Club (579 Dunsmuir Street) 

Media Democracy Day and Vancouver is Awesome.com are co-hosting a MDD fundraising concert on October 14th at The Railway Club (579 Dunsmuir Street).Featuring three amazing local bands, lots of giveaways and door prizes, and lots of fun times with Vancouver's music, arts, and media makers, this show is going to be one you don't want to miss! 

http://www.mediademocracyday.org/Vancouver 

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thrilLITERATE 

Thursday, October 14, 7:00pm 

Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver 

Cost: $5-20 sliding scale 

thrilLITERATE is an evening of poetry, storytelling, music and of recognizing literacy as a basic human right. Queer authors read to raise funds for the women's literacy program in the Downtown Eastside. Now in its second year, the event has raised $2,400 for the Literacy and Learning Program at WISH: a centre for female survival sex workers. Readers include: Cathleen With, Larissa Lai, Amber Dawn, Danielle Zomperelli, Kona, Aerlyn Weissman, Mette Bach and Mimi Mahovlich 

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TOXIC-FREE CANADA CELEBRATION 

Friday, October 15, 7:00pm 

Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver 

Cost: $10 donation 

Launched 12 years ago as the Labour Environmental Alliance Society, Mae Burrows and Sean Griffin have been its passionate and informed leaders: linking unions and communities, educating and campaigning about environmental toxins. Please join us to celebrate their bridge-building work and to honour their vital contributions to building healthy workplaces and a healthy society. 

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FILM SCREENING: THE WOMEN OF BRUKMAN 

Saturday, October 16, 7:00pm 

Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories 

Cost: By donation 

The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation presents the Vancouver premier screening of The Women of Brukman , Quebec filmmaker Isaac Isitan's powerful and inspiring documentary about seamstresses in Argentina taking over their factory in 2001. Brukman went from a symbol of exploitation to a site of revolutionary labour participation--all workers, no bosses. 

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THE GAZA MONO-LOGUES 

Sunday, October 17, 6:30pm 

Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories 

Cost: By donation, suggested $10 

The Gaza Mono-Logues is a global project initiated by Ashtar Theatre, Palestine’s first youth theatre training organization. In 2009 Ashtar Theatre, in collaboration with UNICEF, began drama therapy with youth directly affected by the previous months’ attacks. Their writing was compiled and became The Gaza Mono-Logues : a global project performed by youth in 30 cities worldwide on October 17, celebrating and mourning the experiences of youth in Gaza. At this performance, six local youth will perform the monologues written by youth in Gaza. The music of Emad Armoush will begin the evening and a discussion will follow the performance. Presented by Headlines Theatre, Neworld Theatre, Jews for a Just Peace, and the Transformative Communities Project Society. 

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COMMUNITY AND RESISTANCE TOUR 

Thursday, October 21, 7:00pm 

Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories 

Cost: By donation 

The Community and Resistance Tour brings a multimedia presentation involving short films, inspiring words, and important dialogue. U.S.-based organizers Jordan Flaherty and Leah Laskshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha communicate about current social justice struggles, from post-Katrina community organizing and cultural resistance on the Gulf Coast to queer activism and organizing against sexual violence. This tour is for anyone interested in issues of health care, education, criminal justice, housing, or the ways in which racism and other forms of systemic oppression intersect with these struggles. 

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US AND THEM (THE INQUIRY) THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE 

Presented by Headlines Theatre 

Oct 22 – Nov 28, 7.30pm 

Where: Various venues across Metro Vancouver 

Who are ‘we’ and who are ‘they’? Fun, moving and gutsy – Us and Them (the inquiry) is a theatrical performance that invites audiences to participate, and explore how we are woven together. 

*Admission by donation 

RSVP recommended at 604-871-0508 or rsvp at headlinestheatre.com 

For more information on venue and date listings, please visit: http://headlinestheatre.com (Click “ What’s New ”) 

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LEFT FILM NIGHT: "OCCUPATION 101: VOICES OF THE SILENCED MAJORITY" 

Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, 7pm 

Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Drive, Vancouver 

Donations will be accepted for the Canadian Boat for Gaza 

Directed by Abdallah Omeish and Sufyan Omeish, 2006, 90 minutes 

Occupation 101 is a powerful documentary on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts surrounding the issues, and dispels many long-perceived myths and misconceptions. Occupation 101 also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are examined by leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have often been suppressed in North American media outlets. The film covers a wide range of topics - the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880’s, the 1920 tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the second Intifada of 2000, the separation barrier and the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza - as well as heart-wrenching testimonials from victims of this tragedy. 

COLLECTION FOR THE CANADIAN BOAT FOR GAZA! At the conclusion of the film, donations will be accepted for the Canadian Boat for Gaza project. This cross-Canada campaign aims to raise $300,000 to send a Canadian boat as part of the next international flotilla to break the Israeli siege of Gaza. For more information, visit canadaboatgaza.org . 

No charge for admission; donations welcome. Coffee and refreshments available. Left Film Nights are presented by the Centre for Socialist Education, Young Communist League, and the Vancouver East and Montivero Clubs of the Communist Party of Canada. Call 604-255-2041 or email < pvoice at telus.net > for further information. 

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CANADIAN WORKER COOPERATIVE FEDERATION BANQUET 

Friday, October 29, 6:00pm 

Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories 

Free 

As part of the Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation's annual conference, all are welcome to join them at this banquet (dinner available for sale,) and to hear speakers and the presentation of the 'Best Practices Award' and the 'Worker Co-op Merit Award'. 

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PEOPLE'S CO-OP BOOKS FUNDRAISER: HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY 

A benefit to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of People's Co-op Bookstore! 

It's your chance to dress up as a favourite literary character - prizes for best costumes. Cash bar. 

Saturday, Oct. 30, doors open 7:30 pm 

Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Avenue , in the heart of Vancouver's arts-friendly Strathcona neighbourhood 

Tickets $10 advance, from the Bookstore (1391 Commercial Drive), or $15 at the door. 

"Established in 1945, People's Co-op is a member-owned independent and alternative source for books. An amazing little store, with a broad selection of titles. Our focus is social and environmental justice, and support for local writers. We have just completed renovations to expand the store, improve service, and create a community space for small literary events. Come check us out, become a member, and find out how to get 10% off your book purchases!" 

1391 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3X5 

Hours: 10-6 Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 10-8 on Fridays, 1-5 on Sundays 

Tel. 604-253-6442 

Website: www.peoplescoopbookstore.com 

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION 

Tuesday, November 2, 6:00pm 

Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories 

Free (Donations welcome for materials) 

Join us for one of our most favourite annual Rhizome events. We'll celebrate the lives and legacies of those who have gone before us, and create a traditional Mexican Day of the Dead altar to commemorate our dead. Bring photos of your loved ones and others who have inspired you, as well as offerings of flowers, candles, fruits, bread, etc. We will create papel picado (paper cuttings) collectively. There will be Guatemalan hot chocolate, pan de muerto, and more. Organized by Latina women together with their companeras at Rhizome. 

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MEDIA DEMOCRACY DAY VANCOUVER 2010 

November 6th 2010, 12- 5pm 

Vancouver Public Library, Central Library 

Cost: Free 

The opening keynote speaker is Tony Burman of Al Jazeera English. Interactive panel discussions will be led by top media scholars, representatives from the activist community and local media influencers. Topics include assessing the role of alternative media in environmental communication in an age of corporate greenwash; the rise of “Fox News North” and what it means for Canadian broadcasting; the portrayal of protest and negotiation at global marquee events like the G20 summit; representations of sexual and gendered violence in media; and a close look at the shifting landscape of Canadian copyright. 

The Media Democracy Fair is open all day. Exhibitors include Out on Screen, Access to Media Education Society, Rabble.ca and many more!!! 

Cost: Free & all welcome but seating for panel, keynote and workshop sessions is limited. To pre-register your attendance, visit http://mddvancouver.eventbrite.com/ . 

*** Job Postings *** 

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BC COMPASSION CLUB JOB POSTING 

The BC Compassion Club is a consensus run, not-for-profit organization that meets the holistic healing needs of a large and growing community. We are looking for caring and committed individuals to join our staff collective. 

Currently we are hiring for on-call / relief workers to cover frontline counter service positions. We need compassionate, skilled communicators who are great at multi-tasking. We are looking for people who are grounded and easy-going, ready to handle a mix of cash duties, customer service and frontline social work. Additionally, we are looking for motivated individuals as we expect all staff to participate in the overall organizing, cleaning and functioning of the organization. 

Familiarity with cannabis and / or holistic health care is an asset. Experience in social work, consensus, anti-oppression or activism preferred. Candidates will be expected to be comfortable interacting with a diverse population, working within our consensus decision making model and using a computer. 

We offer a starting wage of $16 per hour with health benefits in our Wellness Centre (extended health and dental benefits may also be available). Apply by email with your cover letter and resume to hr at thecompassionclub.org by Tuesday October 12, 2010. 

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Trans, queer, two-spirit, Aboriginal and people of colour are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on the organization, please visit our webpage: www.thecompassionclub.org 

*** Volunteer Opportunities *** 

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VOLUNTEER TUTORS/MENTORS NEEDED (Gr. 6-12) 

The LIFT program is a comprehensive support program for at-risk children and youth living in East Vancouver. We are currently seeking volunteers who are friendly, culturally sensitive, and knowledgeable in academic subject areas to assist at our tutoring centers. 

We need tutors in all academic subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, Languages, and English as a Second Language. The tutoring centers are welcoming places for students and tutors to connect. Each tutoring site provides healthy snacks, school supplies, computer access, and a variety of interactive games. This is a wonderful opportunity to help out in the community and an ideal volunteer placement for people considering a career in education. 

Volunteer Qualifications: 

- Ability to tutor one or more of the following subjects: Math, 

Science, Social Studies, Languages, and English 

- Able to commit to one weekly or tutoring shift from 3:00pm – 5:00pm 

- Comfortable working with children, pre-teens, or teens. 

- Ability to lead games and activities for small groups. 

- Knowledge or interest in working with at-risk communities 

- Must submit two references and be willing to undergo a Criminal 

Record Clearance 

Tutoring Centre Hours, Locations, and Grade Levels 

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School (419 East 24th Ave) 

Tuesdays, Thursdays 

3:00pm – 6:00pm 

Grades 8 to 12 

Vancouver Technical Secondary School (2600 East Broadway) 

Tuesdays, Thursdays 

3:15pm - 5:30pm 

Grade 8 to 12 

Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House (800 East Broadway) 

Wednesdays 

3:30pm - 6:00pm 

Grades 7 to 9 

Thunderbird Elementary School/Community Centre (2325 Cassiar Street) 

Mondays, Wednesdays 

3:00pm - 5:30pm 

Grades 6 to 8 

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.learningisfirst.ca 

For more information, contact Erica Math, LIFT Volunteer Coordinator 

erica at learningisfirst.ca 

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COMMUNITY GARDENERS WANTED AT THE PURPLE THISTLE 

Want to Get Your Hands Dirty? The Purple Thistle Urban Agriculture project is looking for a few more gardeners!! 

We have an awesome 1800 sq/ft garden that is producing a huge amount of food, and are planning on expanding to a second site. We're looking for another couple of gardeners to join our excellent crew for digging, building, planting, harvesting and eating. It's a great time and great crew. 

We meet, work and eat together every Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 - 6:00pm. On Fridays from 3:00 - 6:00 pm we run a series of workshops and events to learn specific gardening, preserving, cooking and herbal skills. 

If you're at all interest do contact Marla Renn: marlarenn at gmail.com 

http://www.purplethistle.ca/ 