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Upcoming Workshops and Volunteer Opportunities with the Indigenous Health Garden
- Wednesday March 3rd, 1:00-4:00PM: Garden Volunteer Session
- Wednesday March 9th, 1:00-4:00PM: Garden Volunteer Session
- Wednesday March 16th, 1:00-4:00PM: Garden Volunteer Session
- Wednesday March 24th, 1:00-4:00PM: Garden Volunteer Session
- Thursday March 31st, 1:00-4:00PM: Garden Volunteer Session
- Tuesday March 29th: Feast Bowl community meal hosting the Longhouse Student Lunch (info session about Indigenous Programs at UBC Farm)
How to volunteer for garden sessions: we work in the garden rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather. We have extra rain boots, gardening tools, and gloves to share. Bring a snack and water bottle – bring friends and family (of any age) too! No experience necessary. You will find us in the Indigenous Health Garden at the UBC Farm. The most up-to-date directions to the UBC Farm can be found here. Once at the Farm, you can follow the “Aboriginal Health Gardens” signs or follow this map to find our garden.
How to volunteer for the Feast Bowl: if you are new to the Feast Bowl, please fill out our volunteer sign-up form online so we can get to know you a bit better! Join us at the UBC First Nations Longhouse (1985 West Mall) at or after 9:30AM to help us harvest or cook, or 12:30PM to eat lunch with us. Extra help from any age or skill level is always appreciated, especially in the kitchen. If you can only join us for lunch, we encourage you to come anyway and we look forward to sharing a delicious meal with you!
Note: if you plan to bring a large group, please let us know ahead of time at hannah.lewis@ubc.ca.
Volunteer Chaperones Wanted: Kirkness Science Camp
Upcoming workshops and volunteer opportunities with The Indigenous Health Research & Education Garden
- Wednesday June 3rd, 1:30-4:30PM: Garden volunteer session
- Saturday June 13th, 10:00AM-12:30PM: Salve Making Medicine Workshop (space is limited, please RSVP to hannah.lewis@ubc.ca)
- Wednesday June 24th: Feast Bowl community meal at the UBC Longhouse
- Tuesday July 21st, 2:00-4:00PM: Tea Harvesting Medicine Workshop (space is limited, please RSVP to hannah.lewis@ubc.ca)
- Wednesday July 29th: Feast Bowl community meal at the UBC Longhouse
- Tuesday August 25th, 4:00-6:00PM: Tea Making Medicine Workshop (space is limited, please RSVP to hannah.lewis@ubc.ca)
- Wednesday August 26th: Feast Bowl community meal at the UBC Farm
- Tuesday September 29th, 3:00-5:00PM: Tobacco Pipe Mix Making Medicine Workshop (space is limited, please RSVP to hannah.lewis@ubc.ca)
- Wednesday September 30th: Feast Bowl community meal at the UBC Longhouse
How to volunteer for the Feast Bowl: join us at the UBC First Nations Longhouse (1985 West Mall) at or after 9:30AM to help us harvest or cook, or 12:30PM to eat lunch with us. Extra help from any age or skill level is always appreciated, especially in the kitchen. If you can only join us for lunch, we encourage you to come anyway and we look forward to sharing a delicious meal with you!
Note: if you plan to bring a large group, please let us know ahead of time at hannah.lewis@ubc.ca.
Job – Volunteer Mentor Opportunities, Dogwood 25 Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Program
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the group mentorship: Commit for once per week for up to 3 hours, or twice a month (depending on location and school community needs)
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the one-to-one mentorship: Commit for twice a month for 2- 3 hours
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workshop facilitation: sessions are based on your availability, participant interest, and themes, aim for a min of 1 – 3 hours
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In-class tutoring/class work support (Alternate School)
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Mondays 5 – 7pm (Elementary/High School Group Program)
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Wednesdays 3 – 4pm (Afterschool homework/tutoring)
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Wednesdays 5 – 7 (High School Group Program)
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Homework/Tutoring in both Elementary/High School:
- Math
- Science
- Chemistry
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Girls/Boys Groups (One week night or Sundays)
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Facilitation on Leadership, Student Success, Fitness and Sport, Life Skills, Arts, Culture, and Transitioning to Post Secondary
UNYA Mentorship and Kinnections Programs Seek Volunteers
Source: The Talking Stick: News and Information from the First Nations Longhouse, November 10, 2014