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1. 18th ANNUAL STONE SOUP FESTIVAL: URBAN AGRICULTURE AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
2. BRITANNIA COMMUNITY KITCHEN
3. FRESH MILK, FOOD POLITICS EVENT
4. HERBAL INTEGRATION COURSE
5. VILLAGE VANCOUVER – GRANDVIEW WOODLAND MONTHLY POTLUCKS
6. BC FOOD SYSTEMS NETWORK ANNUAL GATHERING
4. HERBAL INTEGRATION COURSE
5. VILLAGE VANCOUVER – GRANDVIEW WOODLAND MONTHLY POTLUCKS
6. BC FOOD SYSTEMS NETWORK ANNUAL GATHERING
Workshops
1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION FOOD AND NUTRITION WITH NIKOO BUROUMAND
2. ORGANIC ORCHARD CARE
3. EYA – COMMUNITY HIVE PROGRAM
4. GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
5. URBAN FARMER FIELD SCHOOL
6. LITTLE MOUNTAIN HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
7. GARDEN TO KITCHEN WORKSHOP: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF SHARING
8. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER 2 DAY CANNING WORKSHOP
9. COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES
10. COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
11. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION
6. LITTLE MOUNTAIN HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
7. GARDEN TO KITCHEN WORKSHOP: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF SHARING
8. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER 2 DAY CANNING WORKSHOP
9. COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES
10. COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
11. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION
Jobs
1. PROGRAM LEAD: COMMUNITY DROP-IN AND RIGHT TO FOOD INITIATIVES (DOWNTOWN HEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE)
2. 2013 FARM INTERN JOB POSTING – RICHMOND SHARING FARM
3. POTLUCK CAFÉ & CATERING – SOUS CHEF
4. KIWASSA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE – COMMUNITY / VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
2. 2013 FARM INTERN JOB POSTING – RICHMOND SHARING FARM
3. POTLUCK CAFÉ & CATERING – SOUS CHEF
4. KIWASSA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE – COMMUNITY / VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Volunteer
1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
2. GROWING CHEFS
3. KIWASSA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE’S FOOD PROGRAM
4. THE FOOD 2 U PROGRAM
4. THE FOOD 2 U PROGRAM
Funding
1. NEIGHBOURHOOD SMALL GRANTS
2. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD MATCHING FUND
2. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD MATCHING FUND
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Events
1. 18th ANNUAL STONE SOUP FESTIVAL: URBAN AGRICULTURE AND OUR
LOCAL COMMUNITY
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Noon-5pm
Britannia Community Centre Site/Napier Greenway
1661 Napier St @Commercial Drive
Info: 718-5800
Features Of This Year’s Festival Include:
Children’s Seed Planting Workshop
With The Environmental Youth Alliance
1-4pm, West Kid’s Area
The Urban Food Garden: Planning, Tips & Advice From
Victory Gardens
1-3pm, Family Activity Room
Digging Economic Sustainability Into The Urban Food Movement
Talk by Peter Ladner
3pm, Britannia Library
Help Grow The Urban Forest: How To Plant & Care For A
Tree
Workshop by David Tracey
12:30-1:30pm, Al Mattison Lounge
For More Info On Treekeepers Program: www.treekeepers.ca
Origami Workshop With Jan Nguyen
12-5pm, Britannia Site
Kickstand Bike Tune-Up/Workshop By Donation & Bike Games
12-5pm, Britannia Site
2. BRITANNIA COMMUNITY KITCHEN
A new community kitchen is coming to Britannia!
These kitchens are fully subsidized and open to individuals
who are struggling financially. Donations are accepted. Registration for
childminding is separate. Space is limited.
For more information contact Britannia Food Security @
604-718-5895
3. FRESH MILK, FOOD POLITICS EVENT
Fresh Milk, Food Politics (formerly called, Raw Milk
Symposium) explores our basic right to healthy food. Presently, officials in
the U.S. and Canada maintain that fresh milk is a health hazard, and several
provinces ban its sale or purchase. However, there are many dairy experts
across North America who argue that, so long as it is produced from grass-fed
cows at farms with safe handling practices, the health benefits of fresh milk
significantly outweigh those of pasteurized milk. Whether you are a fresh milk
advocate or just want to learn more about the issue, this event is an excellent
opportunity to speak directly with dairy farmers
Speakers include: Mark McAfee, Alice Jongerden, Michael
Schmidt, Halyley LaPalme, Karen Selick, Jason Gratl.
Register: 604-306-7720 or visit freshmilkfoodpolitics.com.
Saturday April 6, 9 – 5pm
Ukrainian Cathedral 154 East 10 Ave., Vancouver
4. HERBAL INTEGRATION COURSE
Vancouver’s Premiere Hands-on Herbal Program.
The Herbal
Integration Course teaches you how to have the medicines in your home fit with
the values in your heart. Read more — http://www.urbanherbschool.ca/courses/herbal-integration-course
5. VILLAGE VANCOUVER – GRANDVIEW WOODLAND MONTHLY POTLUCKS
Join folks in your neighbourhood working toward a resilient
community and future. Commercial Dr. VV holds a monthly potluck & workshop
the third Thursday of every month. Most potlucks & workshops will be held
in the common room of Rising Star Co-op (1556 E. 5th Ave.).
Thursday April 18th – Bike Maintenance
Thursday May 16th – ???
Thursday June 20th – Chickens 101
Sign-up for our monthly potluck & workshop reminders: www.tinyurl.com/commercialdrivevillage
6. BC FOOD SYSTEMS NETWORK ANNUAL GATHERING
Please join the BC Food Systems Network as we celebrate 15 years of promoting sustainability and democracy in the BC food system!
The 15th Annual Gathering will be held at George Pringle Memorial Camp in Shawnigan Lake from July 5th through July 7th. Shawnigan Lake is located on Vancouver Island, about forty-five kilometres northwest of Victoria. The theme for this year’s event is “Food from the water, food from the land”. The Network recognizes that food is a human right. It is a gift from the Creator and we must honour the food as well as its sources, whether they be land or water based. Join us as we explore a wide range of issues related to producing and gathering food in British Columbia and explore ways to celebrate and protect our abundant resources.
The Network has a holistic perspective, embracing the way food issues cross cultures, sectors, and age groups. The annual Gathering is one of the ways we share insights, initiatives, strategies and critical analysis of the food system. This year’s Gathering will provide a balance of workshops, presentations and panel discussions with outdoor activities and time for sharing and socializing.
Registration details and a call for proposals will be issued shortly. If you would like to receive regular updates regarding the 2013 Gathering, please join our listserv or Facebook Events Page (please feel free to invite your friends!).
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This workshop will cover all the basic skills needed to
successfully cultivate perennial fruit in the Pacific Northwest. There will be
hands-on lessons in pruning and grafting, and information presented on organic
pest and disease control, soil fertility, suitable varieties for our climate,
and more!
Farmers on 57th and Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre
present: Grow your Own Food! Come experience the joy of growing your favourite
vegetables under the guidance of professional gardeners and educators, Karen
Ageson and Tessa Wetherill, who are thrilled to be sharing their passion with
you. The learning will be hands-on: you will plan, plant and tend your own
garden plot, with instruction and support throughout the growing season. Along
the way, you’ll learn about garden planning, soil health, seed starting,
transplanting, weeding, watering and organic pest control. You will learn all
that is necessary to start, maintain and eat from your own garden.
5. URBAN FARMER FIELD SCHOOL
This two day workshop is specifically for those who want to
teach canning classes in their community. Learn up-to-date safe canning
practices as well as theoretical & practical techniques. We will review old
& new canning equipment & tools as well as discuss the various canning
products & ingredients on the market today. Find out about canning &
safe food handling resources available to you. Discuss how to run a canning
workshop that best suits your community’s needs. Participants must be willing
to participate in one 1-hour teleconference a few months after the workshop.
Participants must be experienced in canning.
Community agency representatives
who will be running community canning classes in 2013
6. BC FOOD SYSTEMS NETWORK ANNUAL GATHERING
Please join the BC Food Systems Network as we celebrate 15 years of promoting sustainability and democracy in the BC food system!
The 15th Annual Gathering will be held at George Pringle Memorial Camp in Shawnigan Lake from July 5th through July 7th. Shawnigan Lake is located on Vancouver Island, about forty-five kilometres northwest of Victoria. The theme for this year’s event is “Food from the water, food from the land”. The Network recognizes that food is a human right. It is a gift from the Creator and we must honour the food as well as its sources, whether they be land or water based. Join us as we explore a wide range of issues related to producing and gathering food in British Columbia and explore ways to celebrate and protect our abundant resources.
The Network has a holistic perspective, embracing the way food issues cross cultures, sectors, and age groups. The annual Gathering is one of the ways we share insights, initiatives, strategies and critical analysis of the food system. This year’s Gathering will provide a balance of workshops, presentations and panel discussions with outdoor activities and time for sharing and socializing.
Registration details and a call for proposals will be issued shortly. If you would like to receive regular updates regarding the 2013 Gathering, please join our listserv or Facebook Events Page (please feel free to invite your friends!).
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Workshops
1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION FOOD AND NUTRITION WITH
NIKOO BUROUMAND
Britannia Community Centre
All workshops $15
Info: Grandview Woodland Food Connection – 604-718-5895
Food and Childhood Allergies and Asthma
In toddlers and children, allergies take many different
forms such as sneezing, runny nose, asthma, hives, stomach aches, sleep
problems, and behaviour problems. There are many contributing factors. A common
factor is sensitivity or intolerance to certain foods. Come learn the
underlying process and root causes of allergies, how they are related to food,
and what you can do to protect your children. You will walk away with the
knowledge and tools to identify and avoid suspect foods, and choose healthy
options.
April 25, 6 to 8pm
Food and Diabetes
Although genetic factors appear important in susceptibility
to diabetes, environmental factors are required to trigger it. Improvements to
eating habits and lifestyle have been shown to effectively control diabetes and
prevent complications. Come learn how to prevent and cope with diabetes
naturally through food and lifestyle choices. Walk away with the knowledge and
tools to identify healthy food options and avoid poor foods choices, recipe
ideas, meal plans, information on helpful herbs and supplements, and tips on
how to improve related lifestyle factors.
May 30, 6 to 8pm
Eating for Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for at least 40% of
all deaths in North America. They include atherosclerosis, hypertension,
congestive heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease. Dietary and
lifestyle factors play a major role in preventing and reversing these and their
related complications. Come learn the misunderstood roles of cholesterol and
antioxidants in cardiovascular health, the risk factors leading to
cardiovascular diseases and how to avoid them, recipe ideas, meal plans,
information on helpful foods, herbs, and supplements, and tools to improve
lifestyle factors.
June 27, 6 to 8pm
Nikoo Boroumand is passionate about health and nutrition.
She is a certified nutritional practitioner from the Institute of Holistic
Nutrition and also a Chartered Herbalist from Dominion Herbal College.
FOOD SAFE LEVEL 1
FOODSAFE Level 1 is an 8 hour food handling, sanitation and
work safety course designed for front line food service workers such as cooks,
servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers. The course covers important
information including foodborne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing
food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing. This course is also useful for the
everyday home cooking practices of individuals and families. The course fee
includes the workbook, certificate upon successful completion, and
refreshments. Eric Schofield works in the areas of education, food studies, and
hospitality.
Sliding scale: $30 – $40
Saturday, April 27th, 9am until 6pm
Britannia Community Centre
Info: 604-718-5895
2. ORGANIC ORCHARD CARE
Saturday, April 13th – 9am to 1pm
Sunday, April 14th – 1pm –
4pm
Strathcona Community Garden – Eco-Pavilion
Instructors: David Tracey (Executive Director of Tree City,
ISA Certified Arborist)
Jodi Peters (EYA, Organic Master Gardener)
Registration: First come, first serve basis.
All ages welcome! Youth under 25 receive a discount.
Adults : $30, Youth (25 yrs and under): $20
To register please email: jodipeters@eya.ca
or phone 604-689-4446
Include your first and last name, and age.
For more info,
visit: www.eya.ca/training.html
3. EYA – COMMUNITY HIVE PROGRAM
The EYA is now recruiting for our 2013 “Community Hive”
Program that provides intensive training and mentorship in hobby beekeeping for
youth (ages 15-30) with instructors Brian Campbell and Alaina Thebault. The
curriculum includes: basic natural beekeeping, pest management, habitat creation,
honeybee products, and honey extraction. Classes take place at the Strathcona
Community Garden’s Eco Pavilion where participants will have access to two
working honeybee colonies. As this is an intensive program, advanced reading
and homework will be assigned between classes. http://eya.ca/urban-apiculture.html
Spring Program:
Saturday mornings 9:30am-12pm,
April 6,
April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15, June 29
Summer Program:
Sunday mornings 9:30am-12pm
, July 21, Aug
4, Aug 18, Sept 1, Sept 15, Sept 29, Oct 13
Cost for the 4-month program is $40 and is due at your first
class.
4. GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
We will meet 6pm every 2nd Wednesday throughout the season
April 3rd to September 4th, 2013. Expect to visit your garden outside of ‘class
time’ to water, weed, and harvest your bounty! We encourage you to garden with
your family—registration cost is per plot, not per person. One plot per family,
please.
Location: on the grounds of George Pearson Centre, 700 West
57th Ave. Next to the Farmers on 57th Market Garden accessed via 57th Ave.
between Cambie and Heather Street.
6pm, every second Wednesday starting April 3rd, ending
September 4th, 2013.
$300 for plot, supplies and instruction
12 sessions
Email: famerson57th@gmail.com with any questions and to
register.
5. URBAN FARMER FIELD SCHOOL
The SPEC|YWCA Urban Farmer Field School (UFFS) provides
training in sustainable urban agriculture for new and experienced growers.
Perched upon the YWCA Metro Vancouver Rooftop Garden, students are engaged in
experiential learning opportunities preparing them to be successful urban
growers.
2013 Course Curriculum
We are serving up 25 classes
organized by season from Late March to October. Click on the following images
to browse our seasonal classes, or the Topics below to browse by category.
Click REGISTER
to see all of SPEC’s workshops. Participants can choose courses that appeal to
their interest or sign up for the full program. All courses aim to build on
participant experiences and foster collaborative learning including hands-on
experience.
6. LITTLE MOUNTAIN HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
Healthy Selves, Healthy Communities: Healthy Living Program
for Newcomers
Program addresses topics related to healthy living,
wellness, and inter-cultural knowledge exchange. Classes are led by BCIT nurses
and include educational lessons, games, and peer based focus groups. Sessions
are designed according to need and request of participants, and cover a wide
range of health-related topics for people wanting to lead healthier lifestyles.
Snacks and bus tickets are included. Participants will receive a certificate
and manual at the end of course.
Wednesdays 12:30-1:45pm (beginning September
12 and ending November 28)
March 20-May 01
Kensington Community Centre 2nd
floor (5175 Dumfries @ 33rd ave and Knight st)
Contact for info or
registration: Jennifer at 604-879-7104, ext. 315 or email jennifer_wesman@Lmnhs.bc.ca
Community Dinner Nights
A delicious 3 course meal for families and singles. It is a
nutritious and low cost meal.
Who: Community members
Every Friday evening,
5pm-6pm at LMNH
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Cost: $4.00 for members/
$5.00 for non-members (1/2 price for children)
Contact: Jennifer
604-879-7104 ext.315 or jennifer_wesman@Lmnhs.bc.ca
7. GARDEN TO KITCHEN WORKSHOP: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF SHARING
(Sponsored by Ace Bakery)
Come, share and learn. This
workshop is for community gardeners and/or community kitchen facilitators who
want to find out more about incorporating community gardens with community
kitchens. Swap ideas and share experiences with others. This workshop comes
just in time for the 2013 growing season.
Facilitated by:
Chef Ian Lai, Urban Agriculture
Consulting
Darlene Tanaka, Training Coordinator, Fresh Choice Kitchens
Thurs,
April 11, 2013, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
$45.00 (lunch provided).
To register: Contact
Darlene Tanaka, at 604-216-2325 or darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
8. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER 2 DAY CANNING WORKSHOP
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| Grandview Woodland Food Connection - Apricot Canning |
Faciltated by:
Emerie Brine, Brand Manager, Bernardin,
Diane
Collis, Manager, Fresh Choice Kitchens; and
Darlene Tanaka, Training
Co-ordinator, Fresh Choice Kitchens
Tues, May 7, 2013 9 am – 4 pm & Wed, May 8, 2013 9 am –
4 pm (you must attend both days of this workshop)
Cost: $175.00 per person
(Please bring a lunch.
Each person will receive: Fresh Choice Canning Training
Manual, Bernardin cookbook, and Bernardin boiling water bath canning
kit)
Location: Vancouver Food Bank, 1150 Raymur Ave
To Register: Contact
Darlene Tanaka, 604-216-2325, email: darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
9. COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES
These free, two hour roundtables are an opportunity to meet
other community kitchen leaders, to share and hear about other kitchen
activities, challenges & successes. Come to our Vancouver office to
participate in person or particpate remotely via teleconferencing. We are now
posting an overview of what is discussed in our Roundtables – visit the blog
category “Around the Table” to see notes of previous meetings.
Dates:
Thurs, April 25, 2013, 10:00 am – 12:00
pm
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,
1150 Raymur Ave., Vancouver
BC
To register: There is no fee for these events, but we kindly ask that you
register by going to Brown Paper Tickets.
For more information: Contact Shona
Lam at shonal@foodbank.bc.ca
or 604-216-2326
10. COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
During this workshop you will have the opportunity to find
out more about community kitchens, different ways a group can work and how you
can lead or start a community kitchen. Learn the history of the community
kitchen movement and the effect it has had around the province. Hear about the
different kitchen models that run successfully in our communities. Experience a
community kitchen first hand! Lunch will be provided.
Date:
Thurs, June 6, 2013, 9:00 am –3:30 pm
Location:
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,
1150 Raymur Ave. Vancouver, BC
Cost:
$45.00 (lunch provided).
To register: Contact Darlene Tanaka, at 604-216-2325
or darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
11. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION
This one-day session for canning instructors/leaders will
review the basics of both boiling water bath (BWB) canning and pressure
canning. Learn about old and new canning equipment, tools and current canning
products on the market. Get the latest information on safe canning practices.
The workshop will consist of a Powerpoint presentation, demonstration and
discussion. Due to time limitations, please note that there will be no hands-on
component. Bring your canning questions and comments and a lunch!
Presenters: Diane Collis, Manager and Darlene Tanaka,
Training Co-ordinator, Fresh Choice Kitchens
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013 – 9:00am-4:00pm (please
bring a lunch)
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver BC
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver BC
Cost: $45 (Includes Bernardin cookbook & canning toolkit)
To
Register: Contact Darlene Tanaka at 604-216-2325, darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
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Jobs
1. PROGRAM LEAD: COMMUNITY DROP-IN AND RIGHT TO FOOD
INITIATIVES (DOWNTOWN HEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE)
The Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House [DTES NH] is
seeking a Program Lead: Community Drop-in and Right to Food Initiatives who
will oversee the DTES Right to Food (RTF) Network, born of our Food Philosophy,
food related partnerships, oversee the Building Welcoming and Inclusive
Neighbourhoods (BWIN) Program, and provide leadership to the Community Drop-In
Program (CDI).
About the DTES Right to Food Network
The working goal of the
DTES Right to Food Network is to ensure that all DTES residents have
demonstrated food sovereignty regardless of age, ancestry or income within a
local DTES food economy. Its objectives are to increase DTES residents’
awareness of their legal, moral and political Right to Food by drawing upon
local, national and international examples of comparable movements and to
strengthen DTES residents’ economic capacity by supporting the call for a
living wage/adequate housing while investigating potential Community Economic
Development initiatives which can contribute to an affordable, accessible,
sustainable and culturally appropriate DTES Food Economy.
Please email your resume and cover letter to irenej@dtesnhouse.ca
The closing date for applications is March 29st, 2013
2. 2013 FARM INTERN JOB POSTING – RICHMOND SHARING FARM
The Sharing Farm is a non-profit community organization that
grows vegetables on donated city lands for the Richmond Food Bank and other
community agencies. We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working farm interns
for May – August 2013.
The Sharing Farm is a unique community farm combining the
practice of organic farming set within a framework of food justice and food
security in the region. The three acre farm is situated within Richmond’s Terra
Nova Rural Park, and is also home to Kwantlen University’s Richmond Farm
School. Interns will have access to many different workshops,
classes, and skill sets, including permaculture, composting, greenhouse
cultivation, beekeeping, market gardening, tractor training, fruit tree
management, and chicken care. Interns will gain valuable skills in organic
farming, machine operation, and running a community-supported agriculture (CSA)
program.
The Sharing Farm is located at the west end of Westminster Highway,
alongside the West Dyke, in Richmond BC. It is accessible by bus, skytrain,
car, or bicycle. It is about a ten minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
Application deadline: March 29, 2013.
Please submit resume
and a cover letter to:
Farm Administrator: Leslie Williams lesliewalkerwilliams@gmail.com
3. POTLUCK CAFÉ & CATERING – SOUS CHEF
Part Time to Full Time
Competitive Wage + Staff Benefits
Package
More Info: potluckcatering.com and potluckcatering.org
More Info: potluckcatering.com and potluckcatering.org
Potluck is an award winning and innovative Social
Enterprise operating in the heart of the Downtown Eastside and the caterer of
choice for hundreds of progressive corporate, non-profit and government clients
across Vancouver.
Opportunity
The Sous Chef position is a 100% hands on food
production role that also includes designated kitchen management
responsibilities. Working with the Chef and Executive Director, the Sous Chef
is responsible for the day to day execution of all aspects of Potluck’s busy food
operations including corporate catering, community meal programs and the café.
The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all food operations are
efficient, well organized, and meets food safe standards.
Please email your Cover Letter and Resume to: Chef Drew
Borus
drew@potluckcatering.com
4. KIWASSA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE – COMMUNITY / VOLUNTEER
COORDINATOR
Summary: Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, a multi-service
community agency working in East Vancouver, is seeking a creative and
experienced community and volunteer developer to facilitate the inclusion,
integration and capacity building of newcomers and other residents into the
neighbourhood house and life of the community. This position reports to the
Executive Director and works collaboratively with Kiwassa staff and community
partners. This position is 28 hrs per week.
Remuneration:
This position offers a competitive salary,
excellent benefits package and flexible work schedule. Info: careers@kiwassa.bc.ca
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
2425 Oxford Street
Vancouver,
B.C., V5K 1M7
Application Deadline: April 2, 2013, 5 p.m.
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1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
Design a new logo
Check out our projects: http://www.britanniacentre.org/services/community_services/food_sustainability.php
4. THE FOOD 2 U PROGRAM
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Volunteer
The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection is a grassroots food security group supporting residents to access healthy and affordable food. We are developing a number of community based food initiatives, including community gardening, bulk buying groups, school gardens, canning workshops, community kitchens and more and are looking for individuals interested in hands-on project coordination. We specifically need help to:
Design a new logo
Help organize a film fundraiser
Help develop mail chimp
Videographer
And more
And more
Check out our projects: http://www.britanniacentre.org/services/community_services/food_sustainability.php
Call Ian @ 604-718-5895
2. GROWING CHEFS
Growing Chefs! Chefs for Urban Agriculture, is currently
seeking chefs and those with experience growing food to be a part of their 2013
Classroom Gardening and Cooking program. In the Classroom Gardening Program,
chef volunteers are paired with elementary school classrooms (grades 1-3) to
give students hands-on experience growing and cooking their own food.
The first Growing Chefs class will be the week of April 2nd
or April 9th. From then on, volunteers will visit the same classroom every
second week until the end of June.
To sign up, please complete the volunteer submission form: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1324273-j2hfR2jIKx
Check out our volunteer profile series and read about our past volunteers’ experiences with the Growing Chefs! Classroom Gardening and Cooking Program. http://growingchefsbc.wordpress.com/2012/11/22/volunteer-profile-series/
Check out our volunteer profile series and read about our past volunteers’ experiences with the Growing Chefs! Classroom Gardening and Cooking Program. http://growingchefsbc.wordpress.com/2012/11/22/volunteer-profile-series/
3. KIWASSA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE’S FOOD PROGRAM
We are looking for volunteers to assist in food preparation,
cooking and serving as well as cleaning and organizing the kitchen and other
tasks as necessary. The food program serves healthy and nutritious meals to our
program participants and caters for various events that take place within the
neighbourhood house. The times for volunteering are flexible and structured
within various shifts starting from 7:30am to 2:30pm on any day that you are
available Monday to Friday. Immediate training will be provided through
orientation, basic food skills, meal preparation, and exposure to various
languages and culture. Speaking in English required; Mandarin, Cantonese,
Vietnamese, Spanish or any other second language is an asset.
For more info and if interested, please contact Meseret Taye
at 604-254-5401 ext. 212 or email meserett@kiwassa.ca.
The Food 2 U Program is a partnership between the Vancouver
Food Bank and Vancouver Coastal Health. The program delivers food to homebound
seniors or persons with a disability most Tuesday mornings and is looking for
volunteer drivers (with their own car) and passengers. Mileage will be
reimbursed for those using their vehicles. Volunteers must be able to work well
with people and be physically able to lift 20-25 lb grocery bags. Familiarity
with the downtown area is an asset. For further information, please contact Jan
Russell at (604)301-3886.
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Funding
Neighbourhood Small Grants is Vancouver Foundation’s unique
program that helps build community and strengthen connections right where
people live - in their neighbourhoods. Our program supports residents like you:
residents who have small but powerful ideas to bring people together and make
your neighbourhood vibrant.
The Neighbourhood Matching Fund supports neighbourhood-based
groups that want to make creative improvements to local public lands. Eligible
projects must actively involve the community and build neighbourhood
connections. The Neighbourhood Matching Fund is not a grant; community groups
are reimbursed for project expenses based on equivalent contributions from
volunteer labour, other funding sources, and in-kind donations.
1. NEIGHBOURHOOD SMALL GRANTS
Our grants range anywhere from $50 to $500 (with two grants
of $1000 per neighbourhood) and are designed to help make your project a
reality. A community garden, a canning workshop, an intergenerational
storytelling project, a street party, and a book exchange - these are just some
of hundreds of wonderful resident-driven ideas we fund each year.
We currently operate our Neighbourhood Small Grants in
sixteen neighbourhoods, in partnership with other community organizations.
Find out more about the Neighbourhood Small Grants
Program.
Deadline: March 31
2. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD MATCHING FUND
Application deadlines: May 1 and October 31
All enquiries for the grant specifics can be made at: NMF@vancouver.ca
