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Resources: Environmental Groups
Service Providers
Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre
The Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre promotes composting and conservation through... - workshops on composting and growing food; - fun events; - volunteer programs; - compost hotline: 250 386-WORM
The Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre promotes composting and conservation through... - workshops on composting and growing food; - fun events; - volunteer programs; - compost hotline: 250 386-WORM
1216 North Park St. :: Kim, Nashira, Nadine or Marika :: info@compost.bc.ca :: 250-386-9676
LifeCycles Project Society
LifeCycles cultivates awareness and initiates action around food, health and urban sustainability in the Greater Victoria community.
LifeCycles cultivates awareness and initiates action around food, health and urban sustainability in the Greater Victoria community.
625 Hillside Avenue :: Jeanette Sheehy - Director :: info@lifecyclesproject.ca :: Office Phone: (250) 383-5800
Recyclistas Community Bike Shop
The Shop Recyclistas structure is inspired by the wheel. Each member is their own spokes-person, who taps into the facilities of a communal hub. Currently they recycle reconditioned bikes, provide community access to bicycle repair and maintenance workshops, tool and shop rental, and on-site expert assistance for those who wish to repair their own bikes. Do It Yourself classes. Learn how to fix your own bike. Classes are: Thursdays from 4pm - 7pm Saturday from 1pm - 4pm $20 for adul... more...
The Shop Recyclistas structure is inspired by the wheel. Each member is their own spokes-person, who taps into the facilities of a communal hub. Currently they recycle reconditioned bikes, provide community access to bicycle repair and maintenance workshops, tool and shop rental, and on-site expert assistance for those who wish to repair their own bikes. Do It Yourself classes. Learn how to fix your own bike. Classes are: Thursdays from 4pm - 7pm Saturday from 1pm - 4pm $20 for adul... more...
25 Crease Ave :: 250.418.8867
Sierra Club BC
Also check out the Sierra Youth Coalition's website about the Community Youth Action Project: http://www.syc-cjs.org/cyap
Also check out the Sierra Youth Coalition's website about the Community Youth Action Project: http://www.syc-cjs.org/cyap
304-733 Johnson Street :: info@sierraclub.bc.ca :: (250) 386-5255
Volunteer Victoria
The Youth Volunteer Connections Program helps people ages 15-29 find volunteer positions We can: -Help you find a volunteer position at an organization that you want to help out at -Match you with a youth mentor (if you want) -Support you in your new role -Update you on one-time events, trainings, new opportunities, etc -You can look for volunteer positions online at http://volweb.ca/volweb/vc_homepage.php?CentreID=187 Get in touch with us if you want more info or help finding a po... more...
The Youth Volunteer Connections Program helps people ages 15-29 find volunteer positions We can: -Help you find a volunteer position at an organization that you want to help out at -Match you with a youth mentor (if you want) -Support you in your new role -Update you on one-time events, trainings, new opportunities, etc -You can look for volunteer positions online at http://volweb.ca/volweb/vc_homepage.php?CentreID=187 Get in touch with us if you want more info or help finding a po... more...
620 View Street :: Julia-Anne Cameron :: julia-anne@volunteervictoria.bc.ca :: 250-386-2269 ext. 32
Volunteer Victoria
Volunteer Victoria is here for anyone interested in finding a volunteer placement that suits them. Our Youth Volunteer Connections program works with young people 15-29 to connect with nonprofits looking for volunteers. YVCP supports volunteers along the way - from making the first phone call to checking in throughout the volunteer placement to make sure everything's going well.
Volunteer Victoria is here for anyone interested in finding a volunteer placement that suits them. Our Youth Volunteer Connections program works with young people 15-29 to connect with nonprofits looking for volunteers. YVCP supports volunteers along the way - from making the first phone call to checking in throughout the volunteer placement to make sure everything's going well.
620 View St :: Julia-Anne Cameron :: youth.connections@volunteervictoria.bc.ca :: 250-386-2269
Programs
Growing Schools
One of LifeCycles’ most exciting local programs is Growing Schools. By helping establish organic food gardens right in the schoolyard, Growing Schools creates living classrooms where educators, elementary learners, parents, and the community can learn about food security, urban agriculture, the environment, community development, and health. LifeCycles’ hope is that these school gardens come to mean more than just the beautification of school grounds; that they be the central element of ... more...
One of LifeCycles’ most exciting local programs is Growing Schools. By helping establish organic food gardens right in the schoolyard, Growing Schools creates living classrooms where educators, elementary learners, parents, and the community can learn about food security, urban agriculture, the environment, community development, and health. LifeCycles’ hope is that these school gardens come to mean more than just the beautification of school grounds; that they be the central element of ... more...
growingschools@lifecyclesproject.ca :: (250) 383.5800
LifeCycles Fruit Tree Project
Thanks to hundreds of volunteers and a couple of ladders, the Fruit Tree Project harvests apples, cherries, pears, and other fruit from privately owned trees that would otherwise go to waste. We then share the harvest among homeowners, volunteers, food banks, and community organizations within Victoria. A unique aspect of this project is that a portion of the harvest is set aside to make value-added products that help defray our costs. Visit our website to find out more or sign up to be a volunt... more...
Thanks to hundreds of volunteers and a couple of ladders, the Fruit Tree Project harvests apples, cherries, pears, and other fruit from privately owned trees that would otherwise go to waste. We then share the harvest among homeowners, volunteers, food banks, and community organizations within Victoria. A unique aspect of this project is that a portion of the harvest is set aside to make value-added products that help defray our costs. Visit our website to find out more or sign up to be a volunt... more...
fruittree@lifecyclesrproject.ca :: 250-383-5800
Project GreenScreen
A team of young filmmakers that created The Cost of Convenience (below) in the summer of 2008. To learn about public screenings, request DVDs or hear what Project GreenScreen is planning next, drop us a line. Hit the links below for full-screen viewing and other options. The Cost of Convenience from Project GreenScreen on Vimeo.... more...
A team of young filmmakers that created The Cost of Convenience (below) in the summer of 2008. To learn about public screenings, request DVDs or hear what Project GreenScreen is planning next, drop us a line. Hit the links below for full-screen viewing and other options. The Cost of Convenience from Project GreenScreen on Vimeo.... more...
Joseph Boutilier :: joseph@youthcore.ca :: 250-686-6032
SLUGS Program
Are you between the ages of 13 and 30? Do you want to learn more about how to grow your own food and live more sustainably in the city? Check out our exciting workshop series for youth - SLUGS (Sustainable Living and Urban Gardening Skills)! The workshops dates and topics are constantly evolving, so check back regularly for new workshops and exciting fieldtrips! Do you have an idea of something you might like to learn about or teach? Email your ideas and pre-register for workshops by contacting ... more...
Are you between the ages of 13 and 30? Do you want to learn more about how to grow your own food and live more sustainably in the city? Check out our exciting workshop series for youth - SLUGS (Sustainable Living and Urban Gardening Skills)! The workshops dates and topics are constantly evolving, so check back regularly for new workshops and exciting fieldtrips! Do you have an idea of something you might like to learn about or teach? Email your ideas and pre-register for workshops by contacting ... more...
Clare Pepper :: slugs.coordinator@gmail.com :: 250-386-9676
Urban Agriculture Program
LifeCycles Urban Agriculture program provides support and resources to local organizations and individuals who would like to create organic food gardens in their community, including backyards and community allotment gardens. Volunteers are trained in garden skills and building and support the creation of new gardens! The program also provides workshops on skills related to food and urban agriculture. To find out more or volunteer check out the website!
LifeCycles Urban Agriculture program provides support and resources to local organizations and individuals who would like to create organic food gardens in their community, including backyards and community allotment gardens. Volunteers are trained in garden skills and building and support the creation of new gardens! The program also provides workshops on skills related to food and urban agriculture. To find out more or volunteer check out the website!
diggers@lifecyclesproject.ca :: 250-383-5800
Youth Now Awards
2012 Youth Now Awards Each year, the United Way of Greater Victoria and the Inter-Municipal Recreation Youth Services Providers of Greater Victoria recognize outstanding you who have contributed to our community during the previous year. To nominate an amazing youth, please contact youth@uwgv.ca or phone 250-220-7359. All nominees will be recognized at our Youth NOW Awards Gala in May 2012. Nomination Categories: Individual Volunteer (for you aged 11-14, 15-19, and 20-29 who are ou... more...
2012 Youth Now Awards Each year, the United Way of Greater Victoria and the Inter-Municipal Recreation Youth Services Providers of Greater Victoria recognize outstanding you who have contributed to our community during the previous year. To nominate an amazing youth, please contact youth@uwgv.ca or phone 250-220-7359. All nominees will be recognized at our Youth NOW Awards Gala in May 2012. Nomination Categories: Individual Volunteer (for you aged 11-14, 15-19, and 20-29 who are ou... more...
Tara Taggart :: youth@uwgv.ca :: 250-220-7359
