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Photographer George Brybycin's
latest endeavors.
Contact Chuck at
cprose@shaw.ca
Loss and
Bereavement Resources Available from the Calgary Public Library Akner, Lois F., How to Survive the Loss of a Parent: A Guide for Adults Cornils, Stanley P., Your Healing Journey Through Grief: A Practical Guide to Grief Management Deits, Bob, Life after Loss: A Practical Guide to Renewing Your Life After Experiencing Major Loss James, John W., Friedman, Russell, The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth, Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss Larson, Hal, Suddenly Single; A Lifeline for Anyone Who has Lost a Love Levine, Stephen, Unattended Sorrow: Recovering from Loss and Reviving the Heart Neeld, Elizabeth Harper, Seven Choices: Finding Daylight After Loss Shatters Your World Welshons, John E., Awakening from Grief: Finding the Way Back To Joy Wolfelt, Alan, Eight Critical Questions for Mourners: And the Answers That Will Help You Heal Tax Tips Did you receive a pension from an employer-sponsored pension plan or start taking periodic withdrawals from your RRSP or RRIF this year? Then, you should explore whether you and your spouse qualify for pension income splitting. This could result in lucrative tax savings. You may be able to transfer up to 50% of your pension benefits, but there is a catch--an age limit for some. Those with benefits from employer sponsored plans can take advantage of pension income splitting at any age; others with periodic income from RRSPs, RRIFs or other annuities, generally have to wait to age 65 to income split. If you took early retirement in any year since 2008, check out opportunities to split income with your spouse- it can put thousands of dollars back in your pockets. Here is a link to an invite to a "do" sponsored by a teacher in our city who wants to build a dorm in Kenya. She is holding a silent auction on May 13 and there are going to be other fun things going on. There is also a chance to "buy a bunk" but that might be a bit steep for some people unless you want to get ten friends from work/school and contribute $12.50 each. There will be many good items to bid on, including photos by Jack Cohen, who is donating three wonderful 11 X 14 photos of cheetahs and leopards from Kenya, taken when he was there last year. And I am donating photo magnets because every little bit counts much more over there than it does here.
So, check out this site, and see about going over May 13 to help Sarah Kesler build her dorm.
http://web.mac.com/dsck/Rose/Cottage.html
Paid Tutoring Opportunity at Cambridge Brooks College
Cambridge Brooks College is currently seeking Math and Science tutors to teach Math and Science courses to high school students at our NE location. This is a paid position, and the rate will be negotiated at the time of hiring. Previous teaching, tutoring or coaching experience as well as a clean police record are required. Please send your resume to hr@cambridgebrooks.com or call 403-923-4124.
The Red Cross RespectED program is seeking energetic, caring and committed volunteers to become Prevention Educators s for the RespectED: Violence and Abuse program.Do you want to help create safe environments for children and youth? Are you available during the day on weekdays? Volunteer on our team and receive training and certification to deliver abuse prevention workshops in local schools. Volunteer Information Session: November 22nd 10:00 am -11:00 am Interested? For more information, contact our Education Coordinator at 403-541-6118 or e-mail. RespectED.Alberta@redcross.ca
Retired
Teachers can collect the
next four editions of George Brybycin's spectacular photography on the
Rockies...or simply take advantage of the super prices, may contact
Chuck Rose at (403) 288-5266 or
cprose@shaw.ca. The Calgary Retired Teachers' Association congratulates all those people who have become 'Life' Members! If you are 85 years of age or older and have been an active CRTA member for five years, you are no longer required to pay membership fees. Please apply to:
CRTA c/o Garry Jeffrey 4412 Brentwood Green NW Calgary, AB T2L 1L4
You can also contact Garry by calling (403) 289-2807 or by email at gjeffrey@shaw.ca. Calgary Science Network (CSN) is committed to creating awareness that science is fun, and integral to daily life. Our core programs, Scientists & Engineers-in-the-Classroom and Teacher Workshops, provide interactive experiences that enrich science learning, and get kids EXCITED about Science! In the last school year we reached almost 9,000 students and had a total attendance of 850 teachers at our workshops. Teacher Workshops are co-presented by volunteer scientists and experienced educators, to ensure that participants get the best of both worlds - accurate science and classroom friendly activities. Will you consider sharing your valuable classroom experience by volunteering as a workshop leader? Training and support is available, and presenters receive an honorarium of $65-$90 per workshop. By presenting one workshop you can impact 30 teachers-and 750 students! Contact Elspeth at 403-247-1575, Ed at 403-512-5123 or twvolunteer@calgarysciencenetwork.ca to find out more about this opportunity and see www.calgarysciencenetwork.ca for information about our programs. Volunteer Tutors Needed for Adult Literacy Service
The
Transitional Vocational Program at Mount Royal University
requires tutors for the Volunteer Tutor Adult Literacy Service. The
program is designed to assist adults with developmental disabilities
to increase their literacy and numeracy skills. Volunteer Tutors are
required once a week (Tues or Thurs) for a one to two hour duration. A
minimum commitment of six (6) months is required. CNIB is looking for enthusiastic, creative, friendly volunteers to help facilitate, direct, support and engage children in meaningful play in our outdoor sensory classroom.
The goal of the
outdoor classroom is to give children ages 3-12 a unique and enjoyable
learning experience through which to develop skills, knowledge and
awareness of vision loss.
Where:
CNIB Centre, Calgary When: Once per week from May through October Duration: 3-4 hours per shift
For more information please contact:
Trish Axten
About
CNIB ATP VOLUNTEERS WANTED Alberta Theater Projects Gift Store "Just the Ticket" in Epcor Center. Easy access by bus or c-train. Two shifts a month (2.5 hours per shift)= 2 free tickets to an ATP play If you like meeting people, and working in retail sales, this would be a great opportunity for you. Just the Ticket raises money for ATP through sales of unusual and interesting gifts, from September to June. Afternoon shifts are Monday to Friday from 11:15 - 1:45 September to June Evening shifts commence one hour before a play starts, at 6:30 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday, and at 1:00 during weekend matinees, when there is a play in the Martha Cohen Theater You choose shifts that suit your lifestyle. Email her at : lmcathome@gmail.com For more information call Linda Curtis at Cell phone # - 403.816.0156 and my home # is 403.258.3079.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT VOLUNTEERS WANTED! UNICEF Canada works to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child's path. We believe that we can, together, build a world where the rights of every child are realized, and you can help! At UNICEF Canada we support a national education program to engage Canadian educators and young people in understanding, responding to, and taking action for children's rights and global development. What you can do! · * Fill a much needed role by becoming a School Liaison for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign during the months of September and October (Daytime hours) Volunteers help to maintain relationships with select schools and provide support to assist them in planning for the Trick-or-Treat campaign, ensuring schools have all their materials, assisting with event planning and logistical support as needed. · * Give presentations to children in schools to spread awareness about global issues, and UNICEF's work. Available year round, but primarily in September and October during the Trick-Or-Treat for UNICEF campaign (Daytime hours) · * Attend Farmers Markets, and holiday fairs in or around Calgary to sell UNICEF Cards and Gifts and Gifts of magic during the holiday season, October - December (Daytime or weekend hours) What we offer you! · * Specific training for all volunteer roles · * Ready-to-use PowerPoint presentations and scripts for speakers · * Recognition, support and feedback
We'd
love to have you join our team! If you are interested in becoming a
volunteer, you can visit our website at
www.unicef.ca to fill out
an application form, or you can contact
CALGARY CITY HALL VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES WANTED! Who we need: Proud Calgarians who have a passion for educating others about The City of Calgary, its municipal government, facts about The City of Calgary, and providing information on various art and displays in the Calgary Municipal Complex. What you'll do: You will provide scripted tours of Council Chamber and the Calgary Municipal Complex during working hours Monday to Friday according to your availability. These are primarily for school aged children, teachers, and parents. While these are primarily for school aged children, teachers and parents; the tours also involve people and groups of all ages and from around the world Skills required: If you are fluent in English, have experience in public speaking, good interpersonal skills, enjoy children, have an understanding of or an interest in civic politics, and have knowledge of the City as a whole you are an ideal candidate for the position. What to do now: If you or someone you know may be interested in the Volunteer Tour Guide role, an information session will be held on 2009 September 29 at the Calgary Municipal Building. This session is designed to provide you with comprehensive information on the tour program. Please RSVP to 403-268-5851 to confirm your attendance at the session or to receive more information about this exciting opportunity. For security purposes a police background check will be required.
SCHOOL FOR DYSLEXIC CHILDREN
ChristmasFuture
Foundation Become a CPO Volunteer! For more than 50 years the CPO has been the beneficiary of thousands of hours of volunteer time, energy and enthusiasm dedicated to ensuring that Calgarians enjoy orchestral music. This is your opportunity to join the CPO volunteer team, make new friends and support your community. Be part of the excitement of preparing for and attending concerts and/or fundraising events. Donate your office skills, use your artistic talent to design event programs, or help create a promotional display. Pick up guest artists at the airport and drive them to their hotels. Work with close to 100 volunteers preparing and selling used books, records and CD's at Benny the Bookworm.
For more information contact
Kristin Fedorak, Development
Coordinator at 571-0265
For more
information contact
Kristin Fedorak,
Development Coordinator
at 571-0265
The
Military Museums in Calgary is seeking energetic,
outgoing individuals to research, design and deliver educational
programs.The successful candidates will create
innovative museum programs that match Alberta Learning Curriculum
outcomes. Interpretative
duties will include performance of puppet shows, storytelling and
facilitation of PowerPoint presentations, artefact handling sessions and
guided tours.
I
A police information check will be required. Please mail, fax, or drop off your resume with a detailed cover letter to:
Carolyn Foard Telephone Support Group
For family
caregivers with limited time and energy to seek supportive services
Call CHARLENE
at 403-303-6027 Registration Ongoing
Join
us and experience performances by talented young musicians and speech
artists at the
Calgary Kiwanis
Festival. Alberta Education seeks retired teachers and school administrators to supervise the administration of field tests in urban and rural settings. Renew your educational connections through this flexible opportunity. Applicants must:
- hold a
valid teaching certificate Letters of interest should be submitted to: Amanda
Jackman
Field Testing
Coordinator Learner Assessment Interested applicants can call 780-427-0010 for more info or toll-free by dialing 310-0000. School Program Facilitator Volunteer Fort Calgary The ideal volunteer candidate will have experience leading large groups of elementary age children on their own. They will be outgoing and enthusiastic with an interest in education, local history, and/or museum studies. Previous teaching, theatre, programming or interpretive experience is an asset; French speakers are particularly needed! As a school program facilitator you will deliver interactive curriculum-based programs to school groups in a museum setting using artifacts, role-play and storytelling. You will assist school children in making meaning of Fort Calgary's exhibits and developing a personal connection to local history. All positions require English proficiency, daytime availability, mobility and a police security check upon hiring. Parking is free at Fort Calgary; program manuals and Fort Calgary vests are provided. Join a strong team of dedicated volunteers who love children, education and the museum experience! Join the largest business service center franchise in the world. Enjoy an interesting retail work environment as our center provides a full range of business support services including document services, graphic design, courier services and mail receiving services. Qualifications: o
Excellent customer service skills Apply
in Store Or send your resume via Volunteers are always needed, especially those who can teach. This time we will bring to your attention the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society. This organization works with people of all religious persuasions. They have a need for teachers who can work with adults and help them with developing skills in reading and writing English. Please contact Carolyn Arrell sreduc@cciscalgary.ab.ca Learn about other cultures without leaving Calgary. Our Senior Host Program; "Connections" will introduce you to an immigrant senior needs to learn or improve his/her English language skills and level and who may also need to learn more about Calgary. This volunteer commitment will be at a time and location suitable to you and your new friend. This is usually about 2 hours per week. While that person is learning English and about Calgary, you can be learning about their home country. Everyone wins! If you are interested in an opportunity such as this, please call Carolyn @ 290 5756 or. email to sreduc@ccis-calgary.ab.ca(Calgary Catholic Immigration Society). Calgary Reads is an early literacy initiative that engages and trains volunteers to improve the confidence and ability of struggling young readers and promote literacy as a benefit to the community. Our volunteers drive our mission and our work - along with our staff, our volunteers are passionate advocates for early literacy. We invite you to become a volunteer in core tutoring programs, or in Calgary Reads@Home, or in our reading celebration events, or in our annual Calgary Reads-CBC book sale. Or be a donor...or both. Give the gift of literacy. And, read every day that you eat.
Dariel
Bateman, BA, Prof. Teaching Certificate, MA
Share the Magic Share the Magic is an early literacy program run out of the Calgary Learning Centre. Our volunteers visit daycares and preschools throughout Calgary, reading to children and then helping each child choose two books to keep. Our books are donated from the community via book drives at schools and businesses and individual donations. Our volunteers are asked to give us 3-4 hours a month and are also able to take part in training sessions, book sorting and social events. If you'd be interested in helping share the magic with young children, please call Carol McMullen, Coordinator, at 686-9300 Ext. 136. She is in Monday and Tuesday mornings, and will be really pleased to tell you more about our program. Retired Teachers interested in Volunteer Opportunities at Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child are invited to email Judy Waller at at jwaller@samaritan.org or call her on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 250-6566 Local 8614. City Parks need volunteers The City of Calgary Parks values volunteer contributions to our programs and facilities. We encourage volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities and experience to contact us to learn about what we have to offer. We will help you find a role to suit your lifestyle and time commitment. Our volunteer opportunities range from a brief, one-time-only two-hour commitment, to a weekly commitment on a year round basis. Volunteer opportunities are available in every area of the city. Currently, we have positions available for: Volunteer Park Rangers (greet the public with informative brochures, maps, and rewards for those who are setting a good example for other park users), Adopt-a-Park (help maintain and care for green spaces, parks, flower beds or natural areas in your community), Adopt-a-Rink (help flood and maintain community pleasure rinks throughout the winter), and our NeighbourWoods program (general monitoring, watering care, planting, and pest/insect management of residential street trees). If any of the above items spark your interest, find out more by calling 3-1-1 or visit our website at www.calgary.ca/parks. All volunteers are screened, receive an orientation, training and various forms of recognition.
Donna Sinclair
Heritage Park need Docents for School Programs We're in desperate need of School Programme Docents : "Heritage Park is currently recruiting for School Programme Docents to portray history in an engaging and participatory manner, making it "alive" and vital within the context of the present. If you have a love for history, teaching and enjoy working with children, call Shereeda, Volunteer Coordinator at 268-8563."
Shereeda
Mohammed Stride Management Corp. is recognized as Western Canada's specialists in assisting charitable organizations such as: Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Children's Hospital, Alberta Diabetes Foundation, Big Brother's Big Sisters with fundraising through Super Lotteries. Some of our projects include: Kinsmen Children's Hospital Home Lotto, Legion Million Dollar Lottery and STARS. To learn more visit our website: www.stridemgmt.com JOIN THE STRIDE TEAM Phone/Data Entry Operator for our inbound lottery ticket call centre If you are: - friendly - courteous - reliable - detail orientated - enjoy working in a team environment We offer: - competitive wages - flexible shifts (daytime, evenings, nights, weekends) - a secure work environment - a training program - opportunities for advancement No telemarketing is required. Must be fluent in English (written and oral). Basic keyboarding skills are an asset. Submit your resume:
Mail: 3950 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 8H9 RONA Needs Workers Looking for some extra spending money? Looking for a flexible part-time job that works with your schedule? At RONA, you'll find an invigorating work environment where you can meet new people and learn something new everyday. We offer:
- Competitive
wages reflecting current market conditions
Apply online today!
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