- Live performances by cultural groups
- Inflatable games/face painting
- Community and business showcase
- BBQ and snacks
Voice of English-speaking Quebec is looking for volunteers willing to fill several positions during their annual fall fest community event to be held on Saturday, September 17th.
How to Apply/Contact: For more information contact info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 ext. 221.
Many volunteer opportunities are available, see www.familyforce.ca. If you would like to be part of our dynamic group or if you have questions or comments, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the VFC.
Julie Lessard
Julie.lessard@forces.gc.ca
418-844-6060
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Programme d’Action bénévole du Centre de la Famille Valcartier
Plusieurs occasions de bénévolat sont disponibles, à www.familyforce.ca. Si vous souhaitez faire partie de notre équipe dynamique ou si vous avez des questions ou commentaires, contactez la personne responsable de l’action bénévole du CFV.
Julie Lessard
Julie.lessard@forces.gc.ca
418-844-6060
The Morrin Centre, located in the heart of Old Quebec (44, chaussée des Écossais Québec), is seeking volunteers to lead their English Discussion Groups this fall.
There are currently three groups that meet on a weekly basis: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.
We are looking for friendly, dynamic volunteers who have had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.
The groups will begin meeting during the week of September 19th and finish the first week of December.
If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and/or Tuesday and Thursday evenings and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.
The gift shop is open 7 days a week from early May until mid-November. Volunteers are needed for either a few hours or a few days a week.
Specifically, the gift shop volunteer will have as tasks and responsibilities to:
•Welcome visitors entering
•Thank the visitors leaving
•Manage the cash register
•Stimulate the sale of items
•Educate visitors about our guided tours
•Keep records of sales balance of each day
•Answer questions of visitors
•SMILE J
Working knowledge of French and English is required
By volunteering with us, you’ll gain:
•Experience
•Responsibility
•Knowledge of a protected historical site
•Connection with a great community
•Language and communication skills
Contact:
Tommy Byrne
Project Manager
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
31, rue des Jardins
Québec (QC) G1R 4L6 Canada
418-692-2193
projectmanager@cathedral.ca
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Tommy Byrne
Gestionnaire de projet | Project Manager
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
31, rue des Jardins
The Chitchat Club is tailor-made for those who wish to practice speaking French and/or English while keeping their hands busy. Volunteer second language teachers act as conversation monitors and guide discussion groups while chatty volunteers work in teams to wash toys, prepare children’s crafts, organize cupboards, fold pamphlets and attend to other interesting assignments for the Wellness Centre programs.
Upcoming Dates
Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 am
September 30, 2016
October 28, 2016
November 25, 2016
January 20, 2017
February 17, 2017
March 31, 2017
May 26, 2017
Special Request
We are still currently looking for native English-speaking volunteers to facilitate the chatting at these tables while we work. Many of our volunteers are very eager to hear and speak in English with English-speakers. If you are interested in helping in this way, we would happily welcome new additions to our team. For more information, please call 418-683-2366 ext.222.
The Volunteer program of the Valcartier Family Centre
Many volunteer opportunities are available, see www.familyforce.ca. If you would like to be part of our dynamic group or if you have questions or comments, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the VFC.
Julie Lessard
Julie.lessard@forces.gc.ca
418-844-6060
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Programme d’Action bénévole du Centre de la Famille Valcartier
Plusieurs occasions de bénévolat sont disponibles, à www.familyforce.ca. Si vous souhaitez faire partie de notre équipe dynamique ou si vous avez des questions ou commentaires, contactez la personne responsable de l’action bénévole du CFV.
Julie Lessard
Julie.lessard@forces.gc.ca
418-844-6060
The Morrin Centre, located in the heart of Old Quebec (44, chaussée des Écossais Québec), is seeking volunteers to lead their English Discussion Groups this fall.
There are currently three groups that meet on a weekly basis: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.
We are looking for friendly, dynamic volunteers who have had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.
The groups will begin meeting during the week of September 19th and finish the first week of December.
If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and/or Tuesday and Thursday evenings and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.
Immersions Quebec
Help Share Quebec’s Culture by Joining Our Team!
L’epiCentre du Quartier, a charitable organization whose mission includes helping immigrants integrate into Quebec’s society and culture, is launching an exciting new program – Immersions Quebec– and we’d love to have you join us as a Volunteer Facilitator!
What is Immersions Quebec?
Unlike a traditional classroom-based language program, Immersions Quebec is designed to apply existing French and English language skills. As such, an Immersion is neither a guided tour nor a language lesson – it is a facilitated exploration of cultural sites, shopping districts and other venues during which participants use a second language to learn about and discuss Quebec’s culture, heritage and daily life.
Facilitated Experiences – not Guided Tours…
Immersion Quebec offers facilitated visits, not guided tours. During a guided tour, the guide does most of the talking. Not so with an Immersion. The mission of our Volunteer Facilitators is to induce participants to practice their language skills by having them d the talking. To facilitate this, prior to an Immersion experience participants will be asked to do a bit of homework – to review reference material concerning the sites to be visited. In doing so, they come with at least some prior knowledge. The job of our facilitators is to evoke that knowledge, call on prior experiences and encourage free discussion along the way.
Who are the Participants?
Immersion participants come from all quarters – new permanent residents, students, temporary residents, tourists, and even native Quebecois(es). For new residents and tourists that want to learn more about the city, its people and culture, there’s no better way than through an Immersion experience. For native Quebecois(es) who would like to re-experience their city and culture in a second language such as English, Immersions encourage practical language use in a familiar setting rather than a sterile, classroom-based language lesson.
Your Role as a Volunteer Facilitator.
As a Volunteer Facilitator you will be helping a group of five to seven people experience Quebec City as never before. Using your French and/or English language skills, knowledge of the City, and your personal experience, you will lead participants through neighborhoods or other areas they may not be familiar with, encourage discussion in the target language about what those areas have to offer, and last but not least, facilitate an engaging and enjoyable learning experience participants will want to continue by participating in other Immersion offerings.
Will I Receive Training?
Yes, absolutely! As a future Volunteer Facilitator, you will receive both classroom and on-the-ground training to familiarize you with the mission and function of a Facilitator. This includes an introduction to Immersion locales as well as access to reference materials and other documentation designed to help make your work both enjoyable and effective.
What Sort of Time Commitment is Involved?
After you have completed one two-hour classroom session and two on-the-ground training sessions, you will be free to determine your own schedule electronically. Ideally, once you’ve completed training, we’d like to have you facilitate four Immersions per month. If you can do more that’s great – if you want to do less, that’s fine too. It’s all up to you.
Are there Physical Requirements?
Yes. Working as a Volunteer Facilitator requires the ability to walk two kilometers. Otherwise, there is no lifting, carrying or other physical work involved.
Are there any other requirements?
Only that you enjoy working with people, can engage them in lively conversation, and finally, love showing off the rich culture and heritage of Quebec City.
How do I get started?
To get more information about Immersions Quebec and your potential role as a Facilitator, please contact: Joseph Ramunni at Tel: (418) 661-7766 or by E-mail: ramunnij@gmail.com
Thanks for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Volunteers needed at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
The gift shop is open 7 days a week from early May until mid-November. Volunteers are needed for either a few hours or a few days a week.
Specifically, the gift shop volunteer will have as tasks and responsibilities to:
•Welcome visitors entering
•Thank the visitors leaving
•Manage the cash register
•Stimulate the sale of items
•Educate visitors about our guided tours
•Keep records of sales balance of each day
•Answer questions of visitors
•SMILE J
Working knowledge of French and English is required
By volunteering with us, you’ll gain:
•Experience
•Responsibility
•Knowledge of a protected historical site
•Connection with a great community
•Language and communication skills
Contact:
Tommy Byrne
Project Manager
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
31, rue des Jardins
Québec (QC) G1R 4L6 Canada
418-692-2193
projectmanager@cathedral.ca
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Tommy Byrne
Gestionnaire de projet | Project Manager
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
31, rue des Jardins
Québec (QC) G1R 4L6 Canada
Office: +1-418-692-2193
Cell: +1-418-454-6083
projectmanager@cathedral.ca
Community event Photography
The Québec City Women’s Club is looking for someone who would kindly lend their skills in photography in order to capture their annual book fair taking place at the Eastern Québec Learning Centre from October 25th-29. We prefer that the person have equipment of their own but we can supply a standard camera if needed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Daniel Potter at 418-683-2366 ext.222 or by email at daniel.potter@veq.ca.
More information forthcoming with regards to time commitment!
Quebec City Woman’s Club Book Fair.
Come volunteer alongside fellow book lovers! Sort and place books for the Quebec City Woman’s Club Book Fair.
Date: Tuesday, October 25th to Friday, October 28th
Time: 8 am – 8 pm Location: Eastern Quebec Learning Centre, parking is available behind the building and in the surrounding streets.
The Club will meet on Tuesday, October 25th from 7 – 9 pm to explain how the book sorting works. We invite you to donate your used books by dropping them off at EQLC during the week. You are also warmly welcome to contribute to the fundraiser by buying books that interest you at the fair on Saturday, October 29th from 9 – 3 pm. This community-supported used book sale offers a terrific selection of books in many languages for both children and adults. Books are priced at $1 to the exception of rare or special books. All proceeds are used for bursaries for young and mature women attending university.
Interested? Please contact Debbie Stowe at (418 844-1840) or email atdebbie@stowe.ca.