UPCOMING SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Opportunities

Long-term Opportunities:

·       Bloor-Lansdowne Community Dinner

Every Wednesday 4:30-8:30pm at Lansdowne station/ Need 6 – 8 volunteers to serve food

·       50/50

June 16^th – Phillies game/ June 30^th – Los Angeles Angels/ need 13 volunteers to sell draw tickets from 10:30-2pm

·       Harbourfront Centre

Attend 1 orientation to volunteer for various events/ Orientation dates – June 14, June 28, July 18, August 9/ Events in June – Franco-Fete, TD Jazz Festival, Dancing on the Pier, Canada Day, Free Flicks etc.

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/

·       YMCA

Assist with Relay for Strong Kids / July 5^th 2012, need 25 volunteers/ Water stations, registration, entertainment area, logistics etc.  6-11pm/ Honda Indy Track (Exhibition Place)/ orientation will be June 15^th at school

Short-term Opportunities:

·       Muhtadi Festival

June 9^th & 10^th/ Assist with set up & festival duties

·       Assist with postering the city June 2^nd Sat 3-6pm

Ø  Pride Toronto

Pride Festival June 22^nd – July 1^st / sign up with Suzan

·       Health and Wellness Expo

July 14^th 2012, 8am-7pm (min. 2hours)/ Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre/ Osgood station – 5 minutes’ walk/ various event assistance roles/ Orientation is June 29^th 2012 at school

·       Luminato

June 8-24th 2012 / general event assistance related with art installation, 5-11pm/ Bathurst & Queens Quay

For more information please visit us in D304 or email:

Kurt – kaydiner@hotmail.ca  or Suzan – suzan.volunteer@gmail.com

Check out this video of some of our students involved in Student Success workshops and some of our Star Volunteers:

http://youtu.be/anIFRaFecDU

Volunteer Info Session Friday at 3pm, D302

Meet this Friday in D302 with Suzan and Kurt to find out about and sign up for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities and find out about certificates and letters of volunteer participation.

Volunteer Info Session with Suzan this Friday, April 20th

Volunteer Information and Networking Session:

This Friday, Suzan will host a Volunteer Info Session to update you on new volunteer opportunities. You can also sign up for upcoming events.
Date:  Friday, April 20
Where:  D308
Time:  3pm

Volunteer Opportunity on April 21st

On April 21st there will be a fundraising party at 918 Bathurst from 7pm-1am.

The party is to raise funds for Muhtadi's International Drumming Festival and 

will feature Afro-cuban drummers as well as Muhtadi's world drummers. Also,

there wil be salsa dancing. 

There will be a DJ, drumming performances, food, alcohol and dancing. 

I need 5 volunteers to help with set up from 3:30pm - 7:30 pm to help decorate

the place, arrange tables & chairs, set up food tables and make sure everything

is in place. They will have free access to the party after their shift and will be provided

with a free meal as well. 

I need 4 volunteers to help with the food service and make sure the food stations are

clean and tidy. They will be helping out during the event and will also help with clean

up after the party. Volunteers will need to arrive at 6pm and training will be provided 

onsite. Shifts wil start from 6pm - 1am or later depending on the crowd. 

I need 4 volunteers with smart serve (a certification to legitimately serve alcohol) to help out

at the bar - I will be volunteering at the bar serving drinks and plan to have 3-4 hour shifts

each. There will be at least 2 bartenders (alcohol servers) at all times and any training 

needed will be provided onsite. 

Contact Suzan if you wish to volunteer: email at soojnkm@gmail.com, or text or call at 

647 996 5437 and I will sign you up. You need to be over 19 to volunteer.

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http://www.muhtadidrumfest.com/

Volunteer Updates

Community Dinner at Bloor Lansdowne Christian Fellowship

Looking for 7 volunteers to help out with our community dinner (for homeless and marginalized people) every Wednesday (from 5:30pm to 8:00pm) and possibly to continue volunteering on an ongoing basis: http://www.getinvolved.ca/profile/4198/

Pride Toronto Volunteer June 30-July1

www.pridetoronto.com

Fill out the application form in room D304, or set up a meeting with Suzan: soojnkm@gmail.com

 


THIS FRIDAY!
Volunteer Information and Networking Session:

This Friday, Suzan and Kurt will host a Volunteer Info Session to update you on new volunteer opportunities and answer your questions.
Date:  Friday, April 20
Where:  D308
Time:  3pm


Like our Facebook Page for volunteer updates and much much more.
Last week's Community Dinner volunteers and Raptors volunteers are there for you to check out!  Here are a few:
www.facebook.com/GBC.ESL

Volunteer Activities and Events in Toronto

Drop by D304 to see Kurt on Mondays and Tuesdays or email Kurt at:  kaydiner@hotmail.ca
Suzan is in the office on Thursdays and Fridays or contact Suzan at: soojnkm@gmail.com

This Friday's 50/50 Ticket Sales at the Raptor's game is full!  Stayed tuned for other fun events at local sports events to raise money for charity.

Upcoming Events to Join:

• Doors Open Toronto: Saturday May 26th and Sunday May 27th: Deadline to sign up is Monday, April 16th.  Please drop by room D304 and get a Doors Open Toronto volunteer application form or email Kurt or Suzan: kaydiner@hotmail.ca; soognkm@gmail.com  There will be a mandatory orientation for this event on Tuesday, April 24th at City Hall, Committee Room #2 100 Queen Street West, at Queen and Bay 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
• Community Dinner at Bloor Lansdowne Christian Fellowship
  Looking for 7 volunteers to help out with our community dinner (for homeless and marginalized people) every Wednesday (from 5:30pm to 8:00pm) and possibly to continue volunteering on an ongoing basis: http://www.getinvolved.ca/profile/4198/

• Pride 2012
  Pride Toronto Volunteer June 30-July1
  www.pridetoronto.com
  Pride is the largest event for LGBTTIQQ2SA and the community where 1800 volunteer positions are available. There are various shifts and roles over the weekend including helping out with the parade, setup,festival, donations and may more varying from 4 hour shifts to 8 hour shifts. 
  Fill out the application form in room D304, or set up a meeting with Suzan: soojnkm@gmail.com
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  Other Events in Toronto to check out!

  Email Suzan  for more information or to go as a group!
  soojnkm@gmail.com
   
  
  • Toronto Art Expo April 19-22
  www.torontoartexpo.com
  This is an international art and cultural event with over 200 artists and galleries represented from 12 countries. It is held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Tickets are $10 with student ID. 
  Suzan will be going on the 22nd if anyone else wishes to join in and go together - 10+ and the tickets are $8.
  
  
  • Toronto Comicon April 14-15
  www.wizardworldcomiccon.com
  This is a comic world related event with famous people from Star Trek, Star Wars and many other comic-related characters and actors. There will be a lot of people in costumes and trade show booths with people selling unique items.
  Suzan will be going to this event as well if you are interested in going together - the tickets are $30 online
  
  

  

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Volunteer Activities and Events in Toronto

Kurt

Suzan

Welcome to Suzan who has joined Kurt to assist with our exciting Volunteer Program!!

Check out our Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/GBC.ESL to see some great pictures from last week's events including the Raptor's 50-50 ticket sales in support of Kidsport and our volunteers helping out at the Community Dinner.

Current opportunities:

•  50/50 Ticket Sales for Toronto Marlies on April 8th to benefit Kidsport!  7 spots available. 
• Doors Open Toronto: Saturday May 26th and Sunday May 27th: a fantastic opportunity to be an ambassador for Toronto meet new people and to learn more about the architecture in the city.  Please Note: In order to attend  the Doors Open Toronto’s activity you must be in level 500 or higher, have good communication skills, and fill in the application forms. Please drop by room D304 and get a Doors Open Toronto volunteer application form from Kurt, the Peer Leaders or Suzan or email Kurt: kaydiner@hotmail.ca Please Note: There will be a mandatory orientation for this event on Tuesday, April 24th at City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, at Queen and Bay 6:30pm to 8:30pm and you will be interviewed for this opportunity.
• Community Dinner at Bloor Lansdowne Christian Fellowship every Wednesday: Looking for 7 volunteers to help out with our community dinner (for homeless and marginalized people) every Wednesday (from 5:30pm to 8:00pm) and possibly to continue volunteering on an ongoing basis: http://www.getinvolved.ca/profile/4198/

• Pride 2012
   Pride Toronto Volunteer June 30-July1
  www.pridetoronto.com
  Pride is the largest event for LGBTTIQQ2SA and the community where 1800 volunteer positions are available. There are various shifts and roles over the weekend including helping out with the parade, setup,festival, donations and may more varying from 4 hour shifts to 8 hour shifts. 
  Fill out the application form in room D#304 , or set up a meeting with Suzan (soojnkm@gmail.com)
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  Other Events in Toronto to check out!
  Toronto Art Expo April 19-22
  www.torontoartexpo.com
  This is an art and cultural event with over 200 artists and galleries represented from 12 countries. It is an international art event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Tickets are $10 with student ID. 
  (Suzan will be going on the 22nd if anyone else wishes to join in and go together - 10+ and the tickets are $8)
  
  
  Toronto Comicon April 14-15
  www.wizardworldcomiccon.com
  This is a comic world related event with famous people from Star Trek, Star Wars and many other comic-related characters and actors. There will be a lot of people in costumes and trade show booths with people selling unique items.
  (Suzan will be going on either day - the tickets are $30 online )
  
  
  
  
  Drop by D304 to see Kurt on Mondays and Tuesdays or email Kurt at:  kaydiner@hotmail.ca
  Suzan is in the office on Thursdays and Fridays (Please Note:  this Friday is Good Friday): soojnkm@gmail.com

Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Current opportunities:

• Community Dinner at Bloor Lansdowne Christian Fellowship: Looking for 7 volunteers to help out with our community dinner (for homeless and marginalized people) every Wednesday (from 5:30pm to 8:00pm) and possibly to continue volunteering on an ongoing basis: http://www.getinvolved.ca/profile/4198/ Full for this week! See Kurt to sign up for future events.

• 50/50 Ticket Sales for Raptors and Toronto Maple Leaf Games to benefit Kidsport! Sign up with Kurt in D304 or email him at kaydiner@hotmail.ca

Date	Team	Arrival Time
April 1 – Sunday	Toronto Raptors	4:30pm ALL SPACES FILLED!!!
April 8-Sunday	Toronto Marlies	1:15 pm 10 spots available
April 13 – Friday	Toronto Raptors	5pm 11 spots available

• Doors Open Toronto: last day to sign up with Kurt is tomorrow, March 27th!!
D.OT.: Saturday May 26th and Sunday May 27th: a fantastic opportunity to be an ambassador for Toronto meet new people and to learn more about the architecture in the city. Doors Open Toronto — one weekend, once a year — is an event when approx. 150 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and social significance open their doors to the public for a city-wide celebration. Please Note: In order to attend in the Doors Open Toronto’s activity you must be in level 500 or higher, have good communication skills, and fill in the application forms. Please drop by room D304 and get a Doors Open Toronto volunteer application form from Kurt or email Kurt: kaydiner@hotmail.ca Please Note: There will be a mandatory orientation for this event on Thursday, March 29th at City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, at Queen and Bay 6:30pm to 8:30pm and you will be interviewed for this opportunity.

Volunteer Info Session Today at 3pm, D301

Come on out today, Friday March 23rd and talk to Suzan and Kurt about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Get involved and make a difference!
Improve your speaking and listening skills in an authentic environment!
Meet new people!
Have fun!

Week 3 Updates

Week 3 Check-In:  
Have you started to take advantage of all of the supports available to you?  Don't wait til it's too late!!  Improve your skills NOW!

  WoW! TAKE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE SUPPORTS AVAILABLE TO YOU:

1.  Visit our Peer Leaders in D304A for support--don't wait until the last minute!  Come early to ensure your success.  Below, see the workshop schedule  or start your own study group!
 2.  The Tutoring Learning Centre is available for English Language  and Math Support.  The TLC is located in Building C, room C503 and is open from 9:30 to 5:30 daily.   
3.  Tutoring with TESL teachers is available in the ESL Library, D313.  Drop by every Tues and Thurs at 12pm  for English practice. 

Schedule for Study Groups, Workshops and Activities:

1.  Wednesday:  Speak Up

Grab a coffee/juice and a cookie, practice conversation skills, improve your speaking confidence and meet new friends.

D309 3:00-4:30 pm

2.  Thursday:  Writing Strategies
Practice Paraphrase, Summary, Brainstorming, Outlining and Effective Writing Skills.  

D309 Schedule B,12-1:30pm  Schedule A, 3-4:30pm

3.  Friday:  Improv (Acting/Drama) with Natasha

Kick back and learn English in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!  Get out of your shell!!

D309 3:00-4:30 pm

OR:  JOIN or FORM A STUDY GROUP and 
have a peer leader assist you.  
Listen Up  and other Study Groups

Drop by D304A and speak to the Peer Leaders about joining or forming a  study group to meet your needs.  

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 

INFORMATION MEETING ON UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH KURT AND SUZAN:  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23RD, 3PM, D301


Current opportunities:

• Community Dinner at Bloor Lansdowne Christian Fellowship:  Looking for 7  volunteers to help out with our community dinner (for homeless and marginalized people) every Wednesday (from 5:30pm to 8:00pm) and possibly to continue volunteering on an ongoing basis:  http://www.getinvolved.ca/profile/4198/ 

• 50/50 Ticket Sales for Raptors and Toronto Maple Leaf Games to benefit Kidsport!  Sign up with Kurt in D304 or email him at kaydiner@hotmail.ca

Date	Team	Arrival Time
April 1 – Sunday	Toronto Raptors	4:30pm
April 5 – Thursday	Toronto Maple Leafs	5pm
April 13 – Friday	Toronto Raptors	5pm

• Doors Open Toronto, Saturday May 26th and Sunday May 27th:  a fantastic opportunity to be an ambassador for Toronto meet new people and to learn more about the architecture in the city.   Doors Open Toronto — one weekend, once a year — is an event when approx. 150 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and social significance open their doors to the public for a city-wide celebration.
  The program allows visitors free access to properties that are either not usually open to the public, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Many locations have organized guided tours, displays and activities to enrich the visitor experience.  This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are interested in the arts, architecture and/or history of Toronto, and have a willingness to talk with the general public.
• Please Note: In order to attend in the Doors Open Toronto’s activity you must fill in the application forms. Please drop by room D304 and ask peer leaders for Doors Open Toronto volunteer application forms.  There will be a mandatory orientation for this event on Thursday, March 29th at City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, at Queen and Bay 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 

        

LIKE us on Facebook for updates on what's happening at GBC and in the GTA, volunteer updates,  as well as study tips and resources.

www.facebook.com/GBC.ESL

Read more about Kurt and the Peer Leaders on the Peer Leader link at the top of the page.  

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Coming Next Week!!  Spelling Bee Competition begins. 

 Win the glory and the grand prize in our 3-week competition and come out to all of the workshops/study groups for practice and spelling tips.  Details to come!!

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Presentation Tips of the Week:

Use the STAR Method to capture your audience:

S:  Startle your Audience (with some surprising or shocking information eg: a statistic)

T:  Tell a Story (case study, experience)

A:  Ask a Question

R:  Recite a Quote

and remember last week's tip:  do a sound check to ensure the back of the room can hear you.  Project your voice.

Source:  How to Powerfully Begin every Presentation, Gary Hankins (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq2oZRNl0Zk)

Quotes of the Week on the subject of Learning:

"Success comes in cans, failure in can'ts." (Anonymous)
"Did you know that the Chinese symbol for 'crisis' includes a symbol which means 'opportunity'? - (Jane Revell & Susan Norman)
"Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself." (Chinese Proverb)  
"Spoonfeeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon." (EM Forster)