Divinity-Works-Learning near Beaver Lake BC (181 Result(s))

Big Brothers of Victoria has been creating friendships since 1969 and Big Sisters came to the region in 1970. The two groups set a national precedent by amalgamating in 1977.Later partnered as the only two amalgamated BBBS agencies in Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dartmouth/Halifax, were advocates at both the provincial and national levels for a process to allow for combined Big Brothers and Big Sisters agencies.During the late 1970's until today, the amalgamation of agencies has continued. As a result of encouragement at the provincial level, over 80% of BC agencies have amalgamated. Across Canada, the number of combined agencies averages closer to 40%, but a major breakthrough occurred in 1985 with the formation of a working association between Big Brothers of Canada and a major support group in the Big Sisters network, Big Sisters of Ontario.In 2008, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria served more than 630 children in schools and communities across Greater Victoria. In 2010, more than 600 local children and youth have reached out to Big Brothers Big Sisters to ask for a mentor. With more than 35 years of experience, we know that kids need help to build confidence, resiliency and self-esteem, to be engaged in positive risk-taking and learning, and to be introduced to ideas, activities, skills, and tools that will help them succeed in school, at home, and in our community.We recruit, assess, and train volunteer mentors who meet weekly for a minimum of one-year with a child or youth either at a designated school or at an agreed upon destination in the community. We closely monitor the child and volunteer matches to ensure that goals and needs are being met, and that supports and resources are provided. You don't have to change your life to help change the life of a local child or youth. Participate, Volunteer, or Donate to help a child today!Our Mission Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria positively affects our community by providing mentoring programs for children and youth, which enhance their sense of belonging, self-worth, resiliency and capacity to make healthy, well-informed choices.Our Vision Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria envisions a future where the organization provides sustainable quality mentoring experiences for every child or youth who expresses a desire to have a mentor that starts within 2 months of the request and has an impact that lasts a lifetime.

Hands-On Home-Learning and Oak and Orca Bioregional School. Our commitment to a bioregional philosophy has led us to create unique learning opportunities based on self-empowerment of the individuals in our programs. We are committed to providing quality educational opportunities with an environmental perspective and choices for children. To this end, we offer Distributed Learning opportunities for home-learners throughout the province, as well as several well-attended programs in Victoria, British Columbia.

Saferway Driver Training School Ltd.: Saferway has become a leader in the driver education and transport training industry by providing certified programs with content and duration geared to industry needs. Our commercial instructors all have many years of experience in the transport field. Saferway is licensed and bonded under the Motor Vehicle Act through the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). We are an approved Graduated Licensing Facility and an Instructor Training Facility. Since 1999, Saferway has been owned and operated by Randy and Donna Eckert. Randy Eckert has a long history in the transport field; he has been involved in just about all aspects of the commercial transport industry since 1974, from operating a multitude of tractor trailer configurations, engine makes and models, to management, supervisory, training and public relations positions. Saferway provides training in a wide variety of equipment and configurations for best student learning and experience into the industry. Our classrooms provide involvement, interaction, and socialization, along with a business-like approach to getting the job done. Our goal is to create an effective learning situation in the classroom and in vehicle.

Artemis Place for Girls is an integrated counselling and educational program which provides a unique alternative to traditional school for 15-19 year old girls in our community who are overlooked by existing programs. Girls are able to work on completing their high school while learning critical life skills in conflict resolution, and in building self-esteem and successful relationships. This program is for girls who are not pregnant or parenting.

To continually advance KGIC as an innovative and a dynamic international college; inspiring continual growth and achievement towards the language enrichment of students within Canada, and around the world.

Susan was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and currently resides in Victoria, B.C. Susan is a self taught artist and has taken great interest in painting over the past several years. With an abundance of support from friends and family, Susan has gone after developing her skills as an artist by constantly learning and also by keeping in touch with her community. Through her art you can see a passion she holds and she strives to produce vibrant works of art that people will enjoy.

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