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POSITION TITLE:        North Island Youth Peer Outreach Worker – Courtenay/Campbell River DEPARTMENT:        Health Promotion and Community Development SUPERVISIOR:        Manager, Courtenay Regional offices. BARGAINING UNIT:    Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association CLASSIFICATION:        Group Facilitator – GRID TBD ______________________________________________________________________ JOB SUMMARY

POSITION TITLE:              North Island Outreach Worker, Men’s Wellness Program SUPERVISOR:        Manager, Courtenay Regional Offices BARGAINING UNIT:    Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association CLASSIFICATION:    Program Coordinator 1– GRID 10, $20.11/hr start. 15 hrs/wk, Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends.     ________________________________________________________________ JOB SUMMARY

AVI is seeking a skilled and committed Public Relations and Communications Coordinator for the period from May 16, 2012 to July 14, 2013.  This role is an essential part of our administration team – working across programs to coordinate and implement AIDS Vancouver Island’s (AVI) strategic plans, objectives, and policies for public affairs, communications, fundraising and marketing for all locations across Vancouver Island.  This is a challenging role in a dynamic environment and requires high levels of organization and coordination, as well as a passion for the work we do.  Please see the full job description below for details.  We are looking to fill this post as quickly as possible.  Please submit a cover letter explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for this role as well as a resume by 1pm on Friday, May 4 to AIDS Vancouver Island (info@avi.org).

              AIDS Vancouver Island Wins Honourable Mention in Volunteer BC Photo Contest              Victoria: (April 24, 2012) – The volunteer spirit in BC continues to thrive with the announcement of the winners of the 2012 National Volunteer Week Photo Contest sponsored by Volunteer BC.

MSM Around the World: Stand Up, Be Counted! 2012 Global Men’s Health and Rights Survey (GMHR) Dear all, The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the 2012 Global Men’s Health and Rights Survey (GMHR)! GMHR 2012 is the second global survey on the health and human rights of gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM) conducted by the MSMGF. The first global survey – GMHR 2010 – yielded more than 5,000 responses from around the world, revealing vital information about the state of homophobia, human rights, and access to health services for MSM worldwide.

                                         

WATER WALK 2012 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! positively AFRICA –VIDEA are excited to announce our second annual Water Walk on Sunday, May 27th, 2012. This fun, team-building event raises awareness about local and global water issues and is a fundraiser to support water and health-related programs at Nissi Orphanage and Osopet Community-based Organization in Kenya. The Challenge: Form a team of up to 10 people. Teams walk 10 km around Elk/Beaver Lakes, carrying buckets of 10 litres of water. This symbolizes the daily trek to the river that girls and women must make to fetch water.

DOWNLOAD a PDF list of the RESTAURANTS HERE.   VICTORIA The Black Olive * Brasserie L’Ecole Broad Street Kitchen * Cabin 12 Café Brio * Cafe Mexico * Canoe Brewpub Restaurant & Marina * Devour Restaurant Empress Dining Room at The Fairmont Empress * Ferris’ Grill * Ferris’ Oyster Bar Fiamo Italian Kitchen * Fire & Water Fish and Chop House * Heron Rock Bistro Il Terrazzo Ristorante * The Joint Pizzeria & Deli The Ledge in The Bedford Regency Hotel Lure Restaurant & Lounge Nando’s Flame Grilled Chicken * The Noodle