Posts Tagged ‘Volunteer Hours’

• 3rd Vancouver Timeraiser – Tickets on Sale Now! Get in on this!

  Date: 2010.09.01 | Category: In the News, Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Not to suggest that it’s coming to an end, but the summer’s been a good one!  So let’s not say goodbye to summer just yet (I personally have a few more beach BBQs planned and swims at 2nd Beach!), but perhaps let’s focus on the things that will ease Brand viagra the transition from summer to fall.  I’m biased, but fall means one exciting thing in particular to me: the V ancouver Timer Levitra contraindicaciones a iser Purchase viagra online is just around the corner! Levitra pas cher Online levitra Levitra achat

  For a third year in a row, the Timeraiser is back in this fantastic city and ready to raise over 5,000 hours for local groups while auctioning off 25 pieces of artwork from talented emerging artists. Viagra levitra  Take a peak at this year’s selection of artwork by perusing our online gallery, and check out the great organizations you’ ll be able to chat with and learn about. Over the counter viagra Cheap viagra online

  There are a few fun additions to this year’s Timeraiser that will make attending the event that much more exciting:

  1) The WestJet Social Media Contest: When you attend this year’s Vancouver Timeraiser, you could have a chance to win a pair of tickets on any regularly scheduled WestJet flight! Levitra prix pharmacie  Yup, that’s 2 tickets anywhere WestJet flies. Kaufen viagra  It’s as simple as attending the event and either tweeting from you smartphone or, if you don’t use twitter, submitting a post at our Civic Footprint kiosk. Viagra sin receta Viagra bestellung  The idea is to inspire us with 140 characters, and your post must contain #TRWJ or #Timeraiser.  Much thanks to @WestJet for their support. Viagra sale Kauf von viagra Pastillas levitra (See full rules and regulation on our Facebook page).

  2) The WIND Mobile Giveaway: We’ve partnered with WIND Mobile this year to offer one lucky Vancouver Timeraiser attendee a WIND Mobile prize pack: we’ll be giving away a BlackBerry Bold 9700® and 1 month Always Shout voice plan on the WIND network. Viagra for women Viagra alternatives  Thanks for your support @WINDMobile!

  So let’s take stock. Levitra pill  Here are all the things that you could do at the Timeraiser on September 23rd:

  1. Chat with a bunch of great local organizations and hopefully find some fun and meaningful volunteers opportunities
  2. Learn about some issues/organizations you didn’t know about before
  3. Take in awesome artwork
  4. Talk to some talented local artists
  5. Munch on snacks from Potluck Catering
  6. Meet tons of cool people
  7. Listen to great music and have a drink with friends
  8. Maybe walk away with a free flight or a new phone

  You’re going to want to get in on this – what better way to avoid the winter rainy blues than with an exciting new volunteer opportunity Prospecto levitra ?

  Get tickets and additional information at www.timeraiser.ca – last year we sold out, so get tickets for you and your friends today (and maybe ask your employer to pick up the cost of the ticket -it’s an easy way for them to support their employees’ volunteerism!).

  3rd Vancouver Timeraiser

  Thursday September 23rd

  Doors open at 7pm

  Roundhouse Community Centre, Yaletown

• 2008 Vancouver Art Winners: a Story

  Date: 2009.09.23 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 1

  Tomorrow is our 2nd Annual Vancouver Timeraiser and we are so excited about this year’s art and agency selection. Viagra levitra Purchase viagra online Purchase viagra Viagra alternatives To inspire those of you who have not had the pleasure of experiencing a Timeraiser first hand, we have provided a touching story of friendship and volunteerism below. To our Vancouver Readers: tickets for the Vancouver Timerasier are going fast. Levitra contraindicaciones Pastillas levitra Secure your spot at this year’s Timeraiser and register online today. Levitra pas cher Online levitra Viagra bestellung

  A Timeraiser Story:
  

  

  Romanda and Chelsea

  At last year’s inaugural Vancouver Timeraiser, Chelsea Werrun and her friend Romanda Simpson attended with the goal of meeting new agencies, finding new volunteer opportunities and winning a piece of art. After chatting with several agency reps they quickly bid on the artwork of their choice. To increase their chances they also bid on each other’s choice artwork, agreeing to volunteer for the other person’s art if they were lucky enough to have the winning bid.

  After the bidding was complete, Chelsea won Romanda’s choice artwork in a random draw. Levitra pill Viagra for women Cheap viagra online For the past year Chelsea dedicated herself to completing her 150 hour pledge and has subsequently logged over 170 volunteer hours working with a variety of organizations including: Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, the Storytelling Festival and YMCA Host Connections to name a few. Prospecto levitra Sticking to her word, Kauf von viagra tomorrow Chelsea will generously give her hard earned artwork to Romanda. The generosity of Chelsea is heartwarming. Levitra prix pharmacie

  During her weeks of volunteering, Chelsea would often call Romanda and update her progress, just to let her know that she was working hard, and to remind her that she would in fact get to take the artwork home.  Each time Romanda looks at this picture, she will be reminded that true kindness and kindheartedness exists. Levitra achat

  

  "Wonders Beneathe" by Shae Salmon

  As a huge thank you to Chelsea, Romanda purchased a work of art from another Canadian artist, Natalie Parenteau. Viagra sin receta Brand viagra Viagra sale Kaufen viagra The pair of friends encompasses the magic that is Timeraiser. We look forward to hearing more amazing s Over the counter viagra tories tomorrow.

• Timeraiser Participant: The story of Matthew and motionball

  Date: 2009.07.24 | Category: Civic Footprint, Timeraiser | Response: 0

  In line with our mission to help people recognize and build their Civic Footprint through giving, volunteering and participating, this blog will feature personal stories and experiences from our Timeraiser participants.  Our first feature is about Matthew LeQuelenec, a 2008 Calgary art w inner who spearheaded the motionball Marathon of Sport event Levitra pas cher in Calgary. Pastillas levitra Cheap viagra online

  Matthew attended the 2008 Calgary Timeraiser after hearing the buzz

  

  Photo by Jeremy Fokkens

  around his Deloitte office. Online levitra Viagra sin receta Viagra bestellung Kaufen viagra Having recently moved to Calgary from Toronto, he was impressed by the turnout and energy that the Timeraiser event harnessed. Viagra levitra Purchase viagra Kauf von viagra Levitra achat Viagra alternatives Levitra prix pharmacie He was quickly swept up in the friendly competition and enthusiasm of the evening. Viagra for women Over the counter viagra Viagra precio Completing his pledge of 150+ hours, Matthew
  spent the bulk of his volunteer time working in support of the Calgary Corporate Challenge and Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta. He describes the experience as transformative, and has since gone on to launch his own event for 2009; the motionball Marathon of Sport in support of the Special Olympics. Purchase viagra online Prospecto levitra

  The Marathon of Sport sees motionball supporters compete alongside Special Olympians in a range of sports. motionball’s mandate is to introduce the next generation of donors, volunteers and sponsors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events. Levitra pill Levitra contraindicaciones To date, motionball has donated over one million dollars to Special Olympics Canada. Brand viagra Viagra sale

  

  The motionball Marathon of Sport currently operates in 4 cities across Canada including Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver and Calgary. The next motionball event is in Calgary on August 15th.  For more information about motionball and the Marathon of Sport, check out their website, Facebook Fan page and Twitter feed.