South Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Samll Grants Application Deadline Extended to May 31, 2013

vol@sbnh.ca — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:28:14 +0000

The Neighbourhood Small Grants Program is a community-building initiative presented by the South Burnaby Neighbourhood House and generously supported by the Vancouver Foundation. It is intended to support projects that will improve neighbourhoods socially, physically or culturally. The Neighbourhood Small Grants Program also helps individuals to develop leadership skills and gain community pride, build awareness of community organizations, and catch residents’ attention in a new and exciting way. Our program helps residents like you who have small but powerful ideas to bring people together and help make our neighbourhood more connected and vibrant. Grants range from $50 to $500 with consideration of up to $1000 for a project with a lasting impact. To learn more how to apply for a grant, visit our website at: www.vancouverfoundation.ca/NSG

Burnaby contact: South Burnaby Neighbourhood House, www.sbnh.ca
e-mail: branka@sbnh.ca or phone 604- 431-0400, fax 604-431-9499. Click here to download an application form.
For more information see the poster bellow (click on the image to view enlarged version).

The SBNH Youth Harlem Shake

vol@sbnh.ca — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:13:54 +0000

The Harlem Shake is an internet video sensation in which a group of people perform a comedysketch accompanied by a short excerpt from the song by Baauer called ‘Harlem Shake’. The SBNH Leadership 2 youth shared a lot of laughter in the making of our SBNH Harlem Shake. The purpose is really just for fun and to help build the feeling of unity and friendship amongst the youth in the leadership group. At the same time, it promotes a sense of global solidarity since 1000′s of these Harlem Shake videos were uploaded to YouTube from all around the world at the height of it’s popularity. See the video bellow.

Summer Program 2013

vol@sbnh.ca — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:15:45 +0000

Is your child looking for something to do this summer?

The South Burnaby Neighbourhood House offers 2 exciting programs from July 2nd to August 9, 2013.

Youth Adventures: for youth currently in grades 4-7.

Summer Fun Clubs: for children currently in kindergarten-grade3.

Participants will take part in a variety of activities every week such as; crafts, sports and out trips.

For more information click here to see the brochure.

Click here to see the flier for Edmonds Fun Club.

Click here to download Summer Program application form.

Exposure: Fashion Show and Silent Art Auction

vol@sbnh.ca — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:55:38 +0000

Click here to see the poster in PDF.

Volunteer Diversity Facilitator Training Project

vol@sbnh.ca — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:04:35 +0000

The South Burnaby Neighbourhood House In Partnership With The Burnaby Intercultural Planning TableVolunteer Diversity Facilitator Training Project.

South Burnaby Neighbourhood House is looking for Volunteers to be Cultural Diversity workshop facilitators in
Burnaby. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to expand their knowledge and skills and make a
contribution to the development of welcoming communities in Burnaby!

REQUIREMENTS:
• Enthusiastic and willingness to learn new skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Appreciation for the diversity in Burnaby
• Fluent in English
• Additional language is an asset
• Able to commit to attending 5 Thursday evenings from May 16th – June 20th (6pm to 9pm)
• Able to commit to Leading 1 or more workshops (between June 2013 & March 2014) focused on the
theme of: Welcoming Diversity in Burnaby.

This training is offered free of charge to residents who would like to facilitate diversity workshops in
their communities. CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO PARTICIPANTS UPON COMPLETION OF FIVE SESSIONS:
May 16, 2013 Developing Effective Workshops
May 23, 2013 Facilitation Skills
June 06, 2013 Communication and Intercultural Communication
June 13, 2013 Diversity, Respect and Inclusion
June 20, 2013 Hands-on designing and facilitating diversity workshops

For more information or to apply, contact Rajeeta at 604-431-0400 or email: Rajeeta@sbnh.ca

To see the poster in PDF click here.
To download an application form click here.

Employment Opportunities at SBNH

vol@sbnh.ca — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:00:28 +0000

Click on the links below to see the job description and how to apply (PDF):

Seniors Program Supervisor

Assistant Coordinator

Childcare Coordinator

Daycamp Supervisor

FREE Seniors Outreach Ambassador Training

vol@sbnh.ca — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:28:56 +0000

Are you 55 and over? South Burnaby Neighbourhood House needs your help in connecting isolated seniors with community programs and services! Register now for FREE training!

We are seeking individuals 55 + to take part in skill building training that will provide them with the skills and knowledge to become Outreach Ambassadors. The role of the Ambassadors is to connect seniors to community programs and services with the goal to reducing social isolation amongst seniors.

Date & Times: Tuesdays, May 21^st – July 2nd, 2013 from 1 – 4 pm – (7 weeks)

Location: 4845 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC

For more information click this link to see the poster (PDF).

The Generation Squeeze Campaign

vol@sbnh.ca — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:45:50 +0000

The Generation Squeeze campaign is powered by a network of partners determined to ensure younger generations have a chance.

Are you feeling squeezed by stalled wages that don’t keep pace with skyrocketing costs for housing, childcare, transportation and education? You are not alone. Generation Squeeze is a campaign aimed at helping solve the growing squeeze on time, income and services for Canadians under 45.

Declining wages, a skyrocketing cost of living, and an imbalance in public investment mean Canadians under 45 are getting squeezed like never before.They are struggling to cope with scarce time, money and services.

The “squeeze” means this generation is:

Delaying careers
Accepting jobs that rarely contribute to retirement
Working more hours than their parents did
Working twice as many years to save for a down payment on a home
Postponing starting their own homes/families
Experiencing their children struggling due to family stress

(Click on the image to see the poster. Click here to see the poster in PDF)

Edmonds Community Spring Clean Sweep

vol@sbnh.ca — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:41:39 +0000

Edmonds Community invites you to our SPRING CLEAN SWEEP

All equipment is provided

Saturday – May 4th, 2013 9:45 am- 12:00 pm (noon)

Location: Gordon Presbyterian Church Parking Lot – 7457 Edmonds St.

For more information contact: 604-525-6876

We welcome all residents & businesses in our Community! Come and have some fun! Help clean up your Community and get to know your neighbours!

Free refreshments to be provided to all participants!

For more information click on this link to see the poster.

Diamond Ball Glitters

vol@sbnh.ca — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:05:20 +0000

Business members, community leaders, and other supporters gathered Feb. 23 to celebrate and raise funds for the South Burnaby Neighbourhood House at its ninth annual Diamond Ball Gala. Some sponsors who made this event possible were the Burnaby NewsLeader, Intracorp Projects Ltd., Sweet Beginnings, Allegra Print and Imaging, Burnaby Board of Trade, Investors Group Financial Services Inc., Burnaby Firefighters’ Charitable Society, Skoah, HollyNorth Production Supplies, and Indian Arm Recreational Services Ltd. The Firefighters’ Club Banquet and Conference Centre hosted the Under Sea Fantasy evening while Scotiabank matched funds raised through the annual diamond draw, and the silent and live auctions.

This year, Trio Diamond & Gold Jewellery generously donated a breathtaking three-piece Tahitian pearl-and-diamond pendant with a chain and matching Tahitian pearl drop earrings valued at over $3,562. Andrew Masse from the Business Development Bank of Canada was the lucky winner of this year’s diamond set.

Click this link to see photos of this year Diamond Ball fundraising in Newsleader.