The End of an Era: Insights from Jasmine, Our Co-President

The End of an Era: Insights from Jasmine, Our Co-President

With the end of 2020 looming in the distance, it also marks the end of an era for the YWiB Vancouver community. At the end of 2020, we are saying goodbye to our beloved Co-Presidents, Valentine and Jasmine. With their collective years as YWiB team members, they each have some unique insights to share with the community, from personal to professional to all things YWiB Vancouver.

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The End of an Era: Insights from Valentine, Our Co-President!

The End of an Era: Insights from Valentine, Our Co-President!

With the end of 2020 looming in the distance, it also marks the end of an era for the YWiB Vancouver community. At the end of 2020, we are saying goodbye to our beloved Co-Presidents, Valentine and Jasmine. With their collective years as YWiB team members, they each have some insights to share with the community, from personal to professional to all things YWiB Vancouver.

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Ladies in Pink Volunteer Opportunity: BC Home + Garden Show!

If  you love all things decor, colour swatches, furniture galleries, home renos, etc, then listen up! Ladies in Pink are  on the inside at this year's BC Home + Garden Show and we need volunteers like you! Volunteers will be asked to help with the charitable silent auction which will showcase 15 gnomes painted/decorated by local celebrities and influencers.  Visitors will need to bid, with all the money raised benefiting Sole Food Street Farms.

The Details Date: February 19 - 23 Place: BC Place Stadium - 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver Show Times: Wed: 4 - 9pm Thurs/Fri: 12 - 9pm Sat: 10am - 9pm Sun: 10am - 6pm Additional Info: The show will provide volunteers with meals and bottled water during their shifts.

Please email Harveen@ywib.ca if you are interested in volunteering, they need plenty of helping hands so don't miss out on this staple event.

The Show Must Go On!: Ladies in Pink Volunteer Opportunity

Happy New Year Ladies! To kick off 2014, we have an amazing volunteer opportunity to share with you. Our "Ladies in Pink" are looking for volunteers to help at Project Limelight Society's upcoming performance of "Mirror Mirror" on January 11 (dress rehearsal) and January 12 (the big show!).

Here's what we're looking for - Wranglers / Backstage Support: Calm, organized people, who enjoy being around kids, to help backstage, mostly working with the young cast (ages 8-13) offering encouragement and support while keeping the performers focused, fed and prepared. Theatre experience is an asset.  MUST be available for the performances on January 12th for at least 4 hours between 12 pm and 8:30 pm. Also need to be available on January 11th for 3 hours, during dress rehearsal.

Costume Support: Organized and energetic people, who enjoy being around kids, and who have some experience with quick costume changes.  MUST be available for the performances on January 12th for at least 4 hours between 12 pm and 8:30 pm. Also need to be available on January 11th for 3 - 4 hours, during dress rehearsal.

Front of House: Friendly, reliable people with a positive attitude to help with ticket and DVD sales. (Must be available between 12:30 and 4:30 or 4:30 and 8:30. (Not required to be there on January 11th)

We also need help with load-in on Friday January 10th and load-out on Monday January 13th. Ideally, would like to find someone with a panel van or truck to transport sets and costumes, and 2 or 3 people who are available to help with the move. (Not required to be there on January 11th or 12th)

Tickets to the show can be provided!

Project Limelight Society is an amazing non-profit organization that provides Fine Arts classes (+nourishment) after school to kids in the DTES and Strathcona neighbourhoods. Cory Monteith was a huge supporter and often a guest teacher for their programs. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for the rehearsal and show day, please contact Harveen@ywib.ca.

Move quickly on this, the show must go on! ;)