Community, Volunteers with in Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver.
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Vitalabs is currently seeking participants who have tested positive for COVID-19 to join a groundbreaking COVID-19 treatment study.
Who Can Participate?
• Tested positive for COVID-19 with symptoms starting within the last 5 days
• Aged 18-49 with one or more chronic conditions
• Aged 50+ regardless of health statusHow is the Study Performed?
1. After determining if you are eligible, you will be asked to take a COVID medication approved by Health Canada or follow public health advice for COVID.
2. You will be required to complete an online diary for 2 weeks (14 days) from the signup date.
3. Virtual follow-up appointments will occur on Days 21, 28, and 90, with one final check-in during week 36.Will I Be Compensated?
Yes! You will receive $30 after every virtual appointment, starting from enrollment, for a maximum payout of $120 for 4 completed appointments.About the Study
• Our goal is to identify safe, effective, affordable, and evidence-based medications to benefit the community.
• Help prevent post-COVID conditions or long-COVID, allowing people to have fewer symptoms and recover faster.
• Open to adults aged 18-49 with one or more chronic conditions and those aged 50+ regardless of health status, as long as they have tested positive for COVID-19 with symptoms starting within the last five days.
• Directly influence standards of care for COVID-19 infection in community settings in Canada and around the world.
• Supported by $10 million in grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
• Collaborating with 30+ partner organizations, engaging diverse populations across Canada to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of medications for COVID-19.To secure your spot in our COVID-19 Treatment Trial and be part of a vital research effort, contact us today!
Vitalabs.clinic/covid-19
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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Participate in the Light Therapy and Ion Therapy study to explore an alternative path to wellness.
Participants wanted: UBC Mood Disorders Centre is conducting a feasibility study on long-term light and ion therapy for maintaining depression treatment. Seeking individuals aged 19-65, diagnosed with major depressive disorder, currently on antidepressants for 3-12 months, considering stopping medication, and in remission. Involves 6 months of daily device use, self-assessments, and doctor assessments. Half the devices are inactive (placebo). Compensation: an honorarium per in-person visit. Contact Lam.MDDResearch2@ubc.ca for details and enrollment.
Learn more: https://mood.med.ubc.ca/clinical-research-programs/unipolar-depression-studies/
Sign up: https://forms.gle/RgBjYa4bRkczEdBy7
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates: December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024
More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Embark on a Journey Towards Mental Well-Being. Join Our Research: Feasibility Study on Long-Term Light and Ion Therapy for Depression Maintenance Treatment.
The UBC Mood Disorders Centre at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health invites participants for a groundbreaking study delving into the efficacy of non-medication treatments—light therapy and ion therapy—as maintenance options for major depression. Our focus is on understanding the factors influencing these treatments as alternatives to medications, specifically for individuals with Major Depressive Disorders aiming to discontinue antidepressant treatment.
We are seeking individuals who:
Are 19-65 years old
Meet the criteria for major depressive disorder (not bipolar disorder) and have experienced two or more depressive episodes
Currently use antidepressants for at least 3 months, up to 12 months, with no recent dose changes
Are interested in or considering stopping antidepressant treatment
Are in a state of well-being (no longer experiencing depression) and in remission, as confirmed by a clinical interview
Do not exhibit a seasonal pattern of depressive episodes (seasonal affective disorder)
Have no other major medical or psychiatric conditions (except for major depressive disorder)
Do not have a current or recent (within the past 6 months) issue with substance use.Participation involves daily use of a bright light device or ion device provided by our clinic for 6 months. Additionally, participants will regularly complete self-rated scales and meet with the study doctor for assessments. Notably, half of the treatment devices are inactive (placebo), providing a 1 in 2 chance of receiving an active or inactive device.
Participants will receive $15 per in-person study visit to offset participation costs.
This study, led by Dr. Raymond Lam at the Mood Disorders Centre, UBC Hospital, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in mental health.
For more information and enrollment details, please contact us at Lam.MDDResearch2@ubc.ca.
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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This preliminary questionnaire is intended to recruit participants for a main study that seeks to understand perceptions of at-home DNA testing companies intended for humans (like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA).
You will be asked to first complete a 10 minute pre-screening questionnaire, then (if eligible) be invited to a Zoom interview in which you will participate in an interview about your experience and thoughts relating to DNA-testing. You will not be asked to disclose any personal information.
Participants will be compensated $20 via INTERAC e-transfer for the interview. No compensation will be offered for the pre-screening survey.
To be eligible, you must:
● Reside within Canada
● Be at least 18 years of age
● Be able to speak English fluentlyIf you are interested in participating, please complete the pre-screener at the following link: https://cuhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahk7OPTc2ZKbH8O
The main researcher of the study is Khadija Baig, who can be contacted at khadija.baig@carleton.ca. They are supervised by Dr. Sonia Chiasson in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University.
The ethics protocol for this research has been cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (CUREB-B Clearance #117746). If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact CUREB-B at 613-520-2600 ext. 4085 or at ethics@carleton.ca
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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Are you an adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a virtual research study to help us better understand how FASD affects your health.
Interested? Get in touch with us!
Email: adulthealth.fasd@ubc.ca
Phone: 604-813-7519Or you can fill out this form, and we will contact you!
Contact form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpcQRpp2wHYZNoq
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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This preliminary questionnaire is intended to recruit participants for a main study that seeks to understand perceptions of at-home DNA testing companies intended for humans (like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA).
You will be asked to first complete a 10 minute pre-screening questionnaire, then (if eligible) be invited to a Zoom interview in which you will participate in an interview about your experience and thoughts relating to DNA-testing. You will not be asked to disclose any personal information.
Participants will be compensated $20 via INTERAC e-transfer for the interview. No compensation will be offered for the pre-screening survey.
To be eligible, you must:
● Reside within Canada
● Be at least 18 years of age
● Be able to speak English fluentlyIf you are interested in participating, please complete the pre-screener at the following link: https://cuhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahk7OPTc2ZKbH8O
The main researcher of the study is Khadija Baig, who can be contacted at khadija.baig@carleton.ca. They are supervised by Dr. Sonia Chiasson in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University.
The ethics protocol for this research has been cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (CUREB-B Clearance #117746). If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact CUREB-B at 613-520-2600 ext. 4085 or at ethics@carleton.ca
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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Are you an adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a virtual research study to help us better understand how FASD affects your health.
Interested? Get in touch with us!
Email: adulthealth.fasd@ubc.ca
Phone: 604-813-7519Or you can fill out this form, and we will contact you!
Contact form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpcQRpp2wHYZNoq
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Are you an adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a virtual research study to help us better understand how FASD affects your health.
Interested? Get in touch with us!
Email: adulthealth.fasd@ubc.ca
Phone: 604-813-7519Or you can fill out this form, and we will contact you!
Contact form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpcQRpp2wHYZNoq
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Looking for skilled and fabulous individuals to create a high quality video about educating new parents about how to prepare and care for their babies born with a cleft lip and cleft palate for people in rural, lower economic backgrounds in India.
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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This preliminary questionnaire is intended to recruit participants for a main study that seeks to understand perceptions of at-home DNA testing companies intended for humans (like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA).
You will be asked to first complete a 10 minute pre-screening questionnaire, then (if eligible) be invited to a Zoom interview in which you will participate in an interview about your experience and thoughts relating to DNA-testing. You will not be asked to disclose any personal information.
Participants will be compensated $20 via INTERAC e-transfer for the interview. No compensation will be offered for the pre-screening survey.
To be eligible, you must:
● Reside within Canada
● Be at least 18 years of age
● Be able to speak English fluentlyIf you are interested in participating, please complete the pre-screener at the following link: https://cuhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahk7OPTc2ZKbH8O
The main researcher of the study is Khadija Baig, who can be contacted at khadija.baig@carleton.ca. They are supervised by Dr. Sonia Chiasson in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University.
The ethics protocol for this research has been cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (CUREB-B Clearance #117746). If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact CUREB-B at 613-520-2600 ext. 4085 or at ethics@carleton.ca
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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This preliminary questionnaire is intended to recruit participants for a main study that seeks to understand perceptions of at-home DNA testing companies intended for humans (like 23AndMe and AncestryDNA).
You will be asked to first complete a 10 minute pre-screening questionnaire, then (if eligible) be invited to a Zoom interview in which you will participate in an interview about your experience and thoughts relating to DNA-testing. You will not be asked to disclose any personal information.
Participants will be compensated $20 via INTERAC e-transfer for the interview. No compensation will be offered for the pre-screening survey.
To be eligible, you must:
● Reside within Canada
● Be at least 18 years of age
● Be able to speak English fluentlyIf you are interested in participating, please complete the pre-screener at the following link: https://cuhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahk7OPTc2ZKbH8O
The main researcher of the study is Khadija Baig, who can be contacted at khadija.baig@carleton.ca. They are supervised by Dr. Sonia Chiasson in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University.
The ethics protocol for this research has been cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board-B (CUREB-B Clearance #117746). If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact CUREB-B at 613-520-2600 ext. 4085 or at ethics@carleton.ca
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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Are you an adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a virtual research study to help us better understand how FASD affects your health.
Interested? Get in touch with us!
Email: adulthealth.fasd@ubc.ca
Phone: 604-813-7519Or you can fill out this form, and we will contact you!
Contact form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpcQRpp2wHYZNoq
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Looking for skilled and fabulous individuals to create a high quality video about educating new parents about how to prepare and care for their babies born with a cleft lip and cleft palate for people in rural, lower economic backgrounds in India.
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2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself.
Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling.
The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.Project dates:
May 15 - May 29, 2023
May 29 - June 12, 2023
June 12 - June 26, 2023
June 26 - July 10, 2023
July 10 - July 24, 2023
July 24 - August 7, 2023
August 7 - August 21, 2023
August 21 - September 4, 2023
September 4 - September 18, 2023
September 18 - October 2, 2023
October 16 - October 30, 2023
October 30 - November 13, 2023
November 13 - November 27, 2023
November 27 - December 11, 2023
December 11 - December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023 - January 8, 2024More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
CADIP Affordable Volunteering Abroad: https://cadip.org
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Light and Ion therapy for Maintenance Treatment in Depression (LIMIT-D Study)
What’s the purpose of this study?
This study explores the use of two separate non-medication treatments, light therapy and ion therapy, as a substitute for antidepressant medications to prevent return of symptoms when stopping antidepressants.Who can participate in this study?
You may be eligible to participate if:
• You have taken an antidepressant for depression, for at least 3 months and no more than 12 months;
• You are no longer depressed but want to stop medications;
• You are between 19-65 years old;
• You are willing to use a study device for 30 minutes/day at home for
6 months.For more information, please email Lam.mddresearch2@ubc.ca call 604-822-0332.
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What is the Purpose of the Study?
We are looking for individuals who struggle with regular exercise to participate in a study to test an exercise counseling strategy to reduce the struggle.What’s involved
1. Email us and we will send you a 10-minute online survey: fhill@brocku.ca
OR go directly to our consent form: https://bit.ly/exercise_stuggles
2. Meet in a video call with a trainer for 15 minutes to talk about exercise and complete few short surveys.You’ll receive a $15 Amazon gift card for participating!
Primary Investigator: Isabelle Hill, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University
Study title: The Participation Project: Reducing the struggle to exercise
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In this project, volunteers will support a fishing community to protect, preserve and plant more mangrove forests, and improve the income generation opportunities for local fishermen. International volunteers have been nursing and planting more than 50,000 mangroves every year. The presence of volunteers has also enabled the community to become a very attractive eco-tourism site since 2014. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, so besides earning from fishing, local people are now also providing services for tourists to generate more income.
The project welcomes individuals who are passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers will be working as active promoters of environmental and sea life preservation, and enjoying the natural environment at the same time.
Volunteers' main tasks will be organizing workshops with local people to promote the importance of mangrove forests to people, collecting mangrove seeds, seedlings, and planting mangroves in a protected area while maintaining the already planted mangroves.
Project dates:
June 5 - June 16, 2023
July 3 - July 14, 2023
July 31 - August 11, 2023
August 14 - August 25, 2023
October 2 - October 13, 2023
November 13 - November 24, 2023
December 18 - December 29, 2023
January 14 - January 26, 2024
February 4 - February 16, 2024
March 3 - March 15, 2024More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-cambodia
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Do you use alcohol and cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!
The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis and binge-drink.What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for a total of approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation!How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at the email or phone number linked above.Ethics ID: H20-03441
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We are looking for healthy participants to better understand the brain and its vasculature. Participants will undergo brain scans, eye scans, fitness tests and cognitive and memory assessments.
Email pehphstudy@gmail.com or call 604-875-2000 ext. 4731 to learn more!
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Looking for skilled and fabulous individuals to create a high quality video about educating new parents about how to prepare and care for their babies born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.
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I have over 4 years in administrative, recruitment, event, accounting and politics, while providing excellent customer service.
Currently, I am looking to gain more industry-related experience. For more information, please visit my LinkedIn profile (www.linkedin.com/in/amir-soltaninia-2016ab48)
Contact me for a volunteer opportunity.
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We need support and are therefore looking for several professional music streamers.
No previous knowledge is required, just a valid subscription to a streaming service such as Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal or similar!
Everything you have to do will be explained to you after contacting us. You don't have to contribute anything as you can do this while you sleep.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Company Overview:
Indian Summer Arts Society (ISAS) is a Vancouver-based not-for-profit secular arts organization founded in 2011. We are dedicated to promoting, showcasing, and building public awareness of artists of South Asian origin in the performing, visual, literary, and folk arts and fostering dialogue between Canada and South Asia, and within communities in Canada.
Summary:
Each year, the festival presents provocative arts events that highlight the absolute best artists and visionaries from Canada, South Asia, and beyond. From novelists to musicians, installation artists to filmmakers, Indian Summer Festival presents a vast roster of 90% local artists each year, ranging from emerging to globally renowned. Indian Summer Festival is coming back with its 13th edition this year. We are now recruiting volunteers for the 2023 Indian Summer festival season! The time commitment for volunteers is a minimum of 6 hours during the festival (July 6-16) in addition to mandatory attendance at one training session.
Benefits:
By being a part of the festival, you will be furnished with a chance to meet distinguished artists and connect with individuals hailing from diverse backgrounds, and develop leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills. Moreover, you will be able to take part in multi-disciplinary events that encourage progressive discussions which will empower you to implement a positive influence in our community. In addition, you will be invited to an Appreciation Party with all festival volunteers. If you complete at least 8 hours of volunteering and perform incredible work, you can request a reference letter.
Duties:
Volunteers contribute to ISF in a number of roles including:
-Ushering, Greeting, and Ticket Taking
-Event Set-up and Clean-up
-Selling Merchandise such as Books and CDs
-Distributing Posters and Other Promotional Materials
-Deliveries/Pick Up
-Security
Skills:
During the festival, volunteers are the face representing Indian Summer Festival, which is why volunteers must be:
-Respectful and understanding of all people
-Reliable, responsible, and professional
-Work both independently and as part of a team
-Flexible
-Enthusiastic and positive
Time Commitment:
One evening for a mandatory volunteer training session in June, plus 6+ hours during the festival (July 6-16).
If you’re interested in volunteering with Indian Summer Festival APPLY ONLINE NOW at indiansummerfest.ca/volunteer
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Is anybody out there able to help me out with some juice boxes change or gift cards I am homeless black male 26 have autism been sleeping outside and couch surveying and most of the drop INS downtown near Grandville wants to charge me for each meal if anybody could help inbox me anything I don't do drugs only drink sometimes and also need a place to crash some nights since I have a hard time getting in the shelters sometimes anything helps thanks
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University of Calgary researchers are seeking men who are comfortable with their eating to help us learn more about the role of personality and stigma toward weight in eating behaviours. Participation will take approximately 2.5 hours in total over 3 months. If you are eligible, you can enter several draws for a chance to win up to $350 CAD value Amazon gift cards. English-speaking participants are welcome regardless of nationality.
For more information, please contact Alyssa at eating@ucalgary.ca.
This study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (REB-21-0820).
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Huge Community Garage, Bake and Hot Dog Sale
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University of Calgary researchers are seeking men who binge eat to help us learn more about the role of personality and stigma toward weight in eating behaviours. Participation will take approximately 2.5 hours in total over 3 months. If you are eligible, you can enter several draws for a chance to win up to $350 CAD value Amazon gift cards. English-speaking participants are welcome regardless of nationality.
For more information, please contact Alyssa at eating@ucalgary.ca.
This study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (REB-21-0820).
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Get your hands dirty, interact and help local farmers, share knowledge, apply skills and experience in sustainable farming activities.
See our Organic Farming Volunteer Programs at: https://cadip.org/farming
Give us a call: 604-628-7400
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VOLUNTEER participants needed for a study investigating relationships between coaches and athletes in the context of sports. While experience with sports isn't necessary to complete this study, participants with no sport experience will be asked to take the perspective of an athlete.
Participants who consent will first complete a demographic questionnaire and then be asked to answer questions relating to a hypothetical coach/player scenario and some text message exchanges. Questions regarding your opinions and attitudes about coaches and athletes will also be assessed.
Participation in the entire survey will take approximately 15 minutes. Please visit our ANONYMOUS AND CONFIDENTIAL link at https://tinyurl.com/sh-sports-study
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This project was initiated in response to requests made by medical centers in Kpalimé and in Agou-Nyogbo (12 km from Kpalimé). The project aims to alleviate the shortage of staff at these health centers which cannot afford to hire sufficient personnel.
The project is open to health care specialists: doctors, midwives, nurses, laboratory technicians, biologists, or students who wish to improve their knowledge and experience in tropical medicine.
The volunteers will assist the staff in treating and assisting patients. The centers have testing laboratories, medical departments and maternity wards where the volunteers can work.
Volunteer responsibilities:
• Assisting the nursing staff
• Consulting patients and pregnant women (prenatal consultation)
• Performing minor surgery for minor accidents
• Weighing children
• Vaccinations
• Carrying out family planning sessions
• Carrying out biomedical testsDuration of the project: 2 - 12 months.
Find out more about this and other volunteer opportunities in Togo at: https://cadip.org/volunteering-in-togo
Medical and Healthcare Volunteering in other countries: https://cadip.org/medical
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SOBC Richmond Head Coach – ClubFit Starting September 2023
Roles and Responsibilities
• Make sure you are enforcing Fair Play Code (see SOBC Head Coach Manual linked below, P13)
• Ensure athletes are respecting the rules, officials and opponents.
• Ensure all that all athletes get equal amounts of play and instruction time as well as support.
• Ensure no one is being yelled at or ridiculed for performing poorly.
• Encourage all athletes are being provided equal opportunities and time from their coach.
• Encourage athlete confidence and enjoyment.
• Be a cheer leader to your athletes.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the athlete’s needs and abilities.
• Be a coach that athletes can respect.
• Be generous with praise.
• Make sure everyone on the field understands what is happening and how they should be acting.
• Maintain a professional, upbeat and enthusiastic atmosphere that allows athletes to ask questions and express themselves.
• Lead the warm-up and cool-down, have a plan for practice that assistants or substitutes could follow if for some reason you need to be absent and a cancellation could not be arranged.
• Communicate directions to assistant coach in a professional manner that promotes their long term program involvement and development as coaches.
• Communicate with Safety volunteer regarding First Aid, Social Distancing infractions, or special supports required by any athletes to safely participate.
• Ensure that all athletes at your practice have officially registered at SOBC.
• Attend regular coaches meetings and maintain professional development for the advancement of your own skills and competency (with aid of Program Coordinator).
• Attend all SOBC sanctioned competitions at the local and regional level your athletes are invited to for your sport.
• Prepare and submit a year end report to Program Coordinator, which contains a summary of the years activities (may also contain evaluations of players & any recommendations.
• Contact your Program Coordinator if you need adjustments to your program budget.
• Be aware of your full responsibilities, as well as those of the Assistant Coaches, from the Head Coaching 2019 Manual: SOBC_HeadCoachManual_Oct2019.pdf (specialolympics.ca)
• Complete NCCP National Coaching Certification 2-day accreditation workshop and Ethics module to become a nationally recognized coach whom can be called on for any level of Special Olympics International Competitions if called on by leadership.
• Head Coaches should aim to host a competition in their local, with the support of their local committee and Program Coordinator, every 2-4 years.
• Head coaches must ensure their athletes have an opportunity to compete annually. (Currently still on hold due to COVID-19, competitions and qualifiers for Provincial and National competitions will resume Fall 2022)Eligibility
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must complete the SOC – Online Volunteer Orientation modules
• Must be fully SOC competition trained within the first year of coaching (SOC Competition Sport Workshop, plus Make Ethical Decisions module and online evaluation completed).
• Competency in written and spoken English as well as with email communications.
• Education in Coaching, Leadership, Sports Sciences, Working with Disabilities is an asset
• Willing to take on ongoing education and maintain NCCP Coaching Certification requirements. (20 credit hours every 5 years for an average of 4 hours per year).
o SOBC offers enough for you to maintain your accreditation for free via their provincial website calendar.
• Recognized certification in coaching if no experience as an athlete is possessed.
• Must abide by the policies set by the Leadership Council of Special Olympics BC
• Must abide by the policies and procedures set by the Local
• Must follow the philosophy of Special Olympics BC as presented in the Mission StatementCommitment
• Weekly 90-minute practice
• Full 2-year terms must be completed. Seasons vary from 8 to 10 months depending on the sport.To apply please email Faye Bork -Richmond SOBC Volunteer Registrar at sobcrichmondvol@gmail.com with your resume and a short statement about your experiences and why you think you would be a good fit for the position.
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SOBC Richmond Head Coach – Rhythmic Gymnastics Starting September 2023
Roles and Responsibilities
• Make sure you are enforcing Fair Play Code (see SOBC Head Coach Manual linked below, P13)
• Ensure athletes are respecting the rules, officials and opponents.
• Ensure all that all athletes get equal amounts of play and instruction time as well as support.
• Ensure no one is being yelled at or ridiculed for performing poorly.
• Encourage all athletes are being provided equal opportunities and time from their coach.
• Encourage athlete confidence and enjoyment.
• Be a cheer leader to your athletes.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the athlete’s needs and abilities.
• Be a coach that athletes can respect.
• Be generous with praise.
• Make sure everyone on the field understands what is happening and how they should be acting.
• Maintain a professional, upbeat and enthusiastic atmosphere that allows athletes to ask questions and express themselves.
• Lead the warm-up and cool-down, have a plan for practice that assistants or substitutes could follow if for some reason you need to be absent and a cancellation could not be arranged.
• Communicate directions to assistant coach in a professional manner that promotes their long term program involvement and development as coaches.
• Communicate with Safety volunteer regarding First Aid, Social Distancing infractions, or special supports required by any athletes to safely participate.
• Ensure that all athletes at your practice have officially registered at SOBC.
• Attend regular coaches meetings and maintain professional development for the advancement of your own skills and competency (with aid of Program Coordinator).
• Attend all SOBC sanctioned competitions at the local and regional level your athletes are invited to for your sport.
• Prepare and submit a year end report to Program Coordinator, which contains a summary of the years activities (may also contain evaluations of players & any recommendations.
• Contact your Program Coordinator if you need adjustments to your program budget.
• Be aware of your full responsibilities, as well as those of the Assistant Coaches, from the Head Coaching 2019 Manual: SOBC_HeadCoachManual_Oct2019.pdf (specialolympics.ca)
• Complete NCCP National Coaching Certification 2-day accreditation workshop and Ethics module to become a nationally recognized coach whom can be called on for any level of Special Olympics International Competitions if called on by leadership.
• Head Coaches should aim to host a competition in their local, with the support of their local committee and Program Coordinator, every 2-4 years.
• Head coaches must ensure their athletes have an opportunity to compete annually. (Currently still on hold due to COVID-19, competitions and qualifiers for Provincial and National competitions will resume Fall 2022)Eligibility
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must complete the SOC – Online Volunteer Orientation modules
• Must be fully SOC competition trained within the first year of coaching (SOC Competition Sport Workshop, plus Make Ethical Decisions module and online evaluation completed).
• Competency in written and spoken English as well as with email communications.
• Education in Coaching, Leadership, Sports Sciences, Working with Disabilities is an asset
• Willing to take on ongoing education and maintain NCCP Coaching Certification requirements. (20 credit hours every 5 years for an average of 4 hours per year).
o SOBC offers enough for you to maintain your accreditation for free via their provincial website calendar.
• Recognized certification in coaching if no experience as an athlete is possessed.
• Must abide by the policies set by the Leadership Council of Special Olympics BC
• Must abide by the policies and procedures set by the Local
• Must follow the philosophy of Special Olympics BC as presented in the Mission StatementCommitment
• Weekly 90-minute practice
• Full 2-year terms must be completed. Seasons vary from 8 to 10 months depending on the sport.To apply please email Faye Bork -Richmond SOBC Volunteer Registrar at sobcrichmondvol@gmail.com with your resume and a short statement about your experiences and why you think you would be a good fit for the position.