Sheila O'Shea writes on behalf of the 2012 Canada Wide Science Fair:
"Hi, My name is Sheila O'Shea and I am a teacher at Sherwood Elementary. I am involved this year with recruiting volunteers for the Canada Wide Science Fair being held at UPEI from Monday, May 14th -Saturday May 19th. On Thursday Jan.19th at UPEI we are having the launch of the CWSF website. On that site there will be information about what type of jobs we are asking people to volunteer for and a volunteer form to sign. If you can attend the launch at the AVC center on campus between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM that would be wonderful. I will have more information to follow after the 19th of January. Thank you."
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT:
The Canada Wide Science Fair is coming to Prince Edward Island from May 13-18th, 2012 at UPEI. Some of the brighest minds from Grades 7-12 will compete for medals and prizes worth approximately $1,000,000. The PEI Retired Teachers Association is just one of the many organizations we are asking to help us with this wonderful event. The website to registrar and view the various areas people can volunteer for is http://www.volreg2012.youthscience.ca, and the contact person is John Burka Chair of the Volunteer Committee. You can also contact Sheila O'Shea at Sherwood Elementary 368-6780 if you have any questions. Also take a look at the Canada Wide Science Fair website to see the entire program, http://www.cwsf.youthscience.ca/fairs/current
Thank you in advance for all your support, Sheila O'Shea at Sheila O'Shea
January 15, 2012: ThirdQuarter: Affiliate member of PEIRTA
Today, Canadians aged 50-plus want to contribute to their communities during the third quarter of their lives. Also, as Canada`s population ages and skilled workers retire, its a challenge for businesses to fill the void.
ThirdQuarter is a national pilot project that offers a solution. ThirdQuarter is an online meeting place that matches local firms with mature Canadians who want to use their career and life skills to explore new jobs, work flexible hours or volunteer.
For more information, or to register, please visit our website at ThirdQuarter
Don Anderson
ThirdQuarter / Summerside Community Coordinator
t. 902-436-9575
c. 902-439-6678
website: thirdquarter.ca
January 15, 2012: Are you interested in teaching in Nunavut? Are you a retired or soon to be retired teacher or administrator? Nunavut has short term (less than a year) to long term (up to 3 years) positions for the upcoming school year. Representatives from the Nunavut Department of Education will be in Charlottetown from January 30 to February 3 to conduct individual or small group sessions for people interested in hearing more about these opportunities. To set up a meeting or for more information, please contact Dr. Shelly Pepler, Executive Director, Kivalliq School Operations at 867-793-1738 (cell) or Shelly Pepler.
Below is a letter from Catherine Beach to PEIRTA President James MacAulay:
"Hello James,
"My name is Catherine and I am the marketing advisor at CUSO-VSO, a non-profit development agency that works through volunteers. Each year, we send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 40 countries.
"We are currently recruiting primary school teachers and education managers to volunteer overseas. Roles are generally longer term, ranging from one to two years and volunteers could be working in countries such as Cameroon, Rwanda, Nigeria or Guyana.
"We will be holding an information session next month in Charlottetown on October 25h, focused on our opportunities for education professionals to volunteer overseas.
"I was wondering if you would be able to promote this event to your members?
"I have enclosed the invitation, as well you can find the details on our website here:
"Charlottetown - http://www.cuso-vso.org/event/33640/information-session-for-education-professionals
"Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks in advance for your help!
"Best,
"Catherine Beach
Volunteer Recruitment & Marketing Advisor
Conseillère en recrutement et marketing de coopérants-volontaires CUSO-VSO
44 Eccles Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON K1R 6S4
Tel (613)-829-7445 ext 232
Toll free 1-888-434-2876 ext 232
Fax (613)-829-7996
www.cuso-vso.org
"Volunteer for the World. Join CUSO-VSO and volunteer your skills, your voice, your support."
Visit Meet CUSO-VSO poster and additional information.
The Young Millionaire's Program seeks an individual to serve as coordinator for the Central PEI/Summerside portion of the Program. The Coordinator roll is a part-time position for about 20 weeks and about 20 hours a week, working with youth 8-16 years of age. It is also a paid position at about $15/hr (which includes 4% vaca. pay). Mike Randall, Economic Development Officer, Central Development Corporation, writes, "It is a lot of work, with several nights and a few weekends, but a retired teacher might be a great first choice because of experience and for the fact that we could have the same individual do it each year."
Click on the Young Millionaire's Program for more information, a link to their website, and contact information for Mike Randall. I believe the position has to be filled by April 11-12.
Many of our members participate in the PEI 55+ Winter and Summer Games. Results for the 2011 Games can be seen on the PEI 55+ Games website. The next Summer Games are scheduled for June 13-18, 2011; Cavendish Resort Municipality. Visit their website for details. Congratulations to the Games Society for providing these well organized, fun events.
For an historical perspective, visit Opportunities and Announcements from previous years.
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