| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3115 |
| Organization | Habitat for Humanity Victoria |
| Position | Volunteer Ambassadors - 17th Annual Gingerbread Showcase |
| Location | Hotel Grand Pacific, Belleville Street, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
Habitat for Humanity Victoria envisions a world where everyone has a safe place to live. We mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Habitat Victoria builds housing in order to provide hard working families with access to affordable homeownership right here in Greater Victoria. Our Homeownership Program is open to people from all cultures, faiths and traditions. |
| Description |
Habitat Victoria's 17th Annual Gingerbread Showcase fundraiser needs YOUR help! Once again hosted at the fantastic Hotel Grand Pacific, we look forward to welcoming the many visitors that come out to view and vote for their favourite creation. This iconic Victoria holiday event features local professional and at-home bakers building imaginative gingerbread creations, all in support of Habitat Victoria. The show runs daily from 9am to 9pm from Friday, November 21, 2025 through Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Shifts are 3 hours long, with 2-3 ambassadors per shift. Sign up for as many as you like - maybe with a friend! Also, please make sure to sign up for an orientation. Free parking for volunteers. Volunteer ambassadors help greet guests, encourage them to vote and donate for their favourite, and spread the holiday cheer. Contact: volunteer@habitatvictoria.com for more information about the role. We can't wait to see you at the Showcase! |
| Training Details | Orientation sessions take place Wednesday, Nov 19th on site at the Hotel. An email information package is provided. Information is also available in hard copy on site. |
| Working Conditions | Low impact. Mostly standing. Options for seating. Indoors. Bright or Dim Lighting (dependent on the time of the volunteer shift). Quiet or noisy (dependent on the time of the volunteer shift). |
| Minimum Duration | 3 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening, Anytime |
| Time Detail | Shifts are 3 hours each. You can sign up for as many as you'd like on the same day or on multiple days. |
| Special Event Start Date | 2025-11-21 |
| Special Event End Date | 2026-01-04 |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Accessible work space |
| Area(s) of Interest | Arts/Culture, Events/Fundraising, Special Events |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.habitatvictoria.com |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Jaime Wilson |
| Phone | 7785843662 |
| Address | 849 Orono Avenue Victoria, V9B 2T9 |
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