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Join us on March 9th for our Annual Community Garage Sale! This fun filled day is set to be full of hidden treasures! Entrance is free, please bring cash to purchase items!

Join us on June 8th from 12-6 for Vic West Fest! Live music, beer gardens, kids area, food trucks, artisan market and more!

Meet the Staff! Jaymie Humber - Executive Director execdirector@victoriawest.ca Tamara Macgregor - Centre Manager info@victoriawest.ca Office Staff Louise Kelaher - Garden Coordinator foodgardens@victoriawest.ca Louise Kelaher - Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@victoriawest.ca Laura de Palma - Community Engagement Coordinator events@victoriawest.ca Laura de Palma - Meeting Coordinator meetings@victoriawest.ca Robert Pierrard - Centre Operations Assistant rpierrard@victoriawest.ca Jack Edgar - Centre Operations Assistant frontdesk@victoriawest.ca Childcare Staff Jack Tracy - Childcare Manager childcaremanager@victoriawest.ca Jackie Inglis - Childcare Team Lead outofschoolcare@victoriawest.ca Employment Opportunities Currently no vacancies

Get Involved! Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Here at Victoria West Community Association, we pride ourselves on our dedication to the community.  With so many different activities going on at our centre daily, we have volunteer opportunities for all backgrounds and schedules.   To apply for a current volunteer posting fill out an application form below and email the completed form to volunteer@victoriawest.ca Volunteer Application Form Boards & Committees Interested in having a say in what’s going on in Victoria West? Consider joining our board or committees. Some of these include Communications, Food Security, Finance, Governance, Harbour, Parks and Environment, Projects and Events, and Land Use. Board Positions  and Committee Positions, please email president@victoriawest.ca                 Children and Youth Programs Have a passion for working with children and youth? Consider volunteering at Community Centre drop-in activities. Criminal record check and previous experience volunteering with youth required.   Community Gardens Interested in doing some gardening and learning more about food security? We're looking for volunteers to help in our Community Gardens! Banfield park is home to three awesome gardens. We need help from the community to keep them that way! The VWCA is following social distancing guidelines and we have lots of learning opportunities. Tasks may include, weeding, watering, harvesting, pruning, mulching, etc. If you would like to share your growing knowledge or learn more about growing your own food, consider joining! To sign-up for the gardens, please fill out this form! Garden Volunteer Sign-Up Form For more information please contact our Garden Coordinator, Louisefoodgardens@victoriawest.ca   Special Events Victoria West hosts a number of community events throughout the year including Vic West Fest, Corn Roast, Halloween Fun-Fest, Breakfast with Santa, Community Info sessions, and much more. Whether you have an interest in the behind the scenes planning or day of festivities, there’s something for everyone. To learn more about our current volunteer opportunities, send us an email!volunteer@victoriawest.ca

Looking for a meeting room to rent? Or room to host your event or class? Or to book a birthday party? Check out the rooms available to rent at Victoria West Community Centre, located beside beautiful Banfield Park and the Gorge waterway. You can also rent the gym or the kitchen for your event.  The Centre has easy access to a playground, tennis courts and trails, with the Galloping Goose Trail just minutes away.  Our lovely outdoor patio overlooks the Gorge Waterway and park green space, with two large picnic table sitting areas.  A city-maintained parking lot is located beside the Centre. Internet access for the whole facility. Located beside beautiful Banfield Park and the Gorge waterway. Easy access to playground, tennis courts and trails, with the Galloping Goose trail just minutes away. Our lovely outdoor patio overlooks the Gorge waterway and park green space, with two large picnic table sitting areas. City-maintained parking lots are located beside the center and beside the tennis courts. Birthday Parties Book your child’s Birthday Party at Vic West Community Centre. Our Birthday Parties take place on Saturdays from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and Sundays from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Contact us at 250-590-8922 to organize your party. We may be able to accommodate other requests such as additional time, subject to availability. All party bookings require payment at the time of booking. We recommend booking your party well in advance, as parties tend to book up quickly.   Kindergym Birthday (Ages 1-5 years) Come and enjoy 2 hours of play in our gym with our Kindergym toys! We’ve got ride-on cars, slides, blocks, a teeter-totter, a toddler bouncy castle, and more! The party also includes the use of some of our tables and chairs.  $200 + tax, plus a $100 security deposit.    Floor Hockey Party (Ages 5+) The perfect party for the hockey enthusiast! Bring your friends and enjoy our gymnasium for an epic floor hockey game! The party includes hockey goals, goalie gear, and floor hockey sticks. Plus, the use of some of our tables and chairs. We recommend that all kids wear a full-cage hockey helmet and gloves. $200 + tax, plus $100 security deposit. Sports Party (Ages 5+) Choose from Indoor Soccer, Basketball, or Dodgeball! Or maybe you want to play all three! Bring your friends and enjoy our gymnasium for a full-out sports party! The party includes indoor soccer balls, basketballs, and/or dodgeballs. $200 + tax, plus $100 security deposit. Our Rooms Gym 48 x 29 ft sprung wood floor 174 standing or 125 seated No windows $40/hr Fireplace room 35 x 19 ft chairs and tables to seat 34 can be added electric fireplace wooden floors large windows and park view $45/hr Reading Room 18 x 12 ft seats 10 large window with park view carpeted floor phone and internet access good for small groups. Wall mounted 42" TV $25/hr Garden Room 58 x 12 ft seats 34 tile floor large windows with park view outdoor exit to Banfield park $35/hr Community Kitchen 14 x 15 ft 8-10 person standing capacity Tile floor, 3 stainless steel sinks, stove, fridge, microwave, stainless steel prep table, commercial dishwasher $35/hr Outdoor Patio This space with a fabulous view of the park and Gorge Waterway is accessed through the common area or the park.   $40/hr or $20/hr when booked with another space For rentals outside of regular operating hours, a $25/ hour staff charge will apply. Please contact the rental coordinator for additional information. Rental Insurance Policies: Renters are required to demonstrate proof of insurance that indemnifies the Victoria West Community Association of any liability in the following rental situations:  Events that invite the public into the building (depending on size and nature of the event); Bookings involving multi-day workshops/retreats/events; and Events that include liquor and/or food sales.  Please check with Centre staff at time of booking to determine if your rental requires insurance or not.   There are a number of ways that these insurance requirements can be met: The Victoria West Community Association should be added to renter’s insurance policy as “additionally insured.” A business/organization can add a rider to their insurance policy that includes our facility for one time or multiple uses. The City of Victoria offers Community Centre renter insurance for events.  Contact Darlene Hammond at 250-361-0361 or dhammond@victoria.cafor information.  You may also use your own insurance company.   STAFF SURCHARGE of $25/hour will apply to bookings Monday to Friday after 8:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday after 5:00 pm.  Single Room and/or Single Day Booking Policies: Full payment and a signed rental agreement are due at the time of booking.  If the booking is made by phone payment, the signed rental agreement must be returned by fax or email within 48 hours. Bookings are not guaranteed until full payment is received.   Cancellation/Refund Policy for One Time Rentals: If the Community Centre is notified of a cancellation at least 5 working days prior to the rental date, the amount originally paid for the booking will be refunded. If a cancellation is made less than five working days prior to the rental date, the amount paid will refunded minus 25% of the booking fee (minimum $25). If you do not turn up for your booking, and you have not contacted the Centre to cancel the booking, there is no refund. A damage deposit of $250 may be required to secure events for more than 75 people or any event where alcohol is served. Multi-Day and/or Multi-Room Rental Booking Policy: A security deposit of 10% of the total rental cost is required to hold the date(s).  The security deposit is due at the time of booking. All bookings are considered to be tentative until the security deposit and signed rental agreement are received by the Centre. Rental payment for multi-day/multi-room bookings is due in full 2 months in advance of the rental date, or immediately if booking less than two months in advance.  The Victoria West Community Association [...]