Programmes -
Local Community

Junior Branch

The very heart and soul of CISV, Junior Branch comprises young local CISVers between the ages of 11–25, who develop intercultural and leadership skills through educational and social activities. Juniors manage their own activities and take an active role in the administrative responsibilities of their chapters.

Operating through a network at the national and international level, Juniors organize their own programmes on a wide variety of themes, such as social justice and the environment. Junior Branch activities are aimed at building community, developing skills and promoting peace through education.

Age
11+

Mosaic

Local communities are microcosms of the global context. CISV’s local programmes use the same principles as its international programmes to connect people in a meaningful way with their local communities

Mosaic is a project based programme which empowers individuals and chapters to be agents of change, reach out, and involve as many people as possible. Each project is a separate CISV experience that relates to a local need and interest and involves a different target group. It does not have to be in a camp setting, as with many CISV programmes, but is designed according to the needs and abilities of the CISV chapter.

Using the three phase educational approach of discover, understand and create, local members develop projects in conjunction with like minded organizations or community groups. The aim is to create an authentic learning experience for participants and deliver a benefit to the wider community.

Age
All ages
Duration
Up to one year
Size of Group
No limits

News

Check out the mini-camp schedule
The 2011-12 calendar (below) was recently updated. Please note revisions to some mini-camp dates -- and that there'll be a 14+ mini-camp!

Leaders wanted
Are you 21+? Interested in working for a more just and peaceful world? Eager to travel, and to support a small group of enthusiastic youth as they participate in a fun, educational, multicultural experience? Then please submit a leadership application!  (Applications are in the Resources section at the left.) The formal application deadline has passed but CISV Victoria will still consider applications from suitable candidates. Please note: Applications must be submitted ASAP as leaders will be selected soon.

Volunteer in the Rainbow Kitchen
Come help less fortunate members of our community! Junior Branch members (and parents too!) are invited to join CISV Victoria volunteer work crews for one or more Saturday mornings through February, to help prepare food at the Rainbow Kitchen. Pre-registration and parental permission is required: please see the recent email to members for more details. And thanks to JB members Emma F., Sarah M., and Bailey R. for coordinating our Rainbow Kitchen volunteers.

Upcoming Events

All meetings are held at St. Aidan’s Hall, at 3703 St. Aidan’s Street, unless otherwise noted.

Feb. 3
* Village mtng 7:00

Feb. 10
* JB mtng 7:00
* Seminar Camp planning mtng 7:00

Feb 17
* Village mini-camp starts (Shawnigan)

Feb. 19
* Village mini-camp ends