It’s Our 40th Anniversary!

It’s Our 40th Anniversary!

by | Oct 16, 2019 | Press Release

Guess What? It’s our anniversary!

Volunteer BC was incorporated as a society October 15, 1979.

We are celebrating 40 years as the provincial leader and the voice for promoting the value and impact of volunteerism in BC.

Check out some of our favourite moments over at our Anniversary Page!

Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference – The Future is Now

Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference – The Future is Now

by | Oct 15, 2019 | Press Release

The Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada –  BC Regional Committee and Volunteer BC are teaming up again this year to jointly co-sponsor the Hybrid Conference – October 22.

The streaming event format will consist of a 30 minute presentation followed by a moderated discussion with the other presenters (think TED talk meets late night tv). 

Register now with the following organizations who will be hosting the Hybrid Event – Volunteer Burnaby, Ronald MacDonald House & Volunteer Victoria.

Volunteer Futures Keynote Announcement!

Volunteer Futures Keynote Announcement!

by | Jun 5, 2019 | Press Release

The Courage To Lead

Virtually every time we have a tough decision to make as a leader, courage is required to shift from merely thinking about the right thing to do, to actually doing it. This fast-paced, interactive keynote will help you come to grips with how to access the courage you already possess . . . to lead regardless of the circumstances you find yourself in!

We are honoured to have David Gouthro, President of The Consulting Edgeas the keynote at this year’s Volunteer Futures Symposium.

Keep up to date with keynote and speaker announcements on the Volunteer Futures Symposium page.

Volunteer BC’s National Volunteer Week 2019 Photo Contest Winners

Volunteer BC’s National Volunteer Week 2019 Photo Contest Winners

by | May 16, 2019 | Press Release

Congratulations to our National Volunteer Week 2019 Photo Contest Winners!

1st Place: Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre

2,212 Purple Baby Hats were made and donated to Children’s Hospital as part of the Purple Hat program, designed to raise awareness of shaken baby syndrome.

2nd Place: Ladysmith & District Historical Society

Quentin Goodbody, a LDHS Industrial Heritage Preservation volunteer took young people for trips back and forth on the track at the Comox Logging & Railway Co. in situ rail yard on a restored CL&R Co. hand-pump car during our Ladysmith’s Heritage BC Event this February 23, 2019. This was an experience enjoyed by young children, teens and adults. Our other volunteers showed visitors the groups’ heritage restoration projects: the Humdirgen, a rare machine that off-loaded the logs from the log cars which they made operational, the 1923 Baldwin steam Locomotive that brought the logs down from Nanaimo Lakes to the Ladysmith Log Dump, which our volunteers now have ready for painting, the original First Aid building which they have nearly restored and the original Washroom/Lunchroom which has had a first coat of paint. These two buildings were used to show slideshows, serve refreshments and as kids’ hands-on activity centres.

3rd Place: Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS)

RAPS Cat Volunteer lounging with a couple of the 500 cats who call the No-Kill Sanctuary home!

Thank you to everyone who entered and celebrated the amazing volunteerism in BC!

Check Out All The Photos Submissions Of Dedicated Volunteers Throughout BC