20 Stories, 20 Member Highlights
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 20212021 marks the 20th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers. During National Volunteer Week – Volunteer BC celebrates and recognizes the contributions volunteers make each day. Here are 20 Volunteer BC Members & their volunteers who make our communities stronger, especially during times of need. Click each image for a full screen view.
THANK YOU for all you do!
Karate BC
We support the development of karate and the aspirations of all members by offering opportunities, programs, and services across the province.
Surrey Little Theatre
This theatre is Surrey’s hidden little gem. They offer productions, workshops, and youth programs that are completely run by volunteers that have a passion for the arts.
PMV | Project Management Volunteers
PMV focuses on connecting non-profit organizations with volunteer project management professionals for over 10 years.
Cowichan Independent Living
Promoting a new perspective on disability! Helping and empowering people throughout the community living with disabilities!
SARB | Salmon Arm Roots & Blues
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Salmon Arm Folk Music Society is able to continue bringing music and culture to our community because of everything they give.
Alzheimer Society
Our volunteers are vital to the energy and success of this society!
Neil Squire
Neil Squire Volunteer shares: I think that all you really need is the drive to learn and a little bit of 3D printing knowledge and the ability to follow instructions, and using that, I think that anyone can start to build their first device.
Disability Foundation
Every day we see the power of community and bring together individuals who want to overcome a barrier with those who want to help.
REAPS | Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society
REAPS was established with the mandate of fostering environmental stewardship in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. For over 30 years, they have raised community awareness on the importance of the three Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle – and the resources available locally to guide residents in adopting a more sustainable lifestyle.
SGSC | South Granville Seniors Centre
The Centre provides a variety of wellness, recreational, educational, multicultural, and food programs for 450+ seniors members an 1,500+ seniors in the community. The majority of these programs are facilitated and supported by senior volunteers, providing older adults with varied opportunities to continue to share their skills and knowledge with others in their later years.
Kidstart
We provide one-on-one volunteer mentoring for children and youth who face challenges at home, school, and in the community.
HiM | Health Initiative For Men
Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization, providing most of our services and programming. Volunteers often become community leaders in our community, working to improve quality and services for the gay, bi, trans, non-binary and 2-Spirit community.
SOS Volunteer Centre
SOS Volunteer shares: When my volunteer roles were suspended due to COVID-19, I felt lost. I recognized that, although volunteering is very important, I needed to look at how to fill my bucket in a more balanced way.
Volunteer Terrace
We have matched enthusiastic volunteers with deserving organizations for almost 30 years.
CareBC
During National Volunteer Week, we thank all of our volunteers!
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Our volunteers are essential in welcoming families, providing office support, hosting programs and meals, and spearheading fundraising events.
Shuswap Immigrant Services Society
We appreciate and value all of our members and volunteers who make such a different to all our immigrant and refugee clients here in the Shuswap.
Carnegie Hall Community Centre
On average, 2,000 people pass through Carnegie’s doors each day!
PICS | Progressive Intercultural Community Services
We provide a broad spectrum of program and services to assist new immigrants, seniors, farm workers, women and youth.
BBNBC | Big Brothers, Big Sisters Northern BC
Volunteers are the heart of our organization and impact our community in so many different ways.