Volunteers Have Needed Skills and Experiences
Sandy Broen-Dupuis moved from Alberta to the Central Okanagan in 2021 after a career in healthcare and immediately set her mind to volunteering. New to the community, she went to the
Volunteers Help Seniors Stay in Their Own homes
Sonia Newman has dedicated over 25 years to Westside Health Network Society (WHNS), starting with a part-time position while her sons were growing up, and for many years now as the
Museums Share Living History of Okanagan
If you think museums are only about old things and telling old stories, Maria Garcia, the Museum Services Associate at Kelowna Museums will change your mind and hopefully inspire you
Dreams Really Do Come True
Oh Hello … Dorothee here! As you know, I usually like to share stories of people in our community but today I am going to share my KCR story, the “full circle moment” of how my dream
KCR is a Part of Who I Am
You may remember that KCR Community Resources is celebrating its 40th anniversary year and we thought it would be fun to connect with some of the early KCR team members and volunteers
Retirement of KCR Executive Director Prompts Search for New Leader
(April 25, 2024, Kelowna, BC) Today, Ellen Boelcke, executive director of KCR Community Resources for the past 14 years, has announced her retirement effective September 30, 2024,
Museums Share Living History of Okanagan
If you think museums are only about old things and telling old stories, Maria Garcia, the Museum Services Associate at Kelowna Museums will change your mind and hopefully inspire you
Happy National Volunteer Week
Congratulations to all the volunteers in the community – whether formal or informal – you make our community better every single day and we appreciate all you do!Meet Ruba Qumi, the
Show Volunteers You Appreciate Them
It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week starting April 14 and a as the Volunteer Centre of the Central Okanagan, KCR Community Resources offers a huge shout-out to the many
Volunteering offers a chance to make a real difference
For Maria Macdonnell, volunteering offers a chance to make a real difference and has been an important part of her identity. She started at age 14 as a candy-striper at Kelowna
