The Street Survival Guide publication contains a listing of essential services in the downtown core of Kelowna including where to find a washroom, where to find a hot meal, where to access medical attention and where to find a place to sleep. Note: To print, choose legal-sized paper and fit to page (flip on short […]
The crisp smell of fall, the crunchy leaves, pumpkin spice everywhere – these can only mean one thing…the holiday season is right around the corner! It is also that time of the year where we highlight your organization’s events and activities for the coming season! KCR Community Resources, together with Kelowna Capital News, are once […]
Details Dates: Wednesdays, October 6 & 13, 2021, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Online Education – Computer, internet & speakers/headphones required Cost: Free Register Now About the Course Our communities and organizations are increasingly diverse. Ensuring these spaces are safe, just and welcoming for all is everyone’s responsibility and is also an opportunity. Participating […]
So you know you want to make impact, but how? You have been following this series of volunteer stories and been inspired but now you are unsure of what your next steps are. Maybe you have been a bit shy? Maybe you are hesitating because you want to find out more about different opportunities open […]
Suicide Prevention Handbook: A Guide to Help You Recognize the Warning Signs and Help Someone Who is Considering Suicide Every year we lose people to suicide. In Canada and across the world, people are struggling with all kinds of mental health problems, trauma, emotional and situational distress, relationship issues, social isolation, and more. The pandemic, […]
Details Dates: Tuesdays, October 26 – November 30, 2021, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Online Education – Computer, internet & speakers/headphones required Cost: Individual Modules $65 each; Package Price $299 Register Now About the Course All participants should have an idea for a new or existing project or program that: Their organization is seeking […]
Board Boot Camp 101: Introduction (Virtual) Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Online Education – Computer, internet & speakers/headphones required Cost: $25 pp – payment required prior to workshop Register Now Are you a volunteer Director on a non-profit Board? Are you a staff member and want to better understand […]
Kate Phelps is the executive director of Her International and she knows first-hand what an amazing organization this is to volunteer for as she herself started as a volunteer on its Board. Her International’s Mission is to Empower HER through education. It was founded in 2005 to offer education programs for women and girls both […]
As part of our ongoing series to feature volunteers and volunteer opportunities in the Central Okanagan, we are sharing stories from non-profits organizations along with our Volunteer55 Ambassador profiles. Our goal is to envision and inspire potential volunteers with unique opportunities that can connect them to discover a new passion and to help them make […]
Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna Cost: Early Bird Registration $65 / Late Registration $75 / Magazine entry only $150 Early Bird Deadline: July 31st, 2021 Registration Deadline: August 16th, 2021 Register Now We are delighted to invite you to join us for the 24th […]