While BGC Okanagan has been around for 65 years, you may not be aware that they serve youths up to 24 years of age. Tiffany Taffe, BCG program coordinator, is sharing about the great programs they offer and how volunteers can help make a difference.“Our mission is to help children and youth discover and achieve […]
Empowering women in all stages is a goal for the international Dress for Success and the Kelowna chapter is looking for volunteers to join their amazing organization and help it to expand to reach women throughout the Central Okanagan.The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a […]
Elaine Johnston loves her job with Project Literacy Central Okanagan so much that she is the longest-serving employee of the organization. As the Senior Education Coordinator, Elaine has been with the organization for over twenty years.“I was first drawn to Project Literacy because of my passion for helping people reach their potential through achieving their […]
The 26th Annual Volunteer Fair held last weekend at Parkinson Recreation Centre surpassed the expectations of Fair attendees, participants and organizers. “It has been such an amazing day of watching our community connect,” says Dorothee Birker, team lead for KCR’s Community Services Department, which coordinates the Fair. “As the home of the Volunteer Centre of […]
Register for the Okanagan Volunteer Fair!September 16, 2023, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmParkinson Recreation Centre, KelownaRegister now If you are a non-profit organization committed to making a positive impact, registering for the Okanagan Volunteer Fair is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Why? Because the Okanagan Volunteer Fair will give you the opportunity to: Expand […]
Okanagan Volunteer Fair Celebrates Volunteers and Mission-Driven Non-Profit OrganizationsSeptember is the time for back to school and fresh starts, and for 25 years in the Okanagan, it is also time for the Annual Volunteer Fair at Parkinson Recreation Centre (1800 Parkinson Way). On September 17, between 10 am and 2:00 pm, over 75 non-profit organizations […]
Workshops & TrainingKCR Community Resources Community Services department is offering Workshops and Training focused for nonprofits, volunteer managers, and volunteers. Diversity & Inclusion Workshop – Introduces and explores the topics of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and why they matter in 2022 Nourishing Volunteer Managers – Topics relevant to managing volunteers, self-care, and professional development […]
What is your name and position? Sid Bildfell, External Recruitment Officer, Kelowna Division St. John Ambulance Medical First Responders. What is the name of your organization? St. John Ambulance Kelowna Division 740 Medical First Responders. What is your organization’s mission? Saving lives at work, home and play. Tell us about your organization. St. John Ambulance, […]
What is your name and position? Cleopatra Ruffle, Board Member. What is the name of your organization? Lake Country Senior Housing Society (LCSHS). What is your organization’s mission? Providing Housing for Seniors in Lake Country. Tell us about your organization. LCSHS has been in operation for 13years serving Lake Country. We are a Non-Profit, community-orientated […]
What is your name and position? Aidan O’Callahan, CSC Volunteer Coordinator What is the name of your organization? John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay What is your organization’s mission? JHSOK works with The Correctional Service of Canada on this volunteer program. The Correctional Service of Canada, as part of the criminal justice system and […]