Community Services

Information & Referral

We are excited to announce that we are officially the regional host of a new volunteer recruitment platform, the Okanagan VolunteerConnector, which will help you find more volunteer opportunities in our community. This platform is very user-friendly; we are confident that it will help you find the right volunteer opportunities for you!

Individuals can:

Create and save a personal profile, which stops you from having to complete multiple application forms

Follow the organizations that you are most interested in and stay informed when they post new positions

Select the volunteer shifts that work best for you and keep a schedule of all your volunteer commitments

Track all of your volunteer hours
Tailor your search results based on your personal skills and interests

Organizations can:

Recruit volunteers quickly and easily with no limit on volunteer postings

Apply to postings seamlessly, and volunteers can track their hours

See your team at a glance on the dashboard, and there is no limit on the number of users per profile

Communicate directly with your volunteers through the platform

Assign volunteer roles within the organization

Export your volunteer list for offline use at any time

Get moving quickly by uploading your current volunteer list

Okanagan VolunteerConnector

The Okanagan VolunteerConnector was created to improve your volunteering experience by connecting you to opportunities that are meaningful to you and that match your skills and interests.

KCR Community Resources - Volunteer Connector - website link

For Volunteers

Resources for those looking to volunteer in the Central Okanagan.

Working with Volunteers

Resources for volunteer managers.

Okanagan Volunteer Fair

Workshops & Training

A list of the workshops and training being offered by the Community Services department. These workshops are focused for nonprofits, volunteer managers, and volunteers.