Dates: 6 weeks, Thursdays, Aug 8 – Sept 12, 2024Time: 9:00am – 12:00pmLocation: Hybrid- online and in-person at KCR Community Resources, 620 Leon Ave, KelownaRemote Attendees – Computer, internet & speakers/headphones requiredCost: Individual Modules $65 each; Package Price $299Limited resources are the norm for non-profit organizations. With grants becoming more competitive and difficult to attain, many organizations have had […]
On March 19, KCR Community Resources in partnership with Volunteer BC present a special Nourishing Volunteer Managers session featuring Doug Rankmore, former CEO of the KGH Foundation, speaking on “Leaders Eat Last: Servant Leadership for Volunteer Programs”. Mark your calendars to join us at this free session for both volunteers and non-profit leaders (registration info […]
Many years ago, I joined a local non-profit organization because I wanted to build community. I had just moved back to Kelowna after university and travelling adventures. I had grown up in the Okanagan and wanted to be near family and work with siblings in their restaurant. I loved the arts and so thought volunteering […]
On Monday, October 30 was officially proclaimed BC Non-Profit Day by the Government of British Columbia, “to celebrate the non-profit sector, and create deeper understanding of the people and communities that non-profits support” and to “recognize the dedication of staff and volunteer who work each day to strengthen our communities”.Did you know that there are […]
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 […]
Donate today This year has been transformative for many and we are inspired by the resilience and strength shown by families, individuals and the community. We have had the privilege of seeing first-hand how connection to critical resources has made all the difference: A mother is able to rest easy seeing her at-risk, young adult […]
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 […]
Have you ever thought of social entrepreneurship as only for “business people”?Do you have an idea to generate money for your non-profit but don’t want it to be another one-off fundraiser and not sure where to start?Join author Madeleine Shaw for an interactive Lunch & Learn when she’ll explore the ideas in her book “The […]
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 […]