Social Distancing will be hard for most people during the Holidays and Seniors may be especially isolated. We have pulled together a few ideas and activities especially for the seniors in the communities for ways to get connected or stay engaged. Stay connected while staying away. Call, video chat, or stay connected using social media. […]
As the weather grows colder, share your Holiday Spirit with the local Shelters and the humans they help. Giving, as a volunteer or a donor, will make a huge difference in your own life as well as the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. Supplies Shelters May Need (please sort separately) Personal hygiene items: toothbrush […]
When social distancing cramps your traditional holiday-style, go modern and start some new traditions. Inspired by the Okanagan Young Professionals Local Love Bingo card from earlier this year and our very own Dr Henry, we have created a seasonal version, the Be Safe, Be Calm and Be Kind Seasonal Bingo. The suggestions below are just […]
The holiday season is often a time where people come together to give back to the community. Whether it be volunteering with an organization, donating to a charity, or merely making food for loved ones, the holidays are full of community members spreading kindness throughout the Central Okanagan. This year things may look a little […]
THE HOLIDAYS… that magical time at the end of each year where people gather to celebrate. It’s a time filled with traditions of family and cultural folklore and with a wide variety of events and activities throughout our communities. This publication contains a listing of holiday events, volunteer opportunities, stories and traditions, and other fun […]
It is that time of the year where KCR in collaboration with the Kelowna Capital News starts to collect information for the annual Holiday Activities Guide. If you did not get involved last year, this year is a good one to get started as we are changing things up a bit to reflect our COVID […]
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! The Okanagan VolunteerConnector […]
To the wonderful organizations of the Central Okanagan, As the Volunteer Centre of the Central Okanagan, KCR Community Resources wants to help you recruit and retain the volunteers that make your programmes soar. We have created a survey for organizations that provide volunteer opportunities to help us better understand what we can do to support […]
I’ll be honest, I have long valued the role volunteers play in our community and am an avid fan of people who give so much of themselves to make the world a better place. So I am usually pretty ready to cheer on the volunteers on any given day. But in 2020, the times are […]
KCR’s Immigrant Services department is looking for Mentors! Are you comfortable providing guidance and sharing your Software Engineer or IT experience and knowledge with newcomer professionals to Canada? KCR Community Resources is seeking mentors! The typical mentoring commitment is only 12 hours (3-4 meetings) over a 1-2 month period to provide support and guidance in […]