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 […]
KCR is offering virtual mentoring options for newcomers who may feel the need to connect in order to reduce the feelings of vulnerability and isolation during this time. Mentors and mentees can connect on a variety of online platforms for the following: Friendship, encouragement, and support Help finding online community and government resources English language […]
A Celebration of Volunteers & Community Spirit Saturday, October 19, 2019, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Lake Country Community Complex, 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country It’s Back! Get Involved Lake Country – A Celebration of Volunteers & Community Spirit returns this fall to the Lake Country Community Complex. We’re celebrating volunteers with a […]
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna Free and Open to the Public Join us for the 22nd Annual Okanagan Volunteer Fair! Over 70 local non-profit organizations participate each year to share their impact with the community and to let people know how they […]
The Central Okanagan Family Hub is looking for volunteers to assist the Family Hub Facilitator with supporting families accessing the Hub and service providers’ programming. Reporting Structure: Reports to the Family Hub Facilitator & Family Services Manager. Prime Functions: Creates a welcoming environment for participants Greets and interacts with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a […]
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmLocation: Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna Join us for the 22nd Annual Okanagan Volunteer Opportunities Fair! Over 70 local non-profit organizations participate each year to share their impact with the community and to let people know how they can get involved and make a […]
It’s National Volunteer Week in Canada – time to give a resounding shout out and THANK YOU to all the Volunteers that lift our communities to greater heights. According to the 2017 Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement, more than 13.3 million Canadians, or 47% of those over the age of 15, volunteer an average of […]