KCR and the Refugee Response Team are pleased to announce a series of interpretation and translation workshops. The workshops are free to all participants and will be held virtually over Zoom between mid-January and early February 2023. Bekircan (John) Tahberer, certified by Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC, will facilitate a range of courses for […]
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 […]
Matching volunteers to opportunities in the community is the role of the new Volunteer4All program at KCR Community Resources and it is already making a difference to individuals and non-profits in the community. Critical funding for this program was provided by the Prospera Foundation, recognizing that volunteerism is not only a great way for people […]
KCR’s Adoption Centre of British Columbia is partnering with the Ministry of Children & Family Development to bring you Robyn Gobbel (LMSW Clinical) Date: Monday, November 29, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PST Location: Zoom link and handouts to be emailed to participants prior to presentation Register Now Topics: Play Your Way to Resilience Play […]
The Street Survival Guide publication contains a listing of essential services in the downtown core of Kelowna including where to find a washroom, where to find a hot meal, where to access medical attention and where to find a place to sleep. Note: To print, choose legal-sized paper and fit to page (flip on short […]
Details Dates: Wednesdays, October 6 & 13, 2021, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Online Education – Computer, internet & speakers/headphones required Cost: Free Register Now About the Course Our communities and organizations are increasingly diverse. Ensuring these spaces are safe, just and welcoming for all is everyone’s responsibility and is also an opportunity. Participating […]
So you know you want to make impact, but how? You have been following this series of volunteer stories and been inspired but now you are unsure of what your next steps are. Maybe you have been a bit shy? Maybe you are hesitating because you want to find out more about different opportunities open […]
Suicide Prevention Handbook: A Guide to Help You Recognize the Warning Signs and Help Someone Who is Considering Suicide Every year we lose people to suicide. In Canada and across the world, people are struggling with all kinds of mental health problems, trauma, emotional and situational distress, relationship issues, social isolation, and more. The pandemic, […]
Kate Phelps is the executive director of Her International and she knows first-hand what an amazing organization this is to volunteer for as she herself started as a volunteer on its Board. Her International’s Mission is to Empower HER through education. It was founded in 2005 to offer education programs for women and girls both […]
As part of our ongoing series to feature volunteers and volunteer opportunities in the Central Okanagan, we are sharing stories from non-profits organizations along with our Volunteer55 Ambassador profiles. Our goal is to envision and inspire potential volunteers with unique opportunities that can connect them to discover a new passion and to help them make […]