Volunteer Matters, Vol I Ed I, 2023
Celebrating Volunteers in the Capital Regional District • Benefits of Volunteering Don Monsour: Volunteer Champion! • 7 Ways Parents Can Inspire Volunteerism in Teens • What Would Happen if There Were NO Volunteers • Volunteer Opportunities You May Not Have Thought Of
Celebrating Volunteers in the Capital Regional District • Benefits of Volunteering
Don Monsour: Volunteer Champion! • 7 Ways Parents Can Inspire Volunteerism in Teens • What Would Happen if There Were NO Volunteers • Volunteer Opportunities You May Not Have Thought Of
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Celebrating <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>s in the Capital Regional District<br />
<strong>Vol</strong> I <strong>Ed</strong> I <strong>2023</strong><br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong><br />
MATTERS<br />
How Parents Can Inspire<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ism in Teens<br />
What Would Happen If<br />
There Were No <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>s?<br />
Profile of<br />
Don Monsour<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Champion
<strong>2023</strong><br />
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<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>2023</strong> 3
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong><br />
MATTERS<br />
5<br />
Don Monsour<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Champion!<br />
18<br />
What Would Happen<br />
if There Were NO<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>s<br />
30<br />
Benefits of<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ing<br />
12<br />
7 Ways Parents<br />
Can Inspire<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ism in Teens<br />
23<br />
<strong>Vol</strong> I <strong>Ed</strong> I <strong>2023</strong><br />
Celebrating<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>s in the<br />
Capital Regional District<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Opportunities<br />
You May Not Have<br />
Thought Of<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Organizations<br />
Community 6<br />
Health 10<br />
Children & Youth 15<br />
Social Services 16<br />
Animals 20<br />
Corporate 20<br />
Indigenous 20<br />
Newcomers 20<br />
Spiritual 20<br />
Environmental 21<br />
<strong>Ed</strong>ucation 24<br />
Seniors 26<br />
Government 26<br />
Sports & Recreation 27<br />
Arts & Culture 28<br />
Jim Schneider, Publisher/Managing <strong>Ed</strong>itor<br />
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Erika Palmer, Contributing <strong>Ed</strong>itor<br />
erika@islandparent.ca<br />
Kristine Wickheim, Account Manager<br />
kristine@islandparent.ca<br />
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4 <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
Benefits of <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ing<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ing is an incredible experience<br />
that not only helps other<br />
people and communities but<br />
offers many benefits to the volunteers<br />
themselves. By simply giving some time<br />
and energy, you will reap incredible rewards.<br />
Here’s what to expect when you<br />
volunteer.<br />
You Get a Sense of Purpose<br />
& Fulfillment<br />
When you volunteer, you’re not just<br />
giving your time; you’re giving yourself<br />
a sense of purpose, especially if you’re<br />
volunteering with a cause close to your<br />
heart and values. It’s very rewarding to<br />
know that your actions are making a positive<br />
impact in the lives of others. This<br />
tends to result in a deep sense of belonging<br />
and meaning.<br />
You Develop New Skills<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ing is an incredible opportunity<br />
to grow and learn new skills. The<br />
skills you acquire while you volunteer<br />
can prove invaluable in various aspects<br />
of your life. Trying out new roles and<br />
tasks broadens the skills you already<br />
have; plus helps you learn many new<br />
ones. These often include organization,<br />
communications, leadership, and problem-solving<br />
skills. These skills are invaluable<br />
for both personal development<br />
and potential career paths.<br />
You Create Wonderful<br />
Social Connections<br />
One of the best things about volunteering<br />
is that it connects you with people<br />
who share your passion for making a<br />
difference. These connections often lead<br />
to long-lasting friendships and help you<br />
to develop new network connections.<br />
You’re not just volunteering alongside<br />
others; you’re forming a close-knit community<br />
driven by a common purpose.<br />
You Can Create a Ripple<br />
Effect of Generosity<br />
Your volunteer efforts likely have a<br />
larger impact than you might realize.<br />
Witnessing acts of kindness tend to<br />
inspire others to take action by volunteering<br />
too, creating a ripple effect of<br />
positivity and helpfulness. This sense of<br />
giving has the potential to bring about<br />
positive changes on a wider scale, transforming<br />
both local communities, as well<br />
as the world at large.<br />
Your Mental Well-being<br />
Increases<br />
Acts of kindness and service trigger<br />
the release of endorphins, those natural<br />
‘feel-good’ chemicals in your brain. Plus,<br />
the feeling of community increases your<br />
sense of inclusion. And over time, the<br />
habit of volunteering can take you out of<br />
your comfort zone which also builds your<br />
confidence and lessens anxiety, therefore<br />
fostering stronger mental resilience.<br />
Plus, being exposed to different types of<br />
communities and people from all walks<br />
of life can help to approach opportunities<br />
with resilience and an open mind.<br />
You May Gain Physical<br />
Health Benefits Too<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ing is not only good for your<br />
mind; it’s good for your body too. Studies<br />
show that volunteers tend to have lower<br />
stress levels and a reduced risk of heart<br />
disease. Plus, many volunteer activities<br />
involve physical movement, even if it’s<br />
simply walking around or handing out<br />
food, and this helps to contribute to better<br />
overall fitness.<br />
You’ll Aid in Community<br />
Building<br />
When you volunteer, you’re contributing<br />
to building a stronger and better<br />
community. By investing your time and<br />
energy, you’re not only improving the<br />
lives of individuals but also enriching the<br />
collective well-being of your community.<br />
You’ll Gain Better<br />
Understanding & Empathy<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ing puts you in direct contact<br />
with people from all different walks<br />
of life. This exposure to diverse cultures<br />
and different perspectives fosters understanding<br />
and empathy. It helps to debunk<br />
stereotypes and prejudices, which encourages<br />
the growth of a more inclusive<br />
and open society.<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>2023</strong> 5
Community<br />
1 Up Victoria Single Parent<br />
Resource Centre<br />
250-385-1114 x3<br />
singleparentvictoria.ca<br />
9–10 Club Serving Soup<br />
to the Hungry Society<br />
778-440-7687<br />
thesoupkitchen.ca<br />
Beacon Community Services<br />
250-658-6407<br />
beaconcs.ca<br />
BeaYOUtiful Foundation<br />
778-918-3059<br />
thebeayoutifulfoundation.com<br />
Burnside Gorge Community<br />
Association<br />
250-388-5251 X223<br />
burnsidegorge.ca<br />
Capital Region Food & Agricultural<br />
Initiatives Roundtable<br />
250-896-7004<br />
crfair.ca<br />
CFB Esquimalt Naval &<br />
Military Museum<br />
250-363-4312<br />
forces.gc.ca<br />
Community Living Victoria<br />
250-477-7231<br />
clvic.ca<br />
Community Options for Children<br />
& Families<br />
250-380-6363<br />
cocf.ca<br />
Community Social Planning Council<br />
250-383-6166<br />
communitycouncil.ca<br />
Cook Street Village Activity Centre<br />
250-384-6542<br />
csvac.ca<br />
Destination Greater Victoria<br />
(Tourism Victoria)<br />
250-953-2022<br />
tourismvictoria.com<br />
Esquimalt Farmers Market<br />
esquimaltmarket.com<br />
Esquimalt Neighbourhood House<br />
250-385-2635<br />
enh.bc.ca<br />
Esquimalt <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Services<br />
250-412-8511<br />
esquimalt.ca<br />
Fairfield Gonzales Community<br />
Association<br />
250-382-4604 x104<br />
fairfieldcommunity.ca<br />
Family Caregivers Society of BC<br />
250-384-0408<br />
familycaregiversbc.ca<br />
Fernwood Neighbourhood<br />
Resource Group<br />
250-381-1552<br />
fernwoodnrg.ca<br />
Friends of Bowker Creek Society<br />
250-370-4365<br />
bowkercreek.org<br />
Global Village Store –<br />
Victoria Global Village Society<br />
250-388-5591<br />
victoriaglobalvillage.ca<br />
Gorge View Society<br />
250-360-1977<br />
gorgeviewsociety.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Citizens’<br />
Counselling Centre<br />
250-384-2934<br />
citizenscounselling.com<br />
Greater Victoria Coalition<br />
to End Homelessness Society<br />
250-370-1512<br />
victoriahomelessness.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Housing Society<br />
250-384-3434<br />
greatervichousing.org<br />
Habitat for Humanity – Victoria<br />
250-480-7688 x115<br />
habitatvictoria.com<br />
Help Fill A Dream Foundation<br />
250-382-3135<br />
helpfilladream.com<br />
InnovativeCommunities.Org<br />
Foundation<br />
250-896-3236<br />
innovativecommunities.org<br />
Inter-Cultural Association<br />
250-388-4728<br />
icavictoria.org<br />
James Bay Community Project<br />
250-388-7844<br />
jbcp.bc.ca<br />
James Bay Community School Society<br />
250-389-1470<br />
sd61.bc.ca<br />
6 <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
James Bay Market Society<br />
250-381-5323<br />
jamesbaymarket.com<br />
James Bay New Horizons Society<br />
250-386-3035<br />
jamesbaynewhorizons.ca<br />
John Howard Society of Victoria<br />
250-386-3428<br />
jhsvic.ca<br />
Learning Through Loss<br />
250-413-3114<br />
learningthroughloss.org<br />
Lifetime Networks Victoria<br />
250-477-4112<br />
lifetimenetworks.org<br />
MADD Canada – Victoria Chapter<br />
1-877-676-6233<br />
madd.ca<br />
Mental Health Society<br />
of Greater Victoria<br />
250-363-9429<br />
mhsvictoria.org<br />
Mercy Ships Canada<br />
250-381-2160<br />
mercyships.ca<br />
Monterey Recreation Centre<br />
250-370-7300<br />
oakbay.ca<br />
Mustard Seed Street Church<br />
250-220-6991<br />
mustardseed.ca<br />
NEED2<br />
250-386-6328<br />
youthspace.ca<br />
Oak Bay <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Services<br />
250-595-1034<br />
oakbayvolunteers.org<br />
Oaklands Community Association<br />
& Centre<br />
250-370-9101<br />
oaklandsca.com<br />
Open Space Arts Society<br />
250-383-8833<br />
openspace.ca<br />
Our Place<br />
250-388-7112<br />
ourplacesociety.com<br />
Pacific Centre Family Services<br />
Association<br />
1-866-478-8357<br />
pcfsa.org<br />
Pacifica Housing Advisory Association<br />
250-385-2131 x2212<br />
pacificahousing.ca<br />
Phoenix Human Services Assoc.<br />
(Thrive Social Services Soc.)<br />
250-995-5510<br />
thrivevictoria.org<br />
Power to Be Adventure Therapy<br />
Society<br />
250-385-2363<br />
powertobe.ca<br />
Quadra Village Community Centre<br />
250-388-7696 x225<br />
quadravillagecc.com<br />
WHAT COULD YOU SHARE?<br />
Share your spark with a child or youth as a volunteer mentor!<br />
Demand for our services is higher than ever and local young<br />
people are reaching out for the support of our mentors.<br />
Apply online and help make a BIG difference in a child’s life!<br />
Opportunities for<br />
teens and adults!<br />
Get matched with a young person to mentor<br />
Access training, support and activity ideas<br />
Spend time together at school or in the community<br />
Feel good about making a difference in a child’s life<br />
Have fun and gain volunteer experience with youth<br />
Learn more and apply online: Victoria.BigBrothersBigSisters.ca<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>2023</strong> 7
Rainbow Health Cooperative<br />
1-888-241-9992<br />
rainbowhealth.coop<br />
Red Cedar Cafe Association<br />
778-817-0395<br />
redcedarcafe.ca<br />
Royal Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary<br />
250-217-0600<br />
rjhaux.ca<br />
Saanich Neighbourhood Place<br />
250-360-1148<br />
snplace.org<br />
Saanich <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Services<br />
250-595-8008<br />
saanichvolunteers.org<br />
Salvation Army –<br />
Public Relations Office<br />
250-386-6304<br />
salvationarmy.ca<br />
Search & Rescue Society of BC<br />
250-383-6849<br />
sarbc.org<br />
Sendial<br />
250-544-1234<br />
thriftyfoods.com<br />
Seniors Serving Seniors<br />
Association of BC<br />
250-413-3211<br />
sssbc.org<br />
Shekinah Homes Society<br />
250-595-1014<br />
shekinahhomes.org<br />
Shelbourne Community Kitchen<br />
Society<br />
250-590-0980<br />
shelbournecommunitykitchen.ca<br />
Soap for Hope Canada<br />
250-590-1462<br />
soapforhopecanada.ca<br />
Society of St. Vincent De Paul<br />
250-727-0007<br />
ssvpvancouverisland.ca<br />
Sooke Family Resource Society<br />
250-642-5152<br />
sfrs.ca<br />
Sooke Shelter Society<br />
250-858-7700<br />
sookeshelter.org<br />
Southern Gulf Islands<br />
Community Resources Centre<br />
250-629-3665<br />
sgicommunityresources.ca<br />
The Cridge Centre for the Family<br />
250-995-6404<br />
cridge.org<br />
Threshold Housing Society<br />
250-383-8830<br />
thresholdhousing.ca<br />
Together Against Poverty Society<br />
250-361-3521<br />
tapsbc.ca<br />
Vancouver Island Strata Owners<br />
Association<br />
250-920-0688<br />
visoa.bc.ca<br />
We provide education<br />
and support to condo, townhouse and other<br />
strata owners across BC. Visit our website to<br />
learn about equitable and inclusive in person<br />
and virtual volunteer positions. Experience<br />
with stratas not required.<br />
Victoria Chapter of Canadian Women<br />
for Women in Afghanistan<br />
250-391-3908<br />
cw4wafghan.ca<br />
Victoria Community Resources<br />
Society – Twin Oaks<br />
250-658-4931<br />
vcrs.ca<br />
Victoria Cool Aid Society<br />
250-595-8619<br />
coolaid.org<br />
Victoria Disability Resource Centre<br />
250-595-0044<br />
drcvictoria.com<br />
Victoria Downtown Residents’<br />
Association<br />
victoriadra.ca<br />
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society<br />
604-688-2382<br />
victoriadragonboatfestival.com<br />
8 <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
Victoria Health Co-operative<br />
778-440-0221<br />
victoriahealthcooperative.com<br />
Victoria Pride Society<br />
888-241-9992<br />
victoriapridesociety.org<br />
The Vancouver Island Strata Owners<br />
Association provides education and<br />
support to condo, townhouse, and<br />
other strata owners across BC<br />
Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society<br />
250-384-2069<br />
rainbowkitchen.ca<br />
Victoria Therapeutic Riding<br />
Association<br />
778-426-0506<br />
vtra.ca<br />
Victoria West Community Association<br />
250-590-8922<br />
victoriawest.ca<br />
Victoria Women In Need<br />
Community Cooperative<br />
250-480-4006 x204<br />
womeninneed.ca<br />
Victoria Women’s Transition<br />
House Society<br />
250-592-2927 x229<br />
vwth.bc.ca<br />
Wear 2 Start Society<br />
250-472-9327<br />
wear2start.com<br />
West Coast Reach Association<br />
250-882-4339<br />
westcoastreach.org<br />
Sing for Change! West Coast<br />
Reach Association (REACH!)<br />
includes four diverse,<br />
inclusive groups in Greater<br />
Victoria singing songs of<br />
hope and healing for our<br />
planet and its people. All ages, backgrounds<br />
and abilities welcome.<br />
Learn about in person and virtual<br />
volunteer positions at<br />
www.visoa.bc.ca<br />
Experience with stratas not required<br />
volunteerco@visoa.bc.ca<br />
Be a Part of Your Community.<br />
Come <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> with Us!<br />
You’ll have the flexibility to choose<br />
when and how often you volunteer<br />
WITS Programs Foundation<br />
250-386-7625<br />
witsprogram.ca<br />
Worklink Employment Society<br />
250-478-9525<br />
worklink.bc.ca<br />
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island<br />
250-386-7511<br />
vancouverislandy.ca<br />
How You Can Help:<br />
• Companionship through visits,<br />
phone calls and walks<br />
• In-home Support including minor<br />
home repairs, technology support<br />
and gardening<br />
• Drives to medical appointments,<br />
recreation and shopping<br />
• Reassurance Phone Calls<br />
• Income Tax Support<br />
• Office Helpline<br />
250-595-1034 | volunteer@oakbayvolunteers.org<br />
oakbayvolunteers.org<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>2023</strong> 9
Health<br />
Aberdeen Hospital<br />
250-370-5626<br />
islandhealth.ca<br />
When you volunteer<br />
with a Long-Term Care<br />
Home resident you impact two lives—<br />
theirs and yours. Make a difference.<br />
Embrace your community. Gorge Road<br />
and The Priory are seeking volunteers:<br />
islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources<br />
or volunteer@islandhealth.ca.<br />
Alzheimer Society of BC<br />
250-382-2052<br />
alzheimerbc.org<br />
AVI Health & Community<br />
Services Society<br />
250-384-2366<br />
avi.org<br />
BC Association for Living Mindfully<br />
lokhorstgroup.com<br />
Borderline Personality Disorder<br />
Society of BC<br />
bpdbc.ca<br />
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada<br />
519-642-7755<br />
braintumour.ca<br />
Broadmead Care Society<br />
250-658-0311<br />
broadmeadcare.com<br />
Canadian Blood Services<br />
1-888-236-6283<br />
blood.ca<br />
Canadian Cancer Society<br />
250-592-2662<br />
cancer.ca<br />
Cancer DriveLine Society<br />
778-265-0906<br />
cancerdriveline.ca<br />
Capital Region Food Share Network<br />
236-464-7551<br />
foodsharenetwork.com<br />
Children’s Health Foundation<br />
of Vancouver Island<br />
250-940-4950<br />
islandkidsfirst.com<br />
Diabetes Canada<br />
778-622-4275<br />
diabetes.ca<br />
Heart & Stroke<br />
1-888-473-0333<br />
heartandstroke.ca<br />
Island Community Mental Health<br />
Association<br />
250-389-1211<br />
icmha.ca<br />
Island Kids Cancer Association<br />
ikca.ca<br />
Island Prostate Centre<br />
250-388-0214<br />
islandprostatecentre.com<br />
Island Sexual Health Society<br />
250-592-3479<br />
islandsexualhealth.org<br />
James Bay Care Centre<br />
250-388-6457<br />
reveraliving.com<br />
Kiwanis Pavilion<br />
250-598-2022<br />
obkp.org<br />
Mental Health Society<br />
of Greater Victoria<br />
mhsvictoria.org<br />
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with over 35 aircraft on display.<br />
The museum is run almost entirely by volunteers who<br />
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To volunteer please contact the museum or simply drop in.<br />
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Mercy Ships Canada<br />
250-381-2160<br />
mercyships.ca<br />
Mount St. Mary Hospital<br />
250-480-3100 x3201<br />
mountstmary.ca<br />
NEED2<br />
250-386-6328<br />
youthspace.ca<br />
Oak Bay Lodge, VIHA<br />
250-370-6642<br />
islandhealth.ca<br />
Power to Be Adventure Therapy Society<br />
250-385-2363<br />
powertobe.ca<br />
10 <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
Rainbow Health Cooperative<br />
1-888-241-9992<br />
rainbowhealth.coop<br />
Royal Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary<br />
250-217-0600<br />
rjhaux.ca<br />
Sooke Region Community<br />
Health Network<br />
778-365-1878<br />
sookeregionchn.org<br />
The First Open Heart Society of BC<br />
250-595-2123<br />
fohs.ca<br />
The Victoria Youth Clinic Society<br />
(Foundry)<br />
250-383-3552<br />
foundryvictoria.ca<br />
Umbrella Society for Addictions<br />
& Mental Health<br />
250-380-0595<br />
umbrellasociety.ca<br />
UVic Institute on Aging<br />
& Lifelong Health<br />
604-940-3580<br />
uvic.ca<br />
Victoria Brain Injury Society<br />
250-598-9339<br />
vbis.ca<br />
Victoria General Hospital Auxiliary<br />
250-294-4078<br />
vgha.ca<br />
Victoria Health Co-operative<br />
778-440-0221<br />
victoriahealthcooperative.com<br />
Victoria Therapeutic Riding<br />
Association<br />
778-426-0506<br />
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Don Monsour<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Champion!<br />
We recently chatted with<br />
84-year-old <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong><br />
Champion Don Monsour, for<br />
a fascinating look back at his volunteer<br />
journey. Find out how he got started,<br />
advice he has for both volunteers and<br />
volunteer managers, and how he has<br />
time to still sit on fifteen boards!<br />
How did you get started in<br />
volunteering?<br />
We fostered girls at our home. We<br />
had four teenage, troubled individuals<br />
who needed a home and tender care.<br />
What is your greatest achievement<br />
in volunteering?<br />
Helping to raise over two million<br />
dollars for numerous non-profit charitable<br />
societies, as well as helping many<br />
people with mental health issues.<br />
Do you have any special memories<br />
while volunteering?<br />
Thats a good question. I have so<br />
many!<br />
When I was volunteering with the<br />
Canadian Tourism Commission, I went<br />
to India to promote tourism in Canada.<br />
At an event I was attending a local<br />
Indian dance competition, and I was<br />
invited on stage to present the winners<br />
a trophy. As a way of thanking me<br />
they placed a flower garland around<br />
my neck and took me on a tour of their<br />
village. I was followed all afternoon by<br />
groups of people all wanting to touch<br />
the garland and they called me Don ji.<br />
For the rest of the stay that became my<br />
name!<br />
Do you have any advice for new<br />
volunteers. Is there anything you<br />
wish new volunteers knew?<br />
Do you want to make a difference?<br />
Are you looking for a way to contribute<br />
to your community in a valuable way?<br />
You can make a change through volunteering!<br />
I find volunteering is one of<br />
the most rewarding projects you can<br />
be involved in. It takes a little of your<br />
time to help to improve so many other<br />
people’s lives, and the satisfaction you<br />
receive back is tenfold.<br />
How about new volunteer managers?<br />
Do you have any advice for them?<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> management requires<br />
taking on many different roles and responsibilities.<br />
It includes fundraising,<br />
human resources, event management,<br />
and community leadership just to<br />
name a few. Use those learnings from<br />
other sectors and your previous experience<br />
in the work you will be doing.<br />
Doing so will help you improve your<br />
own skills and those of others in your<br />
day-to-day life.<br />
What qualities make a good<br />
volunteer manager?<br />
A good volunteer manager should be<br />
good at leadership and communication.<br />
They should set good examples for others<br />
to follow. They need to know when<br />
to lead and when to delegate actions<br />
and responsibilities to their board<br />
members. They need to show appreciation<br />
and respect to board members<br />
and staff. It is very important for them<br />
to appreciate the time and effort of<br />
the volunteers they work with day in,<br />
and day out, which have contributed<br />
towards the success of their organization.<br />
A good volunteer manager should<br />
hold at least one volunteer recognition<br />
day every year.<br />
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Boards<br />
Don Monsour<br />
Currently Sits On:<br />
What is your best advice to raise<br />
awareness and funds?<br />
Start an awareness campaign. Host<br />
an event, including cohosting with<br />
other non-for-profit organizations.<br />
Publicize what your organization does<br />
and how it does it. Use social media and<br />
flyers to get the word out.<br />
What are the key differences with<br />
working for profits vs. non-profits?<br />
For profit business it’s the investors<br />
who profit. For not-for-profit the<br />
volunteers profit by helping others<br />
less fortunate. For-profit businesses<br />
seek investors to help them launch and<br />
grow their businesses. In exchange, investors<br />
receive a portion of any profits<br />
made. Non-profit organizations seek<br />
donations or grants. All profits after<br />
expenses are used to help in making<br />
their society better.<br />
What is the best way to recognize<br />
volunteers?<br />
Hold an annual event just to recognize<br />
board members who have gone<br />
above and beyond what was asked<br />
of them. Invite a well-known guest<br />
speaker and perhaps include a silent<br />
auction to raise money and promote<br />
what your society does as well.<br />
Where do you see the biggest<br />
volunteering void?<br />
After Covid finding volunteers has<br />
become more difficult. Raising funds<br />
has also become more of a challenge.<br />
How can charities and organizations<br />
find quality volunteers?<br />
I find the Times Colonist free Sunday<br />
section on volunteer opportunities one<br />
of the most successful ways of recruiting<br />
people interested in volunteering.<br />
Use your social media network, word<br />
of mouth, volunteer fairs and numerous<br />
free sites such as LinkedIn. Make<br />
sure when you advertise you give<br />
a clear and accurate description of<br />
exactly what you are looking for and<br />
their responsibilities such as hours of<br />
commitment, etc.<br />
How can someone who is shy find a<br />
place to volunteer?<br />
Someone who is extremely shy can<br />
get the support they need, and volunteering<br />
is a great way to overcome<br />
shyness. You’d be surprised how many<br />
shy people you will find on community<br />
boards. Most boards will work<br />
with you and support you while you<br />
get your feet on the ground. There is<br />
no better way to meet new people and<br />
make new friends than by serving on<br />
a volunteer board. I have met many of<br />
my best friends while serving on volunteer<br />
boards and committees.<br />
How do you find time to be on<br />
15 boards?<br />
By dedicating all my spare time,<br />
seven days a week, to help wherever<br />
and whenever I can. The busier I am<br />
the less time I have to think about what<br />
bothers me.<br />
Any other thoughts?<br />
You’re never too old to volunteer. I<br />
am 84 and I look forward to getting<br />
going each day to try and help wherever<br />
and whenever I can. Keeping busy<br />
volunteering helps to keep you fit both<br />
physically and mentally. It is always<br />
better to give than to get. Ther more<br />
time I give to charities, the better I feel!<br />
Accessible Transportation<br />
Advisory Committee – ATAC<br />
British Columbia Restaurant<br />
and Food Services Association<br />
British Columbia Chefs<br />
Association<br />
British Columbia Schizophrenia<br />
Society<br />
BC Food Safe Steering Program<br />
Committee<br />
CFAX Santas Anonymous<br />
Society<br />
Community Association<br />
Land Use Committee<br />
CRD – Solid Waste Advisory<br />
Committee<br />
Culinary Federation of Victoria<br />
Fairfield Gonzales<br />
Community Association<br />
Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing<br />
Centre<br />
Late Night Advisory<br />
Committee, City of Victoria<br />
Nature Trails Society – Victoria<br />
Victoria Community<br />
Association Network<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Victoria<br />
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IDHHC would like to congratulate<br />
Board Director Don Monsour on the<br />
well-deserved honor of being recognized<br />
as one of Victoria’s <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Champions.<br />
We celebrate Don’s over 45 years of service in the community and<br />
thank him for choosing IDHHC to share his talents and time in support<br />
of our work with the Deaf and hard of hearing community across<br />
Vancouver Island. As IDHHC’s Chair of the Board Governance<br />
Committee we benefit greatly from his many years of Board experience<br />
and his leadership and expertise in excellence in governance.<br />
As a nonprofit membership organization, the agency is governed and lead by volunteer<br />
Board Directors who bring their time and talents, passion and dedication to provide strategic<br />
direction and policy development to guide the work to deliver the mission and vision.<br />
IDHHC is grateful to all our volunteers including those who champion the Sound of Change Initiative,<br />
providing free refurbished hearing aids to low-income individuals. To date 750 new and 175 returning<br />
clients have received over 1,600 refurbished hearing aids, which have a retail value of over $4 million dollars.<br />
These hearing aids have provided profound positive impact to their quality of life.<br />
IDHHC cannot provide these services alone. We thank Don Monsour and ALL of the volunteers,<br />
who together with the staff team, deliver unique and personalized services in this community.<br />
Victoria Office<br />
301 – 3960 Quadra St<br />
idhhc@idhhc.ca<br />
250.592.8144<br />
Want to know more<br />
about our work?<br />
Go to idhhc.ca or call us<br />
today—we are here to help.<br />
Nanaimo Office<br />
102 – 6588 Applecross Rd<br />
nanaimo@idhhc.ca<br />
250.753.0999<br />
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Children & Youth<br />
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria<br />
250-475-1117 X40<br />
bigbrothersbigsisters.ca<br />
Boys and Girls Club Services<br />
of Greater Victoria<br />
250-384-9133<br />
bgcvic.org<br />
C-FAX Santas Anonymous<br />
Society<br />
250-920-4644<br />
cfaxsantas.com<br />
CFAX Santas Anonymous Society is a local<br />
children’s charity<br />
working year-round to<br />
help local families with<br />
children, in need. Santas is 95% supported by<br />
400 volunteers each year sharing their skills<br />
and time!<br />
Children’s Health Foundation<br />
of Vancouver Island<br />
250-940-4950<br />
islandkidsfirst.com<br />
CHOICES Adoption & Counselling<br />
250-479-9811<br />
choicesadoption.ca<br />
Community Options<br />
for Children & Families<br />
250-380-6363<br />
cocf.ca<br />
Girls Rock Camp Victoria Society<br />
grcvi.ca<br />
Help Fill A Dream Foundation<br />
250-382-3135<br />
helpfilladream.com<br />
Island Kids Cancer Association<br />
ikca.ca<br />
KidSport Greater Victoria<br />
250-380-1518<br />
kidsportvictoria.ca<br />
Scouts Francophones De Victoria<br />
604-936-3624<br />
scoutsfranco.com<br />
Support Soweto Junior School<br />
250-598-0708<br />
supportsowetojuniorschool.org<br />
The Victoria Youth Clinic Society<br />
(Foundry)<br />
250-383-3552<br />
foundryvictoria.ca<br />
Vancouver Island Cooperative<br />
Preschool Association<br />
vicpa.org<br />
Victoria General Hospital Auxiliary<br />
250-294-4078<br />
vgha.ca<br />
Victoria Youth Empowerment<br />
Society<br />
250-383-3514<br />
vyes.ca<br />
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Social Services<br />
1 Up Victoria Single Parent<br />
Resource Centre<br />
250-385-1114 X3<br />
singleparentvictoria.ca<br />
9–10 Club Serving Soup to<br />
the Hungry Society<br />
778-440-7687<br />
thesoupkitchen.ca<br />
Action Committee of People<br />
with Disabilities<br />
250-383-4105<br />
actioncommittee.ca<br />
Anawim Companions Society<br />
250-382-0283<br />
anawimhouse.com<br />
CFB Esquimalt Military<br />
Family Resource Centre<br />
250-363-2640<br />
emfrc.com<br />
CHOICES Adoption & Counselling<br />
250-479-9811<br />
choicesadoption.ca<br />
Community Social Planning Council<br />
250-383-6166<br />
communitycouncil.ca<br />
Esquimalt <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Services<br />
250-412-8511<br />
esquimalt.ca<br />
Family Caregivers Society of BC<br />
250-384-0408<br />
familycaregiversbc.ca<br />
Foster Parent Support Services Society<br />
778-430-5459<br />
fpsss.com<br />
Global Village Store – Victoria Global<br />
Village Society<br />
250-388-5591<br />
victoriaglobalvillage.ca<br />
Gorge View Society<br />
250-360-1977<br />
gorgeviewsociety.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Down Syndrome<br />
Society<br />
gvdss.org<br />
Greater Victoria Housing Society<br />
250-384-3434<br />
greatervichousing.org<br />
Greater Victoria Women’s<br />
Shelter Society<br />
gvwss.org<br />
Inter-Cultural Association<br />
250-388-4728<br />
icavictoria.org<br />
John Howard Society of Victoria<br />
250-386-3428<br />
jhsvic.ca<br />
Lifetime Networks Victoria<br />
250-477-4112<br />
lifetimenetworks.org<br />
MADD Canada – Victoria Chapter<br />
1-877-676-6233<br />
madd.ca<br />
Seth, Carmen, and Hana, Campbell River<br />
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Oak Bay Emergency Social Services<br />
250-598-3311<br />
oakbay.ca<br />
Our Place<br />
250-388-7112<br />
ourplacesociety.com<br />
Pacific Centre Family Services<br />
Association<br />
1-866-478-8357<br />
pcfsa.org<br />
Parent Support Services Society of BC<br />
604-669-1616<br />
parentsupportbc.ca<br />
Saanich Neighbourhood Place<br />
250-360-1148<br />
snplace.org<br />
Sooke Shelter Society<br />
250-858-7700<br />
sookeshelter.org<br />
Sooke Transition House Society<br />
250-642-2591<br />
sooketransitionhousesociety.com<br />
SUPPLY Victoria<br />
778-700-7233<br />
supplyvictoria.ca<br />
Vancouver Isl. Counselling Centre<br />
for Immigrants & Refugees<br />
778-404-1777<br />
viccir.org<br />
Victoria Community Resources<br />
Society – Twin Oaks<br />
250-658-4931<br />
vcrs.ca<br />
Victoria Cool Aid Society<br />
250-595-8619<br />
coolaid.org<br />
Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society<br />
250-384-2069<br />
rainbowkitchen.ca<br />
Victoria Women In Need<br />
Community Cooperative<br />
250-480-4006 x204<br />
womeninneed.ca<br />
Victoria Women’s Transition House<br />
Society<br />
250-592-2927 x229<br />
vwth.bc.ca<br />
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7 Ways Parents Can Inspire<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ism in Teens<br />
Encouraging teenagers to volunteer<br />
is not just about making a difference<br />
in the community; it’s about<br />
fostering their personal growth and helping<br />
them to develop a sense of responsibility.<br />
As parents, you can guide your<br />
teens towards these meaningful volunteer<br />
experiences. Here are some practical<br />
strategies that will inspire your teenagers<br />
to get excited about volunteering in<br />
their community.<br />
1. Be an Example<br />
Demonstrating your own commitment<br />
to volunteering sets a great example for<br />
your teenagers. Bring them along to your<br />
volunteer events and engage in volunteer<br />
activities with them. <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> occasionally<br />
as an entire family. This could mean<br />
participating in community cleanups,<br />
volunteering at a local homeless or animal<br />
shelter, or helping out at community<br />
events. Your involvement shows them<br />
how important it is to give back and gives<br />
them an opportunity to try out volunteering<br />
with you beside them.<br />
2. Help Them Search Out<br />
Opportunities that Will<br />
Interest Them<br />
Teenagers are more likely to get involved<br />
in volunteer work when it aligns<br />
with their interests. Have a conversation<br />
with them about their interests and hobbies,<br />
as well as about anything they feel<br />
a special pull to help with, such as environmental<br />
concerns or animal welfare.<br />
Then, help them explore volunteer opportunities<br />
that relate to their interests<br />
and passions.<br />
3. Find Other Teens Who<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong><br />
Ask your friends and the parents at<br />
your school if their children volunteer<br />
in any capacity. Your teenager may feel<br />
better about volunteering if they can tag<br />
along with a friend. Plus, your teen may<br />
wish to try a few volunteer activities<br />
with their friends to see which one fits<br />
best for them.<br />
4. Allow Them to Start Small<br />
You may be keen for your teenager to<br />
commit to volunteering weekly; however,<br />
it may be best for them to start off slowly.<br />
For teenagers new to volunteering, starting<br />
with occasional volunteering can<br />
boost their confidence and enthusiasm.<br />
They can participate in one-time volunteer<br />
events or short-term projects. This<br />
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approach provides them with a taste<br />
of how rewarding volunteering is and<br />
helps them understand the value of their<br />
contributions. As they gain volunteer<br />
experience, they may wish to take on<br />
longer-term volunteer commitments.<br />
5. Be Supportive<br />
Being supportive is crucial for teenagers<br />
to feel comfortable discussing their<br />
volunteering experiences. Listen to what<br />
they have to say about their experiences.<br />
Sometimes volunteering in certain communities<br />
can be difficult, so be there to<br />
help them with the ups and downs of<br />
their volunteer journey. Perhaps the<br />
place they choose to volunteer with is<br />
continually proving to be more difficult<br />
than expected, or it no longer fits with<br />
a new school or activity schedule. Hear<br />
them out and support them by helping<br />
them adjust their schedule or by finding<br />
another volunteer commitment, if necessary.<br />
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6. Create a <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Group<br />
As mentioned above, volunteering<br />
with friends can help your teen get started<br />
or find new interests. Gather a group<br />
of your friends with similar age teens to<br />
create a volunteer group who can work<br />
together, at least at first, to support and<br />
encourage each other.<br />
7. Respect Their Choices<br />
While you’re guiding your teenager<br />
towards volunteering, it’s important to<br />
keep in mind that they are individuals<br />
with their own preferences. Allow them<br />
to choose volunteer opportunities that<br />
resonate with them, even if they differ<br />
from your suggestions. Forcing them<br />
to volunteer with you regularly may<br />
backfire on you. Respecting their choices<br />
helps them develop a deeper sense of responsibility,<br />
plus you’ll be more likely to<br />
have an eager volunteer.<br />
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Animals<br />
BC SPCA<br />
250-478-9453 | spca.bc.ca<br />
ElderDog Canada – Victoria Chapter<br />
1-855-336-4226 | elderdog.ca<br />
Pacific Animal Therapy Society<br />
250-590-9082 | patspets.ca<br />
Corporate<br />
Better Business Bureau<br />
of Vancouver Island<br />
250-386-6348 | vi.bbb.org<br />
Coast Capital Savings<br />
250-483-7000 | coastcapitalsavings.com<br />
Vancity<br />
250-519-7000 | vancity.com<br />
Indigenous<br />
Indigenous Perspectives Society<br />
250-391-0007<br />
ipsociety.ca<br />
Indigenous Perspectives Society: Centre of<br />
Excellence in Community <strong>Ed</strong>ucation (IPS)<br />
is a charitable and not-for-profit social<br />
enterprise that offers specialized training<br />
and consulting services to help foster a<br />
deeper understanding of Indigenous<br />
perspectives, cultural differences and<br />
the need for self-determination.<br />
M’akola ILBC Housing Society<br />
250-474-1524 X2<br />
makola.bc.ca<br />
R.A.V.E.N. Respecting Aboriginal<br />
Values & Environmental Needs<br />
250-383-2331<br />
raventrust.com<br />
Newcomers<br />
Inter-Cultural Association<br />
250-388-4728<br />
icavictoria.org<br />
Vancouver Island Counselling Centre<br />
for Immigrants & Refugees<br />
778-404-1777<br />
viccir.org<br />
Spiritual<br />
Centre for Earth & Spirit Society<br />
250-592-6400<br />
centreforearthandspirit.ca<br />
International Metaphysical Academy<br />
250-472-0909<br />
metaphysicalacademy.com<br />
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Environmental<br />
Capital Region Food & Agricultural<br />
Initiatives Roundtable<br />
250-896-7004<br />
crfair.ca<br />
Centre for Earth & Spirit Society<br />
250-592-6400<br />
centreforearthandspirit.ca<br />
Friends of Bowker Creek Society<br />
250-370-4365<br />
bowkercreek.org<br />
Garry Oak Meadows Preservation<br />
Society<br />
250-391-9480<br />
garryoak.info<br />
Greater Victoria Compost<br />
& Conservation <strong>Ed</strong>ucation Society<br />
250-386-9676<br />
compost.bc.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Green Team<br />
778-677-9078<br />
greenteamscanada.ca<br />
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific<br />
250-479-6162<br />
hcp.ca<br />
Land Trust Alliance of BC<br />
250-590-1921<br />
ltabc.ca<br />
Oak & Orca Bioregional School<br />
250-383-6609<br />
orcapod.ca<br />
Peninsula Streams Society<br />
250-363-6480<br />
peninsulastreams.ca<br />
R.A.V.E.N. Respecting Aboriginal<br />
Values & Environmental Needs<br />
250-383-2331<br />
raventrust.com<br />
Rocky Point Bird Observatory<br />
rpbo.org<br />
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea<br />
(New Marine Centre Society)<br />
250-665-7511<br />
salishseacentre.org<br />
Southern Vancouver Island<br />
Nature Trails Society<br />
NatureTrailsSociety.com<br />
Swan Lake/Christmas Hill<br />
Nature Sanctuary<br />
250-479-0211<br />
swanlake.bc.ca<br />
TLC The Land Conservancy<br />
250-479-8053<br />
conservancy.bc.ca<br />
We Are<br />
Hiring<br />
(we pay in gratitude<br />
and sloppy wet kisses)<br />
Ready for the Best<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Job Ever?<br />
ElderDog Canada helps<br />
keep love in the home by<br />
assisting seniors with<br />
services like dog-walking<br />
so they can keep their<br />
canine companions by<br />
their side for as long as<br />
possible. We are looking<br />
for dedicated, committed, dogloving<br />
volunteers<br />
to join our team.<br />
elderdogvictorialdr@gmail.com<br />
elderdog.ca<br />
1-855-336-4226<br />
info@elderdog.ca<br />
ELDERDOG<br />
CANADA<br />
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MATTERS<br />
Coming in Spring 2024<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> is a semi-annual publication with the goal to spotlight and celebrate volunteers<br />
in the CRD. It is dedicated to amplifying the importance of volunteering and providing valuable<br />
resources for non-profit groups, organizations and individuals. Our mission is to inspire, educate and<br />
connect volunteers and non-profit organizations to create positive change and make a lasting impact.<br />
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• <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Spotlight: Inspiring stories of volunteers from various<br />
backgrounds, highlighting the transformative power of volunteering.<br />
• <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Management Strategies: Guidance, tips and best practices<br />
to effectively recruit, train, retain and recognize volunteers.<br />
• <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Skill Development: Resources, workshops and training<br />
opportunities to help volunteers acquire and develop essential skills.<br />
• <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>ism in Action: Showcasing successful volunteer-driven<br />
initiatives, collaborations and community projects.<br />
Our magazine caters to a diverse audience passionate about volunteering<br />
and includes the following segments.<br />
• Non-profit Organizations: Charities, NGOs, community groups and<br />
social enterprises seeking guidance, strategies and tools to enhance<br />
their volunteer programs, engage volunteers and further their missions.<br />
• <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>s: Individuals looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities,<br />
seeking inspiration and wanting to make a difference in their<br />
communities.<br />
• <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Coordinators: Professionals responsible for managing and<br />
coordinating volunteer programs within non-profit organizations,<br />
looking for best practices, tips and resources to optimize their<br />
volunteer management efforts.<br />
Deadlines: Sales—March 27; Distribution—April 8.<br />
Circulation: Estimated readership of 25,000 (7,500 copies).<br />
22 <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Contact: volunteermatters@islandparent.ca<br />
Distribution: Throughout the CRD<br />
at targeted pick up locations including<br />
downtown Victoria businesses,<br />
grocery stores, libraries, recreation<br />
centres and community partners.
What Would Happen if<br />
There Were NO <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>s<br />
It’s hard to imagine a world where<br />
there were no volunteers. It would be<br />
a very difficult and frightening world<br />
to live in. You may not even realize exactly<br />
how important the time and energy<br />
volunteers give is, and what would happen<br />
if volunteerism didn’t exist. Here are<br />
a few things to think about.<br />
1. Community Support<br />
Would Cease to Exist<br />
Community events are mostly powered<br />
by volunteers, as are the majority<br />
of local food banks, homeless outreach<br />
services, and other community services.<br />
Without volunteers, seniors would have<br />
to find other ways to get to appointments,<br />
receive food delivery, and do without<br />
volunteer visitors. There would be little<br />
to no food services for the homeless and<br />
others in need, and most food banks<br />
would shut down, or at least cut their<br />
hours.<br />
2. Non-Profits Would Be<br />
Left Hanging<br />
Non-profit organizations who help important<br />
causes like the environment and<br />
education are powered by volunteers.<br />
Without volunteers, these organizations<br />
would likely be unable to continue<br />
operating, and a lot less funds would be<br />
raised. This would mean there would be<br />
no forward steps towards a positive outcome<br />
for all.<br />
3. The Environment Would<br />
Be in Worse Shape<br />
We all know the environment is in<br />
rough shape, and changes need to be<br />
made from all levels to make any difference.<br />
However, without volunteers<br />
planting trees, doing beach cleanup, or<br />
raising funds and awareness for wildlife<br />
and other environmental concerns,<br />
the environment, and the communities<br />
around us would already be in much<br />
worse shape.<br />
4. <strong>Ed</strong>ucation Would Suffer<br />
Although there are teachers, administrators,<br />
and other school staff to educate<br />
our children, volunteers play a huge role<br />
in education! Parent advisory groups<br />
help to raise funds for the school to buy<br />
more supplies for the classrooms, fund<br />
playground equipment, and allow kids<br />
to go on fun, educational field trips. Student<br />
mentors and tutors are often unpaid<br />
volunteers who help to guide our future<br />
adults through the school system.<br />
5. Hospitals & Healthcare<br />
Would Be More Difficult<br />
to Navigate<br />
Hospital volunteers have duties that<br />
range from bringing patients water,<br />
snacks, books, and blankets, to helping<br />
patients navigate their way through the<br />
various departments for day surgeries<br />
and other testing and waiting with them<br />
for family or taxi pickups. Without volunteers,<br />
nurses and other hospital staff<br />
would have less time to help patients<br />
with their health needs, and patients<br />
would likely have a less pleasant experience.<br />
6. The Arts Scene Would<br />
Basically Disappear<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>s often are the ones who organize<br />
events at galleries, musical shows,<br />
and other arts and cultural events. Even<br />
at provincially funded attractions such as<br />
museums, it’s often the volunteers who<br />
do tours, answer questions, and act as<br />
security for some exhibits.<br />
7. There Would Be More<br />
Chaos in Times of Crisis<br />
When disasters like fire, earthquakes,<br />
hurricanes, or floods strike, volunteers<br />
are often the first on the scene, offering<br />
help, support, and care to those who are<br />
affected. If there were no volunteers,<br />
people would be on their own until medical<br />
professionals and other support arrived.<br />
Some smaller communities rely on<br />
volunteers to power their fire departments,<br />
and other important services. And<br />
without volunteers, these communities<br />
may have longer response time to receive<br />
crews from other communities. Or they<br />
may receive no service at all.<br />
8. The Economy Would<br />
Get Worse<br />
If there were suddenly no volunteers,<br />
it’s likely hospitals, museums, and other<br />
services would need to hire paid professionals<br />
to fill some of these positions.<br />
This would require more funding for<br />
these salaries, which could mean cutbacks<br />
in services and higher costs for<br />
things we’ve come to rely on.<br />
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<strong>Ed</strong>ucation<br />
BC Aviation Museum<br />
250-655-3300<br />
bcam.net<br />
BeaYOUtiful Foundation<br />
778-918-3059<br />
thebeayoutifulfoundation.com<br />
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria<br />
250-475-1117 x40<br />
bigbrothersbigsisters.ca<br />
Bridges for Women Society<br />
250-385-7410<br />
bfws.ca<br />
Camosun College-Co-op <strong>Ed</strong>ucation<br />
& Career Services<br />
250-370-3420<br />
camosun.bc.ca<br />
Diabetes Canada<br />
778-622-4275<br />
diabetes.ca<br />
Girls Rock Camp Victoria Society<br />
grcvi.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Alliance for Literacy<br />
literacyalliance.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Compost &<br />
Conservation <strong>Ed</strong>ucation Society<br />
250-386-9676<br />
compost.bc.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Down Syndrome<br />
Society<br />
gvdss.org<br />
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific<br />
250-479-6162<br />
hcp.ca<br />
Indigenous Perspectives Society<br />
250-391-0007<br />
ipsociety.ca<br />
InnovativeCommunities.Org<br />
Foundation<br />
250-896-3236<br />
innovativecommunities.org<br />
International Metaphysical Academy<br />
250-472-0909<br />
metaphysicalacademy.com<br />
James Bay Community School Society<br />
250-389-1470<br />
jamesbaycentre.ca<br />
Learning Through Loss<br />
250-413-3114<br />
learningthroughloss.org<br />
Mental Health Society<br />
of Greater Victoria<br />
mhsvictoria.org<br />
Metchosin International<br />
Summer School of the Arts<br />
250-391-2415<br />
missa.ca<br />
Oak & Orca Bioregional School<br />
250-383-6609<br />
orcapod.ca<br />
Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence<br />
Society<br />
250-220-2587<br />
pise.ca<br />
Pacific Training Centre for the Blind<br />
250-580-4910<br />
pacifictrainingcentre.ca<br />
Scouts Francophones De Victoria<br />
604-936-3624<br />
scoutsfranco.com<br />
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea<br />
(New Marine Centre Society)<br />
250-665-7511<br />
salishseacentre.org<br />
Support Soweto Junior School<br />
250-598-0708<br />
supportsowetojuniorschool.org<br />
The Circle Salt Spring<br />
<strong>Ed</strong>ucation Society<br />
250-537-1336<br />
thecircleeducation.org<br />
University of Victoria Graduate<br />
Students’ Society<br />
250-472-4543<br />
uvic.ca<br />
UVic Community Engaged Learning<br />
Department<br />
250-472-5667<br />
uvic.ca<br />
Uvic Institute on Aging &<br />
Lifelong Health<br />
uvic.ca<br />
Vancouver Island Cooperative<br />
Preschool Association<br />
vicpa.org<br />
Victoria Literacy Connection Society<br />
250-385-0014<br />
victorialiteracyconnection.ca<br />
WITS Programs Foundation<br />
250-386-7625<br />
witsprogram.ca<br />
Worklink Employment Society<br />
250-478-9525<br />
worklink.bc.ca<br />
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Be a Part of Community-<br />
Engaged Learning at UVic!<br />
Community-Engaged Learning (CEL)<br />
is applied learning with community<br />
organizations of all sizes and shapes<br />
(including non-profits, First Nations, small<br />
businesses, different levels of government,<br />
and grassroots initiatives). These experiences<br />
are facilitated by course instructors<br />
and supported by the CEL Office at UVic.<br />
Students earn credit for their contributions,<br />
and the community partners, instructors<br />
and students work collaboratively to shape<br />
the volunteer experience to meet community<br />
needs and learning goals. Every year<br />
there are hundreds of collaborations between<br />
students and community partners,<br />
across all areas of study and sectors.<br />
Jade (see photo to the right) was a<br />
student who collaborated with Friends of<br />
Music, a charitable organization that offers<br />
musical opportunities to persons recovering<br />
from mental illness. She contributed to<br />
their work by taking photos and being a<br />
part of their activities. Jade was in a Social<br />
Sciences course that explores the role of<br />
nonprofits organizations in society. This<br />
experience taught Jade a lot about how<br />
non-profit organizations function and how<br />
they contribute to our community. And<br />
this experience gave Friends of Music an<br />
opportunity to have documentation of<br />
their programing, a valuable resource for<br />
outreach and grant applications.<br />
UVic is so appreciative of the hundreds<br />
Jade receiving the FoM volunteer of the year award<br />
Students in the Clayoquot Sound Field School created teaching resources with local schools<br />
of community partners in our region<br />
and beyond who contribute to student<br />
learning. We are humbled by the work of<br />
community partners in support of social,<br />
ecological and economic issues in our region.<br />
We are inspired by the instructors and<br />
community partners who thoughfuully<br />
design applied learning experiences that<br />
align with participation in and contribution<br />
to community initiatives. We are inspired<br />
by the students who bravely try new<br />
things, apply their experiences, knowledge<br />
and skills and wrestle with how they can<br />
and want to be actively involved in the<br />
world around them.<br />
If you are a potential community partner,<br />
the CEL Office can work with you to connect<br />
with instructors and students across<br />
UVic who are keen to be part of applied<br />
learning with community.<br />
If you are a student, the CEL Office can<br />
support you to explore and/or connect<br />
your volunteerism with your course learning<br />
at UVic.<br />
How to get involved: celc1@uvic.ca | 250-472-5667<br />
onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/LearnAnywhere/cel<br />
The CEL Office at UVic has benefited from the guidance and support of organizations like <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Victoria.<br />
We are committed to collectively working towards more just, sustainable and healthy communities.<br />
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Seniors<br />
Abbeyfield House St. Peter’s Society<br />
250-479-6140<br />
abbeyfieldstpeters.org<br />
Broadmead Care Society<br />
250-658-0311<br />
broadmeadcare.com<br />
Cook Street Village Activity Centre<br />
250-384-6542<br />
csvac.ca<br />
James Bay Care Centre<br />
250-388-6457<br />
reveraliving.com<br />
James Bay New Horizons Society<br />
250-386-3035<br />
jamesbaynewhorizons.ca<br />
James Bay New Horizons<br />
provides opportunities<br />
for individuals to lead<br />
more meaningful, active, healthy and<br />
complete lives.<br />
Government<br />
Aberdeen Hospital<br />
250-370-5626<br />
islandhealth.ca<br />
Camosun College Co-op <strong>Ed</strong>ucation<br />
& Career Services<br />
250-370-3420<br />
camosun.bc.ca<br />
CFB Esquimalt Military Family<br />
Resource Centre<br />
250-363-2640<br />
emfrc.com<br />
Kiwanis Pavilion<br />
250-598-2022<br />
obkp.org<br />
Mount Douglas Seniors Housing<br />
Society<br />
250-721-1818<br />
mdshs.net<br />
Mount St. Mary Hospital<br />
250-480-3100 x3201<br />
mountstmary.ca<br />
Oak Bay Lodge, VIHA<br />
250-370-6642<br />
viha.ca<br />
City of Victoria<br />
250-361-0397<br />
victoria.ca<br />
CRD Parks<br />
250-360-3329<br />
crd.bc.ca<br />
District of Saanich Pulling Together<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Program<br />
250-475-5522<br />
saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreationcommunity/parks/natural-areas/volunteerfor-pulling-together.html<br />
Selkirk Seniors Village<br />
250-940-1028<br />
selkirkplace.ca<br />
Seniors Serving Seniors Association<br />
of BC<br />
250-413-3211<br />
sssbc.org<br />
Silver Threads – Saanich<br />
250-382-3151<br />
silverthreads.ca<br />
The Glenshiel Housing Society<br />
250-383-4164<br />
theglenshiel.bc.ca<br />
Emergency Management Victoria<br />
(AKA VictoriaReady)<br />
250-920-3373<br />
victoria.ca<br />
Royal BC Museum<br />
250-387-7902<br />
royalbcmuseum.bc.ca<br />
Saanich Emergency Program<br />
250-475-7140<br />
saanich.ca<br />
Saanich Police Department,<br />
Block Watch<br />
250-475-4321 x4365<br />
saanichpolice.ca<br />
Town of View Royal<br />
250-479-6800<br />
viewroyal.ca<br />
Victoria Police Department<br />
250-995-7654<br />
vicpd.ca<br />
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Sports & Recreation<br />
Bike Victoria Society<br />
250-920-5775<br />
biketowork.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame<br />
gvshof.ca<br />
KidSport Greater Victoria<br />
250-380-1518<br />
kidsportvictoria.ca<br />
We our volunteers!<br />
Monterey Recreation Centre<br />
250-370-7300<br />
oakbay.ca<br />
Pacific Institute for<br />
Sport Excellence Society<br />
250-220-2587<br />
pise.ca<br />
Power to Be Adventure<br />
Therapy Society<br />
250-385-2363<br />
powertobe.ca<br />
Royal Victoria Marathon<br />
runvictoriamarathon.com<br />
Saanich Parks & Recreation Services<br />
250-475-5502<br />
saanich.ca<br />
South Island Mountain Bike Soicety<br />
simbs.com<br />
Special Olympics BC – Victoria<br />
604-737-3078<br />
specialolympics.ca/british-columbia<br />
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society<br />
604-688-2382<br />
victoriadragonboatfestival.com<br />
WHY VOLUNTEER<br />
WITH US?<br />
Get hands-on in our<br />
parks<br />
Help your neighbours<br />
in an emergency<br />
Share your knowledge<br />
on a council committee<br />
Explore your passion<br />
for recreation<br />
Meet great people &<br />
learn new skills<br />
We appreciate the contributions of the<br />
dedicated volunteers in our community. Join us!<br />
Learn more at<br />
esquimalt.ca/volunteer<br />
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island<br />
250-386-7511<br />
vancouverislandy.ca<br />
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Arts & Culture<br />
Alliance Française Victoria<br />
250-686-4065<br />
afvictoria.ca<br />
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria<br />
250-384-4171 x232<br />
aggv.ca<br />
Arts on View<br />
250-388-9166<br />
artsonview.ca<br />
artsREACH<br />
250-475-0354<br />
artsreach.ca<br />
Ballet Victoria<br />
250-380-6063<br />
balletvictoria.ca<br />
Founded in 2002, Ballet Victoria is a boutique<br />
professional ballet company with 12 dancers<br />
that offers four yearly mainstage productions<br />
each season in Victoria and also tours BC<br />
and abroad. BV offers many opportunities to<br />
volunteer throughout the season in valuable<br />
ways.<br />
CFB Esquimalt Naval &<br />
Military Museum<br />
250-363-4312<br />
forces.gc.ca<br />
Dance Victoria Society<br />
250-595-1829<br />
dancevictoria.com<br />
Destination Greater Victoria<br />
(Tourism Victoria)<br />
250-953-2022<br />
tourismvictoria.com<br />
Early Music Society of the Islands<br />
250-882-5058<br />
gov.bc.ca<br />
Friends of Government House<br />
fghgs.ca<br />
Friends of Music Society<br />
250-592-5114<br />
friendsofmusic.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Festival Society<br />
250-382-3111<br />
gvfs.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Folk Festival Society<br />
folktoria.ca<br />
Greater Victoria Performing Arts<br />
Festival<br />
250-386-9223<br />
gvpaf.org<br />
Intrepid Theatre Company Society<br />
250-383-2663<br />
intrepidtheatre.com<br />
James Bay Market Society<br />
250-381-5323<br />
jamesbaymarket.com<br />
La Societe Francophone De Victoria<br />
250-388-7350<br />
sfvictoria.ca<br />
Maritime Museum of BC<br />
250-385-4222<br />
mmbc.bc.ca<br />
Metchosin International<br />
Summer School of the Arts<br />
250-391-2415<br />
missa.ca<br />
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Open Space Arts Society<br />
250-383-8833<br />
openspace.ca<br />
Pandora Arts Collective Society<br />
250-920-7227<br />
pandoraarts.ca<br />
Royal BC Museum<br />
250-387-7902<br />
royalbcmuseum.bc.ca<br />
Sooke Region Historical Society<br />
What’s Your <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Story?<br />
250-642-6351<br />
Victoria is collecting volunteering stories for a<br />
sookeregionmuseum.com<br />
Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society<br />
victoriaskafest.ca<br />
adventures in volunteering. If you have a story to share<br />
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society<br />
604-688-2382<br />
victoriadragonboatfestival.com<br />
Victoria Film Festival<br />
250-389-0444<br />
victoriafilmfestival.com<br />
Victoria Symphony<br />
250-385-9771<br />
victoriasymphony.ca<br />
West Shore Arts Council<br />
250-478-2286<br />
westshorearts.org<br />
What’s Your <strong>Vol</strong>unt<br />
What’s Your <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Story?<br />
What’s Your <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Story?<br />
new publication that celebrates older volunteers and their<br />
e-mail vinny@volunteervictoria.bc.ca or tel 250.386.2269.<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Victoria is collecting volunteering stories for a<br />
new This publication project is funded that celebrates in part by older the Government volunteers and of Canada their<br />
adventures New Horizons in volunteering. for Seniors Program. If you have a story to share<br />
e-mail vinny@volunteervictoria.bc.ca or tel 250.386.2269.<br />
volunteervictoria.bc.ca<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Victoria is collecting voluntee<br />
new publication that celebrates older v<br />
<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Victoria is collecting volunteering adventures stories in volunteering. for a If you have<br />
new publication that celebrates older e-mail volunteers vinny@volunteervictoria.bc.ca and their<br />
o<br />
adventures in volunteering. If you have a story to share<br />
This volunteervictoria.bc.ca This project is funded in part by the Go<br />
project is funded in part by the Government of Canada<br />
e-mail vinny@volunteervictoria.bc.ca or tel 250.386.2269.<br />
New Horizons for New Seniors Horizons Program. for Seniors Program.<br />
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada<br />
New Horizons for Seniors Program.<br />
volunteervictoria.bc.ca<br />
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<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> Opportunities You<br />
May Not Have Thought Of<br />
When you think of volunteering<br />
certain things may come<br />
to mind. Working with the<br />
unhoused population, helping at a food<br />
bank, giving money or time to animal<br />
shelters, or supporting the known charities<br />
in your area. But there are many<br />
ways you can volunteer, so you’re likely<br />
to find an opportunity that really speaks<br />
to you. Here are a few ideas to get you<br />
started.<br />
The point is to think about what you<br />
already do and try to match it to a way<br />
you can help others. If you’re having<br />
trouble finding a way to match an opportunity<br />
with your talents, contact <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong><br />
Victoria or your local volunteer<br />
agency who can help.<br />
Use Technology to<br />
Help Others<br />
With technology taking over, there are<br />
many hotlines people can access via text<br />
appointments with drivers (and if there<br />
isn’t then create one!) But there are many<br />
others who may require drivers to get<br />
places. Perhaps there is a teenager who<br />
is a brilliant basketball player but is unable<br />
to get to practice due to his parents<br />
not having a vehicle, or there may be a<br />
younger person with health or mobility<br />
issues that is having trouble accessing<br />
appointments because they don’t qualify<br />
for the senior driver service.<br />
You may also be able to help by delivering<br />
food or medication from food banks<br />
and local health organizations to people<br />
who aren’t able to go in person.<br />
Utilize Your Talents<br />
This is the best place to start when<br />
you’re trying to find a way to volunteer.<br />
Because wherever your talents lie and<br />
what you love to do can almost always<br />
be transferred into a volunteer opportunity!<br />
Do you love to do crafts? Contact a<br />
local community centre to see if you can<br />
do crafts with seniors or children. Are<br />
you an avid reader? Perhaps the hospital<br />
may allow you to come up and read to<br />
children. Do people call you an amazing<br />
seamstress or knitter? Consider making<br />
some outfits, hats, or scarves for local<br />
charities to give to kids or the unhoused.<br />
Love art? <strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong> your time to do art<br />
therapy with youth mental health services.<br />
or social media to obtain mental health<br />
and other services. If you’re a whiz with<br />
technology, this could be an incredible<br />
opportunity to connect with people in<br />
need and help them get the help they<br />
require.<br />
Technology such as zoom, or another<br />
online video service can also help you<br />
connect with seniors or others who are<br />
immunocompromised and can’t leave the<br />
home. You can connect with people from<br />
all over the world, keeping them company<br />
and giving them a vital connection<br />
a few times a week.<br />
Become a Driver<br />
There is likely a service in your area<br />
that connects seniors who need to get to<br />
Organize a Clothing/<br />
Food/Money Drive in<br />
Your Community<br />
If you see a need in your community,<br />
go ahead and tackle it yourself by organizing<br />
an event to gather money or supplies.<br />
Maybe a community member or<br />
co-worker has recently lost a spouse or<br />
had a flood, and you want to help them<br />
get through this tough time. Or maybe<br />
you feel strongly about supporting a local<br />
animal shelter or another organization<br />
and want to help them.<br />
Set up a time and place to gather<br />
needed supplies and/or funds and spread<br />
the word on social media, and by using<br />
posters in your neighbourhood. Perhaps<br />
your community centre or local school<br />
could be a drop-off place and help you get<br />
the word out.<br />
Become a Blood/Plasma/<br />
Organ Donor<br />
As the Canadian Blood Services commercial<br />
says, “Blood, it’s in you to give.”<br />
It’s easy and generally takes less than an<br />
hour of your time to donate blood. Look<br />
online for your local donor centers and<br />
find out how easily you can give blood<br />
and plasma. Your donation can save a lot<br />
of lives!<br />
It’s also important to consider becoming<br />
an organ donor. There are a few different<br />
options for which organs you may<br />
be willing to donate, and a strict process<br />
when it comes to donation.<br />
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<strong><strong>Vol</strong>unteer</strong>s play a<br />
vital role in fostering<br />
community growth and<br />
prosperity. They provide<br />
essential support for<br />
individuals dealing with<br />
challenges, advocate for<br />
better representation,<br />
offer a helping hand to<br />
those in need, and so<br />
much more. Undoubtedly,<br />
they are the heart and<br />
soul of community.<br />
We are so proud to<br />
support volunteers, and<br />
their selfless dedication,<br />
passion, and unyielding<br />
commitment to making<br />
British Columbia<br />
a better place.<br />
Hon. Mitzi Dean<br />
MLA, ESQUIMALT–METCHOSIN<br />
Mitzi.Dean.MLA@leg.bc.ca<br />
250-952-5885<br />
Ravi Parmar<br />
MLA, LANGFORD–JUAN DE FUCA<br />
Ravi.Parmar.MLA@leg.bc.ca<br />
250-391-2801<br />
Hon. Rob Fleming<br />
MLA, VICTORIA–SWAN LAKE<br />
Rob.Fleming.MLA@leg.bc.ca<br />
250-356-5013<br />
Hon. Lana Popham<br />
MLA, SAANICH SOUTH<br />
Lana.Popham.MLA@leg.bc.ca<br />
250-479-4154<br />
Hon. Grace Lore<br />
MLA, VICTORIA -BEACON HILL<br />
Grace.Lore.MLA@leg.bc.ca<br />
250-952-4211<br />
Hon. Murray Rankin<br />
MLA, OAK BAY–GORDON HEAD<br />
Murray.Rankin.MLA@leg.bc.ca<br />
250-472-8528<br />
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