Volunteer

The Vancouver Island Crisis Society provides training in schools, suicide bereavement support and workshops. (metrocreative stock)

Vancouver Island Crisis Society offers responder training remotely amid uptick in need

The support is the same – just delivered differently, says society executive director

  • Sep 13, 2022

 

Easter Seals volunteer, Jimmy Hansen, pictured at Camp Shawnigan in 2017. He has volunteered there for the past five years. (Jimmy Hansen/Easter Seals)

‘I love it’: Victoria referee has volunteered for accessible summer camp for five years

As Easter Seals celebrates 75th anniversary, Shawnigan construction shuffles camp plans

 

Leanne Sirup receives the Albin & Georgina Falt Memorial Coaches’ Recognition Award from Theresa Bodger. Swimmers on hand for the presentation, from left, include: Matthew Ruiter, Waylin MacGregor, Lauchlin MacGregor, Ayla Graham, Wyland Dumont and Kailie MacGregor. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Latest coaching honours one in a long list for Sirup

Community award honours long-time swimmer and athlete

 

Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.

Students across B.C. send Lytton students artwork, books and cards

The gifts were part of a special project by Qualicum Beach artist, Diane Moran

Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.
Community activist Anne Balding has died. (Submitted photo)

Cowichan community activist Anne Balding has died

Balding was a founder of the Meals on the Ground program

Community activist Anne Balding has died. (Submitted photo)
When his owner had knee surgery, Kevin, 2, was able to continue to go for walks thanks to volunteers from Elder Dog Canada. (Contributed photo)

B.C. woman has nothing but praise for Elder Dog Canada

National organization has a fleet of volunteer walkers ready, but needs more clients to serve

When his owner had knee surgery, Kevin, 2, was able to continue to go for walks thanks to volunteers from Elder Dog Canada. (Contributed photo)
Anne Hayes’ extensive dedication to BC Minor baseball has been recognized with the Baseball Canada Volunteer of the Year award. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Award reflects Crofton woman’s dedication to baseball

Baseball Canada’s Volunteer of the Year recipient always goes above and beyond the call of duty

Anne Hayes’ extensive dedication to BC Minor baseball has been recognized with the Baseball Canada Volunteer of the Year award. (Photo by Don Bodger)