Materials, morning coffee/tea and pastries will be provided. Lunch available to purchase at the Bastion Café at Christine Sinclair, pay when you get in to pick up at noon.
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Simply put, the results paint a sobering picture of declining community engagement and the lasting impacts of the pandemic on giving and volunteering in Canada.
Key findings include:
Volunteer BC is the voice of volunteerism and the non-profit sector in British Columbia. As a provincial organization, we are dedicated to promoting the value of volunteerism, building the capacity of non-profits, and strengthening communities across the province. Through advocacy, education, and resources, we support volunteer centres, organizations, and individuals who are committed to making a difference. Whether you’re a volunteer, a non-profit leader, or a community partner, Volunteer BC is here to connect you with the tools, knowledge, and networks to grow your impact. Together, we are shaping a vibrant, resilient future for volunteerism in British Columbia.To learn more about Volunteer BC visit www.volunteerbc.bc.ca
Membership has value with Volunteer BC. An organization membership is $95 annually with a high return on investment, sign up today! Volunteer BC members have access to:Special announcements from sector partnersDiscount on 2025 Volunteer Futures registration Oct. 2ndAccess to extended health care benefits for staffAccess to employee assistance program for volunteersAccess for staff and volunteers to discounts on purchasesDiscounted trainingsDiscounted grant and foundation search platformsResources, workshops and networking eventsLOTS more benefits added monthly
Volunteer Futures is back! Feedback from our last symposium saw a marked interest in a one-day event filled with practical workshops. We are pleased to announce that Volunteer Futures 2025 was designed with this in mind! Join us on October 2nd, as we bring you a day-long interactive learning experience that is filled with engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities. REGISTRATION INFORMATIONJoin us: October 2, 2025Venue: Executive Inn, Richmond, BC & Zoom
In-Person Fee:$125 for members$300 for non-membersIn-Person Registration Includes:Full day of sessions and workshopsBreakfast & LunchCoffee & refreshmentsHandouts & resourcesFree parkingOnline Fee:$50 for members$100 for non-membersOnline Registration Includes:Full day of sessions and workshopsListen onlyDigital handouts & resources
A new Ipsos-Reid poll released recently shows that 65% of British Columbians have volunteered in the past year, and 84% have volunteered at least some point in their lives. BC Boasts Two Million Volunteers BC’s Volunteer Commitment Runs Deep – Average of 22.8 Hours Per Month Helping Others (38%) and Personal Satisfaction of Doing Good (25%) Most Rewarding Aspects of Volunteering. The article is a great read on the sector showing volunteerism is a key pillar of a healthy province.
Delta Special Olympics shine at Summer GamesIan Jacques Jul 29, 2025 3:30 PM From July 10 to 12, the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games, provided a memorable display of the abilities of athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the power of inclusion, thanks to the empowering experience hosted by the Prince George community.During two days of competition, 870 Special Olympics BC athletes achieved personal bests, podium placings, and countless moments of pride and inspiration in 10 sports across Prince George.
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Managers of volunteers are always looking for more effective and efficient ways to manage volunteer resources. In your search for volunteer management software, remember the importance of respecting the privacy and confidentiality of your people that you invite to your organization. The data gathered should be just the information needed for the volunteer position. There is an actual TMI (too much information) when it comes to involving volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
The storage of the information is the other side of volunteer management where is important abide by the Canadian Privacy of Information Act. Different countries have different laws. Some are as complicated as our Canadian laws but others are from very relaxed to non-existent at all.
Here are some examples of software providers you may want to explore. We are not endorsing any of them, just giving you the opportunity to explore:
As a Volunteer Engagement professional, you know the incredible value of your department, — but does your CEO? This year’s Hybrid Conference, Show Them the Money, is designed to empower you, the volunteer engagement professional, to confidently showcase the tangible financial impact of your work.
Whether you’re advocating for budget protection or program expansion, you’ll gain proven strategies, innovative perspectives, and practical tools to translate volunteer contributions into bottom-line results that grab leadership’s attention.
Join us and learn how to turn volunteer engagement into a powerful financial story—because the numbers don’t just speak; they open doors.
Check our Volunteer Resources Administration Online (VRAO) training.
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