When you invest in Volunteerism Your donations have a greater impact on your Community
Why invest in Volunteerism? • Investing in Volunteerism is an investment in This is what your Volunteer Centre does: local Charities and the Community overall Encourage the public to Volunteer to help • Most Charities are underfunded and under deliver important community programs Provide resources to Volunteers: Searchable resourced and need volunteers to fulfill their volunteer opportunity database; self-assessment mandate tools, volunteer guide books and passports to volunteering • The SOS Volunteer Centre finds valuable Work with local Charities to help them find voluntary labor to support the delivery of volunteers community based Charity programs Provide practical tools for Charities to help them retain volunteers
Some of the Charities your local Volunteer Centre helps find volunteers for Lifeline Bereavement Resource Society Haven Hill Care Facility Okanagan Parks Society BC Schizophrenia Society Access Centre Critteraid SOICS Canadian Cancer Society SS Sicamous CMHA Better at Home and Friendly Visitor Kettle Valley Steam Railway Programs SOWINS SO Victim Assistance Society SOS Café/ Medical Foundation Crime Stoppers SORCO Brain Injury Society CNIB Peach City Beach Cruise Alzheimer BC MS Society Heart and Stroke Foundation United Way Penticton United Church SOS Literacy Now Red Cross Oliver Parks Recreation Society Okanagan College
Meet examples of the Volunteers that have come to the Volunteer Centre for assistance… ANDY Having experienced a severe brain trauma in an accident years earlier, Andy (age 35) approached the Volunteer Centre to begin his introduction back into the work force. A nervous but confident individual, he had taught himself to read and write following the accident and had gained his memory back. Receiving only a disability income and remaining at home was not satisfying. He saw his next step was to begin connecting back into the community and regain his skill-set and workplace know-how. The Volunteer Centre staff and volunteers worked with Andy to uncover his volunteer interests and to review the list of volunteer opportunities with him.
Meet examples of the Volunteers that have come to the Volunteer Centre for assistance… NADINE Young and enthusiastic, Nadine (age 23) offered her Volunteer services for administration work in a Non-Profit society through the Volunteer Centre. She had some basic office training, but was also managing a disability that she felt was a barrier to employment. The Volunteer Centre staff and volunteers helped Nadine by going over the Volunteer Guide, Self-Assessment tool and Health Benefits of Volunteering. Using the Volunteer Listings for the Community Nadine found Volunteer work which helped her to gain confidence and applied skills. Then she successfully found full time paid work, but is continuing to help out as a Volunteer. “I find volunteering such a rewarding experience, I feel my skills are valued, and I want to continue to give back.”
Meet examples of the Volunteers that have come to the Volunteer Centre for assistance… DONALD Donald, a highly skilled and experienced Senior Executive with a local Government contacted the Volunteer Centre. Donald (age 58) and a number of his colleagues were recently laid off. Donald was looking for opportunities to apply his leadership skills. Staff and volunteers provided Donald with Guide to Volunteering, including a Self-Assessment to determine his volunteer interests and a list of Volunteer opportunities. Donald is currently volunteering with three community organizations. In addition Donald is leading a project for the Volunteer Centre, bringing his experience and networks to further solutions for a complicated social issue.
By investing in Volunteerism you are contributing to a healthier community Research shows that: • Volunteering not only helps those being helped, it helps the volunteer, AND the community • Volunteers live happier, healthier, and longer lives…it’s a fact! • Strong healthy communities demonstrate an openness to everyone who can and want to contribute
By investing in Volunteerism you are strengthening democracy… • Investing in the Volunteerism is also an investment in democracy • Strong volunteer sectors are a hallmark of successful democratic societies • The SOS Volunteer Centre promotes awareness and importance of volunteerism to the public and keeps volunteerism alive and strong
Its easy to Invest in Volunteerism, here’s how… Make a cash donation most needed to support continued delivery of Volunteer Centre programs to volunteers and charities Make a Cash and/or Prize donations contribute to annual Volunteer Centre fundraising campaigns and events, Examples: Online Auction (our first annual fundraising auction was held in June 2015) Themed Events with Live Music (held two or three times a year) Raffles (large items are best for raffles such as vacation packages or vehicles) Draws (often provided as incentives for volunteers to register with us) Sign up as a registered volunteer
Invest in Volunteerism by: Making your cheque payable to the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre Society Drop off or mail to: 102-696 Main Street, Penticton, BC, V2A 5C8 Please make sure you include your name and return address where the Tax Receipt for your charitable donation can be sent.
For more information, or to meet in person, please contact : Community Engagement Coordinator Ryan Oickle: ryan@volunteercentre.info Executive Director, Wendy Weisner: info@volunteercentre.info Telephone: 1-888-576-5661 Web: www.volunteercentre.info
The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre Society Registered BC Society # S-56413 Registered Federal Charity # 819826652RR0001 Provides easy access to opportunities that allows people to connect to their community through volunteering. Works with other community groups to improve their ability to recruit, manage, retain and appreciate volunteers. Helps the public find volunteer opportunities that fit their interests and needs. Youth, for example, often seek to develop skills and employability, and improve their job prospects. Encourages the public to volunteer, and raises awareness about volunteering. Collaborates with governments, community leaders and organizations to speak on behalf of volunteers and volunteering.
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