Pat Robertson – Valued Volunteer with Broadmead Care Society

By Lori Elder

The following guest blog post was written by Kelly Sprackett, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at Broadmead Care Society, in praise of one of their long-time volunteers.  Thank you Kelly, for recognizing and sharing Pat’s impact on your organization!

 

Pat Robertson – one of Broadmead Care Society's valued volunteers.

We are proud to say that Pat Robertson has been a volunteer with Broadmead Care Society (and before that, our predecessor Tillicum and Veterans Care Society) since 1975. 

Pat continues to lead the sing along for elderly residents of The Lodge …

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September 20th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Featured Members, Volunteer Profiles | Leave a comment

Eyes on Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre

By Lori Elder

 

The following is a guest blog post written and researched by one of Volunteer Victoria’s newest volunteer writers, Gwen Hill. Gwen is one of two Volunteer Victoria Media Copy Writers and she joined us in early 2011. She says she “has been writing for pleasure and craft since she figured out how to hold a pen”.  Enjoy!

To check out available volunteer opportunities with the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, you can search their listings on Volunteer Victoria’s website:  http://ow.ly/46056.

The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre opened its doors on June 20th, 2009, merging the resources and exhibits …

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March 11th, 2011 | Tags: , | Category: Featured Members, Latest News | 2 comments

It’s Random Acts of Kindness Week

By Lori Elder

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today seems a very appropriate day to kick off Random Acts of Kindness Week.  We invite everyone (individuals, companies, schools, service clubs, etc.) to join us and take part.

Share your story and/or your ideas here on our blog. This is your chance to help make someone else’s day (and to brighten up your own as well!).

We will tweet out a daily RAK suggestion (#volvicbcRAK) and look forward to hearing yours! Let’s show everyone what an amazing city Victoria is!

Today’s #volvicbcRAK suggestion is to share this “challenge” with others in your network and …

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February 14th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Latest News, Social Media, Special Events | 4 comments

Celebrating Volunteerism

By Volunteer Victoria

This post first appeared in Volunteer Victoria’s E-Link newsletter. Sign up for E-Link and keep current with news and information from Volunteer Victoria. We welcome your feedback and suggestions.

This week, all across Canada, organizations are celebrating National Volunteer Week. Here in Victoria, we are also recognizing the very significant contribution that volunteers make to our community.
 
Along with this celebration of volunteerism, Volunteer Victoria is also celebrating 35 years of service to our community. As we reflect on the changes that have taken place over the past 35 years, we are very much aware of the …

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April 23rd, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Latest News | Leave a comment

It’s National Volunteer Week!

By Volunteer Victoria

Volunteer Victoria is celebrating our 35th anniversary as well as National Volunteer Week (April 18-24). We, along with our partner, the TELUS Victoria Community Board, are recognizing the 138,000 volunteers who contribute to our community this week! That means that 1 in 3 people in Greater Victoria volunteer with at least one community organization, if not several.

We are hosting a number of events this week, including a Volunteer Recruitment Fair at The Bay Centre from 10am-2:30pm on Friday, April 23rd. Come by to celebrate with us from noon to 1pm, enjoy some cake/coffee/musical entertainment and enter to win a TELUS smart phone courtesy of …

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April 19th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Latest News | One comment
 
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