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Join us for our first 'Hold on to your Butt' Cleanup of the year, being held by the Surfrider Foundation South Vancouver Island! We will be doing a shoreline cleanup as well as a focus on cigarette butts along the Galloping Goose walking path. All the debris is sorted, recycled and disposed of properly by […]

Come watch the very first 'Awakening of the Dragon and Lion' dance being held in Esquimalt! Volunteer Victoria youth programmers will be present so that it can be a shared experience for youth hoping to celebrate the Lunar New Year and explore the beauty of another culture :) Origin of lion danceThe lion dance dates […]

Pals Day is a celebration of friendship. It’s about expressing our appreciation for our friends in a range of ways, from cards and gifts to activities, or just hanging out. It’s about being with your pals and enjoying their company. Celebrate at our Downtown office with the following: FOOD:

There will be an orientation on Google Meet soon (Date and time, TBD). As a volunteer, you get some perks! These include: - A comp ticket to the After Dark party.  - Discounts at some food vendors.  - Admittance to volunteer and staff appreciation event after the festival.  The Winter Arts Hub serves as a gathering […]

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Let's walk together! What to Bring Schedule

Join Volunteer Victoria, the CRD & Friends of Bower Creek Society to learn more about Victoria's local environment. The team will walk you through what our eco-systems look like, how they work within the city, and encourage you to help with some restoration. Please ensure you bring clothes that are able to get dirty. The […]

Are you aged 16-24, passionate about protecting our living planet, wanting to take effective action, and make friends across the world? If yes, Global Activators wants you to join them! Global Activators is a charitable organization with the mission of protecting life on Earth. They aim to both secure biological diversity (i.e. the variety of […]

In this free VictoriaReady workshop held by the City of Victoria, you will learn how to prepare for emergencies, make a plan, get your kit together and connect with your neighbours. Depending on the type of emergency, you and your family should be able to cope a minimum of seven days without outside assistance.

Join Volunteer Victoria & the CRD to learn more about Watersheds. This is a field trip that will leave Victoria, and head up towards Shawnigan. We will be on a bus, and snacks will be provided. We will have the opportunity to get off the bus and walk around while having hands-on learning opportunities.

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer to discover local seaweed species and learn about their edibility, health properties. Although Amanda loves being out in the ocean among the kelp, she is equally passionate about teaching people about our local seaweeds and the enormous health benefits they possess. Amanda has years of experience teaching to a very […]