General Volunteerism

Impact: Showing off your city as a host of Canada's 150th Birthday party right here in Kelowna

Outreach Volunteer

Why I volunteered here: I've always been interested in health, LGBTQ+ issues, and harm-reduction, so this position was a perfect fit!

Fundraising at Falkland Stampede

Why I volunteered here: I wanted to help out the Organization and get a chance to see a Rodeo/Stampede for the first time.

Impact: Help The Start Fresh Project gain visibility and community support!

Impact: Work with children within a safety charity

Impact: Spread the party cheer!

First Aid Attendant

Why I volunteered here: I enjoy outdoor music festivals and the overall good vibes when I go to them.

Dishwasher

Why I volunteered here: I dropped-in for lunch and forgot my 3$ fee. In exchange for doing dishes it was given for free. Then I realized I really enjoyed and wanted to keep doing it.

Outreach Volunteer

Why I volunteered here: Because I really wanted to make a difference in the public health of the community. I also really enjoyed meeting with the coordinator. Once he showed me the opportunities and growth of the initiative, I knew it was the right fit for me.

Sanctuary/Harm-Reduction

Why I volunteered here: I wanted to bring my family to show them the type of volunteering I do. I also wanted to get exposed to certain types of emergencies or services offered to pediatrics.

Sanctuary/Harm-Reduction

Why I volunteered here: I wanted to get more involved and gain experience in Psy-crisis and first aid.

Harm-Reduction

Why I volunteered here: I wanted to get involved in the fields of mass gathering and disaster medicine. I also wanted to further my experience with Harm-Reduction and outreach services.

Impact: enabling frail elderly residents to participate more often in social groups and outings

Impact: Be part of the best Pride Festival ever and support for the LGBT community!

Impact: help share our community’s stories using video in order to celebrate and recognize those who are making a difference

Living Library "Book"

Why I volunteered here: I really wanted to help out with discussing gay inter-generational topics with youth. I also wanted to share parts of my own story with the youth to promote volunteerism and exclusivity.

Impact: You will be helping us run a successful event with partial proceeds directed back to the local Okanagna Boys and Girls Clubs.

Impact: Check tickets for attendees/potential volunteers.

First Aid Attendant

Why I volunteered here: I wanted to get involved in the First Aid at summer events. Being part of the CSP allows me to volunteer at the summer events they cover. And I also wanted to explore the BC outdoors in winter with the Ski Patrol at Big White.

Medical First Responder/ Brigade Member

Why I volunteered here: I wanted to get more experience in Paramedecine and patient contacts. I also wanted to get involved in disaster management and a non-profit organization that provides First Aid services at events.

Impact: Get involved with Kelowna's low-barrier Emergency Winter Shelter for men, women, and pets.

Impact: Provide positive, social interaction with guests and support to overnight staff.