VISION
Volunteer BC is the voice for supporting & connecting the voluntary sector to achieve excellence in volunteerism for the benefit of all British Columbians.
MISSION
To be strong and relevant provincial voice in promoting the development and value of volunteerism in BC by working cooperatively with the general public, volunteer centres, voluntary organizations, governments, business, and volunteer-involved organizations.
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History – A Movement of Volunteers
1970's
As communities grew and became more complex, citizens wanted to find out where their donations of time were needed, and organizations needed ways to let people know where they could volunteer. Volunteer Centres emerged as a solution to both problems.
1975
Engaging volunteers in the work of organizations was also getting more complicated. The profession of volunteer administration was born, and along with it a professional organization for managers of volunteers: the Administrators of Volunteer Resources BC.
1977
As Volunteer Centres were established in more and more communities across Canada, a national organization, Volunteer Canada was founded.
1979
Volunteer BC formed to support volunteerism, volunteer administration and volunteer centres in BC.
1980's-2000's
Communities established centres across the province. Volunteer BC links the network of over 35 Volunteer Centres in British Columbia, and is the key conduit between community volunteers and the national voice for volunteerism.
NOW
Volunteerism is a core component of a healthy British Columbia. 1.5 million BC volunteers contribute 114 million hours a year to better communities all across the province. That’s equivalent to 60,000 full-time jobs.
Meet Our People
Stacy Ashton
Vice-President
Stacy Ashton is the Executive Director at Community Volunteer Connections (CVC)
Nasrin Baji
Administrative Support
Admin Support at Volunteer BC
Michelle Barszcz
Director
Administrative Coordinator at Volunteer and Community Resources Salt Spring Society (VCR)
Tracey Davidson
Director
Executive Director and Community Engagement Coordinator at Volunteer Terrace
Trisha Dulku
Director
SFU student majoring in World Literature and History
Paul Dufour
Seasoned Administrative Professional
Accountant at Volunteer BC
Naomi Fleschhut
Director
Manager at Sunshine Coast Volunteer Centre (SCCSS)
Lorelynn Hart
Program Director
Program Director at Volunteer BC
Louise Howes
Director
Executive Director at Volunteer Campbell River
Julie
Director
Julie is of Kwakwaka’wakw and Scottish Ancestry.
Anne-Marie Koeppen
Secretary
VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORDINATOR AT VOLUNTEER COWICHAN
Lawrie Portigal
President
Retired Member of the Alberta Bar
Andy Telfer
Vice-President & Acting Treasurer
Experienced Non-Profit Professional
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Our Partners
Administrators of Volunteer Resources of British Columbia is the provincial professional association for individuals involved in the management of volunteer resources.
National charitable organization that supports charities and nonprofits so they can support Canadians and communities they serve.
Learning Initiatives for Rural and Northern BC – collaborative approach to building on the capacities of rural, remote and Northern communities.
Voluntary Organizations Consortium of British Columbia is a communications and network of provincial, community benefit organizations that involve volunteers