Volunteer

Justin Eveline and his wife, Amy Bracken. The couple, known for their generosity, redirected GoFundMe donations given to Eveline after he broke his leg to fund a Christmas dinner for the homeless in Salmon Arm. (Contributed)

After breaking leg, B.C. man to pay kindness forward to people in greater need

Justin Eveline to host Christmas Eve dinner for those living rough

 

Sea Cadet D.J. Swanson (centre) gets a little help with his knot tying from fellow cadets Lokwing Wong (left) and Mason Purdy at the LIFT volunteer fair at the Community Centre in 2019. The event showcased many community organizations in an effort to recruit volunteers. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Annual L.I.F.T. Volunteer Festival returns to Campbell River

Event to take place Oct. 15

 

The Vancouver Island Crisis Society provides training in schools, suicide bereavement support and workshops. (metrocreative stock)

Vancouver Island Crisis Society offers responder training remotely amid uptick in need

The support is the same – just delivered differently, says society executive director

  • Sep 13, 2022

 

Easter Seals volunteer, Jimmy Hansen, pictured at Camp Shawnigan in 2017. He has volunteered there for the past five years. (Jimmy Hansen/Easter Seals)

‘I love it’: Victoria referee has volunteered for accessible summer camp for five years

As Easter Seals celebrates 75th anniversary, Shawnigan construction shuffles camp plans

Easter Seals volunteer, Jimmy Hansen, pictured at Camp Shawnigan in 2017. He has volunteered there for the past five years. (Jimmy Hansen/Easter Seals)
Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.

Students across B.C. send Lytton students artwork, books and cards

The gifts were part of a special project by Qualicum Beach artist, Diane Moran

Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.
Volunteers install a new bridge on Lower Lost Frog Trail in Snowden Forest on Nov. 22, 2021. Photo by Sean Feagan / Campbell River Mirror.

VIDEO: Cycle club volunteers work to improve Snowden Trail

Lower Lost Frog realignment underway, new bridge installed

Volunteers install a new bridge on Lower Lost Frog Trail in Snowden Forest on Nov. 22, 2021. Photo by Sean Feagan / Campbell River Mirror.
Berta Billy will share her wisdom at “Paddling Together” in November. Photo supplied

Project gives community opportunity to learn about and from local Indigenous people

Three events to be held this autumn

Berta Billy will share her wisdom at “Paddling Together” in November. Photo supplied
Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North is looking for volunteers for both its Courtenay and Campbell River stores. Photo by Bonner Photography

Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North seeks volunteers for ReStores

Both Courtenay and Campbell River locations in need of manpower

Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North is looking for volunteers for both its Courtenay and Campbell River stores. Photo by Bonner Photography
Lona Croissant, Salvation Army Family Thrift Store manager, among the racks of the store in Campbell River. Photo by Sean Feagan / Campbell River Mirror.

Youth fashion show being held to promote shopping locally and sustainably

Aug. 20 event will feature volunteers modeling apparel from local stores

Lona Croissant, Salvation Army Family Thrift Store manager, among the racks of the store in Campbell River. Photo by Sean Feagan / Campbell River Mirror.
Month that Matters will see Campbell River youth see the benefits of volunteering. Volunteer Campbell River image

Campbell River youth urged to get involved with Month that Matters

Volunteer Campbell River’s YouthCan program hopes to spark an interest in helping out

Month that Matters will see Campbell River youth see the benefits of volunteering. Volunteer Campbell River image
Volunteer Campbell River-affiliated group Youth Can 20/20 is one of the many social services groups that worked locally in the past. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror.

Barbeque on July 7 for youth interested in volunteering

Volunteer Campbell River holding barbeque on July 7 for past volunteers and those wanting to start

Volunteer Campbell River-affiliated group Youth Can 20/20 is one of the many social services groups that worked locally in the past. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror.
St. John Ambulance Medical First Responder (MFF) volunteers at Comox COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Black Press Media file photo

St. John’s Ambulance celebrating 110 years in B.C.

Organization has helped British Columbians — from Spanish Flu in 1917 to today’s COVID-19 pandemic.

St. John Ambulance Medical First Responder (MFF) volunteers at Comox COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Black Press Media file photo
Trudy Parry oversees both the Better at Home and Seniors’ Support programs based out of the Volunteer Campbell River offices and says despite the COVID-19 pandemic, their programs, though slightly changed, are ready for whenever anyone needs them. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Changes to some services, but Better at Home still a lifeline for seniors during COVID

Services like taking seniors shopping, light cleaning around their house or just being a friend

Trudy Parry oversees both the Better at Home and Seniors’ Support programs based out of the Volunteer Campbell River offices and says despite the COVID-19 pandemic, their programs, though slightly changed, are ready for whenever anyone needs them. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
Mary Catherine Williams not only organizes the volunteers for over 40 different local non-profits and executive director of Volunteer Campbell River, she also volunteers her own time with the Campbell River Emergency Support Services Team. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

CRESST is there when you need someone the most

When tragedy strikes, local volunteers make huge difference for those affected

Mary Catherine Williams not only organizes the volunteers for over 40 different local non-profits and executive director of Volunteer Campbell River, she also volunteers her own time with the Campbell River Emergency Support Services Team. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Leanne McIntee (centre) is KDC Health’s Mobile Outreach Coordinator, who is in charge of the Mobile Outreach Unit for Health and Support Services (MOUHSS) van. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror

Providing services was always the goal, pandemic or no pandemic

Leanne McIntee and the team at KDC Health had wanted to do…

Leanne McIntee (centre) is KDC Health’s Mobile Outreach Coordinator, who is in charge of the Mobile Outreach Unit for Health and Support Services (MOUHSS) van. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror
Cathy Smith is the coordinator for the Campbell River United Church’s Soup Kitchen program. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror

Helping people has always been a priority

Few things are more important than feeding people, and Cathy Smith has…

Cathy Smith is the coordinator for the Campbell River United Church’s Soup Kitchen program. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror
Alison Liebel says she has landed her dream job as Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North’s Community Engagement Manager, making a difference in her community and celebrating the work of volunteers every day. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Habitat for Humanity volunteers making huge housing difference in Campbell River

…and it’s not all about swinging hammers, either.

Alison Liebel says she has landed her dream job as Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North’s Community Engagement Manager, making a difference in her community and celebrating the work of volunteers every day. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
Debbie Willis has been with the Campbell River Food Bank for over 20 years now, and leading the team there for the past nine. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Food Bank volunteers keep Campbell River fed

‘People just don’t want to leave, because we have so much fun here,’ says executive director

Debbie Willis has been with the Campbell River Food Bank for over 20 years now, and leading the team there for the past nine. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
Pictures posted on the Caremongering – Campbell River Facebook group show some of the things people are in need of or have available to give. Caremongering – Campbell River/Facebook

Simple idea proves to be a powerful force helping those in need

It was a simple idea and it was easy to get it…

Pictures posted on the Caremongering – Campbell River Facebook group show some of the things people are in need of or have available to give. Caremongering – Campbell River/Facebook
Just some of the volunteers we’re featuring in this week’s special section celebrating National Volunteer Week 2021.

Celebrating those who give back during National Volunteer Week

Recognizing a few of the many people who selflessly give their time for others

Just some of the volunteers we’re featuring in this week’s special section celebrating National Volunteer Week 2021.
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