Jane Styles, President

Jane is honoured to support SVSS by serving as President on the Board of Directors.

Jane has 25 years' experience working for non-profit organizations and post-secondary educational institutions in Edmonton. She has served as executive director, fundraiser, special events planner, and volunteer manager at a local, provincial and federal level. As capital campaign director, Jane raised $20.0M for a multi-court sport facility and lead a $14.0M capital campaign toward the building of a humane society. She has served as volunteer on several non-profit boards and has taught board governance through a local college.

Jane and her husband Greg moved from Edmonton to Victoria in 2015 to be closer to extended family and to enjoy all that Vancouver Island has to offer. Her happiest times are spent exploring the Island, traveling overseas, reading, and hiking the beautiful Saanich area parks with her dogs, Huxley and Lily.

Josh Safronetz, Treasurer

Josh is honoured to be volunteering with SVSS. He, his wife and their dog are happy to call Saanich home for the last two and half years.   Josh has had a 25 year career in the public and private sector in transportation and road construction in Saskatchewan.  He feels very fortunate for the valuable experience and knowledge he gained working and learning with very good people over the years.  He looks forward to making great connections with SVSS during his time on the SVSS board.

Enjoying life to the fullest while keeping busy with many activities is Josh's typical 'way of being'. He looks forward to keeping SVSS on the financial straight and narrow while also enjoying his time in beautiful Saanich.

Liz McCarter, Vice President

Liz McCarter, Board Member

Liz was born and raised in Victoria. She was encouraged by her parents to explore other parts of Canada for university - graduating from the University of Waterloo, with an Honours Degree, in Therapeutic Recreation in 1990.

Liz began her career in Toronto before moving back to Victoria. She has been working with Island Health for 26+ years. Currently, Liz is a Coordinator with the Restorative Health and Yakimovich Wellness Centre.

As a recreation therapist, Liz worked with clients to engage in meaningful activity of their choice either in their home or in community and has seen firsthand the positive impact volunteers have on individual and groups lives.

Liz learned from her older brother, that volunteering is about something that brings you joy, is of interest to you and brings meaning into your life. She believes that volunteering in the community adds value to her life as she meets new people, is a part of creating healthy and vital communities and has fun along the way. Liz is excited to continue be a Director on the Board of the Saanich Volunteer Services Society.