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Jun 24
Tea and Talk at McRae House, a New Tradition at Saanich Volunteer Services Society
Come laugh with us at the Tea and Talk at McRae House
Mar 12
Carol Kachanoski, VAC Member
I retired in 2019 from working with ICBC Driver Services for 25 years. After my retirement my concern was ‘oh what to do with all my...
Mar 4
Elaine Carson, VAC Member
Elaine is a retired business systems consultant and has been a receptionist and driver for SVSS since April 2023. Her volunteer work...
Sep 25, 2023
Collaborative Food Security in Saanich
September 25, 2023 Media Release Saanich, BC - Saanich Volunteer Services Society is working to support food security in Saanich through...
Sep 18, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, 2023
Saanich Volunteer Services is observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In honour of this day, our office and volunteer...
Sep 13, 2023
Showcasing SVSS Reception Volunteers
Marie 18 Years Volunteering “Retirement meant it was time for me to offer my services to organizations where I could make a difference in...
Mar 11, 2022
International Women's Day - Volunteer Recognition in Saanich News
Celebrating International Women's Day (March 8, 2022), congratulations to Donna Zwiers, Sue Howell and Louise Taylor for being recognized...
Jan 12, 2022
Jane Styles, VAC Member
Jane is honoured to support SVSS by serving as Vice President on the Board of Directors and on the Volunteer Advisory Council. Jane has...
Jul 9, 2021
Barbara & Steve, Friendship Callers
Client and Volunteer from our Friendship Calling program Over forty years ago Barbara left Ontario to settle in Victoria. To say she is...
Jun 21, 2021
Saanich News: Weekly meal deliveries help brighten the day for Saanich seniors
SVSS has been featured in the news! Visit https://www.saanichnews.com/news/video-weekly-meal-deliveries-help-brighten-the-day-for-saanich...
Apr 19, 2021
Zita, Volunteer Driver
Fluent in 3 languages, Zita has been a remarkable SVSS Volunteer. Supporting client health in 2019 with drives to medical appointments...
Apr 8, 2021
Edd, Prepared Meal Delivery Driver
Edd is an especially compassionate volunteer who supports SVSS clients by delivering Prepared Meals every week. Pre-COVID 19 he also...
Apr 1, 2021
Nansi, Food Security Volunteer Driver
Today we are celebrating Nansi! If you are able to volunteer with us by grocery shopping for Saanich seniors in need of food, please...
Mar 25, 2021
Lillian, Assisted Transportation Volunteer
Lillian’s sparkling energy is an inspiration to us all as SVSS. Joining the Volunteer team to help when COVID first began, Lillian is a...
Mar 18, 2021
Ron, Volunteer Advisory Council Member
In his 3rd year of volunteering for SVSS, Ron has enthusiastically jumped on board. He began as a Volunteer Driver, taking Clients to...
Mar 12, 2021
Sarah, Volunteer Board Member
Sarah volunteers on our Board of Directors. This week we asked her about her experience as a board member for SVSS: "Being a board member...
Mar 3, 2021
CRA: Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
DID YOU KNOW? Saanich Volunteer Services has been operating its Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for over ten years. In 2019, 640...
Mar 2, 2021
Meet Martin Bache, Volunteer "Handyman"
Martin Bache volunteers with SVSS doing minor home repairs, yard work, and is a member of our Volunteer Advisory Council. With a...
Jan 8, 2021
Marie, Volunteer Receptionist
Marie has been a SVSS Reception Volunteer for 14 years. This year, in addition to her regular role as a receptionist, she has put in...
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