Donna, Volunteer Gardener

Donna has been a volunteer with SVSS for 24 years and received the Valued Elder Recognition Award (VERA - UVic) for 2020! She says, “volunteering makes me feel good to be able to help someone by doing something that I like to do.”

Donna, Volunteer Gardener

Donna at SVSS HQ

Donna, VERA 2020 Recipient

Donna has been a volunteer companion visitor and driver. She is a keen gardener and weekly tends to the beautiful flower beds that encircle SVSS McRae House. Donna’s love of gardening is the extra gift she gives SVSS. We look forward to spring and Donna’s magic touch bringing the flower beds around McCrae House alive with colour and beauty.

The work of a volunteer gardener is never ending and always appreciated. Her knowledge of our native plants is phenomenal and this winter she has gone over and beyond with emptying our overflowing compost bins!

Senior Services Directory

The 2021-2022 Senior Services Directory, created by the Seniors Serving Seniors Association of British Columbia, is now available

The Senior Services Directory is a community resource handbook for the capital region. You can access it online at https://seniorsservingseniors.bc.ca/service-directory/ or download the entire directory as a PDF via the image below.

If you are an SVSS client, you can request a print version by calling our office at 250 595-8008.

Seniors Services Directory 2021-2022

What to do After a Loved One Passes Away

Service BC has launched a new website with resources for after a loved one passes away including:

•How to honour someone's wishes & get support •Planning a funeral or memorial •Managing wills and estates •& who to notify

To access these resources visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/death/after-death