Thank You, Reception Volunteers!

Marie, SVSS Volunteer Receptionist

Marie

16 Years Volunteering

“Retirement meant it was time for me to offer my services to organizations where I could make a difference in other people’s lives. Little did I realize how good it made me feel to help others live a better life because we CARED.”

Danielle, SVSS Volunteer Receptionist

Danielle

13 Years Volunteering

“Never more than now, have I been so pleased to be of help, even if my contribution is very small. I think SVSS has given me much more than I have given it in the last 12-13 years! I also feel privileged to be working with such a wonderful and dedicated team.”

Gulvinder, SVSS Volunteer Receptionist

Gulvinder

5 Years Volunteering

“Supporting the community is

what I enjoy about being with

SVSS"

Lorna, SVSS Volunteer Receptionist

Lorna

1 Year Volunteering

“I enjoy giving back and helping out others in need. I enjoy the social interaction on the days I work and meeting other receptionists.”

SVSS Telephone Service Upgrade!

Saanich Volunteer Services Society is stepping into the modern era with fiber optic cabling, if not with the beautiful heritage building we call 'home'. As a result, our telephones may be interrupted on October 29, 2024. If you are unable to connect with our office at any point via telephone, please feel free to email our office at contactus@saanichvolunteers.org.

We will be sure to return your email as quickly as we are able. Thank you for your patience as we modernize and improve our service.

August, 2024 at SVSS

Saanich Volunteer Services Society will remain open for regular business throughout August. Clients may access regular services such as appointment drives, meal delivery and hamper delivery. Some of our programs such as AMD Group as well as Tea and Talk will be on holiday along with our activity hosts. Our full programming options will return in September, watch for our next newsletter coming out at the end of August.

Sneak Peak

Tea and Talk Wednesdays will begin again on September 11, 2024, at McRae House.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Group will resume on September 18, 2024, at Yakimovich Centre

Please enjoy some event pictures from the past month below. We look forward to seeing everyone again at these and other events, and we hope you have a relaxing yet engaging summer!

Party for Adult Macular Degeneration Group attendees

Cordova Bay Days Volunteer run table - Thank you, volunteers!

Tea and Talk outside in July with volunteers and attendees. Stories shared of growing up in the past when toilet paper was a luxury and pranks involved trucks and outhouses... gulp.