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Jan 31
Fraudsters in Saanich
What you see is not always what you get. Be fraud alert!
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Jan 20
Come one, come all! Drop in Programs at Saanich Volunteer Services Society
Drop in programs at SVSS
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Jan 16
Tax Season is here at Saanich Volunteer Services Society!
2025 simple tax help at SVSS
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Nov 30, 2024
Trevor Botkin, Director
Trevor, Board member Trevor Botkin (aka. T-Bot) is no stranger to volunteerism or giving back to community as a board member at Saanich...
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Oct 25, 2024
SVSS Telephone Service Upgrade!
Service Upgrade at SVSS
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Aug 1, 2024
August, 2024 at SVSS
August Days at SVSS
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Jul 5, 2024
Reminder: Escape the Heat this Summer!
Cool off at SVSS
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Jun 24, 2024
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
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May 27, 2024
Mondays aren't always horrible...
Monday visits from animals at SVSS
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Apr 12, 2024
Thank you to Olivia, our Outgoing Client Service Coordinator
We are so sorry to share that Olivia is leaving our little organization. Olivia joined the Saanich Volunteer Services team with...
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Mar 12, 2024
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...
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Mar 4, 2024
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...
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Oct 16, 2023
Big Shoes to Fill...
Mario Siciliano has let Saanich Volunteer Services Society (SVSS) know that he must resign from his position as Executive Director due to...
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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...
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Aug 31, 2023
Meet our New Staff at the AGM
Come to our AGM!
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Jan 18, 2022
2021 President’s Appeal Campaign
Thank you to all our donors for making the SVSS President’s Appeal Campaign a huge success! Your generous donations will allow SVSS to...
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Sep 14, 2021
2021 Annual Report
Our 2021 Annual Report is now available online in PDF form. Click below to read it.
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Jul 30, 2021
529 Bike Registry Program
Article by Saanich Police Constable Erin Wagg In 2013, Project 529 set out to create a sustainable program to help reduce bike theft,...
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Jul 23, 2021
Summer Reads for Seniors
The Greater Victoria Public Library has extended their hours at all of their branches! GVPL Customer Service Line 250 940-4875 The GVPL...
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Jul 5, 2021
Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Try out this recipe for Irish Soda Bread, contributed by Louise, one of our passionate, long-time volunteers. We love you Louise!
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