VOLUNTEER CR NEWSLETTER March 2018 Working together to build strong and healthy communities through volunteerism. IN THIS ISSUE Triple B Event, Pg. 1 Member Renewal, pg. 2 Farewell to Aolani, Pg. 2 Member News Pg. 3 Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week! April 15—21, 2018 Volunteer CR presents the 3rd Triple B Event! Friday, April 20th, 5:30 p.m. at the Royal Coachman Celebrate volunteerism while having fun during National Volunteer Week! Cash prizes! 50/50! Silent Auction! Tickets are $40 and include a Burger, Beverage and Music Bingo Cards! Great prizes and silent auction items lined up from Vancouver Island Air, White Spot, Merle Norman, Needle & Arts Centre, Home Hardware, Preston Jewellers and more! Limited tickets available! Get yours now at Volunteer Campbell River (by cash or cheque), or at the Royal Coachman! . Sponsored by: Volunteer BC Photo Contest! Submission deadline April 6th! Do you have photos of volunteers that celebrate and recognize the importance of ongoing contributions that volunteers make every day throughout our communities. Let’s thank these individuals and celebrate the positive impact of volunteerism. Send us photos that reflect the unique qualities of your volunteers and the strong contribution they make in their communities! NEW THIS YEAR - Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entries. FIRST PLACE $150 ,SECOND PLACE $125, THIRD PLACE $100. Check out contest details here. 4th Annual Volunteer Coffee Break We are excited to offer the 4th Annual Volunteer Coffee Break once again! With the support of the following sponsors we are able to offer volunteers a coupon for a free cup of coffee or tea during the week! Agencies who have ordered coupons can pick them up during our office hours. The coupons are only valid during NVW! Happy Easter weekend!
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VOLUNTEER CR NEWSLETTER
March 2018
Working together to build strong and healthy communities through volunteerism.
IN THIS ISSUE
Triple B Event, Pg. 1
Member Renewal, pg. 2
Farewell to Aolani, Pg. 2
Member News Pg. 3
Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week!
April 15—21, 2018
Volunteer CR presents the 3rd Triple B Event!
Friday, April 20th, 5:30 p.m. at the Royal Coachman
Celebrate volunteerism while having fun during National Volunteer Week!
Cash prizes! 50/50! Silent Auction!
Tickets are $40 and include a Burger,
Beverage and Music Bingo Cards!
Great prizes and silent auction items lined
up from Vancouver Island Air, White Spot,
Merle Norman, Needle & Arts Centre, Home Hardware, Preston Jewellers and
more!
Limited tickets available! Get yours now at Volunteer Campbell River
(by cash or cheque), or at the Royal Coachman! .
Sponsored by:
Volunteer BC Photo Contest!
Submission deadline April 6th!
Do you have photos of volunteers that celebrate and
recognize the importance of ongoing contributions that
volunteers make every day throughout our communities.
Let’s thank these individuals and celebrate the positive
impact of volunteerism. Send us photos that reflect the unique qualities of
your volunteers and the strong contribution they make in their communities!
NEW THIS YEAR - Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entries.
FIRST PLACE $150 ,SECOND PLACE $125, THIRD PLACE $100.
Check out contest details here.
4th Annual Volunteer
Coffee Break
We are excited to offer the 4th
Annual Volunteer Coffee Break once
again! With the support of the following
sponsors we are able to offer
volunteers a coupon for a free cup of
coffee or tea during the week!
Agencies who have ordered coupons
can pick them up during our office
hours. The coupons are only valid
during NVW!
Happy Easter weekend!
Who We Are
Staff
Louise Howes, Executive Director
Aolani Delorme, Admin Coordinator
Board
Marcia McKay, President
Brett Woodside, Vice-President
Cynthia Bendickson, Secretary
Trish Whiteside, Treasurer
Carly Pisterzi, Director
Shardae Scott, Director
Thomas Nowak, Director
Fernanda Cruz, Director
Contact Us!
900 Alder Street,
Campbell River, BC V9W 2P6
Enterprise Centre (beside the mural)
Phone: 250-287-8111
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.volunteercr.ca
FB: Volunteer Campbell River Page
HOURS: Monday to Thursday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Office Space for Rent!
Are you a non-profit organization looking for office space?!
Join us at VCR!
We have a single desk or self contained office area with 2+ desks available for rent within our space at 900 Alder St. WIFI access and
hydro included. Access to meeting room, wheelchair friendly entrance and washroom. A clean, neat & tidy downtown location.
Contact us for more information!
VCR Memberships Renewal Reminder
Membership are now due!
Membership with VCR is April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Your prompt
attention to this is greatly appreciated. If you require a member renewal
form please contact us and we will email it to you. We look forward to
continuing our relationship with you and your organization into this new
fiscal year!
Goodbye to the NI Mood
Disorder Society
The North Island Mood Disorder Society
is moving on and will no longer be
operating at the Volunteer Centre. It has
been great sharing space with them and
wish them all the best in the future. They
can be reached at 778-348-0588
Staff Changes—Farewell Aolani
After almost 7 years, we say goodbye to Aolani
Delorme. Aolani has been our Administrative
Coordinator, connecting volunteers with
organizations, managing our Better Impact volunteer
matching software, and providing office support .
We wish Aolani well on her new journey of success and
happiness. If you would like to join us in saying good-
bye to Aolani please drop by the centre for cake and
coffee on Thurs., April 12th, 2:30-4 p.m.
Non-profit Employment opportunities
Chamber of Commerce - Summer Student
CR Association for Community Living - FASD worker
Strathcona Wilderness Institute - Program & Volunteer Coordinator
Forest Circle Society - Early Childhood Educator
All positions can be found on the NIEFS job board!
Mark your calendars!
Our Annual General Meeting will
be on June 18th this year.
More info to follow.
MEMBER NEWS
Thank you to our Sponsors and Supporters We acknowledge the
financial support of the
Province of BC
Habitat for Humanity: We are gearing up for a busy spring and summer. Construction is starting on Phase 2 of our 11-unit Hilchey Road development in late March. For those who want to help build but don't want to swing a hammer, our ReStore on Willow Street is always welcoming new recruits and is lots of fun! For more information contact [email protected] or call 1-250-218-4952.
CR Emergency Support Services Team (CRESST): We are trained emergency response volunteers who help evacuees in an emergency. CRESST meets on the last Monday of each month upstairs at the Search and Rescue Building located at 261 Larwood Road at 7pm. Please call 250 203-1972 for information.
The Black Creek Community Association: We can't wait to welcome families to our annual Woodland Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24th from noon-2pm. This whimsical outdoor egg hunt and celebration has something for everyone. Egg hunt, treats, music, circus, animals, nature crafts and more! Entry by donation.
CR Hospital Foundation: The annual lottery is on sale March 23rd! The grand prize is $10,000 Cash and a $10,000 Travel Voucher. Second Prize is $2,500 Cash and Two tickets anywhere WestJet flies. Third prize is $1,000 Cash and One all-inclusive trip to Mexico. Tickets are 1 for $40 or 3 for $100. Purchase online at crhospitalfoundation.ca or by phone at 250-286-7164. All funds raised will stay in Campbell River and go towards the purchase of life saving medical equipment. (Gaming license #103508)
Campbell River First Open Heart Society: The next meeting of the Campbell River First Open Heart Society is on March 28th at 7 PM at the CR Community Center. The guest speaker is Mark Cryderman from the CR Hospital Electro-Diagnostic department. New members always welcome. FMI phone Ken at 250-923-3466.
CR Adult Care Society: All of us would like to thank all of you for your support at our annual fundraiser. It was great fun; people were dancing and laughing along with enjoying a delicious meal. Thank You!
CR Hospice Society: This month we celebrate one year in our new facility at 440 Evergreen. Thanks to long-time volunteers, the generosity of the community, and new volunteers who have stepped forward to offer their experience, time, and talents, we have been able to expand our services to the community. If you are interested in being part of our Hospice Volunteer family, please contact us at [email protected] or stop by our outreach centre for a visit. Thank you Campbell River!
NI Schizophrenia Society: Strengthening Families Together - FREE 10-session course, Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. starts April 10. CR and NI Schizophrenia Society office - 850E – 12th Ave. Register - 250-914-3059 or [email protected]. For family & friends of those with mental illnesses, and professionals and students. Travel allowance for those outside CR available.
Arthritis Society: The Walk for Arthritis will be on Sat. June 2nd for a 1k, and 5 km walk along the seawalk. Funds raised go to funding cutting edge research in arthritis. www.walkforarthritis.ca to register. Contact: Allison Enns at 250-203-4289 or [email protected]
The Salvation Army: Along with the HomesFirst Committee, we are pleased to announce that Campbell River has been chosen for a Point in Time homeless count on Friday April 13th. Thirteen communities across BC will gather information that will inform the provincial government's Poverty Reduction Strategy. Watch for the posters and logos and if you are interested in participating please contact Sue Moen at [email protected] or 250-465-8112
Greenways Land Trust: Interpretive Walk No1 - SHORELINE BIRDING: Join Greenways' Director and bird expert, Ray Allan, for a fun and educational birding stroll on the Tyee Spit. Please dress for the weather & bring your questions. Sunday, April 15 @ low tide, 10 AM. Meet @ Parking lot of the playground on the Tyee Spit. Please click here for more details.
NI Dragon Boat Society: Bravehearts dragon boat team is holding a meet and greet on Saturday March 24th from 10am - noon at the Common Mall for any interested women who may want to try out dragon boating this season. Beginners are welcome. Please contact Nancy at 250-203-7501 for more information.
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