Volunteer Fraser Valley

The 145th Annual Chilliwack Fair
2017-08-11 09:00 - 2017-08-13 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Heritage Park, 7590 Lickman Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 4A7, Canada
The Fair is an opportunity to celebrate all that the community has to offer and despite being the foundation on which it was built, the Fair is about much more than agriculture. We are proud to feature many local artists, organizations and businesses throughout the Fair. Opportunities to participate in the Fair are countless, whether as a 4-H member showing a favourite animal, an entrant in the annual Fruit Pie Baking Contest, an event sponsor, or a volunteer in any of a number of different capacities during fair time.

Prospera Valley GranFondo
2017-07-23 | BC
The overall goal of the Prospera Valley Granfondo is to create a legacy event for the Fraser Valley, by partnering with likeminded organizations such as Cycling BC, the vision of CVEMS can be realized by targeting youth within the local education system and guiding them to make healthy living choices. This in turn will help nurture the next generation that will result in a net positive benefit for the society of the Fraser Valley as a whole.
Start & Finish: Fort Langley
Wednesday, July 19 – Package Pickup stuffing
Thursday, July 20 – Package Pickup in Vancouver
Saturday, July 22 – Package Pickup in Ft. Langley
Sunday, July 23 – Event Day
Volunteers will receive:

A custom designed, cotton-t-shirt
A cycling water bottle
A Prospera reusable musette bag
A delicious lunch

Sign up for Volunteers here: www.valleygranfondo.com/volunteer
More information contact dianna@valleygranfondo.com

Abbotsford Community Services Charity Golf Tournament
2017-06-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Ledgeview Golf & Country Club, 35997 McKee Road, Abbotsford, BC, V3G 2L6, Canada
If you love golf, this is your opportunity to have fun while supporting a great cause!
Taking place June 23, 2017, the tournament will be held at the beautiful Ledgeview Golf & Country Club – the ‘Jewel of the Fraser Valley.’ Ledgeview features a premium, picturesque layout with high quality greens and fairways. It is nestled high atop the city of Abbotsford and offers a challenging yet playable course enjoyed by average and competitive golfers alike.

Father's Day Pancake Breakfast
2017-06-18 08:00 - 13:00 | MT CHEAM LIONS CLUB HALL, 45580 SPADINA AVE, CHILLIWACK , BC, Canada
Breakfast is by donation.
Put on by the Steller’s Jay Lions Club

Raymond James Father's Day Walk for Prostate Cancer
2017-06-18 08:00 - 12:00 | BC
The Father’s Day Run is a powerful way to raise awareness and funds in the fight against prostate cancer -from helping people facing the disease in your community to ensuring this cancer is a thing of the past for future generations. The Father’s Day Run (and in past the Do It For Dad Walk/Run) is an annual event held in several communities across B.C. The Run offers an opportunity to honour the prostate cancer survivors in your life, promote awareness of the number one cancer for men, and raise money to help find a cure. There are many ways to get involved including donations, volunteering, participating and more.

That Local Market - Opening Day
2017-06-17 09:30 - 14:00 | Central Community Park, 45951 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
That Local Market is back this summer in downtown Chilliwack at Central Community Park starting on June 17th. We are your local source for fresh produce, local products, weekly family fun & entertainment! Join us on Saturday June 17th, from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm in Central Community park as we celebrate our opening day with FREE face painting and some fun lawn games.

Cultus Lake Fishing Derby
2017-06-17 06:00 - 14:00 | Main Beach Boat Rental & Concession, 103 First Ave, Cultus Lake, BC, V2R 4Y4, Canada
This is a fun event for everyone in the family – kids especially! Part of BC’s Family Fishing Weekend so there are no fishing licenses required for the entire weekend. This is a perfect time to gather for family fishing fun and community celebration. The boat launches will be open, or you can fish from the shore. Be sure to leave time to browse around because there will be community booths too.
By entering the Derby, you’ll be helping to control the population of pikeminnow, which is a predator of young Sockeye salmon and other fish in the lake.

Ryder Lake Ramble
2017-06-10 10:00 - 2017-06-11 17:00 | BC
The annual farm and garden tour in Ryder Lake.
Explore the gardens, farms, woodland trails and natural beauty of Ryder Lake, an upland country Community in the south east area of Chilliwack.

Saturday June 10th – 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, June 11th – 12pm to 5 pm

Admission: $5 per person or $15 per car load.
Tickets available at Ryder Lake Hall – Venue #1. No pets please.
49265 ELK VIEW ROAD
event open to all ages.

Cultus Lake Days 2017
2017-06-10 | Cultus Lake, Cultus Lake, Canada
Start your day with a pancake breakfast at the fire hall. Enjoy the parade (starts at 11 am) then wander down to Main Beach for the artisan market, food trucks, and beer garden. Live entertainment all day with fireworks at 10 pm. For more detailed information visit our Facebook page….Cultus Lake Community Events & Activities.

21st Annual Gywnne Vaughan Park Plant Sale and Garden Party
2017-06-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Gywnne Vaughan Park, 46181 Hope River Road, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
The 21th annual Gwynne Vaughan Park Plant Sale and Garden Party will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Gwynne Vaughan Park. It will feature more than 25 booths, selling, Hostas, Japanese maples, specialty herbs and vegetables, unusual perennials and shrubs, some annuals, some bulbs plus hundreds of other plants from nurseries all over the Fraser Valley. There will also be a wide variety of garden-related ornaments and crafts available. Booths and events will include children’s activities, food as well as plants and crafts.
There will be live music, a silent auction, and the Rotary Train. Admission is Free.
All profits go to maintain and enhance the gardens and the house at the Gwynne Vaughan Park.
For more information see the information listed below or email gwynnevaughanpark@gmail.com if you have a question.

Yarrow Days at Pioneer Park
2017-06-03 - 2017-06-04 | Pioneer Park, 4380 Kehler St, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 5E4, Canada
The fair theme this year will be Canada 150! Yarrow Library staff will be attending Annual Yarrow Days Community Fair. Summer reading club information will be available, prize draws & some fund activities for the kids. Come to the best fair in the Valley and help celebrate Canada’s 150 Birthday!

Great Cylce Challenge Canada
2017-06-01 - 2017-06-30 | BC
How far can you ride? Find out.
Join the Great Cycle Challenge Canada and ride throughout June to fight kids’ cancer!
Set yourself a personal kilometre ride target and pedal throughout the month to achieve your fitness goals.
You’ll get a FREE app to log your kilometres and you can track your progress against friends, colleagues and other riders across Canada!
It doesn’t matter if your challenge is to ride 15 km or 1,500 km throughout the month, it’s all about achieving your personal ride goal, getting fit and kicking cancer’s butt to give our kids the brighter futures they deserve.
SickKids Foundation is a Canadian-registered charitable organisation.
https://www.facebook.com/GreatCycleChallengeCanada

Scotiabank MS Walk - Fraser Valley
2017-05-28 | Vedder Park, 45450 Petawawa Rd, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 3M4, Canada
Join us on May 28th for the 2017 Scotiabank MS Walk and help raise funds to #endMS. Take advantage of the great outdoors and great fun as together we walk in support of all Canadians affected by this disease. Upon reaching the finish line, walkers can enjoy snacks and refreshments, music, family-friendly activities, and the great company of other dedicated participants. Please stay to celebrate and congratulate our top fundraisers and find out if you are a lucky draw prize winner.
Sign up now for the Fraser Valley Scotiabank MS Walk and help make 2017 the most successful year yet!

Below is the link to sign up to volunteer for the Fraser Valley Scotiabank MS Walk:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVE52hz4OBDgSjCor15MaVNIZ618Gh6O87F2Fbb82wVR8xKw/viewform?c=0&w=1

The link below provides a description of the Event Day Volunteer Positions:
https://mssociety.ca/library/document/aZh6JWOyYzc3d8klwoGNLRsMpj7rQfAD/original.pdf

Volunteer Fraser Valley Network Meeting
2017-05-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
If you are a coordinator or manager of volunteers you are welcome to attend.
Please email volunteerfraservalley@gmail.com to RSVP

Krause Berry Farms & Winery Family Fun Field Day
2017-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery, 6179 248 Street, Langley, bc, V4W 1C3, Canada
Enjoy Free Admission all day to our Fresh Family Fun Field – where parents and children can learn and play together

#SimpleGenerosity weekly recognition campaign deadline
2017-05-13 | BC
Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, is celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary with Simple Generosity, an innovative 12-month program that applauds community volunteerism and supports local charities and non-profits. Every week throughout 2017, an individual or team who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to community through their volunteer efforts will be selected from the regions in which First West operates. Those selected can then donate $1,500, courtesy of First West, to the charity or non-profit organization of their choice.
Click here for more information
