Volunteer Fraser Valley

Volunteer Fraser Valley Network Meeting
2019-04-12 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Volunteer Managers & Coordinators are invited to the Volunteer Fraser Valley Network Meeting on Friday April 12th – 9:30am at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.
We will be giving an update on how Volunteer Fraser Valley is doing and asking for feedback on what kinds of training you would like to see provided in the future.

National Volunteer Week 2019
2019-04-07 - 2019-04-13
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers.
This year’s theme is: “The Volunteer Factor – Lifting Communities.”
Download the campaign narrative here!
The Volunteer Factor celebrates and recognizes the exponential impact of volunteers and how they lift our communities.
The beautiful image of the hot air balloons of different sizes, shapes and colours reflects the diversity of community volunteers. It illustrates that when people volunteer together, the sky is the limit, in terms of what they can achieve.
Download the NVW 2019 poster!
Stay tuned for more tools and information about the NVW 2019 campaign.

2019 Not for Profit and Charity Seminar
2019-03-06 08:30 - 12:00 | Quality Hotel, 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Followed by Lunch and Networking
Attendance is FREE!
Quality Hotel – 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford
Register Here
Register by March 1, 2019
For information contact Sharon at
604.858.4990 x 356 or rsvp@lltcpa.ca
Free Book Draw
Good to Great for the Social Sector by Jim Collins
CHARITY LAW UPDATE: Operating a non-profit or charity grows more complex by the year. This session will help cut through the complexity by reviewing new court cases, CRA policies and provincial/federal legislation relevant to the non-profit and charitable sectors.
ACCOUNTING UPDATES & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: Changes in Accounting standards, Government and Canada Revenue Policies, and common mistakes charities and NPOs make will be highlighted. Many charities and NPOs engage in Social Enterprise to support their programs. This session will focus on common pitfalls made, and structures that are used for Social Enterprise — a very timely topic.
THE VOLUNTEER RELATIONSHIP: Volunteers are a vital part of most non-profit organizations, but how do you prevent problems with your volunteers or deal with the problems that do come up? This session will cover common rules, rights, and remedies that apply to your organization’s volunteer relationships.
COLLABORATING FOR CHARITIES & NON-PROFITS: Innovating and adapting to rapidly changing conditions can be a challenge for charities and non-profits. This session will provide a broad overview of how charities and non-profits can collaborate and partner with each other and with other organizations in response to change and to further the common good.
CANADIAN CHARITY WORK – PRIVILEGE OR PAIN?: A brief look at questions to ask when determining whether or not to take a project on. Mandate – Does it fit with our mandate?; Money – Can we properly track it?; Mission – Is it doing what it’s meant to do? Presented by Chad Bruneski of The Great Commission

Volunteer Futures Symposium 2018
2018-10-03 07:30 - 2018-10-04 16:00
Volunteers, volunteer centres, non-profits and charities strengthen and build communities. To succeed we must be aware of trends and be ready to take advantage of all the opportunities.
Join BCACG & Volunteer BC – at VOLUNTEER FUTURES SYMPOSIUM 2018. We have combined the event to offer a cost-effective conference known for its inspiring keynote addresses, practical workshops and relevant sessions with plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues and volunteers from across BC.
Registration fees include: All sessions, breakfast, lunch, coffee & refreshments.
Everyone is welcome! Volunteers, staff, board of directors, volunteer coordinators and from general public wanting to learn more about volunteerism and non-profit/charities sector can attend. Sign language interpreters are available making this event accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

CIBC Run for the Cure
2018-09-30 10:00 - 13:00
The CIBC Run for the Cure is happening on Sept 30th at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford

Party in the Park
2018-07-27 17:00 - 21:30, 2018-07-20 17:00 - 21:30, 2018-07-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-07-06 17:00 - 21:30 | Central Community Park, 45951 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack, BC, Canada

Prospera Valley GranFondo
2018-07-22
The Prospera Valley GranFondo is a community cycling event in the Fraser Valley that allows 1500 riders to enjoy cycling the beautiful country roads of the Fraser Valley. On July 22, we offer participants an opportunity to choose from three different distances in a granfondo style cycling event.
You can sign up to volunteer at http://www.valleygranfondo.com/volunteer/
Volunteers play a key role in creating an unforgettable experience for riders, spectators, media and special guests from all over. The event will draw on the help of approx. 300 volunteers over two days, July 21 (rider package pick up) and 22 (event day), in historic Fort Langley, the birthplace of British Columbia. Without these volunteers who offer their time, energy, support and enthusiasm we would not be able to have the great event we do.
Note that volunteers are needed to act as course marshalls along the route in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

Canada Day Chilliwack
2018-07-01 11:00 - 22:00 | Townsend Park, 45130 Wolfe Road, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Where: Townsend Park – 45130 Wolfe Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 7S6
When: July 1st from 11am-10pm
What we are looking for: People with good attitudes and willingness to fill a 4-6 hour shift between 11am-10pm. Examples of areas we need help in: Parking, Site Maintenance, Vendor running, Gate Keeping, Crowd Pumping (handing out free Canada Day SWAG and ‘pumping up’ the crowd).
What do volunteers get?: For whoever is able to attend the orientation and appreciation night (June 28th 6-9pm at Townsend Park), we are serving dinner and giving away some great volunteer prizes! A t-shirt and a meal is also included in the volunteer package. After July 1st we will draw a grand prize for one lucky volunteer.

Golfing “Fore” Your Hospitals
2018-06-22 11:30 - 17:00
Join us at Chilliwack Golf Club for a great day of golf and support your local hospitals.
Volunteer Opportunities:

Registration
Event Volunteers
Hole activity personnel

Location: Chilliwack Golf Club
For more information contact: Trish Neufeld at trish.neufeld@fraserhealth.ca
or visit: http://www.fvhcf.ca/golf

FOAM FEST 2018
2018-06-02
5k Foam Fest has 22 of some of the best and most exciting Obstacles in the world including the worlds largest inflatable waterslide, slip and slides, and mucky mud pits! Combine these with 2.5 million cubic feet of foam that we pump out at each event and you are destined to have a awesome day!

Run for Mom
2018-05-12 08:00 - 17:00
Run for Mom is a celebration of Mother’s Day. Funds raised will be designated towards the purchase of a new CT Scanner for Chilliwack General Hospital and an Infant Vital Monitor for the Maternity Unit.
Volunteer Opportunities:

Pre Event Planning Committee (Starting now)
Registration
Route Marshalls
Event Volunteers

Location: Canada Education Park
For more information contact:
Trish Neufeld at trish.neufeld@fraserhealth.ca
or visit: http://www.fvhcf.ca/runformom

RBC 2018 National Junior A Championship
2018-05-12 - 2018-05-20 | Prospera Centre, 45323 Hodgins Avenue, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 8G1, Canada
Canada’s National Junior A Championship is headed back to B.C. for the sixth time; the Chilliwack Chiefs will play host.

Volunteer Mission - Volunteer Training Class
2017-11-07 19:00 - 2017-11-08 21:00 | Riverside College
The next training will be held on November 7th & 8th, between 7-9pm, at Riverside College. Please contact info@volunteermission.ca if you are interested in attending.

Melody Mayhem - Chilliwack Community Services
2017-10-28 18:30 - 23:30 | Tzeachten Hall, Promontory Rd, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
MELODY MAYHEM

Saturday, October 28, 2017
6:30pm 11:30pm

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Tzeachten Hall
Dinner, dance, bar, silent auction, and prizes for best costume and best team costume.
Reserve your table today! For more information contact Shirley: triemstras@comserv.bc.ca or 604.793.7221

Volunteer Futures
2017-10-04 08:00 - 2017-10-05 17:00 | Executive Airport Plaza Hotel Richmond, 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Volunteers, non-profits and charities strengthen and build communities. To succeed we must be aware of trends and be ready to take advantage of all the opportunities. Themes this year are – building a diverse leadership network, engaging youth volunteers, embracing new technology and opportunity to hear from the Community Gaming Grants Branch.
Join BCACG & Volunteer BC – at VOLUNTEER FUTURES SYMPOSIUM 2017 – WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY. For the 2nd year we have combined the event to offer a cost-effective conference known for its inspiring keynote addresses, practical workshops and relevant sessions with plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues and volunteers from across BC.
New this year – Project Management Volunteers (PMV) will be offering a reduced rate/full-day workshop on Introduction to Project Management for Not for Profits in conjunction with the conference. Limited spaces available. More details found under the PMV tab.
Registration fees include: All sessions, breakfast, lunch, coffee & refreshments.
Everyone is welcome! Volunteers, staff, board of directors, volunteer coordinators and from general public wanting to learn more about volunteerism and non-profit/charities sector can attend. Sign language interpreters are available making this event accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Chilliwack Moves
2017-10-01 08:30 - 13:00
The idea to develop a community run first came about when founders Karisa Neufeld and Ciera Fox were reminiscing about growing up in Chilliwack and how lucky they were to have access to such an amazing setting and community. They believed it was Chilliwack’s small town feel, the people they grew up around and all the rivers, lakes and mountains surrounding them that, over time, instilled the core beliefs and power of CONNECTION, MOVEMENT, WHOLE FOODS, NATURE and EDUCATION.
​Fast forwarding to now, Karisa and Ciera have both developed a strong passion for living life preventatively. For them, prevention means stopping illness before it has a chance to start; this is the key to thriving and living a full life. Another core value they have is giving back! That’s where Chilliwack Moves comes in, as an amazing platform to share and highlight the concept of prevention as our first line of defence to illness with all the amazing community members of Chilliwack.

to Volunteer email: chilliwackmoves@gmail.com

Word Vancouver - Annual Literary Festival
2017-09-19 08:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00
Word Vancouver is once again seeking volunteers for our annual literary festival which is happening from September 19 to 24 this year, with Sunday September 24 being the main event day at the Vancouver Public Library.
We are looking for new volunteers as well as welcoming back our yearly and much appreciated volunteers, to assist the public attendees, the authors, the performers and exhibitors to have a smooth and fun experience.
We need enthusiastic helpers for the weeks leading up to the festival, for pre-production, set-up, take down and many onsite festival positions on the Sunday. Whatever help you are willing to give, we are happy to take!
A record of your involvement will be provided for those who need it for school credit or for your Resume.
We also happily provide a souvenir t-shirt, refreshments during the day and our gratitude. Please fill out our volunteer application form and email it to: amy@rebuscreative.com
Thank you in advance, and best regards.
Amy
Word Vancouver

Terry Fox Run - Hope
2017-09-17 09:00 - 22:30
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Run Day Details
Registration: 9:00 am
Run Start: 9:30 am
Event End: 10:30 am
Location: Memorial Park Bandstand (3rd Ave. & Wallace St.)
Route Information
Suitable for bikes, strollers, wheelchairs, Rollerblades. Dogs on leash welcome.

Route distance: 3 km, 5 km, 10 km.

View the route map 3KM
View the route map 5KM

Terry Fox Run - Abbotsford
2017-09-17 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Run Day Details
Registration: 9:00am
Event: 10 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Tradex (north end) Building A (1190 Cornell St.).
Route Information

Route is accessible for bicycles and wheelchairs, NOT Rollerblades. 2 km, 5 km and 10 km.

View the route map

Terry Fox Run - Chilliwack
2017-09-17 08:00 - 12:00
Run Day Details
Registration: 8:00 am
Run Start: 9:30 am
Event End: 12:00 pm
Location: Evergreen Hall, 9291 Corbould St.
Route Information
Suitable for bikes and wheelchairs/strollers, rollerblades. Dogs on leash welcome.
Route distance: 2 km, 5 km, 10 km.

View the route map

Chilliwack Garlic Festival
2017-09-16 10:00 - 2017-09-17 16:00 | Fantasy Farms, 9423 Gibson Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Official Sixth Annual 2017!
We are extremely excited to be presenting this years Festival! Bigger, Smellier and more Rock’n than ever! Adding more Local Vendors, Food, Garlic, Music and Events & The Kids Zone!
Every year the Festival is growing and growing and one of Chilliwacks premiere Festival & Events! Back again by popular demand our second busking stage.
Fun for the whole Family and a great way to Shop Local, Plenty of Free Parking & in all it’s smelly goodness a great way to spend your weekend!
Bands, Performers and Entertainers submissions are now open. please contact us for more info here
VENDOR REGISTRATION Click here

2017 Festival Vendor Site Map click here

For Vendor info and all other questions please contact us now.
info@fantasyfarmsinc.ca

14th Annual Chilliwack Hospice Society Gala
2017-09-16 | Landing Sports Centre, 45530 Spadina Avenue, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Moulin Rouge – An Evening in Paris
~ Plated Dinner
~ Entertainment
~ Silent & Live Auctions
~ Formal Evening Attire
Tickets $150 (Tables seat 10)

The 145th Annual Chilliwack Fair
2017-08-11 09:00 - 2017-08-13 17:00 | 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
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
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.
