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Kelowna Elks plan to keep giving despite diminished community presence
KELOWNA – A shortage of parking was the final blow that drove the Kelowna Elks…
Volunteers haul tons of garbage out of the bush in Peachland
PEACHLAND – A group of hard working volunteers got their hands dirty — really dirty…
So, you want to volunteer in Kelowna but don’t know where to start?
KELOWNA – A new one-hour volunteer orientation session will help you discover not only what…
Hundreds of volunteers needed for 55+ Games in Kelowna
KELOWNA – It takes a lot of people to make a sporting event run properly.…
Growth key focus for new Rotary district governor
KELOWNA – At a time when some service clubs are struggling to survive, Rotary is…
Motivation to volunteer may be different, but all generations appear to be keen
KELOWNA – The face of volunteering in Canada may be changing but the desire to…
Grant application writing one of the most vital skills needed by non-profits
KELOWNA – The very survival of hundreds of non-profit organizations in the Okanagan depends on…
Special Olympics need Vernon volunteers to fuel events
VERNON – The Special Olympics are set to flood Vernon with athletes, coaches and fans…
Cleaning Lake Country one piece of litter at a time
LAKE COUNTRY – When Heather Irvine wakes up in the morning she grabs her trash…
Kamloops mourns death of a longtime volunteer, advocate known for his hugs
KAMLOOPS – Elmer King’s niece remembers when her uncle called to ask about his idea…
RDOS calls for volunteers to fill sandbags in the South Okanagan
Empty bags and free sand are available for residents in the South Okanagan to fill…
What’s lost when volunteer service clubs fold
'YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'VE GOT TILL IT'S GONE' VERNON – When you visit a…
Vernon Search and Rescue members step up to shave down response times
VERNON – As call outs for Vernon Search and Rescue’s helicopter team continue to soar,…
Operation Red Nose sets record in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Operation Red Nose has made sure a lot of people got home safely…
Kamloops seniors looking for Snow Angels
KAMLOOPS – The volunteer snow removal program Snow Angels is up and running again in…